Hernando Promotes Colin Boone to Head Football Coach
HERNANDO, Miss. — Hernando High School has promoted offensive coordinator Colin Boone to head football coach following the retirement of longtime coach Steve McCann.
The move, first reported by Bob Bakken of DeSotoCountyNews.com, marks an internal promotion that keeps leadership continuity within the Tigers program. Boone returned to Hernando last season after a successful head coaching stint at Kirk Academy, where he compiled a 25-1 record and won a state championship. Read the full original report here:
https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-sports/colin-boone-named-hernando-head-football-coach/
Boone is no stranger to Hernando. An Ole Miss alumnus, he previously spent five years on staff earlier in his career after beginning as a student assistant at the University of Mississippi. His familiarity with the school and community made him a natural choice to succeed McCann.
According to the original story by Bakken (full article here: https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-sports/colin-boone-named-hernando-head-football-coach/), Boone plans to maintain the program’s “blue-collar” identity while competing in the challenging MHSAA 7A classification. Hernando regularly faces powerhouse programs such as Madison Central and Starkville.
Boone intends to retain much of the current coaching staff, including defensive coordinator Brooks Lott, to provide stability for a roster that returns several experienced starters. Offensively, the Tigers are expected to continue emphasizing a physical run game and ball control approach.
Beyond X’s and O’s, Boone has emphasized player development both on and off the field, prioritizing academics and character alongside football success.
For complete details and quotes from Boone, read Bob Bakken’s full coverage at DeSotoCountyNews.com:
https://desotocountynews.com/desoto-county-sports/colin-boone-named-hernando-head-football-coach/
