West Lafayette Harrison girls basketball is turning a page, as head coach Rush McColley has officially resigned after eight seasons at the helm. McColley confirmed his decision, which was submitted to the school on Wednesday, April 8th, marking the end of a significant chapter for the Raiders' program.

McColley's tenure was defined by bringing stability to a program that had seen six different coaches in the eleven seasons prior to his arrival. He leaves with an overall record of 114-76, a testament to the competitive foundation he built. The crowning achievement came in 2023 when he guided Harrison to its first IHSAA Class 4A sectional championship since 1986, a historic run led by standout guard Riley Flinn.

Reflecting on his decision, McColley stated, "At some point, you know it’s time. We had two subpar years. Maybe it was time for a different voice to hear something different and have something different to take the program onto a different level.” Despite recent seasons with records of 13-13, 7-17, and 9-15, the Raiders remained competitive, reaching the sectional final this year.

Beyond the wins and losses, McColley takes pride in the program's stability and the lasting relationships forged. "We put the program on stable ground," he said. "I look back and feel good about that... I know there’s a good foundation for the program moving forward.” His final season held special significance, as he coached both his daughters—senior Allison, who is headed to Manchester University, and freshman Mallori, who emerged as a key perimeter threat.

"It was a great experience and got to see Allison all the way through," McColley shared. While disappointed to not see Mallori's full high school career, he cherished the daily opportunity to witness their dedication and hard work firsthand. As Harrison begins its search for a new leader, the program does so from a position of strength, thanks to the groundwork laid during the McColley era.