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Barberton Today
By the People, for the People
Barberton Basketball State Champs Reunite to Honor Coach
Legendary coach Jack Greynolds Jr. celebrated by former players after leading team to state title
Mar. 29, 2026 at 11:24am
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The 1996 Barberton High School boys basketball team, which won the state championship under the leadership of coach Jack Greynolds Jr., recently reunited to honor their former coach. As a child, Greynolds' mother Mary used to wash and dry the team's uniforms at home, sparking a lifelong connection between the coach and his players.
Why it matters
High school sports often create lasting bonds between coaches and players, and this reunion highlights the enduring impact of a championship-winning team and the influential role of a dedicated coach. The event also showcases the close-knit community of Barberton, Ohio, where the team's success was a source of local pride.
The details
The 1996 Barberton High School boys basketball team, led by head coach Jack Greynolds Jr., won the state championship that year. As a child, Greynolds' mother Mary would wash the team's uniforms at home and hang them to dry on a shower curtain rod. This small act of support helped forge a strong connection between Greynolds and his players, many of whom have remained close friends over the decades since their championship season.
- The 1996 Barberton High School boys basketball team won the state championship.
- The team recently reunited in 2026 to honor their former coach Jack Greynolds Jr.
The players
Jack Greynolds Jr.
The head coach of the 1996 Barberton High School boys basketball team that won the state championship.
Mary Greynolds
The mother of coach Jack Greynolds Jr. who used to wash and dry the team's uniforms at home when Jack was a child.
What they’re saying
“I've always looked up to them,”
— Jack Greynolds Jr., Head Coach
The takeaway
This reunion highlights the lasting impact a high school championship team and its dedicated coach can have on a community. The bond between Greynolds and his players, forged through their shared success and Greynolds' mother's small acts of support, demonstrates the power of sports to bring people together and create lifelong connections.
