MacArthur High School Announces New Head Coaches for Boys and Girls Basketball Programs

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HOUSTON — MacArthur High School has named two new head coaches to lead its boys and girls basketball programs, bringing in experienced leaders with a passion for player development and community engagement.

Shannon Spencer has been named head coach of the MacArthur boys basketball team, taking over for former coach Aldric Reynolds. Spencer, a Pasadena native, brings more than 25 years of coaching experience across the high school, college, and AAU levels. He played under Phil Eaton at Pasadena High School (1990–1993) before continuing his playing career at Weatherford Junior College and Texas Wesleyan University.

In 2020, Spencer was named Class 5A Coach of the Year by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches after leading Lake Creek High School to a regional semifinal appearance.

“Our staff believes that building a high school basketball program requires a multifaceted approach, focusing on talent development, a winning culture, and community engagement,” Spencer said.

Spencer inherits a boys program that has won a combined 15 games over the last two seasons and has not reached the playoffs since 2023. Despite the recent challenges, Spencer is optimistic about the future.

“We have six returning lettermen that we are expecting to lead us next season. The culture shift has already begun,” he said. “Our kids are buying into what needs to be done and they are starting to see results. The work we do between now and November is going to define us. It’s our strong belief that if we do what’s necessary, with the staff we have assembled, we will be in the conversation for a postseason appearance.”

On the girls’ side, Ashley Dennis has been named head coach, replacing Christine Danzer. Dennis has been coaching basketball for 12 years, beginning her career at Clear Creek High School as a freshman coach before advancing to junior varsity and varsity assistant roles. She later served in similar capacities at Cy Woods High School.

A graduate of North Shore Senior High School, Dennis spent five years coaching at her alma mater, giving back to the community where she grew up. In 2021, she became the head coach at Klein Forest High School, where she led the program to its first district win in a season.

Dennis takes over a MacArthur girls program that has won 18 games over the last two years and earned a playoff berth in 2025. “I am very driven and passionate about developing well-rounded young ladies,” Dennis said. 

“My vision for the MacArthur girls basketball program is to build a successful and sustainable program for the future that makes a playoff run every year and gives pride to the Mac Community. Our athletes will strive for excellence in everything including academics, basketball, and service to the community. I will be visible and do all I can to be of service and show my commitment to the entire Mac Community.”

MacArthur High School looks forward to a new chapter in both programs under the leadership of Coaches Spencer and Dennis.