Even the Ayala Athletic Director surprised by principals decision to fire boys basketball coach Kenny Donavon; Charter Oak’s Ray Walker resigns, could he wind up at Ayala?

This Ayala situation is perplexing, check out the quotes the Bulletin’s Clay Fowler got. This sounds like Duarte all over again, first-year principal Diana Yorboi firing basketball coach Kenny Donavon, telling him they want to go in a different direction. What’s shocking is that the Ayala AD didn’t see it coming. We’re also hearing rumors that another big-name coach on campus might get his walking papers too.

“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.

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