Fairfield High School has named Brae Beadles its new head coach for the boys varsity basketball team, tapping a coach whose recent tenure at Edwardsburg was marked by a district championship and a strong overall record.
Beadles spent the last two seasons as a varsity assistant with the Eddies, where he played a key role in guiding the squad to a 2025 district title and finishing the season with a 33‑17 win‑loss ledger.
School officials said the hire reflects a desire to build on the program’s recent momentum and to bring a proven track record of player development and competitive play to the varsity roster.
Athletic director Maria Hernandez praised Beadles’s “strategic mind and ability to connect with student‑athletes,” adding that the administration is confident the new coach will sustain the school’s upward trajectory.
Community members and alumni have already voiced optimism, citing Beadles’s deep roots in the region and his reputation for fostering a disciplined yet supportive environment.
Looking Ahead
Under Beadles’s leadership, the team is expected to adopt a more dynamic offensive scheme while emphasizing defensive fundamentals that helped the Eddies excel in tight games.
The upcoming season will serve as a first test of his vision, with early non‑conference matchups slated to gauge the squad’s chemistry and depth.
If the early results align with expectations, Fairfield could see a resurgence that restores the program to prominence in the regional league.