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Meridian head football coach stepping down after second stint with team

Mike Virden announced he is leaving the program less than a year after taking the head coaching position.
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MERIDIAN — Meridian High School head football coach Mike Virden is stepping down after his second go-around with the Warriors.

"It was a tough decision," Virden said. "I think what we did in there in just this one year is awesome. [The program] is in a really healthy spot right now."

Virden led the program from 2003 to 2006 and led the Warriors to the 5A state football title in 2005.

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"The kids are great and we have a great group of seniors coming back."

Virden took over for Porter Lacey, who stepped down last fall after five seasons with the Warriors.

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