Bloom Township coaching search draws 27 applicants

Jasper Williams with Jataryan Dejareaux in a Class 4A Sectional semifinal game between in March. Williams retired after 1- yuears and 27 people have applied for his job.

Johnny Griffin, Bloom Twp.

Bloom's Johnny Griffin goes up high for a rebound in the Class 4A Thornton Sectional semifinal game between the Blazing Trojans and Stagg on Thursday.

Jared Johnson, Bloom Twp.

Bloom's Jared Johnson is guarded by Stagg's Max Strus in the Class 4A Thornton Sectional semifinal game between the Blazing Trojans and the Chargers on Thursday night.

Zerell Jackson, Bloom Twp.

Bloom's Zerell Jackson gets checked out by Bloom trainer Carl Larsen after hitting his head in the Class 4A Thornton Sectional semifinal game between Bloom Township and Stagg on Thursday night. Though he took a seat, he returned to finish the game.

James Coleman, Bloom Twp.

Guarded by Stagg's Steve Kubiak, Bloom Township's James Coleman decides to pass the ball in the Class 4A Thornton Sectional semifinal game on Thursday night. The Blazing Trojans won the game.

Nyhree Mitchell, Bloom Twp.

Stagg's John Sinclair guards Bloom's Nyhree Mitchell during Thursday's Class 4A Thornton Sectional semifinal game on Thursday night. The Blazing Trojans won the game and will face Marian tonight for the championship. Marian was the last team to beat the Blazing Trojans.

Jasper Williams, Bloom Twp.

Bloom Township coach Jasper Williams has words for Jataryan Dejareaux in the Class 4A Thornton Sectional semifinal game between his Blazing Trojans and Stagg on Thursday night. Bloom won and will face Marian Catholic tonight for the championship. It will be a rematch of the McDipper championship.

Zerell Jackson, Bloom Twp.

Bloom Township's Zerell Jackson hits two over Stagg's Mike Skatena in the Class 4A Thornton Sectional semifinal game on Thursday night.

Jared Johnson, Bloom Twp.

Bloom's Jared Johnson hits for two over Stagg's Kamil Barnas in the Class 4A Thornton Sectional semifinal game on Thursday night, which the Blazing Trojans won their 16th straight game and have not lost in 2013.