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Andrews, Leta

Bio:
Leta Andrews began her illustrious career as a player at Granbury High School when she and her sister, Shirley, led their team to the state tournament in 1954 & 1955. Her coaching career began in 1962 at Tolar High School and included stops at Gustine, Comanche (1965-1976) and Corpus Christi Calallen (1980-1992) where she won a state title in 1990. Andrews is currently the coach of the Granbury High School Lady Pirates (1976-1980, 1992-present). On December 9, 2005 Andrews won her 1,218th game to break Charleston, Tennessee coach Jim Smiddy’s record as the winningest girls high school coach in the nation. Andrews has a 1,312-282 record in 47 seasons - still coaching. Her teams have been to 16 state Final Fours and have averaged 28 wins per season. Some of Andrews’ honors include selection into the Texas High School Basketball Hall of Fame and being selected to coach the 2006 McDonald’s High School All-America Game. She was also selected as the Walt Disney National Teacher of the Year in 1993. Andrews was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2007. Andrews was selected to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.

Quote:
"Yes, I am demanding. I want them to be able to drain their bodies, mentally, physically and emotionally for their program. I want the purple and gold (Granbury's colors) to come to the boiling point." Leta Andrews

Andrews, Leta

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