Ravenwood girls basketball has hired Dallas Mall as their new coach, replacing Andrew James. Mall will continue his role as a physical education teacher at Sunset Middle School while leading the Lady Raptors program.
Key points
Ravenwood hires Dallas Mall as girls basketball coach
Mall replaces Andrew James
He continues as a physical education teacher at Sunset Middle School
Mall has coached girls basketball since 2022
Ravenwood athletic director praises Mall's enthusiasm
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Ravenwood girls basketball hires Dallas Mall as coach, replacing Andrew James
Ravenwood has hired Dallas Mall to lead its girls basketball program, replacing coach Andrew James, according to a May 11 press release from Williamson County athletics director Patrick Whitlock.
Mall takes over the Lady Raptors program while continuing in his roles as a physical education teacher and multi-sport coach at Sunset Middle School in Brentwood, where he's spent the past four years. Mall has coached girls basketball at Sunset Middle since 2022, with additional stints as football and baseball coach.
"We are excited to hire coach Mall. He has incredible enthusiasm that we believe will bring a positive energy to the girls and the program," Ravenwood athletic director Andy Elrod said in the release. "Coach Mall builds a great culture on his team, and we look forward to adding that to the athletic community at Ravenwood."
McMinn Central's Malea Masingale (21) shoots ahead of Loretto's Ally Augustin (12) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Loretto's Sophie Weathers (32) reaches in attempting to steal the ball from McMinn Central's Mirra Freeman (40) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Q&A
Who is the new coach of Ravenwood girls basketball?
Dallas Mall is the new coach of Ravenwood girls basketball, replacing Andrew James.
What previous experience does Dallas Mall have in coaching?
Dallas Mall has coached girls basketball at Sunset Middle School since 2022 and has also coached football and baseball.
Why was Andrew James replaced as coach of Ravenwood girls basketball?
The article does not specify the reasons for Andrew James's replacement as coach.
What is Dallas Mall's role at Sunset Middle School?
Dallas Mall is a physical education teacher and a multi-sport coach at Sunset Middle School in Brentwood.
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Loretto's Sophie Weathers (32) and McMinn Central's Maddie Kirkpatrick (12) fights for the ball during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
McMinn Central's Kytalin Davis (14) shoots against Loretto's Shanna Fisher (10) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
McMinn Central's Malea Masingale (21) drives between Loretto's Ally Augustin (12) and Sophie Weathers (32) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Day one photos from 2026 TSSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament
McMinn Central's Malea Masingale (21) shoots ahead of Loretto's Ally Augustin (12) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Day one photos from 2026 TSSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament
McMinn Central's Malea Masingale (21) shoots ahead of Loretto's Ally Augustin (12) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Day one photos from 2026 TSSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament
Loretto's Sophie Weathers (32) reaches in attempting to steal the ball from McMinn Central's Mirra Freeman (40) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Day one photos from 2026 TSSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament
Loretto's Sophie Weathers (32) and McMinn Central's Maddie Kirkpatrick (12) fights for the ball during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Day one photos from 2026 TSSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament
McMinn Central's Kytalin Davis (14) shoots against Loretto's Shanna Fisher (10) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
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Day one photos from 2026 TSSAA Girls State Basketball Tournament
McMinn Central's Malea Masingale (21) drives between Loretto's Ally Augustin (12) and Sophie Weathers (32) during a TSSAA Class 2A basketball state quarterfinal game at Middle Tennessee State University’s Murphy Center Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Mall was a standout football player at Bentley University between 2001-04, breaking the record for most touchdowns receptions in an NCAA career, regardless of division, catching 78 touchdowns in 44 collegiate games. He was inducted into the Bentley University Hall of Fame in 2022.
Mall replaces James, who led the Lady Raptors to a 80-116 record over the past seven seasons. Ravenwood's lone TSSAA state tournament appearance came in 2018, a drought Mall will look to end as he takes the reins.
"We are pleased to announce the addition of coach Mall to our athletics staff. Coach Mall joins RHS bringing extensive expertise in leadership development as we continue to strengthen and expand our girls basketball program," Ravenwood principal Pam Vaden said.
