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Northwest hires Paul Carver as head football coach for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:17 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Summary

Northwest Mohawks announce Paul Carver as their new head football coach as the team prepares for the 2026 season, which began on August 20. Carver returns to head coaching after three seasons at Oak Hill and is joined by a staff that includes former coach Brooks Fry as defensive coordinator. The 34-player roster faces challenges, including filling key positions after quarterback Jake Brown’s departure and the transfer of star running back Carson Christian. A quarterback competition is ongoing between Malachi McNutt and Jake Young, with a decision expected after the second scrimmage against Gallia Academy.

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By the Numbers

•Paul Carver begins his first year as head coach.
•The 2026 season for the Mohawks started on August 20.
•Carver inherits a roster of 34 players and a supportive coaching staff.
•Key positions, including quarterback and running back, need replacement.
•A decision on the starting quarterback will be made after the second scrimmage.

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1:17 AMYahoo Sports — NW turns to Carver to lead charge in '26

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MCDERMOTT — While Paul Carver might be leading the Northwest Mohawks’ football program for the first time, this most definitely isn’t Carver’s first rodeo. Carver, who led the football program at Oak Hill for three seasons in between assistant coaching runs at West, Valley and his native Northwest, will be back at the helm of a football program when the 2026 season kicks off for the Mohawks on ...
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