Scott Roberts is out as head coach of Swainsboro in one of the more surprising moves in the off-season.

Swainsboro was 10-2 last season and won its first playoff game since 2004. It was Roberts' second season as head coach.

"I was told that the reason I was being replaced was that the morale of the coaching staff was low," Roberts was quoted as saying in the Swainsboro News. "That was the only reason I was given."

A native of Irwin County, Roberts had been an assistant at Fitzgerald, Cairo, Jackson County and Colquitt County.

The decision to replace Roberts was made last week at a board of education meeting.

"My wife and I love these kids and have poured our hearts and souls into this program," Roberts told the newspaper. "It is a disappointment. We have enjoyed our time here leading the athletic department of the school. I appreciate what this community has done for me and my family. I appreciate the players, the coaches, and all the boosters."

About the Author

Keep Reading

Jefferson head coach T. McFerrin is carried onto the field by Jordan Tyler (left) and Conner Nations. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)

Credit: Brant Sanderlin/bsanderlin@ajc.com

Featured

UPS driver Dan Partyka delivers an overnight package. As more people buy more goods online, the rapid and unrelenting expansion of e-commerce is causing real challenges for the Sandy-Springs based company. (Bob Andres/AJC 2022)

Credit: TNS