“I was caught completely by surprise. I felt personally that he had done an exceptional job but the principal is the one who ultimately does the hiring and firing.” — Ayala Athletic Director Steve Martin.
“I’m a little perplexed myself. When I asked (Yarboi) why, she just repeated that they wanted to go in a different direction. It was a short meeting. The fact that your own athletic director has no idea when a coach is about to be fired says something about your school.” — Ayala’s fired coach Kenny Donavon.
Charter Oak High School boys basketball coach Ray Walker resigned earlier this month after guiding the Chargers to a 20-8 record and second-place finish in the Miramonte League. Walker had a three-year record of 50-34 after taking over for Randy Thatcher in the 2007-08 season. Walker went 11-16 his first year and 19-10 his second season. Rumors are circulating that Walker could wind up at Ayala after Donavon’s firing on Tuesday. Another coach rumored to take over at Ayala is a certain Chino Hills assistant who was a former head coach at Arcadia. Stay tuned! Charter Oak is accepting applications for its next boys basketball coach, although it does not come with a teaching position. Those interested should contact vice principal Glenn Martinez at 626-915-5841.