Beth Peters named head coach of Washington girls basketball team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:19 PM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Beth Peters named head coach of Washington girls basketball team

Summary

Washington has appointed Beth Peters as the new head coach for its girls basketball team, announced on June 9, 2026. Peters previously served as the junior varsity coach under Kim Barth, who resigned in April after leading the team to a Class 3A state championship. Washington finished the 2025-26 season with a 35-2 record. The school has expressed confidence in Peters to guide the program positively moving forward.

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Key Details

•Beth Peters succeeds Kim Barth as head coach
•Barth led Washington to a state title before resigning
•Washington posted a 35-2 record last season
•Peters has been part of the coaching staff for several years
•The program looks to continue its success under new leadership

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2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Washington hires new girls basketball head coach

What they're saying

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The former Washington JV girls basketball coach takes over for Kim Barth, who stepped down in April after leading the Panthers to an IHSA state title.
— Yahoo Sports

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