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his summer, Lancaster Bible College welcomed
three new coaches who will lead student-athletes as
they help glorify God through their gifts on and off
the playing field.
Jackie Hoover was named in early August as the eighth
head coach in women's lacrosse program history.
Hoover replaces Cheri Horst, who stepped down in
May after eight seasons with the Chargers.
Jackie Hoover
Yancy Butler
Hoover, who served as an assistant coach under Horst
during the 2020 and 2021 seasons, played during her
time at Lebanon Valley College and earned a master's
degree from Nyack College. Hoover also served as
an assistant coach at Nyack and Gordon College and
was the head coach of the Elizabethtown High School
program for two seasons as well.
" We are very excited to have Jackie join our team, " said
Director of Athletics Rod Baughman. " We believe she
brings a tremendous mix of excellence in the sport and
care for our student-athletes. She is familiar with our
program, she gets Lancaster Bible College and resonates
with our mission of impact. Her passion and educational
background in mental health awareness and support
will be a great addition to our department and will be
a great support for our student-athletes. "
Hoover is excited for the opportunity to take over a
program that has improved greatly over the past few
seasons, including back-to-back conference playoff
appearances.
" I'm incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to serve
as the next head women's lacrosse coach at Lancaster
Bible College, " Hoover said. " After coaching alongside
Cheri for the past few years, it's been tremendous to
see the program taken to a new level, and there are big
shoes to fill. I am looking forward to seeing how the
Lord continues to challenge us by using our gifts and
talents to serve and honor him on the lacrosse field. "
Also in August, the Athletic Department announced a
coaching change within the men's and women's tennis
programs, as Baughman stepped down and assistant
coach Yancy Butler ('20) was elevated to the head
coaching position.
John Clemens
Baughman served as the tennis coach for three years
and guided the men's program to its first-ever NCAA
Division III National Tournament appearance in 2021.
In three seasons, Baughman amassed a record of 25-9
on the men's side and a 16-12 mark on the women's
side. Both win totals and winning percentages are the
best in program history, as Baughman helped turn each
program around.
" It has been one of my life's greatest blessings to have
coached and served this group of students in our tennis
program, " Baughman said. " It has been life-changing,
primarily because of the student-athletes in the program
that I hope to stay connected to for years to come. "
Alongside Baughman for the turnaround of each
program was Butler, who helped turn the tide as a player
on the men's team the season prior to Baughman's
hiring, then during his first year in the shortened 2020
season. Following graduation, Butler joined the staff and
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helped Baughman put together a fantastic two-year run
for each program.
Butler was a standout doubles player during his
collegiate career as well as a strong singles player. Butler
and his twin brother, Derice Butler ('19), won the 2019
NEAC Flight No. 3 Doubles Championship, as the pair
went 12-0 during the season. Butler was 14-2 in doubles
action throughout his career and posted a 6-9 record
in singles play.
" Yancy is the right person at the right time to lead
this program, " Baughman said. " He cares deeply about
these student-athletes on and off the court, has a great
passion for the game of tennis and has the tools to
develop players. His authenticity, personality and work
in the local youth tennis scene will set him up well to
recruit for the program. I have watched him mature in
his ability to coach and disciple the men and women
in our program over the past three years of working
alongside him. The future of each program here at
Lancaster Bible College is bright. "
Butler said he was thrilled to take over a program that
has meant so much to him and shaped the man he
is today.
" Having the pleasure to play for this program as a
student-athlete and then become the assistant
coach under Coach Baughman was a blessing after
graduation, " Butler said. " I can truly say I wouldn't be
where I am today without this program. Being named
the head coach means I can continue to give back to
this program what it gave to me. I get the opportunity
to lead this family, and we will continue to move
forward with a God-centered, competitive program,
and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. "
Lastly, in July, John Clemens was officially named
the women's softball head coach after a season in an
interim role. In 2022, he led the Chargers to a 17-23
overall record, including a 13-15 mark in United East
Conference play. With his hiring, Clemens becomes
the 15th coach in program history.
LBC's 17 wins set a new program recording, besting
the previous record of 16 by the 2015 squad. The
Chargers won their final six games of the regular
season and went 11-3 in their final 14 contests.
Clemens' impact was felt at the plate, as the Chargers
hit .321 as a team in 2022 and scored 237 runs. Of the
team's 335 hits, 99 were for extra bases, including 76
doubles.
" John did a marvelous job of jumping in late last
year, " Baughman said. " He cares well for the studentathletes
and is building a great culture of hard work
and excellence. I am truly excited for him to have the
opportunity to continue moving the program forward. "
Clemens said he learned many lessons during his first
season with the Chargers but none more important than
keeping his and the team's trust in the Lord throughout
the highs and lows of the year. He is excited to continue
the upward trend of the program, as he also coaches his
daughter, shortstop Phoebe Clemens ('24).
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