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Craig Charlton named head coach of IWA football program

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 3:48 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Craig Charlton named head coach of IWA football program
Summary

Craig Charlton has been appointed the head coach of the Incarnate Word Academy football program, as announced on June 3. This follows his retirement six months prior after an 11-season tenure with the Ray football team, where he earned a record of 40-74 and led his team to three playoff appearances. Charlton takes over from Ray Purifoy, who led IWA for just one season. The Angels are set to begin their inaugural 11-man football season on August 21, when they face John Paul II.

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  • •Charlton spent 11 seasons as head coach at Ray
  • •He led the Texans to three playoff appearances
  • •Charlton replaces Ray Purifoy at IWA
  • •IWA will compete as a TAPPS Independent
  • •Angels open the season against John Paul II on August 21
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  • 3:48 PMYahoo Sports — Former Ray coach Craig Charlton to lead IWA football program
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IWA announced this week that Craig Charlton has been named the next head coach of the Angels football program.

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