Ripley High School Athletic Department is excited to announce the appointment of Coach Tim Grapes as the new head varsity Softball coach. Coach Grapes is a graduate of Licking County Christian Academy in Central Ohio where he was a member of the varsity baseball, basketball, and soccer teams. He continued his education at King University a NCAA Division II School where played second base on the baseball team.
Coach Grapes has been employed with Ripley High School for the last three years served as assistant football and baseball coach. Coach Grapes was employed at Haywood High School prior, while at Haywood coached baseball and soccer, both as assistants.
Coach Grapes is eager to get started with the softball program, and will instill his drive and competitiveness in his student-athletes both on the field along with the classroom. Coach Grapes passion and enthusiasm for the game is contagious. Our student-athletes are fortunate to have him as their head coach and look forward to what the future holds for Ripley Tiger Softball.
There will be a Meet and Greet on June 10th at 10 am in the RHS Little Theater for softball players and parents.