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Bill Russell leaves Pontotoc to coach South Pontotoc girls

Bill Russell had a record of 481-166 at Pontotoc and led the Lady Warriors to a state title in 2012. (File) By Gene Phelps Daily Journal SPRINGVILLE – Bill Russell was looking for a change. South Pontotoc was seeking a slam dunk. The rim was rattled Friday when Russell, 52, was named girls basketball coach at South Pontotoc, following a successful 20-year tenure at Pontotoc. “It’s time for me to get a fresh start, a different challenge,” said Russell, a 1984 South Pontotoc graduate who’s won girls state championships at Senatobia (1997, 36-3 record) and Pontotoc (2012, 34-0 record).

 

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