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An era ends: Suzy Cole, who has coached track and field at Baker High School for almost 40 years, is retiring

28 May 2026 08:40

Suzy Cole, who has coached track and field at Baker High School since 1987, is retiring after the Class 4A state meet on May 30, 2026. She also coached cross-country for 20 seasons, as well as volleyball and basketball earlier in her career.

Cole, 62, has seen three generations of athletes and plans to help at state meets as a retired coach. She will miss the students most but looks forward to spending more time with her grandchildren.

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