Overview
- Opelika City Schools announced the selection Wednesday, with the City Board of Education set to consider approval at a 4:30 p.m. meeting followed by an official introduction.
- Chandler leaves Montgomery Catholic after one season that ended 8-5 with a Class 5A quarterfinal appearance.
- A hometown return, he is an Opelika High alumnus who spent nearly a decade working in multiple roles at the school and later played quarterback and receiver at Troy.
- He replaces Bryan Moore, who resigned Dec. 19 after going 19-7 across two seasons, including a 10-4 campaign and a Class 7A title-game loss to Thompson.
- Superintendent Kevin Davis said the hire reflects Opelika’s focus on developing young men and sustaining program standards, and Montgomery Catholic officials acknowledged Chandler’s departure.