Hemenway appointed as new coach and athletic director at Washington Catholic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

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Summary

Alex Hemenway has been named the new athletic director and boys basketball coach for the Washington Catholic Cardinals. The announcement was made on June 8, during a ceremony in the Birdcage. Hemenway replaces Peyton Catt and interim coach Brock Craney, becoming the third head coach in three seasons. The Cardinals have struggled significantly, going 0-44 in the past two years and 5-121 since the 2020-21 season. Hemenway, a former player at Clemson and Vanderbilt, aims to revitalize the program after a rough period.

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Key Details

•Hemenway replaces Peyton Catt and Brock Craney.
•The Cardinals have a 0-44 record in two years.
•He is the third coach in three seasons.
•Hemenway previously played at Clemson and Vanderbilt.
•Washington Catholic has struggled since the 2020-21 season.

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10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Hemenway named new coach, AD at WC

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The Washington Catholic Cardinals made a big announcement on Thursday in the Birdcage, naming Alex Hemenway the new athletic director and boys basketball coach. Hemenway replaces Peyton Catt and interim coach Brock Craney. He will be the third new coach in the last three seasons, as WC has gone 0-44 in the last two years under former coaches Billy Nolley and Catt, while the Cardinals have been ...
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