Next in line

April 29, 2009

North Carolina

By Jess Huffman
New Bern Sun Journal

VANCEBORO - When Clay Jordan took over the West Craven football program in 1978, Kevin Yost wasn't even a twinkle in his father's eye.

Thirty-one years later, Yost is Jordan's successor.

West Craven school officials announced the hiring of Yost as head football coach on Tuesday. The 28-year-old Ohio native is the first to follow Jordan, the longtime leader of the Eagles.

"This is a dream come true for me," Yost said of landing his first varsity head coaching job. "I'm honored for the opportunity to follow Coach Jordan, who is a coaching hero and friend."

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