Independence Community College women's basketball will be looking for a new head coach.
Rob Beckmann is departing the program after one season as head coach, and more than four total seasons on staff. He will become the next head women's basketball coach at Louisiana State University-Eunice.
He says he's grateful for his experience in Independence.
The Pirates outplayed nearly every expectation last season, finishing above .500 at 16-15, after being picked in the bottom four of the conference in the preseason poll.
Beckmann says he cherished competing with the coaches in this league.
It was the best start to a season for Lady Pirates basketball since 2011, with wins over #8 Butler and rival Coffeyville. Beckmann says the win over the Lady Ravens will always be a special one.
The Pirates had two players named all-conference under Coach Beckmann, and every sophomore from last season's team has been offered and/or signed at a four-year school.
