North Catholic’s Anna Waskiewicz (10) cheers on her team while waiting to come into the game against Conneaut in a PIAA 4A girls basketball championship first round game at North Catholic High School on Saturday, March 11, 2023. North Catholic won 70-44. Justin Guido/Butler Eagle

John Grogan’s retirement as Mt. Lebanon’s athletic director following 25 years was short-lived.

North Catholic announce Grogan’s hire Wednesday morning as its next AD, ending a months-long search. He will replace co-ADs Jon Hoffmann and Ryan Parrish.

“(Grogan’s) experience, passion, and dedication to developing students through athletics make him an outstanding addition to the North Catholic community, and we look forward to the leadership he will bring to our athletic programs,” North Catholic said in a social media post announcing the hire.

Grogan is also the vice president of the WPIAL board of directors.

He announced his retirement from Mt. Lebo in the winter, set to take effect at the end of this school year.

His first prominent order of business will be replacing boys basketball coach Jim Rocco, who stepped down in April after five seasons.