Darius Kelly is the new head football coach at Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kelly served as the Sabercats’ defensive backs and wide receivers coach last year.
“We are excited to announce Darius Kelly will be our next Saguaro Sabercats Head Football Coach,” said Saguaro Athletic Director Matt Harris in a press release. “Darius has a passion for football and developing players to excel on and off the field.”
Kelly takes over for Zak Hill, who led the Sabercats to a 6A title in 2023. Hill left last month and was eventually hired by the National Football League‘s Seattle Seahawks.
Saguaro finished No. 235 in the High School Football America 300, powered by NFL Play Football, last season. The Sabercats enter 2024 looking for the school’s 15th overall state football championship, which would tie the record for the most in the state.
