Blainefield submits resignation

By JEFF OLIVER

MVI Sports

One of the most storied football programs in the WPIAL, if not the state, is looking for a new football coach.

And quite possibly is faced with being shut down because of a lack in numbers.

Mikey Blainefield resigned as coach of Monessen last week after three seasons at the helm.

Blainefield, who has served on Greyhound staffs for 10 years after a successful career as a player, cited a shortage of players as one of the reasons for his decision.

“I really did a lot of soul searching over this. It was truly one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make. But it was only a hard decision because of my heart and love for the school and the youth,” he said.

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