Ron Gladnick and St. Augustine HS (CA) parted recently in a surprising move.

The veteran head coach led the program to the D1-A San Diego Section Division 1 championship just a few weeks ago which led to them playing in a regional bowl game, where they were unable to overcome a handful of injuries, ultimately losing a heartbreaker 21-20.

Less than a week later after that loss, the school announced the controversial decision, that despite the quick turnaround of the program, they were seeking a new direction.