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Surprise move in Texas Panhandle: Stratford's Lovorn on the move
Stratford head coach Matt Lovorn is leaving to take the offensive coordinator position at Class 4A Canyon, which is also his alma mater.
In a surprise move in the Texas Panhandle, Stratford head coach Matt Lovorn announced to his team on Friday that he was leaving Stratford to take the offensive coordinator position at Class 4A Canyon, which is also his alma mater. The news was first reported by Panhandle Sports Hall of Famer Lance Lahnert in the Amarillo area.
Lovorn, who spent the last eight seasons as the Elks head coach, is best known for leading Stratford to a 15-1 mark in 2021 and a 2A-Division II state title win over Falls City. He has maintained Stratford among the top small school programs in Texas, posting an 89-22 overall record.
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