McKeesport, Butler and Carlyton Hire New Football Coaches

by Jeff Fisher
Pennsylvania High School Football Huddle

For the first time in 28-years, McKeesport will take the field with a new head coach.

Jim Ward has been hired to replace George Smith, who retired after 197 victories.

While Ward stepped aside last month, another coach with an impressive track record is back on the sidelines. Former North Allegheny head coach Jim Rankin has been hired by Butler after six years of retirement.

Rankin has a career record of 181-106-3.

Speaking of North Allegheny, former NA assistant John Vaughan is the new head coach at Carlynton.

Butler Still Searching for New Head Football Coach

by Jeff Fisher
Pennsylvania High School Football Huddle

Butler Area High School will close the application process for a new head football coach next Friday.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that officials are looking an experienced head coach to take over the AAAA program. The search began in the middle of December after the school district voted not to retain Jeff McAnallen after an 0-9 season.