{
  "id": 501534,
  "title": "Chad Kirby returns as Summit baseball coach, replacing Greg Manuel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/chad-kirby-returns-as-summit-baseball-coach-replacing-greg-manuel",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T20:43:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/chad-kirby-returns-summit-baseball-204332961.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Summit baseball coach Chad Kirby is returning to the program, replacing former coach Greg Manuel. Athletic director Kirby announced his return four days after Manuel's resignation. Kirby, who previously coached Summit baseball for over a decade, has a long history with the school. He served as the first-ever baseball coach when Summit opened in 2011 and led the team to four district titles, three region titles, and two TSSAA state tournament appearances. Kirby's tenure as athletic director began when Summit opened, and he led the school to its first-ever baseball victory. After consecutive 20-win seasons, Kirby stepped down, and Manuel took over, leading the team to a 42-60 record over three seasons. Prior to his time at Summit, Kirby coached baseball at Ravenwood, securing two district titles and a TSSAA state tournament appearance. Harrison Campbell, a sports reporter for The Daily Herald, covers high school sports in the area.",
  "summary": "Summit athletic director Chad Kirby is returning to lead the baseball program after having previously coached the team for over a decade.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}