{"id":2684201,"date":"2026-10-14T20:47:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T00:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/high-school-football-coach-fired-amid-criticism-for-running-up-score-against-lesser-team\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T20:51:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T00:51:21","slug":"high-school-football-coach-fired-amid-criticism-for-running-up-score-against-lesser-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/high-school-football-coach-fired-amid-criticism-for-running-up-score-against-lesser-team\/","title":{"rendered":"High School Football Coach Fired Amid Criticism for Running Up Score Against Lesser Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhigh-school-football-coach-fired-amid-criticism-for-running-up-score-against-lesser-team%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2684201&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ammon-bundy-supporters-to-protest-in-idaho-on-wednesday-over-his-arrest\/\" title=\"Ammon Bundy Supporters to Protest in Idaho on Wednesday Over His Arrest\">high school football game<\/a> in Oregon drew controversy after Marist Catholic High School, which defeated Cottage Grove with a 63-0 score, removed their head coach Zach Loboy. The game featured at least two onside kicks by Marist, including one while leading 57-0. The score and conduct prompted the school to dismiss Loboy, citing that running up the score against Cottage Grove was against the school&#8217;s values and code of conduct. The game was ended early by league officials to prioritize the well-being of the players and maintain sportsmanship. Jake Lowther was appointed as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season. The incident sparked discussions about sportsmanship, school policy, and coaching conduct.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A Roman Catholic high school in Oregon is taking issue with the foundational football maxim of legendary coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dictionary.com\/browse\/winning-isnt-everything-its-the-only-thing\">Vince <\/a>Lombardi that\u00a0\u201cwinning isn\u2019t everything; it\u2019s the only thing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After winning a 63-0 game against Cottage Grove, Marist Catholic High School announced that it had removed Zach Loboy as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/country-celebrates-natl-law-enforcement-appreciation-day\/\" title=\"Country celebrates Nat\u2019l Law Enforcement Appreciation Day\">head football coach<\/a>, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/kval.com\/news\/local\/marist-catholic-high-school-removes-zach-loboy-as-head-varsity-football-coach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KVAL-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The lopsided score reflected only the first half because the game was called at halftime.<\/p>\n<p>Marist tried two onside kicks as it kept up the pressure and racked up more and more points.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Here is a clip of Marist Catholic onside kicking, up 57-0 late in the 2Q\u2026<\/p>\n<p>#opreps https:\/\/t.co\/ghbWGzYE5R<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mid-Major Media (@MidMajorMedia) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MidMajorMedia\/status\/2110087520457465981?\">October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The first half included at least two onside kicks from the Spartans.<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MidMajorMedia\/status\/2110087520457465981?%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2110087520457465981%7Ctwgr%5Ecfed31cef8ab7d568d43da81c76dae30ad231bb9%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&#038;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F10%2F14%2Fsports%2Foregon-high-school-football-coach-zach-loboy-fired-after-ruthless-onside-kick%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">noted<\/a> on X, one of the onside kicks came with Marist leading 57-0.<\/p>\n<p>The school did not offer an official explanation, but Mid-Major Media <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MidMajorMedia\/status\/2110023603152699469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted<\/a> on X that the game was a factor.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is believed that the reason Loboy was let go was due to Marist Catholic running up the score to 64-0 in the first half versus Cottage Grove, going against the school\u2019s code of conduct,\u201d the post said.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udea8 BREAKING NEWS \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n<p>Sources close to the Marist Catholic Football program have confirmed that Zach Loboy has been relieved of his duties as Head Football Coach.<\/p>\n<p>It is believed that the reason Loboy was let go was due to Marist Catholic running up the score to 64-0 in the first half versus Cottage Grove, going against the school\u2019s code of conduct.<\/p>\n<p>Surprising news out of Eugene, Jake Lowther is set to finish the season as Interim Head Coach.<\/p>\n<p>@KEZI9Sports @OreHSsports<\/p>\n<p>#opreps<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mid-Major Media (@MidMajorMedia) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MidMajorMedia\/status\/2110023603152699469?\">October 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A report in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7689662\/2026\/10\/14\/high-school-football-coach-fired-oregon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Athletic<\/a> said Marist athletic director Rick Gardner, Cottage Grove athletic director Garrett Bridgens, and Lane County Football Association commissioner Mike Whitty all agreed to end the game.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt wasn\u2019t a forfeit; it wasn\u2019t that our coaches and players did not want to continue,\u201d Bridgens said. \u201cWe were working in the best interest of our kids, our fans \u2014 the entire situation \u2014 to do what was best for everyone. This was the ADs and the commissioner of officials working together to make that decision.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gardner said Loboy\u2019s conduct in the game \u201cis really not reflective of the school\u2019s mission and how we want to treat our opponents.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur athletic program tries to adhere to the mission and the values of Marist Catholic High School,\u201d he said. \u201cIn this particular case, we definitely fell short.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Marist Catholic Principal Bob Fraley wrote to parents and guardians to explain the decision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am writing to inform you that Marist has made the decision to remove Zach Loboy from his position as Head Varsity Football Coach, effective immediately. Following Friday\u2019s game against Cottage Grove, we determined that a change in leadership was necessary to reflect our school\u2019s mission and values,\u201d the letter said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor the remainder of the season, Jake Lowther will serve as interim Head Football Coach. Jake joined our football staff this year after previously serving as a Varsity Assistant Coach at Cascade High School,\u201d the letter said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are confident that Jake will provide the leadership and guidance our student-athletes need. Our priority is to support our players, maintain a positive team environment, and help the team finish the season strong,\u201d the letter continued.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe recognize that a coaching change in the middle of a season can be difficult for players and families.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Cottage Grove is 1-5 on the season, with a combined score of 206-36 in losing its last five games, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/10\/14\/sports\/oregon-high-school-football-coach-zach-loboy-fired-after-ruthless-onside-kick\/?utm_campaign=nypost&#038;utm_source=twitter&#038;utm_medium=social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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