Dr. Martin Ringstaff of Cleveland City Schools announced the resignation of Cleveland High School Football Coach Ron Crawford, effective Jan. 5.
Crawford will return to Brentwood High School.
In three seasons with the Blue Raiders, Coach Crawford compiled a 2I-15 record. Crawford cited family reasons for returning to Brentwood.
Director of Schools Ringstaff said, "I appreciate the enthusiasm and dedication of Coach Crawford over the past three years. Our tradition of excellence will continue at Cleveland High School. We wish all the best to Ron and his family."
Cleveland High School Principal Autumn O'Bryan said, "Ron Crawford is an excellent coach, educator, and colleague. He has left his mark on the Cleveland High School campus. He worked hard to build a staff that has developed a successful system for our student athletes. We are committed to sustaining the longstanding reputation of athletic excellence with the hiring of our next football coach."
Cleveland City Schools will begin the search for a new head football coach in Januarv.