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Bishop Ireton High School has hired Kesha Walton as the new varsity girl’s head basketball coach. Walton comes to Bishop Ireton after spending the past 12 years at T.C. Williams, where she served as the girl’s junior varsity and varsity head coach.
“We are pleased to announce the hiring of Kesha,” said Athletic Director Bryce Bevill. “She is a terrific coach and will be a great ambassador and leader for our girls basketball program.”
During her tenure as varsity head coach at T.C. Williams, Walton lead the Titans to five district titles and two state tournament appearances while compiling a record of 181-31. She earned three district coach of the year awards during her time as coach.
A 2002 graduate of North Carolina A&T University, Walton earned four letters (1999-2002) with the Aggies. Her list of accolades include being named to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), All-Freshman Team (1999), first team all-conference (2002), team Most Valuable Player and North Carolina A&T Female Athlete of the Year (2002).
