IJR News - today's news from every side
block
verse
w
o
rdys
billionaire
.ai
your
list
Whiteboard
App
quizie
un
school
New Journal
Loading
Genius — OpenServe
News
Home
Popular
Congress
Genius — OpenServe
Trending
Coaching exits hit Desert Ridge after walkout, Temple after loss and Marist after rout
Gunter Brewer
— Oct 19, 2026
Desert Ridge High football coach Miles Smith reportedly resigned amid backlash over the dismissal of quarterback Gunner Brewer and the suspension of 12 teammates who supported him; his father, volunteer assistant Lovie Smith, is also leaving the program, though the school said it had not received an official resignation. In Oregon, Marist Catholic fired coach Zach Loboy after a 63–0 win in which an onside-kick attempt with a 56-point lead drew criticism; the game was stopped at halftime, and the school cited its mission and values while naming an interim coach.
+4
0
Share
Oregon Football Coach Fired After 63-0 Win
Sports
— Oct 13, 2026
Marist Catholic High School in Oregon fired football coach Zach Loboy after a 63-0 first-half lead over Cottage Grove, a team with just 16 players, and two onside-kick attempts prompted officials to end the game at halftime. The school said the leadership change reflected its mission and values without specifying the precise reason; assistant Jake Lowther will serve as interim coach.
+17
0
Share
Oregon Teen Dies After High School Football Injury
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Mason Flores, a 15-year-old Sweet Home High School football player, died on his 16th birthday, a week after suffering a severe head injury in a junior varsity game against Marist Catholic. His family plans to donate his organs, and the school community—including Oregon coach Dan Lanning—has shared tributes and support for his family and teammates.
+5
0
Share