Parents and students are protesting on the decision of replacing James Cain as Golden Valley High School’s head football coach.

The departure comes from the lack of teaching credential at the school.

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Each year, Cain's position is required to be opened to credentialed candidates, as per school policy. Although Golden Valley officials initially seemed inclined to retain Cain after interviewing candidates, a credentialed applicant challenged the decision, arguing it violated guidelines. The Kern High School District concurred with the challenge.

Brandon Deckard, who has previously served as head coach at Kern Valley, Foothill, and most recently Farmersville, will take over as the new head football coach for

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