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46 °F Forecast | Road Cams Tuesday, May 11, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find a Rental Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Email Story to a Friend April 6, 2004 Humann resigns as Grizzly coach By JOE ZAVALA for the Mail Tribune ASHLAND — Steve Humann is returning to his roots, so to speak. The Ashland High girls basketball coach will not return for a third season. Rather, he’ll go back to his former position: leading the Ashland girls basketball sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade tournament teams. Humann, 58, who took over the Grizzlies’ program in May 2002, announced his resignation at the team's annual postseason awards banquet. Ashland High principal Jeff Schlecht said the search for Humann's replacement will begin immediately. Advertisement "We had a very good year," Humann said in a Sunday interview. "We beat three teams in the top 10, we got into the playoffs and now it's time for me to go. It's just time for me to settle in and help with our young group more." Humann led the Grizzlies to the Class 4A state tournament in his first year and to the subtournament last season. The resignation comes despite the fact that Ashland figures to be loaded for the 2004-05 season. The Grizzlies started three juniors and two sophomores this past season and usually substituted in a sophomore and two freshmen. "You know what, I've always felt that it was always good to leave on a high note," Humann said. "With everybody returning, they'll be a good team." Humann said he had "no idea" who would replace him. His assistant coach, Sara Barrett, would be a natural fit, but Humann wasn't sure if she would be interested in the position. Barrett, who joined Humann prior to the 2003-04 season, could not be reached for comment. "Well, the girls enjoyed having (Barrett) as an assistant, and that means a lot to a team when they know and trust who's coaching them," Humann said. Humann is thankful for many things associated with the Ashland program but most of all to the girls on the team. "They always just played hard through the years, adjusted to (Humann's wheelchair) and we were a giant group, a very good program," he said. "We've been a great program since they've been in the fifth grade and through the years, and they just played hard and were successful." Joe Zavala is sports editor of the Ashland Daily Tidings. Reach him at 482-3456. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S RESOURCES Oregon Road Conditions & Cams SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Food for Thought Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities Prime Times