Eli Crawford named boys basketball coach at Waynesboro High School
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 12:49 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Eli Crawford has been approved as the new boys basketball coach at Waynesboro High School, following a meeting of the Waynesboro School Board on June 22. Crawford, a former player at Staunton, takes over a team that finished last season with a 5-17 record. He played college basketball at multiple institutions and led Eastern Mennonite University to the NCAA Division III Elite Eight in 2010. Crawford replaces John Spears, who stepped down after four years. Athletic director Jake Peeling expressed enthusiasm for Crawford's appointment, citing his commitment to student development and strong community relationships.
- •Crawford was a standout player at Staunton's Robert E. Lee High School.
- •He has a college basketball background from Potomac State and Eastern Mennonite University.
- •Crawford replaces previous coach John Spears, who resigned after four years.
- •Waynesboro's team recorded a 5-17 season last year.
- •The school seeks to build a stronger basketball culture under Crawford's leadership.
- 12:49 AMYahoo Sports — Former Staunton star named new boys basketball coach at Waynesboro
"The new Waynesboro boys basketball coach first made his name as a player at a rival school in Staunton.
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