Whiteface CISD is excited to announce the hiring of Clay Barnett as the new Head Girls Basketball Coach for the Lady Antelopes. Coach Barnett brings a remarkable record of success and leadership, with 575 career head-coaching victories and a long history of building championship-level programs while developing student-athletes on and off the court.
Prior to coming to Whiteface, Coach Barnett spent 12 seasons at Levelland High School, where he led the program to a 352-66 record and an 84% winning percentage. During his tenure, his teams captured eight district championships, made four regional tournament appearances, and reached the regional finals twice. His teams also achieved seven 30-win seasons and recorded a near-perfect 26-1 regular season in 2021.
Before Levelland, Coach Barnett coached at Merkel ISD, where his teams compiled a 99-8 record, won two district championships, captured the Region 1 title, and finished as UIL state runner-up in 2013. Over the course of his career, he has coached multiple sports, including basketball, football, golf, track, and cross country.
Coach Barnett has earned numerous honors, including:
Abilene Reporter-News Super Team Coach of the Year (2013)
Texas Girls Coaches Association Coach of the Year (2013)
Lone Star Varsity Coach of the Year (2017)
Coach Barnett is a graduate of Angelo State University and holds certifications in Secondary History and Physical Education.
He and his wife, Christy, have two adult children, Connor and Colbi.
Welcome to our Whiteface Family!!!
Whiteface CISD is excited to announce the hiring of Clay Barnett
April 2, 2026