Occidental Hires New Soccer Coach

Lowell Thomas, who coached soccer at North Hollywood High for the past six seasons, has been hired as men’s soccer coach at Occidental College.

Thomas, 47, compiled a record of 36-21-11 at North Hollywood and led the Huskies to four playoff appearances. He replaces Brian Williams, who left Occidental after two seasons to take a coaching position at Westridge School in Pasadena.

“I’m looking forward to the situation,” said Thomas, who inherits a team that finished 7-11-1 last season. “I never thought I would have the opportunity to get into the college coaching ranks so quickly.”