Martinsville Appoints Josh Stowers as Head Football Coach
Martinsville C.U.S.D. #C-3 Board of Education Meeting | January 22, 2026
Article Summary: The Martinsville Board of Education unanimously approved a slate of new coaching hires on Thursday, naming Josh Stowers to lead the district’s high school football program.
Martinsville Athletics Key Points:
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Josh Stowers was approved as the new Head Football Coach following a closed executive session.
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Mallory Jenness was hired to serve as the Assistant High School Softball Coach.
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Kristen Morrison will take over as Head Junior High Softball Coach, with Kelly Piehl joining as a Volunteer Junior High Volleyball Coach.
The Martinsville Community Unit School District #C-3 Board of Education on Thursday, January 22, 2026, confirmed a slew of athletic appointments, officially naming Josh Stowers as the new Head Football Coach.
The personnel decisions were made following a lengthy executive session. The board entered the closed session at 7:33 p.m. to discuss the appointment, employment, and evaluation of specific employees. After deliberating for over an hour, the board returned to open session at 8:44 p.m. to vote on the administration’s athletic recommendations.
Board member Wilhoit offered a motion to officially hire Josh Stowers as the district’s Head Football Coach. The motion was seconded by board president Connelly and passed on a unanimous roll call vote by all five present members, with board members Maxwell and Parcel absent.
The board also solidified its coaching staff for the upcoming spring athletic seasons. Following a motion by Wilhoit and a second by Baird, the board unanimously hired Mallory Jenness as the Assistant High School Softball Coach.
For the junior high athletic programs, the board unanimously approved the hiring of Kristen Morrison as the Head Junior High Softball Coach following a motion by Wilhoit and a second by Hollingsworth. Additionally, Kelly Piehl was approved to serve as a Volunteer Junior High Volleyball Coach after a motion by Wilhoit and a second by Kannmacher.
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