The Edwards County School Board has named Bobby Brake as the new head basketball coach at Albion Grade School. The decision was made during Tuesday night’s board meeting.
Brake has served as an assistant coach for the team over the past several years, bringing experience and familiarity to the program. A graduate of Edwards County High School, Brake earned the title of Male Athlete of the Year his senior year before continuing his athletic career at Millikin University, where he played varsity football for three seasons.
In addition to his new head coaching role, Bobby continues to serve as an assistant coach for the Edwards County football team.
Bobby and his wife, Makenzie, recently celebrated the birth of their first child, a baby girl, just last month.
Brake replaces Nathaniel Schmittler, who was recently promoted to Athletic Director at Edwards County High School. The two have a long history, having been teammates on the ECHS basketball team.
Bobby Brake is the grandson of Dave Rigg of Albion.
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