KINSTON, Lenoir County — An era is coming to an end for Parrott Academy High School basketball.
Girls coach Kelly Johnson is retiring after the season.
The 68-year-old has coached the girls team at Parrott since 2016. Before that, he coached at William Peace University in Raleigh for 12 years.
Johnson was also with the Patriots as varsity boys coach from 1996 to 2004. He coached the boys program to three state semifinals and one championship game appearance in 2001.
Johnson coached the girls at Parrott to a semifinal appearance in the state tournament a few years ago.
He said he always enjoyed coaching in his hometown and is at peace with his decision to walk away at this point.
The Parrott Academy girls fell in the first round of the conference tournament Monday night, Feb. 6, 2023, but will play in the state tournament next week either as a 7- or 9-seed.
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Girls coach Kelly Johnson is retiring after the season.
The 68-year-old has coached the girls team at Parrott since 2016. Before that, he coached at William Peace University in Raleigh for 12 years.
Johnson was also with the Patriots as varsity boys coach from 1996 to 2004. He coached the boys program to three state semifinals and one championship game appearance in 2001.
Johnson coached the girls at Parrott to a semifinal appearance in the state tournament a few years ago.
He said he always enjoyed coaching in his hometown and is at peace with his decision to walk away at this point.
The Parrott Academy girls fell in the first round of the conference tournament Monday night, Feb. 6, 2023, but will play in the state tournament next week either as a 7- or 9-seed.
https://wcti12.com/sports/content/p...iOXpSQgE7ETPupQPcMt7VqxH9ZMhM-MfYPpcU9idhf8GU
