Grizzlies' Defensive Coordinator Reportedly Linked to Rival Bulldogs
Rocky Mountain Grizzlies' defensive coordinator, Mark Thompson, has been linked to a potential coaching vacancy at rival school, Meridian High's crosstown foe, the Meridian Bulldogs. Thompson, who has spent the past three seasons with the Grizzlies, has compiled a 22-8 record as defensive coordinator, including a 12-2 mark in 2024. If Thompson departs, the Grizzlies' defense will be tasked with replacing a coordinator who has been instrumental in developing the program's stout defensive line. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, are looking to bolster their defense after surrendering 25 points per game in 2025. Thompson's departure would be a significant recruiting blow for the Grizzlies, who have already lost several key players to graduation. The Grizzlies' administration has yet to comment on the situation.
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