Football: An historic coaching hire could be coming

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There are no African American head coaches at any of the top private high school football programs in Southern California.

That could change, because Carson’s Elijah Asante has become a prime candidate for several openings.

Interviews are expected to take place soon at Studio City Harvard-Westlake and Santa Fe Springs St. Paul. Asante is likely to be considered at both schools.

And he’s a worthy candidate. He guided Carson to consecutive appearances in the City Section Division I final, and his teams have beaten Santa Ana Mater Dei the last two seasons.

He’s going to have to decide whether public or private schools are best for his future.

-- Eric Sondheimer