Montclair head football coach Rick Ward resigned his position after three years at the helm, according to Montclair athletic director Bill Blades. Ward, who led the Cavaliers to their first playoff berth in eight years in his final season, stepped down April 16.
After consecutive 3-7 seasons, the Cavaliers went 5-6 last year, finishing third in the Mt. Baldy League.
“We really liked the direction the program was headed under Rick,” Blades said. “It’s unfortunate we have to find somebody else but we’ll try to get somebody in here to keep it going the right direction.”
With the resignation of Ward and Ontario’s Steve Randall since the end of the season, the Mt. Baldy League will feature two new coaches next year.