Lindsey McLaughlin is leaving her position as Wayne High girls basketball coach after two seasons.
McLaughlin was an assistant coach for two seasons under Dave Hix before taking over the program in 2016. She was 35-16 during her two years as head coach, leading the team to back-to-back Great Northeast Nebraska Shootout championships and coaching a number of all-conference and all-state performers.
“Coach McLaughlin cared deeply for her players and coached every game with a high level of passion and competitiveness,” athletic director Dennis Dolliver said in a news release. “She is an outstanding role model for the young ladies who were part of her teams, and she represented Wayne Community Schools in an exemplary manner.”
McLaughlin said she enjoyed her time as part of the Blue Devils girls basketball program.
“I really enjoyed working with Coach Carlson and Coach Schaub over the past two years,” she said. “We made a really good coaching team. I also really enjoyed working with Coach Dave Hix as an assistant for two years. He was a great teacher.
“I would like to thank Mr. Lenihan, Mr. Ruhl and Mr. Dolliver for giving me the opportunity to work with and coach the girls,” she added. “I will really miss being with the girls throughout the year. They are wonderful young ladies who represent Wayne High School in a positive manner, and I am excited to watch their continued success during their high school careers.”
Dolliver said a search will begin immediately for a new coach for the team that will continue the success established during McLaughlin’s tenure.
