Highland Park’s baseball team has its man.
The Scots have named Ashley Moore as their new head coach to replace Travis Yoder, who recently resigned after 13 years manning the dugout.
Moore arrives from Dallas Hillcrest, where he has also been the head coach for the past 13 seasons, including picking up his 300th career victory during the 2026 campaign.
That season saw the Panthers go unbeaten en route to the District 13-5A title before advancing to the area round of the playoffs and finishing with a 30-5 record overall.
Moore noted that the chance to coach a storied program such as Highland Park was too enticing to pass up.
“It’s a great opportunity for me,” he said. “They showed some interest in me and the feeling was mutual. I was fortunate enough to get through the first round to the final cuts and I was grateful to even be considered.
“(HP athletic director Jeremy) Gilbert was great to work with through the whole process … the whole staff and community I have met with and spoke with have been great.”
Moore added that while he is more than excited to coach the Scots, it wasn’t easy saying goodbye to a Hillcrest program he has led for more than a decade and turned into a perennial playoff team.
“I had a chance to meet with the parents and players at Hillcrest (Tuesday) night,” he said. “It went well. They were very supportive and understanding of my decision. And I know they’re going to continue to be a great program moving forward. They’re great kids and it’s a great community, and I’m so thankful for my time there. They’ve been an extended family to me.”
Moore now takes over an HP team that also claimed a district title in 2026 and reached the second round of the postseason.
“There is such a great tradition at Highland Park and that’s something that I don’t want to change,” he said. “I just want to try and build on those traditions and enhance the culture and continuity.”
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