This Week in TXHSFB: Mesquite ISD Hires and a massive resignation in the Panhandle

Mesquite ISD names new coaches at Horn and Poteet
On Monday night, Mesquite ISD named new head coaches at both Mesquite Horn and Mesquite Poteet. MISD stayed in-house for both hires and at Poteet, defensive coordinator Rodney McClain was hired to replace Kody Groves who, earlier this month, was named Mesquite ISD Athletic Director. It will be McClain’s first ever head coaching job. While another first time head coach takes over at Mesquite Horn as DC Chris Hudler was promoted to replace Mike Overton who retired in early February.

A big week for the Joseph Family
It was a big week in Houston for the Joseph’s whose most famous coaching member is Katy HC Gary Joseph, but he’s going to have some coaching competition at family gatherings as two of his relatives were named head coaches in the Houston area on back-to-back days. On Wednesday, Aldine ISD named Katy Morton Ranch DC Scott Joseph as its second head football coach in school history, replacing James Showers. Joseph, who is Gary Joseph’s brother, has a strong resume in his own right, including five seasons as the defensive coordinator at Navarro College. Then on Thursday, Magnolia ISD promoted Magnolia West offensive coordinator Blake Joseph to head football coach. Joseph, who is Gary and Scott’s nephew, replaces J.D. Berna who earlier in February was promoted to Magnolia ISD athletic director.