News Summary
Lugoff-Elgin High School is searching for a new football coach after Leon Boulware accepted a position at Rock Hill High School. Boulware, instrumental in improving the football program, departs following one season. This change comes as spring football practice approaches, heightening the urgency for the school to find a leader who can build on recent successes and inspire the next generation of athletes.
Lugoff-Elgin, South Carolina – Lugoff-Elgin High School is actively seeking a new football coach following the departure of Leon Boulware, who has accepted the head football coach position at Rock Hill High School. Boulware’s new role follows the conclusion of Randy Birch’s tenure, which lasted just one season.
Boulware was formally introduced at a press conference on Wednesday morning, a significant step in his career as he returns to his hometown. His departure from Lugoff-Elgin marks a notable transition for both the coach and the school, with Boulware having played a crucial role in revitalizing the football program over the past few seasons. Under his leadership, the Demons improved their record from 2-9 to 4-7, the most substantial progress for the school since the 2016-17 season.
The decision to leave Lugoff-Elgin was greatly influenced by Boulware’s deep ties to the local area, encompassing York, Chester, and Lancaster counties. Having graduated from Rock Hill High School, Boulware expressed that the opportunity to coach at his alma mater was a dream come true, a sentiment reflecting his pride in taking on this new role.
Boulware brings with him over 18 years of coaching experience, having held head coaching positions not only at Lugoff-Elgin but also previously at Lewisville High School. At Lewisville, he achieved an impressive record of 21-4 during his two seasons, marking a significant turnaround for the program. Throughout his career, Boulware has also gathered experience coaching at Lancaster, Nation Ford, Indian Land, and Northwestern High Schools, where he played pivotal roles in advancing the performance of various teams.
This season, spring football practice for high schools in South Carolina is set to commence this week, further emphasizing the urgency for Lugoff-Elgin to find a new coach. With Boulware’s departure, the school joins a growing list of programs in the Midlands that are undergoing coaching changes; Lugoff-Elgin is now the 13th football program in the area to seek a new head coach for the upcoming season.
In addition to Lugoff-Elgin, Airport High School is also in the market for a new football coach, with interviews scheduled for this week. Other high schools in the region have recently announced new coaching appointments, including Academic Magnet and Aiken, reflecting a broader trend of turnover among football programs. A comprehensive list of these coaching changes is available, highlighting the dynamic nature of high school football leadership across the state.
Boulware’s extensive background in coaching encompasses more than just football; he has also achieved success in wrestling, where he led teams to back-to-back state championships at Indian Land and state semifinal appearances at Northwestern. As he steps into his new role at Rock Hill, Boulware has communicated a commitment to revitalizing the football tradition there, putting particular emphasis on fostering confidence and pride among his players.
As the search for a new coach at Lugoff-Elgin continues, the school community is eager to find a leader who will not only build upon Boulware’s recent successes but also inspire the next generation of athletes.
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