Pontiac has their new Varsity Football Coach

Written Friday April 14th at 11:15 PM

The Pontiac Phoenix have a new varsity football coach.

The Phoenix named Wendell Jefferson as their new head coach replacing Ken Wade whom stepped down at the end of the season. Jefferson was confirmed on the MHSAA website as the new football coach.

Jefferson coached the Pontiac Generals Rivals professional football team and knows the area really well. He is a 1984 graduate of Pontiac Central.

Pontiac has Kayne Donaldson at quarterback, along with Davion Hall at running back, also defensive back Debon Johnson, and linemen Bryce Brown. The Phoenix have questions with depth and program strength.

Jefferson will be tasked in trying to turn the Phoenix around. Pontiac is 5-91 since 2011 and 0-18 in the last two years.

My Thoughts

This is a very interesting hire but with a ton of local ties. Jefferson knows the city of Pontiac really well. It will be very interesting to see how he can turn around the Phoenix knowing the history. Pontiac’s schedule looks very manageable. Winning games will be very important for this team this season.

Stay tuned to OAA Now for the latest on this developing story.

Pontiac Football MHSAA page

https://www.mhsaa.com/schools/pontiac/boys/varsity/football/2023