Lakeville North head coach John Oxton announced his retirement on Thursday following 33 seasons with the Panthers. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Lakeville North coach John Oxton, one of six boys basketball coaches in state history to reach 700 career victories, announced his retirement Thursday.
Oxton, who completed his 33rd season as the Panthers coach last month, finished with 706 career victories. The Panthers, who lost to Rochester John Marshall in the Class 4A, Section 1 championship game last month, were 18-11 this season.
For more on Oxton, click here to read this story on startribune.com.
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