Denton Ryan has found its next head football coach. The program has hired Waxahachie head coach Shane Tolleson to take over the Raiders, according to DCTF’s Matt Stepp. It’s a massive coaching change in the Lone Star State. Earlier this month, Ryan head coach Dave Henigan stepped down after leading the Raiders for the last […]
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Denton Ryan has found its next head football coach.
The program has hired Waxahachie head coach Shane Tolleson to take over the Raiders, according to DCTF’s Matt Stepp. It’s a massive coaching change in the Lone Star State.
Earlier this month, Ryan head coach Dave Henigan stepped down after leading the Raiders for the last 12 seasons. His illustrious career saw Ryan go 141-23 under his watch.
Tolleson is now set to take over after putting together a 13-2 season for Waxahachie in 2025. The Indians finished as the No. 10 team in Texas, according to the Rivals Composite Rankings.
This story will be updated with more information.
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