Before the season started, Steve Cramblitt announced he would be retiring after his Taylorsville baseball team finished the year. He would not say what he would do when that time came, but after months of speculation the suspense is over.
Cramblitt has accepted a job at Juan Diego High School to coach its baseball team and run its athletic department next year. The coaching position became available just a couple of weeks ago after Coach Mike McNary and his staff were suspended for a student discipline incident. It was never announced what McNary's future entailed, but it has now become clear.
Juan Diego is coming off back-to-back state titles, so Cramblitt and his experience are expected to maintain a high level.
Dr. Galey Colosimo, principal of Juan Diego, said, "We are thrilled to have Cramblitt to oversee our 20 sports teams and provide a fresh perspective to Soaring Eagle baseball. He is viewed by many to be the finest high school baseball coach west of the Mississippi."
SPRINGVILLE HIRES NEW COACHES: Springville High has three new coaches for next season. Justin Judkins from Pleasant Grove will take over the Red Devils wrestling program. Tiffany Clyde from Payson will replace Trevor Lamb as the swimming coach. Jason Beardall, also from Payson, replaces Dave Knudsen as the girls basketball coach.
AMERICAN FORK NEEDS COACHES: American Fork High School is in need of a volleyball coach and a boys soccer coach for the 2004-05 school year. Those interested should contact Chad Wilson at the school at 756-8547 ext. 304.
BOX ELDER POWER LIFTING: Box Elder High School is hosting a high school power lift on May 22 at 11 a.m. Weigh-ins are between 6:30 and 9 a.m. Anyone interested in participating should contact coach Wes Roesler at (435) 734-4840.