SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Western Nebraska Community College's Cory Fehringer has resigned from his position
of head men's basketball coach, effective immediately, according to WNCC Athletic
Director Ryan Burgner.
"We appreciate Cory's commitment and dedication to the Cougars Men's Basketball program,"
Burgner said. "He is one of the great young coaches in the country and his presence
in Cougar Palace and our community will be missed."
Fehringer took over the men's basketball program in the summer of 2016. In four seasons,
he amassed a record of 91-39, and led the Cougars to the Region IX title in 2018,
the program's first since 2001. Since 2016, nine players under Fehringer have been
named to the All-Region honor list. He coached two All-Americans, Vinnie Shahid (Second
Team, 2018), and Jervay Green (Second Team, 2019).
Current assistant coach Billy Engel will serve as the interim head coach for the 2020-2021
season, until the position can be permanently filled. With restrictions still in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the job search will
be delayed until a thorough, nation-wide search can be conducted.