Ensworth girls basketball coach Mary Taylor Cowles has resigned after nine seasons to become the athletic director and girls basketball coach at Foundation Christian Academy in Kentucky. Cowles expressed excitement for the new role, thanking Ensworth for the opportunity and success during her tenure, which included four state championships and a 200-48 record.

By the Numbers
  • Cowles won four Division II-AA state championships with a 200-48 record.
  • Ensworth finished 16-11 in the past season, the third time not reaching 20 wins during her tenure.
Yes, But

Cowles' departure adds to the recent changes in Ensworth's athletics department, following the hiring of Tim Hasselbeck as the football coach and Jason Maxwell as the new athletics director.

State of Play
  • Cowles will finish the school year at Ensworth before transitioning to her new role in Kentucky.
  • Ensworth's athletics department has seen significant transformations since the last football season.
What's Next

Cowles will take on a dual role as athletic director and girls basketball coach at Foundation Christian Academy in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Bottom Line

Mary Taylor Cowles' resignation marks the end of a successful era at Ensworth, with a legacy of state championships and a notable impact on the girls' basketball program, signaling a new chapter at the school's athletics department.