La Vergne Hires Anthony Griggs as Boys Basketball Coach

New coach aims to restore Wolverines to statewide success after tough season.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:17pm

A fragmented, geometric painting in bold primary colors representing the dynamic energy of a high school basketball game, with players' forms broken down into abstract shapes and planes.A cubist interpretation of the renewed energy and determination behind La Vergne High School's boys basketball program under new coach Anthony Griggs.La Vergne Today

Anthony Griggs has been hired as the new boys basketball coach for La Vergne High School in Tennessee. The Wolverines struggled this past season but are just a year removed from three straight Class 4A sectional appearances and two years removed from their first trip to the state tournament.

Why it matters

La Vergne's boys basketball program has seen recent success, including deep playoff runs, but took a step back last season. Griggs' hiring signals the school's commitment to rebuilding the team and returning it to prominence in Tennessee high school basketball.

The details

Griggs believes he can quickly get the Wolverines back on track to statewide success. The team is just a year removed from three straight Class 4A sectional appearances and two years removed from their first trip to the state tournament.

  • La Vergne High School hired Anthony Griggs as their new boys basketball coach in April 2026.

The players

Anthony Griggs

The new boys basketball coach hired by La Vergne High School in April 2026.

La Vergne Wolverines

The boys basketball team at La Vergne High School in Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“Just knowing where La Vergne came from and wanting to get it back to there,”

— Anthony Griggs, Boys Basketball Coach

The takeaway

Griggs' hiring signals La Vergne High School's commitment to rebuilding their boys basketball program and returning it to the level of success it has seen in recent years, including deep playoff runs.