Klein Forest assistant Darius Gatson named Klein High's head coach
There’s a new leader of the Bearkats.
Darius Gatson has been named the head coach of the Klein High School boys basketball program, stepping in for longtime head coach Glenn Arnold. And while the title may be new, Gatson’s roots in Klein ISD run deep.
“Being here in Klein means everything,” Gatson said. “I’ve been in the district since elementary school and so many people have poured into me. I feel like this is a way I can repay the district for what it has done for me in my life.”
A former Klein Forest star, Gatson played under legendary coach Cary Black, leading the Eagles to the 2008 State Final Four. His playing career continued at Trinity Valley CC and later at Sam Houston State, where he suited up for two seasons.
Now, the former rival returns to lead Klein High, ready to put his own stamp on the program.
“I’ve been working on this for 10 years,” he said. “I’m really looking forward to having my own program and putting my own imprint on it. I’m big on relationships… not so much commands. If that makes me a players’ coach, I guess I am.”
His vision? Fast, fun, and fearless.
“We’re going to play an exciting brand of basketball,” Gatson said. “We’ll get up and down the court on offense and fly around on defense. We want to compete at a high level and make it fun to watch.”
Gatson’s hiring adds another strong branch to the ever-growing Cary Black coaching tree, which includes Brandon Black (Klein ISD Athletic Director), Lance Alexander (Klein Forest Principal), Joshua Ervin (Klein Oak Head Coach), Jonathan Cook (Klein Cain Head Coach), and now Gatson himself.
With deep roots, a fresh perspective, and a passion for the game, Darius Gatson is ready to lead the Bearkats into a new chapter.
Last night the Randle Softball and Baseball teams had tough district games against Lamar Consolidated on the diamond!
Check out the highlights from the games below!
THE POWER RANKINGS: Johnson, Liberty Hill, Cedar Ridge still perched atop Austin area Softball chart
Buda Johnson, Liberty Hill and Cedar Ridge survived the week unscathed and remained atop this week’s softball Power Rankings – but they’d better be watching their mirrors.
Dripping Springs has climbed to fourth in the poll after defeating #9 Lake Travis, #8 Del Valle and Weiss. (The Lady Wolves were unrated at the time but have since cracked this week’s poll at #15 with wins over Little Rover Academy and an impressive win over now-#7 Georgetown.) Bowie entered the Top 5 and Stony Point also moved up after both teams swept their opponents.
Del Valle remained at #8 despite their loss to Dripping Springs, largely because the teams immediately behind them – Lake Travis, Leander and Bastrop – split their weeks and couldn’t completely take advantage. East View and Rouse each moved up a spot as Westlake fell out of the Rankings.
Here are the Rankings heading into the final week of the regular season.
VYPE's Austin Softball Rankings
1. (1) Buda Johnson Lady Jaguars (6A) 20-4-1 (Def. East Central; Def. Judson)
2. (2) Liberty Hill (5A) 20-4-1 (Def. Lehman; Def. Hays)
3. (3) Cedar Ridge Lady Raiders (6A) 17-3 (Def. Hutto)
4. (5) Dripping Springs (6A) 22-6-1 (Def. #9 Lake Travis; Def. #8 Del Valle; Def. Weiss)
5. (6) Bowie (6A) 15-7 (Def. Westlake; Def. Akins)
6. (7) Stony Point Lady Tigers (6A) 18-5-1 (Def. Vandegrift; Def. McNeil)
7. (4) Georgetown Lady Eagles (5A) 18-9-1 (Def. Hendrickson; L @ Weiss)
8. (8) Del Valle (6A) 14-5-1 (L @ #6 Dripping Springs)
9. (9) Lake Travis Lady Cavaliers (6A) 16-9-1 (L vs. #5 Dripping Springs; Def. Westlake)
10. (10) Leander Lady Lions (5A) 18-9 (L @ #15 Rouse; Def. Lockhart)
11. (11) Bastrop Lady Bears (5A) 16-7-1 (L @Crockett; Def. Anderson)
12. (12) Round Rock Lady Dragons (6A) 12-8 (Def. McNeil; Def. Westwood)
13. (14) East View Lady Patriots (5A) 15-7 (Def. Connally)
14. (15) Rouse Lady Raiders (5A) 15-9-2 (Def. #10 Leander; Def. Lehman)
15. (NR) Weiss Lady Wolves (5A) 16-10 (Def. Little River Academy; Def. #4 Georgetown; L @ #6 Dripping Springs)
GAMES
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