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Soldotna Stars Promote Assistant Coach to Coordinator Role
📍 Soldotna Stars·Friday, July 24, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
The Soldotna Stars have elevated assistant coach Mike Johnson to coordinator in a move aimed at bolstering their 3A title aspirations. Johnson, a 3-year assistant, has developed a strong rapport with the team's young talent, including quarterback Tyler Lee and wide receiver Alex Smith. The Stars finished 7-4 last season, narrowly missing the state playoffs. With Johnson's promotion, the program is expected to increase its recruiting efforts in the Peninsula region, targeting top-tier talent from Kenai and Homer. The move also sets the stage for a competitive battle in the 3A Northern Lights Conference, where the Stars will face off against perennial powerhouses Homer and Kenai Central.