On Wednesday, September 16th Forrestville Valley C.U.S.D. #221 formally approved the hiring of Hunter Todd for their Head Girls’ Basketball Coach. Coach Todd is an Eastland Alumni and currently teaches Math at Eastland. Coach Todd previously coached girls’ basketball in Texas before returning to his home state of Illinois this past year. He has also coached cross country and track. Coach Todd will be joined on staff by Erin Wiltfang, Madalyn Hicks, Anni Groom, Jonathan Schneiderman, and Tyler Vogt.

Coach Todd said of his new role, “I’m very excited for the opportunity to lead the Forreston Girls’ Basketball program. I’m looking forward to getting to know the players, working alongside our staff, and building a program that brings a lot of energy and pride to the Forreston community.”

Forreston Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Kyle Zick said, “We are excited and fortunate to have Coach Todd taking over our Forreston High School Girls’ Basketball program.  His character, passion, professionalism, and excitement are exactly what we need in front of our young women on a daily basis. I look forward to seeing where he can take the program and continue to build on the solid foundation these girls have worked hard to create.”

Superintendent Sheri Smith commented, “Coach Todd works tirelessly to build positive and meaningful relationships with his student-athletes. He will bring energy and enthusiasm to our girls’ basketball program, and we look forward to his leadership”.