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New Coach Leads MRH Football

The team went through their drills Friday next to Maplewood Dog Park.

New football coach chided any player lagging behind.

"If you're early, you're on time; if you're on time, you're late," he bellowed.

The team was practicing Friday by the Maplewood Dog Park.

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He said he’s heard “phenomenal things about Maplewood Richmond Heights.”

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He said MRH has made great progress academically and in athletics. He said academic success usually translates into success on the field.

Nixon coached two Hazelwood Central teams to state championships.

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