JASPER, Ala. (WPMI) John Holladay, Walker High School head football coach, has resigned due to last weeks fight following the teams game with Cullman High School. Offensive Coordinator Heath Brunner will take on the job as interim head coach. AHSAA Executive Director, Steve Savarese, released a statement on Tuesday noting the altercation between coaches and players after the game last week.The statement is as follows:The AHSAA is saddened by the incident that occurred during the Cullman vs. Walker varsity football game and disappointed by the actions of those involved. The AHSAA is always disappointed by any unsportsmanlike incident that involves players or coaches from our member schools. Our coaches are teachers first, and must demonstrate examples of good sportsmanship at all times. We truly understand the passions that are involved in competitive athletics, but we can never allow those passions to cross the line and become unsportsmanlike in nature. This is an isolated incident, and is not indicative of the good sportsmanship demonstrated by the more than 10,000 coaches in our state each day. Once our investigation is complete, we will release our findings to the member schools involved. When that process has been completed, the AHSAA will release a statement. Any subsequent statements or information must then come from the member schools involved.Savarese said a decision could be by Friday.
