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Joey Dreier becomes new head coach of NLS girls basketball team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 11:38 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

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Summary

New London-Spicer has appointed Joey Dreier as the head coach of its girls basketball team, effective November 6. Dreier, the youngest son of former coach Mike Dreier, takes over following his father's record-setting tenure, which spanned from 1978 to 2026. Mike Dreier, the winningest coach in state history, will stay on as an assistant. The Wildcats had a successful season last year, finishing with a record of 30-3 and a fourth-place finish in the Class AA tournament. Joey Dreier's first game as head coach is scheduled for December 1 against West Central Area.

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By the Numbers

•Joey Dreier appointed head coach on November 6.
•Mike Dreier, former coach, won 1,125 games during his tenure.
•Team finished 30-3 last season, reaching the Class AA tournament.
•Joey's first game is December 1 against West Central Area.
•Mike will remain as an assistant coach on the staff.

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11:38 PMYahoo Sports — Girls basketball: NLS Wildcats keep a Dreier in charge

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Head girls basketball coaching opportunities have been few and far between at New London-Spicer. Harold Olson, Bob Knutson, Nancy Powers and Mike Dreier have been the program's only head coaches since 1973. Now, the school's fifth head coach will lead the Wildcats starting Monday. NLS announced Joey Dreier, the youngest son of Mike, as the new head girls basketball coach on Friday, ...
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