Jacksonville hires interim coach for 2019 season

July 15, 2019 at 3:51 p.m.

by Jeremy Muck

FILE - Searcy quarterback Mason Schucker (17) scores on a 1-yard touch-down run Friday during the second quarter of the Lions’ 35-20 victory over the Jacksonville Titans in Jacksonville. Schucker passed for 165 yards and two touchdowns in the victory. For more highschool football photos, visit arkansasonline.com/galleries.
FILE - Searcy quarterback Mason Schucker (17) scores on a 1-yard touch-down run Friday during the second quarter of the Lions’ 35-20 victory over the Jacksonville Titans in Jacksonville. Schucker passed for 165 yards and two touchdowns in the victory. For more highschool football photos, visit arkansasonline.com/galleries.

Jacksonville announced Monday afternoon that offensive coordinator Jordan Johnston will be the school's interim football coach for the 2019 season.

Johnston, 26, was hired as the Titans OC in the spring. He has also worked at Cedar Ridge, Marion and Riverview. He is the son of former Bald Knob coach Paul Johnston.

Former coach Barry Hickingbotham was named the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District's director of transportation July 1.

The Titans open the 2019 season at Mills on Sept. 6.

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