Crim: Wootten carves own niche at Bishop O’Connell while following in legendary father’s footsteps

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | January 22, 2025
Bishop O'Connell boys basketball coach Joe Wootten, right, has won more than 500 games in his career and will be bringing his team to the seventh Quincy Shootout this weekend. | Photo courtesy Bishop O'Connell High School

QUINCY. — Joe Wootten returned the phone call from his car four hours before his Bishop O’Connell High School boys basketball team was scheduled to play Fairfax (Va.) Christian in a Monday afternoon matinee. The severe winter storm that descended upon the Washington, D.C. area earlier this month forced teams to postpone and reschedule games.…

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