Recently retired Republic girls basketball coach Kris Flood will be inducted into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association (MBCA) Hall of Fame. The association will honor Flood and other inductees at a ceremony in Springfield on Saturday, April 27.
Flood said when he learned he was slated for induction, he “was honestly shocked. I was pulled aside at the all-state selection meeting and was informed at that time of the selection. I just told them it is truly an honor to get the news, and [I] appreciated being nominated,” he said.
During 25 seasons as head coach in Republic, Flood compiled a record of 530 wins and 178 losses, for a winning percentage of .749. He led the Lady Tigers to nine Central Ozark Conference (COC) championships, including five seasons in which they finished conference play without a loss. Flood’s won-loss record in COC play during his 25 seasons was 161-44, a winning percentage of .631. Republic won Flood’s last 17 COC games in a row, dating back to last season.
Republic won 15 district championships during Flood’s tenure and qualified for 11 state quarterfinals. His teams won 20 games in 19 of his 25 seasons. Over his last four seasons, the Lady Tigers averaged six losses.
Flood will be inducted alongside seven other coaches: Jimbo Blackwell, Morris Jenkins, Steuart Johnson, Steve McFarland, Roger McPheeters, Darren Smith, and Jerry Songer.
The MBCA Hall of Fame Induction will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Springfield, on Saturday, April 27, at 1:00 pm. Tickets are on sale here.
