Turner and Rodriguez to Lead New Basketball Programs

Rene Rodriguez Jr., an alumnus of Alexander High School, has returned to his alma mater as the new head coach of the boys' basketball team, following a successful tenure at LBJ High School. His appointment has been enthusiastically received by the school community, marking a homecoming after Luis Valdez's long-standing leadership since 1994. Meanwhile, Steve Turner, who has led Gonzaga College High School to national prominence with a 497-176 record over 26 years, is leaving to become the head coach at Montverde Academy in Florida, succeeding the legendary Kevin Boyle. Boyle, who has won eight national championships during his tenure at Montverde, will now head to SPIRE Academy in Ohio. Turner's move to Montverde is seen as a significant career opportunity, continuing the legacy of excellence left by Boyle, who has coached several NBA stars. Both coaching changes highlight significant shifts in high school basketball, with Turner and Rodriguez bringing transformative leadership to their respective new roles.