Shundell Russaw, of Alexander City, was hired late last week to be the next head football coach at Central Coosa High School.
“I got the opportunity a few days ago to come down to Coosa to see the culture and the climate, see the players walking around the halls, and I immediately fell in love with it,” Russaw said. “Right now in my life, Coosa is the place for me. I want to be here for a long time and build a program. I want to make some memorable moments.”
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