TIMPSON, Texas — A staple in the East Texas high school football community is hanging up his whistle.
Timpson head football coach Kerry Therwhanger announced he'd be retiring at the end of the school year.
"I'm done!," Therwhanger posted to Facebook. "I will be retiring at the end of this school year. I can’t express enough the appreciation I have for the coaching profession, it’s been a fantastic life! I want to thank all the coaches that I’ve ever worked with for everything, especially those at Lovelady and Timpson, y’all are truly amazing. Thank you to the communities of Lovelady and Timpson for allowing me to lead your athletic programs. A special thanks to Timpson for the incredible support and fantastic ride we’ve been able to accomplish. State champs!!Thank you to my family, especially my wife Darlene Carroll Therwhanger for supporting my career. And last but certainly not least the athletes that have allowed me to coach them, thank you!!!!"
Therwhanger, who's been at Timpson since 2016, led the Bears to their first-ever state title with a dominating 49-7 win over Toler.
Congrats on a great career, coach!