Camas County senior Zack Pittock kisses the championship trophy Saturday, March 2, 2024, after the 1A DII boys basketball championship final between No. 1 Camas County and No. 2 Kendrick at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. The Mushers defeated the Tigers, 56-42.
A new coach will lead the defending state champions.
Camas County High School announced Brad Tingey as its new head boys basketball coach, according to a Facebook post Monday.
The school confirmed the news with the Times-News.
Tingey will replace Jamon Frostenson, who won 153 games across 11 seasons and helped lead the Mushers to their first state title since 1974. Outgoing Camas County activities director Mike McHan told the Times-News that Frostenson stepped down to spend more time with his family.
Top-seeded Camas County boys basketball coach Jamon Frostenson speaks to the Times-News after the Mushers advanced to the finals with a 55-49 win over No. 5 Cascade
Camas County senior Troy Smith and Kendrick senior Hunter Taylor reach for a loose ball Saturday, March 2, 2024, during the 1A DII boys basketball championship final between No. 1 Camas County and No. 2 Kendrick at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. The Mushers defeated the Tigers, 56-42.
Tingey comes with a wealth of experience. He taught for 30 years and spent 15 of those as an athletic director at various Utah school districts, including Hillcrest, Copper Hills and Herriman High School. He spent 18 of those years as a head coach, winning two regional titles and leading his teams to eight state tournament appearances. Tingey will have to rebuild Camas County from the ground up, as the Mushers lose eight seniors from the state championship team.
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“My vision for Camas basketball is to continue the winning tradition and build teams that work extremely hard, play together and compete every night on the court,” Tingey said in the school’s announcement. “I also expect my players to be good students and leaders in the school so we can always represent Camas County in a manner that makes the school and community proud.”
Tingey is not the only new hire for the school. Michelle Ruetmann will be taking over as activities director, replacing McHan.
