Wenatchee High Scores Big with New Coaching Hires

Wenatchee High School (WHS) has made a strategic move to bolster its sports programs by hiring three new head coaches. This announcement comes as a significant boost for the school's athletic endeavors, promising a bright future for its student-athletes.

Elevating the Game: Wenatchee High's Coaching Lineup Shines Bright

Perez and Whitley Bring Wealth of Wrestling Expertise to WHS

Wenatchee High School has made a strategic move to strengthen its wrestling program by appointing two new head coaches. Luis Perez, who has been the assistant coach of the Panthers boys wrestling squad for the past 11 years, will now take the reins as the head coach. Perez's extensive experience also includes guiding the Orchard Middle School team for four years, making him a seasoned and well-rounded leader in the sport.Joining Perez is Reese Whitley, a former WHS wrestler himself, who will lead the girls' wrestling team. Whitley brings a wealth of coaching experience, having worked with both the Wenatchee Wrestling Club and Wenatchee High School. This combination of personal wrestling expertise and proven coaching abilities is expected to elevate the performance of the school's wrestling teams.

Lippert Brings Wealth of Experience to Girls' Basketball Program

Wenatchee High School has also announced the hiring of Rachel Lippert as its new head girls' basketball coach. Lippert's appointment is a testament to her extensive coaching experience, having served as the junior varsity (girls' basketball) head coach at Wenatchee High School previously. Her versatility extends beyond basketball, as she has also been a volleyball coach and even coached briefly at Guilford College in North Carolina, where she was a student-athlete.Lippert's academic credentials are equally impressive, as she holds a bachelor's degree in Sports Management from Guilford. Currently, she is working as a substitute teacher in the Wenatchee School District, further demonstrating her commitment to the educational and athletic development of young athletes.

Excitement Builds as New Coaches Prepare to Lead the Panthers

The hiring of these three new head coaches has generated a palpable sense of excitement within the Wenatchee High School community. WHS spokesperson, Diana Haglund, has expressed the school's enthusiasm about the new additions to the coaching staff."Both Perez and Whitley bring a breadth of experience as wrestlers themselves, as well as coaching experience to the rolls. We're quite excited about seeing what our students can do both on the mat and in the classroom under their leadership," Haglund stated.Similarly, Haglund highlighted Lippert's wealth of experience and the positive impact she is expected to have on the girls' basketball program. "She brings eleven years of coaching experience to her roll. She served as the junior varsity (girls' basketball) head coach previously at Wenatchee High School. She's also been a volleyball coach and even coached briefly at Guilford College in North Carolina, where she was a student athlete."The new head coaches are set to begin their roles at Wenatchee High School during the 2024-25 school year, marking a new era of athletic excellence for the Panthers.