West Lafayette Harrison girls basketball coach resigns

Rush McColley steps down after two subpar seasons with the team.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:56am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a fragmented, geometric representation of a high school basketball game, with overlapping planes of deep burgundy, navy blue, and forest green colors conveying a sense of transition and change.The departure of a longtime high school basketball coach signals a new era of uncertainty and opportunity for the team's future.Lafayette Today

Rush McColley, the head coach of the West Lafayette Harrison girls basketball team, has announced his resignation after two disappointing seasons with the program. McColley cited a need for a 'different voice' to take the team in a new direction.

Why it matters

High school basketball coaching changes can significantly impact a team's performance and culture. McColley's departure raises questions about the future direction of the Harrison girls basketball program and the challenges facing small-town sports teams.

The details

McColley had been the head coach of the West Lafayette Harrison girls basketball team. After two seasons with the program, he decided it was time to step down, acknowledging the team had struggled with 'subpar years' and that a 'different voice' was needed to take the program to a new level.

  • McColley announced his resignation on April 9, 2026.

The players

Rush McColley

The former head coach of the West Lafayette Harrison girls basketball team, who has resigned after two disappointing seasons with the program.

West Lafayette Harrison girls basketball team

The high school basketball team that McColley coached, which has struggled in recent years and will now be searching for a new leader.

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What they’re saying

“At some point, you know it's time. We had two subpar years. Maybe it was time for a different voice to hear something different and have something different to take the program onto a different level.”

— Rush McColley, Former head coach

The takeaway

McColley's resignation highlights the challenges facing small-town high school sports programs, where a single coaching change can significantly impact a team's trajectory. The Harrison girls basketball team will now need to find a new leader who can help the program regain its footing and return to success.