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O'Dea Fighting Irish Name New Defensive Coordinator
📍 O'Dea Fighting Irish·Saturday, July 4, 2026·FridayNightPulse Insider
The O'Dea Fighting Irish have promoted assistant coach Michael Davis to defensive coordinator, a move that comes after four seasons developing talent in the 3A program. The Fighting Irish finished 8-3 last season, falling to Bellevue in the state quarterfinals. Davis's elevation is seen as a key move in the program's efforts to rebuild and compete with the top teams in the Emerald City Conference. The Fighting Irish will look to Davis to help stabilize the defense and improve their chances of making a deep postseason run. Recruiting efforts will also be impacted, with Davis expected to play a key role in identifying and developing top prospects.