T’Leah Eicke Jen‑nings, of Snyder, Tex‑as, was named the Fair‑field High School Girls Coordinator as well as Head Basketball Coach on Monday night, May 11, at the Fairfield ISD school board meeting. Jennings will also teach Algebra 2 at FHS.
“I’m extremely excit‑ed about the opportuni‑ty to lead the Fairfield Lady Eagles basketball program. Fairfield has a strong tradition, support‑ive community, and stu‑dent athletes I believe can achieve great things both on and off the court,” Jen‑nings said. “What excites me most is the chance to build relationships with the players, develop a culture of accountability and hard work, and help the program continue to compete at the highest level. I am passionate about developing young women through athletics, and I am fully invested in continuing and growing the success of the Lady Eagles program.”
Jennings is replac‑ing Randy Barger who is retiring after serving as the Girls Coordina‑tor and Head Girls Bas‑ketball Coach after one year. Barger had replaced Sally Whitaker who had been coaching for 20 years, her last 19 years at Fairfield High School. Whitaker had served as the Head Girls Basketball Coach and Girls Coordi‑nator for the Lady Eagles for nine years. Whitaker stepped down to watch her son compete in his athletic events through‑out his high school ca‑reer.
