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Stevenson Football Coach Resigns
Bill McNamara had a highly successful 7-year stint that included a state championship with the Patriots in 2014.
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Stevenson High School head varsity football coach Bill McNamara has stepped down after a successful seven years on the job, according to a Pioneer Press report.
McNamara led the Patriots to the Class 8A state championship in 2014 and amassed a 67-16 overall record during his tenure that began in 2010. This year, the Patriots won the North Suburban Conference title with an 8-2 record.
“Bill has made the decision to stay in the football program but coach at a different level other than varsity,” Athletic Director Trish Betthauser said. “He plans to remain on the football staff."
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McNamara is expected to remain on the football coaching staff, but in which capacity remains unclear.
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