Westlake football, coach Morris Mitchell reportedly part ways

Westlake is reportedly in the market for a new head coach after parting ways with Morris Mitchell, according to Score Atlanta’s Graham David.

The Lions went 9-13 in two seasons under Mitchell, who was promoted from defensive coordinator before the 2024 season. The coaching change follows a 4-7 season, which ended with a 49-28 elimination loss at West Forsyth last Friday.

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Morris released a short statement following the decision on social media.

“Thank you Westlake!” Mitchell posted on X.

Thank you Westlake! pic.twitter.com/nkxX3hbKRD
— Morris Mitchell, Ed.S (@CoachMo25) November 21, 2025

This was Mitchell’s first head coaching job.

While the Lions, which play in the five-team Region 2-6A, extended their playoff streak to 13 years under Mitchell, they went 0-2 in postseason games.

Westlake’s 4-7 mark this season was its lowest since an 0-10 year in 2012.

The Lions are now searching for their fifth head coach in the last decade.

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