Brunswick names James Boyeas as new football coach

Boyeas leaves Lorain after two seasons to take over Brunswick, which sought to replace Kole Carter after he left for NAIA Rio Grande University.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Brunswick High School has announced the hiring of James Boyeas as their new football coach. Boyeas joins the Blue Devils after spending the last two years as the head coach at Lorain High School. He has previous experience as a head coach at Revere High School and as an assistant at several other Ohio high schools.

Why it matters

Brunswick is seeking to rebuild their football program after the departure of former head coach Kole Carter, who left to become a defensive coordinator at Rio Grande University, an NAIA school. Boyeas brings experience as both a head coach and assistant, and will look to turn around the Blue Devils' fortunes.

The details

James Boyeas was announced as the new head football coach at Brunswick High School on Wednesday. Boyeas spent the last two seasons as the head coach at Lorain High School. Prior to that, he served as the head coach at Revere High School for one season and has also worked as an assistant coach at Benedictine, Garfield Heights, and Strongsville.

  • Boyeas spent the last two seasons as the head coach at Lorain High School.
  • Boyeas was announced as the new head football coach at Brunswick High School on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

James Boyeas

The new head football coach at Brunswick High School, who previously served as the head coach at Lorain High School and Revere High School, as well as an assistant coach at several other Ohio high schools.

Kole Carter

The former head football coach at Brunswick High School, who resigned after two seasons to become a defensive coordinator at Rio Grande University, an NAIA school.

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The takeaway

Boyeas brings a wealth of coaching experience to Brunswick, and will look to turn around the Blue Devils' football program after the departure of former head coach Kole Carter. His previous head coaching stints and assistant roles at other Ohio high schools suggest he has the skills to lead Brunswick back to success on the gridiron.