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Athletic Department Names New Coaches

Two male coaches.
July 23, 2026

The St. Johnsbury Academy Athletic Department is pleased to announce the appointment of Hayden Bunnell ’11 and Bruce Bunnell to new coaching positions.

 

Hayden Bunnell, who currently serves as head coach of the Hilltoppers’ Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field teams, has been named head coach of the Girls’ Cross Country Team.

 

Bruce Bunnell has been promoted to head coach of the Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team after leading the JV Girls’ Basketball Team.

 

Congratulations to Hayden and Bruce as they take on these new leadership roles. We look forward to another exciting year of Hilltopper athletics!

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