KARNS CITY — Joe Sherwin knows he has a tough act to follow.

The offensive coordinator at Karns City for 18 years, Sherwin was named the Gremlins' new head football coach at Monday night's school board meeting. He replaces Ed Conto, who resigned from the position last month.

Conto was 167-52 in 18 years as KC head coach. The Gremlins are on a current run of six consecutive District 9 championships.

“Ed did an excellent job,” Sherwin, 47, said. “I learned more about football and coaching from him than I've learned from anybody.

“I just want to continue what he's started. I know they're big shoes to fill. It will be tough.”

To learn more about this change in Karns City football, read Thursday's Butler Eagle.