Pam McGowens steps down as girls basketball coach of back-to-back Upper State champ Wren

Pam McGowens has stepped down as Wren girls basketball coach, she said Friday night. McGowens said she will continue to be a teacher at the high school but will retire from coaching. She has coached Wren for the past eight years, finishing with three consecutive 20-win seasons. The Hurricanes in 2023-24 won their second straight Upper State championship and finished state runner-up in Class AAA. “I feel the timing is right to step away from coaching to support my children and their endeavors and put my family first,” McGowens said. “I have had a great time coaching and will cherish...