Wenonah High School

Coaching Staff

Cedric Lane Varsity Head Coach

Cedric Lane was a multi-sport athlete in high school and college.  He graduated from Miles College with a B.S. in Secondary English Education and obtained his M.Ed. from Alabama State Universtiy.  After a successful experience in the Birmingham City School System, he relocated to Atlanta to teach and coach at his alma mater, South Atlanta High School. While coaching at South Atlanta High School, Lane helped the team reach the State Championship game and a 30-1 record while being ranked #1 in Georgia and #24 in the United States. After winning the region, sub-region, and Atlanta City Championships, Lane was named Georgia's Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year.

After beginning last season ranked #2 in Alabama, behind nationally ranked powerhouse Butler of Huntsville, Wenonah concluded its season losing by 3 points in the Final Four to Carver Montgomery last March. The Dragons have been ranked in the Top 10 in the State for the last four years. That shows the consistency and respect for the program throughout the state of Alabama. A list of the Dragons' accomplishments are:   2006-07- 22-11 Season, 5A Sub-Reigional Champions, 5A Area Champions, and Holy Family Tournament Runner-Ups   2007-08- 29-6 Season, 5A Sub-Reguonal Champions, 5A Area Champions, Cap Brown Thanksgiving Tournamnet Champions, and                      Peach State Tournament Runner-Ups   2008-09- 29-8 Season, 2010 Final Four Appearance, Regional Champions, Sub-Regional Champions, 5A Area Champions,                                 Birmingham City In 2007, Lane was named Birmingham Grid Forecasters' Coach of the Year and Birmingham City Council Coach of the Year. In 2010, Lane was also named Alabama State Coach of the Year, Birmingham News West Coach of the Year, Birmingham Tip Off Club's Coach of the Year, and Birmingham City Coach of the Year. During his tenure at Wenonah, several players have had an opportunity to go on and play collegiate basketball on the D1, D2, or Junior College level, which includes four players this past season. Lane has the knack to get players exposure through summer camps, out of state tournaments, showcases, workouts, or by simply making phone calls to coaches that look for players.

A Note from Coach Lane: This year I expect to have a young, disciplined, hard working, and competitive team.  I really enjoy working with this group of guys; the relationship among the players is extraordinary and that is essential.  Despite our youth, we believe our discipline and hard work will allow us to prevail and succeed.  Some of our goals include: developing good study habits, being loyal teammates, keeping positive attitudes, trying to win every game, always working hard, maintaining self-discipline, and being of good character.

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R. Brown Assistant Coach

R. Brown, is a graduate of Wenonah High School; where she was a two-sport athlete all four years. She participated in softball and won a State Championship in Girls' Basketball as a point guard. After graduation, Coach Brown attended Lawson State Community College on a basketball scholarship, and is majoring in Kinesiology. She is completing her education to become a Health and Physical Education teacher. Coach Brown's background in basketball goes much further than that. She is the daughter of Patricia High Brown and niece to two former NBA players: Johnny High of the Phoenix Suns and Willie High of the Denver Nuggets, all are alumni of Wenonah High School. This is Coach Brown's third year on the staff of Wenonah High School. She has coached the Freshman Team to winning seasons each year.