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Ogden • The "Dog Father" has coached his final game.

Craig Drury conducted the Provo Bulldogs boys' basketball program for 32 seasons, and on Tuesday the 63-year-old paced the sidelines, teaching as if it were his rookie season. He even argued with officials for the entire duration of a 60-second timeout, despite the Bulldogs' double-digit deficit in the first round of the Class 4A tournament.

Provo, the No. 4 seed from Region 8, fell handily against Logan, but the same competitive nature Drury wielded in his 546 victories — the fourth-most in state history — and eight state championships — the most for any coach — radiated at the Dee Events Center in the final game of his legendary career.

"Right now it doesn't seem unusual. There is nothing that's different," Drury said. "Even though, intellectually, I know that was my last game, it hasn't set in at all. It may not even set in until next year when I go to a game and there's guys in green jerseys, and I'm up in the stands yelling at refs."

Drury reminisced about his career outside the locker room after speaking with his team. He noted memories of cutting down the nets will always stay with him, but also pointed out special times not painted in the record books.

"I think coaches have moments that are not championship-related, and sometimes not even win-related," Drury said. "Chase Piggott, on this year's team, gave me a hundred moments. Chase is such a great young man, and the things he did this year to help himself and us become a better team are monumental to me."

When asked if any particular players stood out throughout his career, Drury immediately said David Liddiard and RJ Staheli, who were killed in an automobile accident in 1996 at age 21.

"Their pictures hang on my wall," Drury said. "Those boys will always be dear in my heart. After that, it would be too many to say about."

Following the 70-50 loss to the Grizzlies, Drury wandered across the court to greet the adoring student section, which chanted words of endearment for their coach with one minute remaining.

"This student section represents the 40 years of student sections I've worked with," Drury explained. "I wanted to go over them and thank them for treating me well."

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Craig Drury career highlights

Championships • 1985, 1987, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2007, 2008. Lone Peak's Quincy Lewis has won seven titles, the second-most.

Career wins • 546. Trailing Dugway/West Ridge's George Bruce (669), Judge Memorial's Jim Yerkovich (634), and Duchesne/Tabiona's Stan Young (549).

Longest win streak • 40 from 2008-2009.