Drennen resigns at Belle Vernon Area
May 15, 2020

Drennen resigns at Belle Vernon Area

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

After finishing with 30 wins over the past two seasons, Ronnie Drennen has resigned as the head girls basketball coach at Belle Vernon Area.

Drennen, a physical education teacher at the high school, took over the job for the 2018-19 season after Lisa Fairman resigned before becoming the head coach at Thomas Jefferson.

In his first varsity head coaching job, Drennen guided the Leopards to a 30-16 overall record with a 19-9 section mark in his two seasons, including wins over eventual section champion Elizabeth Forward and Southmoreland in his first season and wins in seven of their last eight games this past year.

The Leopards advanced to the WPIAL playoffs in both seasons, losing in the first round to Keystone Oaks (51-41) and Freeport (44-38).

“First I have to thank Matt Humbert, Dr. (Michele) Dowell, the school board and administrators for giving me the opportunity to take over the girls program for the past two years,” Drennen said. “I will never forget the place that gave me my first job as a head coach. For that, I am forever grateful.”

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