Gipson Will Not Return at Verbum Dei

Ronnie Gipson, who guided Los Angeles Verbum Dei to consecutive Southern Section boys’ basketball championships in two seasons as coach, will not have his contract renewed, Principal Benjamin Callaway said Tuesday.

“There were philosophical differences we couldn’t come to agreement on,” Callaway said.

Gipson had criticized Verbum Dei’s corporate work program, which required participation by every student and led to players missing practice and games. No replacement has been selected.

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Javier Cid, who coached linebackers and safeties at East Los Angeles College last season, has been hired as football coach at Los Angeles Cathedral. Cid served as Cathedral’s defensive coordinator two years ago. He replaces Kevin Pearson, who resigned to become coach at Woodland Hills Taft.

Harvey Kitani, boys’ basketball coach at Los Angeles Fairfax, has been selected as one of the coaches for the April 17 Jordan Capital Classic at the MCI Center in Washington.

Adrienne Betz has resigned as the Upland girls’ basketball coach after three seasons to concentrate on earning a master’s in counseling at the University of La Verne.

The Highlanders did not reach the playoffs in any of her three years, finishing 10-16 this season.

Sal Glorioso has resigned as boys’ basketball coach at Anaheim Katella after four seasons to spend more time with his family.

The Knights finished 17-11 this season.

Glorioso, who will remain at the school as a teacher, had previously served as an assistant to former coach Tom Danley for 10 seasons.

The school is also looking for a girls’ basketball coach. Girls’ Athletic Director Melissa Graham took over on an interim basis for Pete Sanchez midway through this season.