The Jake Owens era is over before it ever really even got started.
Owens accepted the head football coaching job at Scott High School in February. On Thursday, Owens resigned from the position, informing the team.
The Eagles are slated to start their season 22 days from now against Campbell County.
Owens moved up from Florida to take the position where he coached at Palm Bay in Melbourne the past two seasons, guiding the Pirates to an 8-4 record in 2022. Prior to his two-year stint at Palm Bay, Owens coached at Space Coast High School. He’s been in coaching for 20 years. His passion for Cincinnati Bengals football drew his desire to the area as a season ticket holder.
Owens was set to replace Eric Turner, who resigned in December after coaching the Eagles the past four seasons. Turner guided the Eagles to a 21-22 record during his tenure and won two Class 4A, 6th district titles. The Eagles went 4-7 in the 2022 season, losing to Lexington Catholic in the first round of the playoffs. Now comes a jump to Class 5A in the latest KHSAA football realignment, the Eagles paired with Boone County, Cooper, Conner, Dixie Heights and Highlands in the Class 5A, 6th District.
Calls to Owens and Scott High School Athletic Director Casey Fisk were unsuccessful.
Owens released a statement via Facebook on Friday:
