Write up from WMAZ Channel 13
It's rare when a school gets the privilege of having an iconic coach.
In Taylor County, they have one man in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the current coach will certainly be inducted in the future.
Norman Carter and Matt Troutman made their careers in girls basketball.
They will forever have slots in history because Friday, the town named the school gym after the men.
"This is extra special because its home and this is where I coached my whole career and its something that I'll cherish the rest of my life," Carter said.
"Wow, I'm overwhelmed I"m very excited the community has been in an uproar about this," Troutman said.
Troutman who is the current Lady Vikings coach has run the team for the last 36 years.
Carter hired him after he gave up his clipboard. Troutman has had three perfect seasons and six state championships under his belt including last years title. Carter had a .933 winning percentage when he coached and his kids had a winning streak that lasted from 1962 until 1972, when they won 132 consecutive games.
It's rare when a school gets the privilege of having an iconic coach.
In Taylor County, they have one man in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame and the current coach will certainly be inducted in the future.
Norman Carter and Matt Troutman made their careers in girls basketball.
They will forever have slots in history because Friday, the town named the school gym after the men.
"This is extra special because its home and this is where I coached my whole career and its something that I'll cherish the rest of my life," Carter said.
"Wow, I'm overwhelmed I"m very excited the community has been in an uproar about this," Troutman said.
Troutman who is the current Lady Vikings coach has run the team for the last 36 years.
Carter hired him after he gave up his clipboard. Troutman has had three perfect seasons and six state championships under his belt including last years title. Carter had a .933 winning percentage when he coached and his kids had a winning streak that lasted from 1962 until 1972, when they won 132 consecutive games.