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Marcus baseball’s pitching coach gets call to be new head coach
By Micah Pearce at Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper)
· July 9, 2026
· 3 min read
When the Marcus Marauders baseball team hits the diamond next season, the head coach’s name will change, but the face will be familiar.
Marcus High School officially named pitching coach Danny Kelley as the new head coach of The Pack in a post to social media Wednesday.
Kelley was thrown into the...
Key takeaway ” Kelley has 10 years of coaching experience in the sport, previously serving as an assistant varsity coach at Hebron High School and Colleyville Heritage High School, a powerhouse program that produced MLB All-Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
Why this matters in Flower Mound News
The appointment of Danny Kelley as the new head coach of the Marcus Marauders baseball team brings stability to a program that has experienced recent success. Kelley's familiarity with the team and his proven track record as interim head coach will likely ease the transition for players and fans alike. As a Flower Mound community, the enthusiasm surrounding Marcus baseball is palpable, and Kelley's leadership will be closely watched. With both Marcus and Flower Mound high schools making changes to their baseball staffs in the last year, the upcoming season will be an interesting test of the new dynamics at play. The fact that Kelley is a seasoned coach with a strong background in character development and game strategy bodes well for the team's future. As the Marauders look to build on their recent playoff run, Kelley's experience and local connections will be key factors in their success.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? When the Marcus Marauders baseball team hits the diamond next season, the head coach’s name will change, but the face will be familiar.
Marcus High School officially named pitching coach Danny Kelley as the new head coach of The Pack in a post to social media Wednesday.
Kelley was thrown into the...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 9, 2026 by Cross Timbers Gazette (local newspaper) and curated for Flower Mound News readers.
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