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Hamilton Today
By the People, for the People
Hamilton Bulldogs Sack Head Coach Santo
Team moves on after loss to top-ranked Lipan Indians
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The Hamilton Bulldogs high school basketball team, currently 11-5 on the season, parted ways with head coach Hector Santo following a blowout loss to the state's top-ranked Lipan Indians. The decision comes after the Bulldogs were defeated 80-40 on the road against Lipan earlier this week.
Why it matters
The Bulldogs' dismissal of their head coach midway through the season is an unusual move that signals the team is looking to make a change in direction after a disappointing loss to a powerhouse opponent. This could impact the team's performance and dynamics for the remainder of the season.
The details
The Hamilton Bulldogs, a high school basketball team, decided to part ways with their head coach Hector Santo following a lopsided 80-40 road loss to the state's top-ranked Lipan Indians earlier this week. The Bulldogs currently hold an 11-5 record on the season.
- The Bulldogs lost to the Lipan Indians on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
- The Bulldogs parted ways with head coach Hector Santo on Friday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Hamilton Bulldogs
A high school basketball team based in Hamilton, Texas.
Hector Santo
The former head coach of the Hamilton Bulldogs.
Lipan Indians
The state's top-ranked high school basketball team that defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 80-40.
What’s next
The Bulldogs will now begin the search for a new head coach to lead the team for the remainder of the season.
The takeaway
The Bulldogs' decision to part ways with their head coach midway through the season signals a desire for a change in direction after a lopsided loss to a top-ranked opponent. This move could have significant implications for the team's performance and dynamics going forward.
