Nick Sterling and Adam Curran went to battle together playing for the Hall state football and basketball teams in the mid-90s.

They’re back teaming up as coaches to help guide the Red Devils football team to take a trip back to yesteryear.

Sterling, who is in his first year as head coach after assisting Logan Larson in his only season at Hall last year, said hiring Curran, the Spring Valley Police chief, was good for the program on multiple levels.

“He was a good defensive guy when we played,” Sterling said. “I really like the fact we have law enforcement affiliated with our young men, so they can see them as a human and not as a (police) chief. It’s a good relationship to have for high schoolers. I think it’s a win for the school and community.”

Curran had been wanting to coach high

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