Houston Academy baseball coach announces retirement following state title victory
Tony Kirkland announced after the state title clinching game that it was his last.
Published: May. 18, 2023 at 3:23 PM CDT
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - Following a triumphant Game 3 victory over Gordo on Thursday to win the 3A baseball state championship, Houston Academy head coach Tony Kirkland announced his retirement from coaching.
Kirkland ends his run at the helm of the Raiders baseball program after 12 years as head coach.
In addition to the 3A crown added by HA on Thursday, Kirkland also led Houston Academy to the 2A crown back in 2014.
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