For Homer head coach Richie Casey, it signifies what’s to come. Richie Casey - Homer head coach "It's a fun day, man. You know, the guys love as they say, they love to put it on.

Vernon led Homer to the Division 7 playoffs in each of the past five years, going 7-3 this past fall. "I thought the Lakeview job was a great opportunity, so I looked into it," Vernon said.