He\u2019s back.<\/p>\n
Dean Montzingo, who stepped down from coaching boys basketball at Kentwood High in 2006 after a wildly successful run that included a 2004 state title and four-straight state berths, announced Wednesday afternoon that he is returning.<\/p>\n
Just to a different program.<\/p>\n
Montzingo, who went 117-24 in five years as the boys basketball coach, will take over the girls program. Kentwood is coming off its first girls state basketball title in school history.<\/p>\n
“I missed coaching games,” Montzingo said. “I feel reinvigorated. A lot of what has brought me back is the quality of the program. I’m excited.”<\/p>\n
Former coach Keith Hennig announced in late March that he was stepping down from the program to spend more time with his family.<\/p>\n
During a six-year run at the helm of the Kentwood team, Hennig posted an impressive 136-25 record, capped by a 28-1 mark and a state title this past March.<\/p>\n
Montzingo led Kentwood to four-straight South Puget Sound League North Division titles before stepping down in 2006. Interestingly, the girls team recently won its fourth-straight SPSL North crown.<\/p>\n
Montzingo is an ideal fit for the girls program, Kentwood athletic director JoAnne Daughtry said. Montzingo works at Kentwood High and already is familiar with the program.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt worked out well,\u201d Daughtry said. \u201cI live a good life. It worked out in a number of ways. Dean walks in with instant credibility.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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