Amory Boys Basketball Coach Pearson Stepping Down

Longtime coach resigns after leading program for over a decade

Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:57am

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The Amory School Board has approved the resignation of Brian Pearson as the head coach of the Amory High School boys basketball team. Pearson had been the head coach for over a decade and is stepping down from the position.

Why it matters

Pearson's resignation marks the end of an era for the Amory boys basketball program, as he had been a fixture on the sidelines for many years. His departure will bring new leadership and a fresh perspective to the team as they look to continue their success.

The details

In addition to Pearson's resignation, the school board also approved the resignation of Kyle Ragon as the head coach of the Amory Middle School boys basketball team. The reasons behind the coaches' decisions to step down were not specified in the report.

  • The Amory School Board approved the resignations on Monday, March 18, 2026.

The players

Brian Pearson

The former head coach of the Amory High School boys basketball team, who had led the program for over a decade.

Kyle Ragon

The former head coach of the Amory Middle School boys basketball team, who has also resigned from his position.

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What’s next

The Amory School Board will now begin the process of finding new head coaches for both the high school and middle school boys basketball programs.

The takeaway

Pearson's resignation marks the end of an era for the Amory boys basketball program, as he had been a fixture on the sidelines for many years. His departure will bring new leadership and a fresh perspective to the team as they look to continue their success.