Crittenden County is in the market for a new basketball coach following the resignation Monday of DJ Pigg.
After just one season at the helm, Pigg says he’s taking a leap of faith and stepping down. Last year was a big one for Pigg, who took his first head coaching job, bought a house in Lyon County and got married, in that order. He and his wife, Bailey, have roots in Marshall and Graves counties and he’s hoping to spend more time in that area of western Kentucky.
Pigg led the Rockets to an 11-18 record. The team dropped its last seven games of the season, including an eight-point loss to Trigg County in the Fifth District Tournament. Crittenden had finished second in the district during the regular season, finishing 4-2. Its only league losses were to eventual Second Region champion Lyon County. The Rockets’ final season power ranking had them 11th among the region’s 15 teams.
Pigg, 25, said he’s enjoyed his experience in Crittenden County, but had been praying with his wife about their future. He said it became apparent last week that he was being led to do something different.
Crittenden County is now seeking its 20th head basketball coach since the school consolidated with Marion in 1957.
"I’m very thankful for the opportunity I was given here. I appreciate every bit of guidance and support everyone in the district provided me in the last year. This is a decision based on faith and family. After conversations I’ve had with my wife, my family, my friends and God, I feel that now is the right time for me to move on," Pigg said.
CCHS Athletic Director Bryan Qualls said a search is already underway for a replacement. The job announcement will be posted on the school district’s website.
