Tim Harris, Jr. officially the “Interim” head coach at Booker T. Washington
While many thought Tim Harris, Jr. would become the permanent head coach right off the bat at Booker T. Washington, that apparently hasn’t been the case as of yet. However, Harris, Jr. has been named the Interim Head Coach for the time being. The Miami Herald reported that the school is still going through the interview process of selecting a permanent head coach. However, the report did indicate that Harris, Jr. is heavy favorite to take the job permanently after his father Tim “ICE” Harris accepted the Assistant Director of Football Operations position with the University of Miami earlier this week.
Coral Springs Gould steps down after 13 seasons
Coral Springs is going to be changing head coaches going into the 2014 season, The Miami Herald has reported. Gould is making a move to South Carolina to become the head coach at Travelers Rest High School. Rashad West who was last seen on the South Florida high school football scene at Davie Western is taking over the program. West coaches four years at Western from 2009 until 2012.
View full list of head coaching changes on the 2014 Coaches Moving Van here
Triple Header Florida vs. Georgia Week 1 planned
The Miami Herald is reporting that a triple header for a Florida vs. Georgia Showdown is planned for the Weekend of Week 1 in Clarkston, a suburb of Atlanta. Defending state champions Miami Central and Booker T. Washington as well as Miami Norland will be making the trip north for the games.
The games scheduled are as followed:
Miami Norland vs. Martin Luther King High
Miami Central vs. Stephenson
Booker T. Washington vs. Tucker
Booker T. Washington finished as the No. 1 overall team on the HSFB 100 rankings this past season, as well as the No. 1 team on many other national polls. Miami Central was in the chase for the top spot finished No. 4 in the HSFB 100 rankings.
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