The Macon County Board of Education declared that Josh Brooks will resume his position as the head coach of the football team at Franklin High School.

After serving as the program’s leader for 18 seasons, Brooks stepped down from his position in November. He has been coaching at Franklin for the past 23 seasons and has now returned to the school as the head coach.

During his 18-year tenure as Franklin’s head coach, Brooks has achieved a cumulative record of 141-78. Under his leadership, Franklin has qualified for the N.C. High School Athletic Association state playoffs 15 times. In 2014, Brooks guided Franklin to the regional final in the 2AA West division.

Last autumn, Franklin had a final record of 2 wins and 8 losses, resulting in them missing the playoffs.

The school district was recently awarded a $62 million grant to build a new Franklin High School. The board is optimistic that having Brooks involved will facilitate a smoother transition. Brooks’ wife, Bekah, is the head coach for the school’s volleyball team.

On Tuesday, Macon County Schools released the following statement:

The Macon County School Board is pleased to announce that Franklin High School will have new expansion opportunities that will benefit all students. We understand the importance of consistent leadership in the upcoming years as we navigate the challenges that come with growth.

The Macon County Board of Education and Franklin High School are delighted to announce that Coach Josh Brooks will be returning as the Head Football Coach for the Panthers.

Coach Brooks is a tremendous mentor and role model for our student athletes. With an impressive track record and extensive experience, Coach Brooks brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise back to the Franklin Panthers. He will continue to provide great leadership for our program as we move Franklin High School forward.

Let’s all congratulate Coach Josh Brooks!

Source: highschoolot.com