Matt Ward Returns to Columbus as Head Baseball Coach
After a 13‑year run that ended with a 19‑17 record, Steve Smith resigned from Calvary Christian School, opening the door for Matt Ward to take over as head baseball coach. Ward, a longtime fixture in the Columbus baseball community, steps into the role with a clear vision for rebuilding the Knights, while his son Carson helped the team capture a state championship and assistant coach Wade Pirkle arrives with a championship pedigree.
Jun 3, 2026