Small classes are approaching the postseason and big games highlight Week 8. Which team has a championship defense? Is there a high school coach that can transition to be a college head coach. Will program mergers impact CRCSD?
Austin Blythe has played for notable coaches his entire career. From his predecessor Curt Ritchie to Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz and multiple NFL coaches, Blythe has learned from them all and will apply those lessons as the new Williamsburg head football coach.
Austin Blythe wanted to coach but wasn’t sure if he wanted to be a head coach. After two seasons as an assistant, he is taking over at his alma mater Williamsburg.
Curt Ritchie has been a successful high school football coach for more than three decades, including the last 24 seasons at Williamsburg. He will now take over the Cornell College football program, which is coming off consecutive .500-record seasons.
Williamsburg Coach Grant Eckenrod reached 600 career dual victories with a win over Iowa Valley Tuesday night in Marengo. He became the third high school wrestling coach to surpass the win plateau.
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