John Ritter Out as Decatur High Football Coach After Three Seasons
John Ritter has been removed as the football coach at Decatur High School after three seasons, during which the team had a 6-24 record.
Huntsville Decatur, AL, November 3, 2026 — Decatur High School has removed John Ritter as its head football coach. The decision comes after three seasons leading the program.
During Ritter’s tenure, the Decatur High football team recorded an overall record of 6 wins and 24 losses.
The specifics leading to Ritter’s removal were not immediately available.
The school has not yet announced plans for a coaching search or an interim replacement.
Ritter took over the coaching position prior to the 2021 season. His first season saw the team finish with a 1-9 record. In his second season, the team improved slightly to a 3-7 record. The most recent season concluded with a 2-8 record.
Information regarding the financial terms of Ritter’s departure or any potential severance package was not provided.
The school district has not released a statement detailing the reasons behind the change in coaching leadership. The timeline for appointing a new head coach has also not been specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Josiah Elmore on whnt.com, see more information here.
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