Brad Willis, a veteran coach who spent eleven years rebuilding Villa Park’s girls basketball program, has been named the school’s new boys basketball coach, stepping into the role left by the late Kevin Reynolds.
Willis inherits a program that managed only two wins the season before his arrival, a stark contrast to the 179‑133 record, four league titles and three CIF‑SS quarterfinal appearances he compiled with the girls team.
Having previously served as a lower‑level assistant under Reynolds, Willis says he is eager to honor his mentor’s legacy while shaping the next generation of Spartans.
Michail Joins Kennedy’s Girls Staff
Ramez Michail, who guided Savanna High to its first CIF‑SS Division 6 championship and posted an 89‑35 record with two league crowns, now serves as co‑coach for Kennedy’s girls basketball team.
Kennedy recently captured the CIF‑SS Division 7 title, a triumph highlighted by sophomore phenom Ta’Niya Paul, adding another layer of excitement to the program’s upward trajectory.
The appointments reflect a broader trend of experienced mentors transitioning between programs, bringing proven winning mentalities to new environments.