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West Monroe hires former assistant, graduate as its new baseball coach
TL;DR
West Monroe has appointed a former assistant and graduate as their new baseball coach, marking a significant change in leadership for the team.
Key points
- West Monroe hires a former assistant as baseball coach
- The new coach is also a graduate of West Monroe
- The hiring signifies a leadership change for the team
The sun going down at Shelby Aulds Field.
A sign at Shelby Aulds Field displaying all the years where West Monroe won district titles.
West Monroe and Ouachita Christian prior to the national anthem at their baseball contest at Shelby Aulds Field.
West Monroe senior Bradyn Cupit.
West Monroe senior Ryder DeJean.
West Monroe junior Carson Hawsey.
West Monroe junior Peyton Starr.
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The sun going down at Shelby Aulds Field.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
The sun going down at Shelby Aulds Field.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
A sign at Shelby Aulds Field displaying all the years where West Monroe won district titles.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
West Monroe and Ouachita Christian prior to the national anthem at their baseball contest at Shelby Aulds Field.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
West Monroe senior Bradyn Cupit.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
West Monroe senior Ryder DeJean.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
West Monroe junior Carson Hawsey.
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See photos of West Monroe baseball throughout the 2025-26 season
West Monroe junior Peyton Starr.
WEST MONROE — West Monroe High School found its newest baseball coach.
Following the retirement of 12-year skipper and two-time LHSAA championship coach Wade Simoneaux, it was announced Friday former assistant coach and West Monroe graduate Jon Michael Kidd will now lead the Rebels program.
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Kidd played collegiately at both the University of Arkansas at Monticello and Louisiana Christian College. He was a top name Simoneaux recommended to administration when it came time to hiring.
"I think he's a good young man that could handle it," Simoneaux said regarding Kidd at the time of his retirement. "I would back and support him 100% as a part-time sounding board for him if he wanted it."
West Monroe finished with a 25-10 record last spring and lost in the Division I nonselect second round to Destrehan. The Rebels, who finished the year ranked No. 3 in the state, have won district titles over the past 11 seasons.
Jake Martin of the Ouachita Citizen was the first to report on this news.
This article originally appeared on Monroe News-Star: LHSAA baseball | New West Monroe coach is former assistant, graduate
Q&A
Who is the new baseball coach for West Monroe?
The new baseball coach for West Monroe is a former assistant and graduate of the school.
What changes can be expected with the new baseball coach at West Monroe?
With the new baseball coach, West Monroe may see changes in coaching strategies and team dynamics.
When did West Monroe announce the hiring of their new baseball coach?
West Monroe announced the hiring of their new baseball coach recently, although the exact date is not specified.
