Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD is pleased to announce Eric Peevey as the new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach for LCM and the Battlin' Bears. Peevey is no stranger to the LCM organization or Orange County. He started his career in 2003 with the Orangefield ISD, with short stints at Crosby High School and another year at OFISD before coming to LCM, where he served as Offensive Pass Game Coordinator, Wide Receiver and Tight End Coach and Assistant Track Coach from 2009-2012. While at Beaumont ISD's West Brook High School, he has amassed numerous awards and distinctions. These include:

Named 6A Head Coach of the Year for the State of Texas 2018 – Dave Campbell's magazine

Named to Texas High School Top 40 under 40 Coaches 2019 and 2020 – Dave Campbell's magazine

Youngest Head Football Coach in WB History

Reached 6A State Playoff in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020

Bi District Champs, Area Champs, Regional Semifinalist 2016

Bi District Champs, Area Champs, Regional Champs, State Finalist 2018

Bi District Champs, Area Finalist 2019 and 2020

Tied WB record for wins in a season with 11 in 2016

Set WB Record for most wins in a season with 13 in 2018

Helped over 100 student athletes sign football scholarships during 9 years at WB

Set the school record for points scored in a season in 2017 - 422

Set his own school record for points scored in a season in 2018 - 718

2nd in overall Defense in the District - 2015

2nd overall Defense in the District - 2016

Head Track Coach From 2012-2016; program grew from less than 25 to over 120

Finished 2nd in District in Boy's Track 2014, 2015, 2016

Peevey's wife, Amy, with Will (8) and Greyson (6).

Produced over 35 regional qualifiers in 2014, 2015, 2016

According to LCMCISD Superintendent Stacey Brister, "I am excited Coach Eric Peevey will be returning to the LCM Bear Family! We believe we have found a proven leader with a vision for preparing our students for success on and off the field. I look forward to working with Coach Peevey and the LCM coaching staff as we prepare for district, regional, and state-level competition."

Eric and wife Amy have two sons, Will (8) and Greyson (6). Coach Peevey will begin his duties at LCM on February 15.