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Noxapater Today
By the People, for the People
Noxapater Hires Michael Kelly as New Football Coach
Kelly replaces Caleb Kelly, who stepped down after last season
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Noxapater school district has announced that Michael Kelly will be the new head football coach and athletics director, replacing Caleb Kelly who stepped down after last season. The Tigers went 5-6 under Caleb Kelly's leadership, but struggled for much of the year after their starting quarterback, Logan Sanborn, was sidelined with an injury.
Why it matters
Noxapater's football program has struggled in recent years, and the hiring of a new coach represents an opportunity to turn the team around and build a stronger athletics program for the school and community.
The details
Michael Kelly has been brought in to lead the Noxapater football team after Caleb Kelly stepped down following last season's 5-6 record. The Tigers had a difficult year, especially after losing starting quarterback Logan Sanborn to injury for a significant portion of the season.
- Noxapater announced Kelly's hiring as the new head football coach and athletics director last week.
- Caleb Kelly stepped down as head coach after the 2025 season.
The players
Michael Kelly
The new head football coach and athletics director for Noxapater High School.
Caleb Kelly
The former head football coach for Noxapater High School, who stepped down after the 2025 season.
Logan Sanborn
The starting quarterback for Noxapater High School, who was sidelined with an injury for a significant portion of the 2025 season.
What’s next
The new coach, Michael Kelly, will begin preparing the team for the upcoming 2026 season and work to build a stronger football program at Noxapater High School.
The takeaway
The hiring of Michael Kelly as the new head football coach represents an opportunity for Noxapater to turn around its struggling program and build a stronger athletics department that can better serve the local community.
