New coaches take charge as local football teams prepare for season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Four local high schools are welcoming new football coaches as they gear up for the upcoming season. Ken Winters has taken over at Fremont Ross, where he aims to build on last year's 6-5 record. Eric Leuthold joins Clyde, hoping to improve on their four-win season. Kevin Huntley steps in at Port Clinton, which had a 7-5 record in the last campaign. Lucas Poggiali is the new head coach at Margaretta. Each program seeks to adapt to new strategies while aiming for postseason success.
- •Ken Winters is now head coach at Fremont Ross.
- •Eric Leuthold takes over at Clyde with a goal of improvement.
- •Kevin Huntley leads Port Clinton after a playoff run last season.
- •Lucas Poggiali is the new head coach at Margaretta.
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"There are four new football coaches in the area. Each takes the helm for a program that reached the postseason last year.
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