St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque has appointed Kurt Hurley as its interim head baseball coach, stepping into the role after James Stebbins announced his departure following three seasons that saw the Sartans consistently compete in the state playoffs.
A legacy of success
Stebbins guided the program to a 50‑34 record over his tenure, culminating in a Class 4A state quarterfinal appearance and a 15‑13 finish to the most recent spring campaign.
Hurley, who has served as an assistant coach for the past four years, expressed his appreciation for Stebbins’ leadership and outlined his commitment to preserving the school’s core values of discipline, accountability, faith and service.
Looking ahead
The administration believes Hurley’s deep familiarity with the roster and his proven dedication to the program make him the ideal steward as the team looks to build on its recent successes.
In his statement, Hurley emphasized that the program’s philosophy will remain unchanged, promising to uphold the standards set by his predecessor while seeking new opportunities for growth.
Fans and players alike have responded positively, eager to see how the interim coach will translate the program’s established ethos into the upcoming season.