Brad Gerling resigns at Caruthersville football coach

Brad Gerling has resigned as Caruthersville's varsity football coach to accept a job as the district's elementary school principal.
Gerling coached the Tigers five seasons, and the team's turnaround since 2007 was remarkable — from 0-10 in 2007 to 5-8 and a state quarterfinalist the next season. The Tigers were 10-3 last season.
Caruthersville reached the playoffs four times in Gerling's five seasons, including three trips to the quarterfinal round.
The school hasn't officially chosen Gerling's replacement.