Hill-Murray's administration recently decided to part ways with longtime coach Erin Herman. (Korey McDermott/MN Girls Basketball Hub)

The Hill-Murray girls basketball program has parted ways with Hall of Fame head coach Erin Herman after her 36 years with the Pioneers.

Emails sent to the Star Tribune from former players and community members expressed disappointment in the school’s decision.

An initial email from the school sent to faculty and staff and shared with alumni announced the coaching change. Obtained by the Star Tribune, the announcement said the Pioneers “have made the decision to move in a new direction with our girls’ basketball program.”

For more on Hermann and the Pioneers girls basketball program, click here to read this story on startribune.com.