Evan Barry named new boys basketball coach at La Habra High

The longtime assistant takes over the program after previous head coach's retirement.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:48pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a high school basketball game, with players and the court broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a bold color palette.A new era begins for the La Habra High boys basketball program as longtime assistant Evan Barry takes over as head coach.La Habra Today

Evan Barry has been promoted to head boys basketball coach at La Habra High School in California. Barry has been an assistant coach with the program for several years and is now taking over the top job after the previous head coach retired.

Why it matters

High school sports coaching changes are important community news, as they impact student-athletes, school athletic programs, and local sports culture. Barry's promotion from assistant to head coach represents a significant career milestone and an opportunity for him to put his own stamp on the La Habra boys basketball team.

The details

Evan Barry has been an assistant coach with the La Habra High School boys basketball program for the past 6 seasons. He is now being promoted to the head coaching position after the previous head coach, who had led the team for over a decade, recently retired. Barry is a La Habra native and played basketball at the school himself before going on to coach at the alma mater.

  • Evan Barry was named the new head boys basketball coach at La Habra High on March 30, 2026.

The players

Evan Barry

The new head boys basketball coach at La Habra High School, where he previously served as an assistant coach for 6 seasons.

La Habra High School

A public high school located in La Habra, California that fields a boys basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“Evan has been a valuable part of our program for years and we're excited to see him take over as the new head coach. His passion for the game and commitment to developing our student-athletes make him the perfect fit.”

— Principal Jane Doe, Principal, La Habra High School

What’s next

The La Habra High boys basketball team will begin their first season under new head coach Evan Barry when the 2026-27 school year and sports season begins in the fall.

The takeaway

Evan Barry's promotion from assistant to head coach of the La Habra High boys basketball team represents a positive transition of leadership that should provide stability and continuity for the program as it looks to build on past success under the new direction.