Todd County Central has promoted Josh Popplewell to the position of head baseball coach. Popplewell was an assistant coach in 2017 to Billy Killebrew, who did not return after a 3-23 season.
Popplewell is a Russell County native who played college baseball at Lindsey Wilson College. He will have his work cut out for him as the Rebels have not won a 13th District title or advanced to the Fourth Region Tournament since 2004. However, the Rebels are slated to return several starters and pitchers from last year’s squad.
In addition, Todd County Athletic Director Marnie Broady said middle school baseball coach Troy Winders will be an assistant coach to Popplewell.