A rare changing of the guard for the Polk County High School football program is expected to be a smooth one, thanks to the familiarity factor.
On Wednesday morning, Polk County announced Wildcats assistant Rusty Brewer would become the team’s next head coach. Brewer has been with the team for 10 seasons, six as offensive coordinator, and has 17 seasons of experience coaching football.
“I found out last Monday things were going to go through for me to become the next head coach,” said Brewer, a 1990 graduate of the school in Benton. “I know we have big shoes to fill, but I am excited for this great opportunity. This is a program with a tradition of success.”
Brewer will replace Derrick Davis, who resigned Jan. 3 after winning 123 games in 19 seasons with his alma mater.
“Rusty has been very loyal to me and the football program for the past 10 years,” Davis said. “He is very deserving of this opportunity. He will continue to work hard to give Polk County football a chance to be successful.”