Coaches fired at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in New Jersey after strong seasons

Tarig Holman and Austin Whitehurst have been dismissed as head coaches of football and basketball, respectively, at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Edison, New Jersey. This decision comes after Holman's football team finished the season with an 8-3 record and Whitehurst's basketball team is currently 5-3. Holman, who led the football team for three successful seasons, expressed surprise at the sudden termination. Whitehurst's dismissal follows a suspension for recruiting violations, but it is unclear if this played a role in his firing. The school has not issued an official statement regarding the firings, and attempts to contact the administration have gone unanswered. Assistant coach Victor Verdecia will lead the basketball team in their next game.