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4w ago

Orange Lutheran Parts Ways With Head Football Coach Rod Sherman After Five Seasons

The school opens a national search, naming an assistant as interim head coach.

The exterior of Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, Calif.
Orange Lutheran’s head coach Rod Sherman tries to make a point with an official during a CIF-SS Division 1 semifinals game between Orange Lutheran High and St. John Bosco High at St. John Bosco High School on Friday, Nov. 22…..(Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Overview

  • Orange Lutheran did not detail a reason for the change, with the athletic director calling it a move in a different direction as Sherman said no immoral or unethical conduct occurred and no rule violation drove the decision.
  • The Lancers finished 2025 at 3-9 overall and 1-4 in the Trinity League, forfeiting two early wins after using an ineligible player.
  • Orange Lutheran notched a signature postseason upset by beating No. 1-seeded St. John Bosco 20-19 in the CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinals before losing to Santa Margarita.
  • Sherman went 33-29 over five seasons at his alma mater, winning the CIF-SS Division 2 title in 2021 after earlier earning three state championships at Valor Christian, where he coached Christian McCaffrey.
  • Kyla Laulhere continues as the program’s general manager overseeing football operations, and Kristen Sherman remains listed as the school’s flag football coach.