Washington has named Beth Peters its new head coach for the girls basketball program, tapping a familiar face to lead the team forward.
Peters takes over from Kim Barth, who stepped down in April after steering the squad to a Class 3A state championship and finishing the 2025‑26 season with a 35‑2 record.
Barth’s departure ends a tenure that combined on‑court success with a culture of discipline, and the school praised her leadership in a brief statement released at the time.
A new era for Washington basketball
Peters arrives after several seasons serving as the junior varsity coach on Barth’s staff, where she honed her strategic vision and developed a deep connection with the players.
Her promotion was welcomed by administrators who highlighted her intimate knowledge of the program and her ability to build on the foundation Barth established.
Looking ahead
The upcoming season promises a blend of continuity and fresh ideas, as Peters plans to retain the core philosophy that led to the recent championship while introducing new offensive sets aimed at expanding the team’s versatility.
Fans and alumni alike are eager to see how the new coach will shape the program’s next chapter, with high expectations that the momentum generated by a historic season will carry forward.