Mike McCall resigns as Wahpeton football coach

WAHPETON, N.D. (AP) — Wahpeton High School football coach Mike McCall is resigning from that job but will stay on as activities director.

McCall has coached the Huskies for the past seven seasons, compiling a 50-24 record. He said it's been a struggle to handle both the coaching and administrative jobs, especially while preparing for six regional tournaments in the next year and a half.

The No. 1 ranked Huskies' football season ended Saturday in the state semifinals with a 28-21 loss to Devils Lake. McCall said his decision to resign is not due to the loss. He said, "It was just the right time.

Superintendent Mike Connell said the search for a new head coach will begin immediately.

Wahpeton played in Class AAA in football in six of McCall's seasons. The Huskies dropped to Class AA this year.