Ganado AD resigns, Lesak named interim

By Millie Diaz

Staff Writer

In a quick turn of events, Keith Wright resigned as Ganado’s Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at the beginning of this week for personal reasons.

The Indians have one more nondistrict football game before a bye week.

On Monday morning, Superintendent Dr. John Hardwick said Johny Lesak will serve as interim for the position. “I’m confident Johny will assume the reins and balance out the rest of the football season, including volleyball and cross-country.”

Lesak said he was surprised with the announcement. “Any time your head coach decides it’s time to step away, there’s no way you’ll ever see it coming, but Coach Wright has prepared me to be ready for anything in any situation. We know what needs to be done.

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