Highland Springs coaching legend George Lancaster dead at 80: 'His impact will forever be felt'
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The Central Virginia basketball community is mourning the loss of former Highland Springs boys' basketball coach George Lancaster, who passed away late Saturday night. He was 80.
Lancaster led the Springers program for 37 seasons, winning 549 games and two state titles in 2003 and 2007. He coached Andre Ingram, who went on to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Brandon Rozzell, who was part of VCU's Final Four team in 2011 and is now an assistant coach with the Rams, among countless others.
Harry Lee Daniel, the current athletic director at Highland Springs, played for Lancaster before playing football for the University of Richmond.
“Our Springer Family is hurting right now! One of the most influential people in my life and he will be greatly missed,” Daniel posted on social media. "His impact will forever be felt and his legacy is unmatched! We are all truly blessed to have known such an amazing human being. Love you coach!"
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