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BY JIM HUNSLEY
jhunsley@nwitimes.com
219.462.5151 | Wednesday, May 25, 2005 | (No comments posted.)
This is where Michael Cronkhite wanted to be.
Not even a 28-18 two-year campaign and sectional title could change his mind.
After a short-term success as South Newton's girls basketball program, Cronkhite was named the new head coach at Kouts at Monday's East Porter School Board meeting.
"Geographically, it's right for me," said Cronkhite, who will be 24 in June. "I wanted to do the rest of my teaching and coaching in Lake or Porter County. It's a pleasant surprise, and I'm excited to be here."
Cronkhite graduated from Seeger High School in West Lebanon, but he already has several ties to the Porter County Conference.
His girlfriend of four years, Christie Roeske, is a Boone Grove graduate. At St. Joseph's College, he played golf for Wolves athletic director Doug Knutson. Just this past season, he refereed boys games in the South County Junior Varsity Tourney.
"I'm a really big fan of The Keg and The Kup (basketball travelling trophies)," Cronkhite said. "The South County and PCC are great tournaments. I really like the scheduling. It's just a great conference."
Kouts athletic director Chris Fields likes what he sees in Cronkhite.
"He's young, energetic; a real passion for the game," Fields said of Cronkhite, who will teach mathematics at the high school. "I also think he's going to be a quality teacher."
Cronkhite will meet players and parents in a get-together tonight at the high school.
He replaces Susan Sanders. Sanders resigned after this past season with a 111-107 mark over 10 years.
"I think she did a great job," Cronkhite said. "There's going to be a transition, but I'm looking forward to the challenge."
Michael Cronkhite
Was 28-18 in two girls basketball seasons at South Newton High School. Prior to that, he coached eighth grade basketball at Rensselaer while attending St. Joseph's College.
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