KFDM COOP Posted June 2, 2008 Report Posted June 2, 2008 ’Cats searching for new OC Gabriel Pruett The Orange Leader ORANGEFIELD — Orangefield Athletics Director Blake Morrison knows every April and May he will be posting a few jobs here and there. Coaches move on and holes need to be filled in Bobcat Country this season just like any other. Morrison’s football is in search of a new offensive coordinator as Josh Smalley has left Orangefield to go home to Bridge City to fill the same position for Bridge City Athletics Director Cris Stump. “He’s from Bridge City so you really can’t blame him for that,†Morrison said. “So now we have the offensive coordinator spot open and hope to get one in as soon as possible.†One spot has already been filled by Morrison as Kristin Holbrooks is the new volleyball coach as Linda Riddick who was recently reassigned to coach each sport except track. “This gives us a great staff down there,†Morrison said. Riddick will stay on to be the varsity golf coach. Holbrooks, a LC-M graduate, is someone Morrison expect to be around in Orangefield for quite some time. “Kristin knows the girls real well and has a passion for the game of volleyball,†Morrison added. “She has a good working relationship with Coach (Chris) Jost and has a good handle of the game. I think she will do an excellent job.†With the moves and a strong core of female players coming back to Orangefield, Morrison knows the future is bright across the board. “We didn’t have many seniors this past year,†Morrison added. “From volleyball to softball to track, we had success last year. We are going to keep that coming along. I really expect good things from our girls’ program.†As for his offensive coordinator, Morrison is searching for a long-term partner instead of a come-and-go replacement. “I want someone who will come in, be able to fit in Orangefield and work well with the kids,†Morrison said. “Every April and May coaches start moving around and changing colors. People look for better jobs and new titles. We wanted someone for the long-term and someone who cares about the orange and white.â€
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