Jackson Parish native and Weston High School graduate, Scott Carter, was inducted into the Southeast Texas Coaches Association Hall of Honor on January 25th following an outstanding 37-year career.

Carter retired from Port Neches-Groves High School where he had been the head baseball coach for the past 12 seasons and led the school to it’s first baseball state championship in school history in 2017. 

As a head coach for 34 of his 37 year career that included winning state championships in Louisiana and Texas, Carter garnered an incredible 643 wins, made the playoffs 27 times and led his teams to 16 district titles. Included are 10 regional quarterfinal appearances, 5 times a regional finalist, a state semi-final showing in 2012 and being a three time state champion, two at Sacred Heart in Ville Platte, LA in 1992-93 and at Port Neches-Grove. 

Added accolades include being named Coach of the Year at the district, parish/couny and state level as well as being honored to be the head coach at the Houston Area Baseball Coaches Association All-Star game in 2005 and as an assistant coach in 2008 and 2018. Carter was also selected to be the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBA) All-Star coach in 2009 and as the Class 5A Regional Director for the THSBA in 2022.

He and his wife Bridget, who hails from Winnfield, currently live in Port Neches, TX spending time with daughters Candyce and Chelsea and grandchildren Reagan and Carson Milian. 

Coach Carter Quote:

“There have been so many players, coaches, teachers, and administrators that have had an influence on my life that I can’t personally thank each one. Please accept this as my appreciation for you all. To my wife, children, and grandchildren, you have been my motivation, and I thank and love you. No one understands the coaching profession and all that is gained and sacrificed more than a coach’s family. Thank you for the past 37 years and the memories.”