CUMBERLAND – Bishop Walsh School announces the departure of Coach Dan Prete who has served as the head basketball coach, high school guidance counselor and athletic director for the past five years. He will leave his positions at the end of this academic school year.

During his time as head basketball coach, Prete has been instrumental in creating new initiatives in the BW Athletic Department and bringing BW’s basketball program both national and international acclaim.

“Coach Prete has changed the course of athletics at Bishop Walsh,” says BW Principal Jennifer Flinn. “We are extremely grateful to have had him at BW and wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

BW will return to having a local varsity basketball team next season, according to Flinn.