Shamar Hill returns to Peoria High as girls basketball head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:03 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Shamar Hill, a 2012 graduate of Peoria High, has been appointed head coach of the girls basketball team, starting July 2. Hill previously led Richwoods to a successful season, culminating in a Class 4A Sweet Sixteen appearance. He replaces Meechie Edwards, who stepped down after 19 seasons. Hill aims to bring toughness and solid defensive strategies to the program, which last season recorded a 2-22 overall record. He expressed his excitement about coaching at his alma mater and his desire to compete against his former team in the future.
- •Shamar Hill replaces Meechie Edwards after 19 seasons at Peoria High.
- •Hill coached Richwoods to a Class 4A Sweet Sixteen last season.
- •Peoria High struggled with a 2-22 record in the 2025-26 season.
- •Hill emphasizes toughness and defense as key coaching focuses.
- •He was part of Edwards' coaching staff before taking the Richwoods position.
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Peoria High alum takes over girls basketball program
"The 2012 Peoria High grad led Richwoods girls basketball to a Class 4A Sweet Sixteen appearance last season. Now he's returning to his alma mater to coach.
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