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Coach Thompson Reaches 700 Wins
13 May
Summary
- Mark Thompson achieved his 700th career win on May 12.
- He is the 13th coach in OHSAA history to reach this milestone.
- Thompson led Elder to state championships in 1999 and 2005.
Elder High School baseball head coach Mark Thompson secured his 700th career victory on May 12, marking a historic achievement. The milestone win came during a 6-5 comeback against Ross.
Thompson's career at Elder, which began in 1990, has been exceptionally successful. He has led the Panthers to two state championships in 1999 and 2005, with six state tournament appearances overall.
His coaching career began prior to Elder, where he served as a pitching coach for his alma mater, Western Hills, contributing to their 1986 state championship win. Thompson was honored with induction into the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2013.
With this latest win, Thompson ranks 13th in OHSAA history for coaching victories. He is preceded by coaches like Ken Gray (768 wins) and Mike Cameron (767 wins), while Don Thorp holds the all-time record with 1,011 wins.
