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After guiding Pajaro Valley High to a Pacific Coast Athletic League title in his debut season, head coach Darren Jackson has resigned, citing personal reasons, and has been named the new girls basketball coach at Carmel High.
Ray Myers, a 42‑year‑old former assistant football coach, has been appointed head coach at Pajaro Valley High School, bringing decades of experience and a family legacy to the program.
Ray Myers was named head football coach at Pajaro Valley High School on June 9, succeeding Casey Neligh and pledging to blend athletic ambition with scholarly achievement.
Casey Neligh, who led Pajaro Valley High to its best season in 2025, will not return as head coach after being relieved due to district budget reductions. He has accepted an athletic director role at Seaside High, while the district faces broader fiscal constraints affecting staff and administrative positions.