Milford High School girls basketball head coach Matt Tolliver joined the 200-career victory club on the strength of the Eagles’ 64-28 victory over Lebanon on Thursday (January 29). Tolliver, now in his 14th year as a head coach and fifth at Milford, owns a career record of 200-120.
Since arriving at Milford in time for the 2021-22 season, Tolliver has revitalized the Eagles’ program, leading the team to an overall record of 81-32 and a pair of top-three finishes in the always competitive Eastern Cincinnati Conference. This year’s team is 17-1 overall and riding a 14-game winning streak after Thursday’s win over Lebanon.
Tolliver has also had head coaching stops at Little Miami (eight seasons, 99 wins) and Edgewood (one season, 20 wins). Among his coaching accomplishments between Little Miami and Edgewood are four conference championships, two sectional finals appearances and three conference coach of the year awards.
“As an Athletic Administration, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Coach Tolliver,’ stated Josh McDaniel, Milford’s Assistant Athletic Director. “His unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have significantly contributed to the success of our girls basketball program. The results of his hard work speak for themselves.
“Beyond his exceptional coaching abilities, Coach Tolliver’s most valuable contribution lies in his unwavering commitment to the development of our young student-athletes. He consistently prioritizes their well-being and ensures that they receive comprehensive support beyond the court. Coach Tolliver’s dedication to preparing our student-athletes for life beyond sports is truly commendable.”