Peoria High alum takes over girls basketball program

Shamar Hill is the new Peoria High girls basketball head coach.

The 2012 Peoria High grad was hired July 2 to replace Meechie Edwards, who stepped down in May after 19 seasons and 310 wins.

During the 2025-26 season, Hill led Richwoods to a Class 4A Sweet Sixteen berth, an undefeated Big 12 Conference campaign and a 24-5 overall mark.