Allegany County Public Schools has announced the appointment of Mr. Nathan Shipe as the head football coach for Mountain Ridge High School. Mr. Shipe has a history at Mountain Ridge, being a teacher for the last seventeen years, in addition to being involved with the football program for the last fourteen years, as an assistant coach.

“On behalf of the school and community I am pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Nathan Shipe to the position of head football coach at Mountain Ridge High School,” says Danny Carter, Principal. “He brings experience, commitment, and a positive attitude that will continue and build upon the successful program established by Coach Ryan Patterson.”

Shipe looks forward to the opportunity to guide the future of the Football Program at Mountain Ridge.

“I’m grateful to Mr. Carter and the administration for this opportunity,” says Shipe. “I’ve been extremely humbled by the passion and support shown by the Mountain Ridge community, and I look forward to working with the students, parents, and community members. The dedication of the coaches at Mountain Ridge is incredible, and together, we will continue our commitment to the development of our student-athletes into positive members of the football team, school, and community.”