Following two years at the helm of the varsity boys basketball program, Vincent, also an at-risk teacher at the school, tendered his resignation last week. He found out last Thursday he had been hired for the same position at Parkway North High School. Vincent's departure means school officials will be looking for the program's fifth coach in seven years. Vincent replaced Warrenton alum Mike Brueggenjohann, who lasted just one year, in 2006. Before that, Rusty Aydelott was in charge of the program for two years. "It was an opportunity to coach at a Class 5 school," Vincent said Monday. "It's an opportunity to make more money and be closer to home." The late coaching move leaves school officials in a bind to make a move quickly. Corey Hahn, outgoing activities director at Warrenton, said the position was posted on Monday. As of Tuesday morning, he had received only internal interest. "It's a tough spot," Hahn said. "It's difficult with timing. We're hoping to do something next week, within the next couple of weeks." In two years under Vincent, the Warriors compiled a 17-34 record and 4-8 mark in the Gateway Athletic Conference North Division. Their best season was 10-16 during his first year at the school. They fell back to 7-18, including a 1-5 showing in conference action, last year. Vincent expected to tell his now former players on Tuesday about his departure. Warrenton returns two senior starters, guard Andrew Laske and center Keith Terry, next season. The duo combined to average 16.8 points and 6.9 rebounds in their first year at the varsity level. The only player back with significant varsity minutes is senior forward Ben Tappmeyer. "We had a good group coming back," he said. "I thought we were going to have a successful season. It is bittersweet. Warrenton is the first place to give me a head coaching job, so that is something I'll always be appreciative of." Vincent acknowledged he had applied elsewhere, confirming he was a finalist for the head job at GAC rival Timberland last month. But this time, officials at Parkway North contacted him to seek his interest, he said. "This was not a job I was looking for," Vincent noted. Parkway North went 13-13 overall last winter and was 4-3 in the Suburban South Conference. The Vikings lose four players to graduation, but return leading scorer Tylor Brock, who averaged 10.9 points, and promising freshman starting point guard Dorian Hobbs Jr. Vincent has his work cut out to keep the program afloat in the Suburban South, which includes Webster Groves, the defending Class 5 state champions. Plus, Parkway North is expected to continue being paired with DeSmet, which has won 17 of the past 20 district championships, in the postseason. "I definitely think there is some pressure," Vincent said. "They want a solid program. Any coach wants that pressure. I am looking forward to that."