Summit Baseball Coach Resigns After Three Seasons
Greg Manuel II announced his resignation as head coach of the Summit Spartans baseball program on August 6, 2024, bringing an end to a three‑year tenure that began in May 2023.
During his time in charge, Manuel compiled a 42‑60 record, a statistic that reflects both the challenges and the incremental progress the team made under his guidance.
The Spartans struggled in the most recent season, finishing 8‑28 overall and placing last in their district after a loss to Independence in the district tournament.
A Brief Look at Summit's Baseball Legacy
Summit's baseball program has a modest but notable history, having appeared in the TSSAA state tournament in 2016 and 2019, though it has not advanced past the region semifinals since the 2019 appearance.
The resignation comes as the school looks to rebuild a program that has seen limited postseason success in recent years, prompting administrators to begin a search for a new leader.
Local sports reporter Harrison Campbell has been covering the team's developments and will continue to provide updates as the coaching search unfolds.
While the next coach will inherit a team with a mixed record, the administration hopes to restore competitiveness and rekindle community interest in the program.