CUW’s Katz steps down, Elmhurst’s Hall retires

Off court news now that my self-imposed embargo is lifted for anything not related to the NCAA postseason.

The news of Janelle Katz leaving the Concordia Wisconsin sidelines after nine seasons was announced Nov. 12.

Elmhurst’s Julie Hall, one of the coaching deans of Regions VIII/IX, is retiring after 28 years.

In related news Rockford’s website states its head coach is to be announced, but no release was published regarding five-year coach Jennifer Saylor’s departure. Similar situation for three-year head coach Nick Mackall on the Eureka website. Carleton has a listing for a new head coach on NCAA Marketplace but no release regarding four-year coach Jacki Smith.

Region VIII/IX programs officially seeking applicants for new head coaches: Carleton; CUW, Elmhurst; Eureka; Saint Mary’s; Rockford. Chicago’s Mitchell McPartland also still has an interim tag on the school’s athletics website.

-Ricky Nelson