LBHS Track & Field

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Head Coach: Horace Fortenberry

Assistant Coach: Jermille Fluker

Assistant Coach: Thomas Hanes

Assistant Coach: Shawn Hicks


Horace Fortenberry

LBHS Track & Field Head Coach


Jermille Fluker

LBHS Track & Field Assistant Coach:

Jermille Fluker is a proud 2010 graduate of Long Beach High School and a certified K–12 mathematics educator with over six years of experience teaching middle and high school math. He holds a Master’s in Education from William Carey University and a Bachelor’s in Computer Information Management from Life University, where he was also a student-athlete on the men’s basketball team. Currently, Coach Fluker teaches Algebra I and serves as the Head Girls Basketball Coach and Assistant Track Coach at Long Beach High School. He is passionate about integrating technology into instruction, promoting student achievement, and developing leadership through both academics and athletics.

Jermille.flucker@lbsdk12.com


Thomas Hanes

LBHS Track & Field Assistant Coach

Coach Hanes is a head coach for Long Beach Cross Country, and an assistant coach for Long Beach Track and Field, working primarily with long distance runners.  Coach Hanes has seventeen years of experience, with the last three years as a Bearcat.  Coach Hanes ran for Mississippi State University cross country and track teams, won two high school state championships in the 3200, and has head coached numerous regional championship teams. 

thomas.hanes@lbsdk12.com



Shawn Hicks

LBHS Track & Field Assistant Coach


Coach Hicks brings a wealth of experience and a passion for developing young athletes.  With over 25 years of coaching experience, including Golf, Football, Basketball, Track and Bowling, he has a proven track record of success in building strong teams and fostering a positive team environment.  Long Beach HS Girls Golf has two State Championships in 2021 and 2022, three District Championships 2021, 2022, 2023 and top 10 State finalists the last four years.  LBHS Boys earned District Championship Runner up 2024.  Long Beach MS Basketball earned District Championship 2024.  Coach Hicks believes in a student-athlete-centered approach, emphasizing not only Golf, Basketball, or Track skills and knowledge but also character development, sportsmanship, and academic success. His coaching philosophy focuses on instilling discipline, teamwork, and a strong work ethic in his players. He is committed to creating a fun, challenging, and engaging environment where players can thrive both on and off the field.

shawn.hicks@lbsdk12.com



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2025 Schedule

FEBRUARY

13 STANISLAUS 4pm

22 PASCAGOULA 10am

27 LONG BEACH 2pm

MARCH

13 STANISLAUS 4pm

20 LONG BEACH 2pm

District, Region, South State, and State to be announced when posted.