Former Texas A&M Women’s Basketball Player Taking Over Rudder Girls Program

(Source: Bryan ISD)

A Brazos Valley native who won a national championship with the Texas A&M Women’s Basketball team in 2011 and played professionally is the new head coach of the Rudder High School Girls Basketball program.

Karla (Gilbert) Calhoun comes to Rudder after spending the last three years as the Varsity Assistant Coach for the College Station High School Girls Basketball program, helping lead the Lady Cougars to the state tournament.

Coach Calhoun is looking forward to bringing her message of family to Rudder High School as she builds on the success of the Rangers program.

“I am so excited to embark on this journey with Rudder High School and the Rangers. Family is Family; and I welcome Rudder nation as my extended family,” Calhoun said.

Calhoun takes over for retiring coach John Shelton, and inherits a Rangers team that has made the playoffs 12 straight times.

“Coach Calhoun is a great addition to Rudder High School,” said Rudder High School Principal Rachel Layton. “She is a successful basketball player and coach on many levels. She is from the BCS community and will be a great mentor for our Lady Ranger basketball team.”

Press release courtesy of Bryan ISD

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