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Friday, April 24, 2009
Johnny Vance out after 8 seasons as Trotwood-Madison’s girls basketball coach
Johnny Vance is out after eight seasons as the varsity girls basketball coach at Trotwood-Madison.
Vance said it was a mutual decision between he and AD Jim Ladd.
“When I took that job, we were below the basement,” Vance said. “And there was nothing left in the cupboard. Now, we’ve become a bona fide program from elementary all the way up. I told them the program’s in good hands.”
The Rams were 11-10 last season but tied Vandalia Butler for the GWOC North Division championship at 7-1. T-M also tied Vandalia for the division title in 2006-07.
Vance is a ‘78 Trotwood-Madison grad and probation officer in the Montgomery County juvenile court. He said he might pursue another coaching position, along with a master’s degree.
“I really love the challenge of helping young people,” he said.
“I see young men go to prison every day and women abused. Basketball was a way for me to offset some of the troubles people had. I’m still going to stay around the young people.”
Ladd acknowledged Vance’s contract was not renewed. T-M assistant superintendent Dr. Rexann Wagner said there would be no statement or comment from the school. Details about a job posting or when the school hoped to fill the position were not addressed.
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Jordyn Fisherback reigns as the area’s Queen of K’s with 145 strikeouts in 80 innings. The ace has helped fuel Greenville to a No. 2 ranking in the state poll.
“She’s a very powerful pitcher and has great control of her pitches,” said Centerville coach Paul Martin. “She threw a two-hitter against us and we’re a pretty good hitting team. She brings it in at least 60 mph.”
The Tri-Village transfer has tossed four perfect games (Lebanon, Xenia, Canfield and Wayne County, Ky.).
“We’re just playing great ball right now,” said Fisherback. “I have an outstanding defense behind me and our offense is good. We’re playing classic Lady Wave softball — pitching and tight defense.”
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