Poca football coach retires after 24 seasons

POCA, W.Va. — After 24 seasons and four state championships, Poca head football coach Bob Lemley is stepping down.

The Dots, who went just 1-9 this past season, have made the playoffs just two times over the past 10 years. Lemley ends his career at Poca with an overall record of 141-128.

Under Lemley, Poca won state championships in 1994, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Poca also finished as state runner-up in 1996.  Lemley’s all-time playoff record finishes at 23-7.





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