Torrey Nowell, who led New Bern to North Carolina 4A football state title in December, is the new head football coach at Hillside High School. Nowell leaves the Bears after a 43-7 mark in his four years with the program.
Nowell takes over for Ray Harrison, who was released by Hillside after being charged with two felonies.
Hillside was 13-1 last season, advancing to the 4A state quarterfinals.
Last year’s state title at New Bern led the Bears to a No. 122 ranking in the High School Football America 300 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football.
