Mark Lineburg, who led Brookville’s football program in the 1990s and took the Bees to a state championship game in 1996, has been hired as the new football coach at Brookville, nearly three decades after resigning from his post at the school.

Lineburg’s return to coaching at the school where he achieved significant success in the past is a notable development for the football program and the community, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise back to the team.

• Lineburg compiled a 49-19 record in his first stint at Brookville.
• The Bees went 12-2 in 1996 and advanced to the Group AA, Division 3 state title game.

• Brookville's previous coach, Join Meeks, resigned after the 2023 season, and defensive coordinator Dayn Washburn announced he would not return to the school in January.
• The team went 3-7 this past season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2004.

Lineburg's return is expected to bring significant changes and improvements to the team's performance, with renewed focus on toughness and fundamentals.

Mark Lineburg's reappointment as the football coach at Brookville heralds a new era for the team, with expectations for a return to form under his leadership and coaching prowess.