Peetz basketball coach steps down

Peetz Bulldogs’ head basketball coach Jim Gardiner announced he is stepping down from his post effective immediately. Gardiner’s assistant last season, Sean Fehringer, will take over.

“With regrets, today I announce my resignation from the head coaching position at Peetz High School,” wrote Gardiner on the Peetz High School Facebook page. “My No. 1 job of farming has expanded to the point where I feel I can no longer fulfill the duties these athletes, parents and community deserve.”

Gardiner informed Peetz H.S. activities director Scott Sorensen of his decision last week. The former coach went...