Holy Cross School’s Basketball Team completed an historic milestone last week with their thrilling 30-29 victory over Brother Martin making Coach Mister Kirkwood the winningest coach in the school’s history. Under his leadership, the team currently holds an impressive 20-3 record, but Coach Kirkwood stated, “The alums and young men who are now representing Holy Cross School basketball program are the reason why I am the winningest coach, nothing I did was special, each one of the young men are, and they are the sole reason for any of the achievements.”
Not only did Coach Kirkwood achieve this milestone in his coaching career, but he was also named Athletic Director of the Year last week by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA). “Louisiana State Athletic Director of the Year is a testament to the institution and the people who help serve our families. We are a strong team, and I just so happen to be at the front of the line. This award is a total group effort,” said Coach Kirkwood when returning to campus.
With 26 years of coaching experience, he took over as head coach of the basketball program in 2015, leading a consistently successful program with several playoff appearances and advancing multiple players to the collegiate level. Since becoming Athletic Director in 2020, Holy Cross athletics programs and their student-athletes continue to thrive under his leadership.
Educating the young men entrusted to the school, preparing them for life outside of Holy Cross, and forming them to be future community leaders take priority over game accolades. Mister Kirkwood's dedication to excellence in athletic administration and coaching continues to inspire young men and the Holy Cross community.
The team continues their dominating season this Friday, February 7, 2025, at home when they face St. Augustine High School. A special presentation for Mister Kirkwood will take place in the Holy Cross Student Center at 6:45 p.m. with tipoff following at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome to celebrate the achievements of this successful program.