Bethel coach new man for Talihina boys basketball team

July 8, 2011

TALIHINA'S NEW MAN — New Talihina Golden Tigers Basketball Coach Darrick Farriell, back center, talks with his players during a timeout during last month's Summer League game in Panama. Farriell takes over for Chris Gillespie, who retired after this past school year. PDN Staff Photo by David Seeley

When the opportunity arose for Darrick Farriell to get closer to home, he did just that.
The former Bethel Wildcats basketball coach was hired as the new Talihina Golden Tigers basketball coach, replacing the retiring Chris Gillespie.
“I got closer to my home and my family for one thing,” Farriell said. “My family is at Kinta.”
But that's not the only reason why he took the Talihina job.