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Oregon coach removed after team won 63-0 with onside kicks

Marist Catholic High School in Eugene, Oregon, removed head varsity football coach Zach Loboy after a Friday game against Cottage Grove. According to KVAL, the team led 63-0 and the coaches and officials chose not to play the second half. The first half reportedly included at least two onside kicks, which drew criticism for running up the score. Jake Lowther, who joined the staff this year after serving as a varsity assistant at Cascade High School, will serve as interim head coach for the remaining three regular-season games, the school said.

The school's principal, Bob Fraley, said the change was needed to match the school's mission and values, and said the priority is supporting players and finishing the season well. The New York Times, through a report from The Athletic, also covered the firing, but only its headline was available for this summary, so its details could not be checked. Other search interest may relate to a separate Yahoo Sports story about Buffalo Bills fourth-quarter touchdowns and a local award story, but those reports were not available beyond their headlines. It is not yet clear from the available reporting whether the onside kicks were called by Loboy or whether any further action will follow from the school or the league.

Key facts

• Marist Catholic High School in Eugene, Oregon, removed head varsity football coach Zach Loboy, effective immediately.
• The decision followed a Friday win over Cottage Grove, in which the team led 63-0.
• Coaches and officials reportedly chose not to play the second half.
• The first half reportedly included at least two onside kicks, which drew criticism.
• Jake Lowther, the interim head coach, will lead the team for the final three regular-season games.

What we don't know yet

It is unclear from the available reports whether further penalties or league action will follow, and the full details of The New York Times and The Athletic report were not available.

Our summary of reporting by The New York Times, KVAL, Yahoo Sports, KNIA - KRLS. Written with AI assistance and checked against the sources; read the full stories at the links below. Updated Oct 23, 12:16 AM EDT.

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What the headlines say

• The New York TimesOregon high school football coach fired after 63-0 win, multiple onside kicks - The AthleticOct 22, 11:20 PM EDT
• KVALMarist Catholic High School removes Zach Loboy as head varsity football coachOct 22, 11:20 PM EDT
• Yahoo SportsBills Are Allowing Fourth-Quarter Touchdowns at a Historic Rate. Can They Stop It?Oct 21, 5:30 PM EDT
• KNIA - KRLSShawn Shmidl Captures A-R-C Special Teams Player of the WeekOct 21, 9:20 AM EDT
• Yahoo SportsFleur-de-Links: Former Saints kicker suffers season ending injuryOct 21, 8:00 AM EDT

How the story unfolded

• Oct 21, 8:00 AM EDT — Yahoo Sports: Fleur-de-Links: Former Saints kicker suffers season ending injury
• Oct 21, 9:20 AM EDT — KNIA - KRLS: Shawn Shmidl Captures A-R-C Special Teams Player of the Week
• Oct 21, 5:30 PM EDT — Yahoo Sports: Bills Are Allowing Fourth-Quarter Touchdowns at a Historic Rate. Can They Stop It?
• Oct 22, 11:20 PM EDT — The New York Times: Oregon high school football coach fired after 63-0 win, multiple onside kicks - The Athletic
• Oct 22, 11:20 PM EDT — KVAL: Marist Catholic High School removes Zach Loboy as head varsity football coach