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Former Carthage Assistant Hired to Lead Mexia Football Program

Feb 20, 2026, 5:59 PM

After a three-month search, Mexia ISD named former Carthage assistant Demond Horsley as its next head football coach, hoping to restore pride and a winning tradition.

Matt Stepp

Former Carthage Assistant Hired to Lead Mexia Football Program

After a three-month search that took multiple twists and turns, Mexia ISD made things official on Thursday by naming Carthage running backs coach Demond Horsley as the next athletic director/head football coach at Mexia High School.

Horsley takes over for Aaron Nowell, who resigned his post on November 19 after a disappointing 1-9 record in 2025.

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