Brighton football coach Casey Pelton resigns

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Brighton football coach Casey Pelton has resigned.

In an email, Brighton athletic director Ty Gordon said that Pelton announced his resignation on Tuesday afternoon, saying that “his priority right now is to spend more time with his family.”

Pelton led the Bulldogs for the past three seasons, going 11-19 in Class 4A.

“Brighton High School is grateful for everything Coach Pelton has done for our athletic program and our student athletes,” Gordon said.

The school has already started its search for its next coach. Application details can be found on the Coaches Wanted page.

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