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Mark Morris coach Bill Bakamus sees 41-year coaching career end

Monarchs fall 51-47 to Bremerton as coach retires after 32 years at helm

By Micah Rice, Columbian Sports Editor
Published: February 28, 2024, 7:16pm

Bill Bakamus knew his 41-year coaching career would end this week in Yakima.

But the face of Mark Morris boys basketball for the past 32 years wasn’t ready for that to happen Wednesday.

The 2A Greater St. Helens League champion Monarchs fell 51-47 in the round of 12 to Bremerton at the Yakima Valley SunDome.

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