Is a former Lexington High School football player headed home to coach his alma mater?

The speculation on Dustin Curtis’ coaching status increased Feb. 20 following his departure from Dorman High School. Spartanburg County School District 6 confirmed his resignation to players and staff Monday afternoon, according to a press release.

In Curtis’ lone season, he led the Cavaliers to a 9-3 record and a second-round loss to eventual Class 5A champion Dutch Fork.

“My time at Dorman has been extremely special and is any football coach’s dream,” Curtis was quoted in the District 6 release. "I regret the timing of this situation a great deal, and this decision is one I do not take lightly. This has not been an easy choice, but after much prayer, I believe this is the best decision for my family during this challenging time."

There’s a vacancy at Curtis’ alma mater, where his played fullback on the 2000 state runner-up team with Demetris Summers. This follows the resignation of head coach Perry Woolbright to take over at his alma mater Clover High School after six seasons.

Curtis previously coached at A.C. Flora High School, where he served as an assistant coach for seven seasons from 2009-15 before becoming head coach.

In three seasons, Curtis posted a 28-4 record in three seasons and led the Falcons to the Class 4A title in 2020.

Curtis’ coaching career began in 2016 at Westwood High School where he improved the program’s record each season. He went 2-8 his first year, 6-6 in year two and 7-5 and a second-round playoff appearance in 2018.

It was reported that Curtis cited personal and family medical reasons and a desire to return to the Midlands to be closer to extended family for his decision.

While not revealing names, Lexington County School District 1 Athletics Director David Bennett confirmed the list of candidates for head coach and athletics director has been narrowed down to three finalists. The final interviews are scheduled for Feb. 22, with school principal Ryan Pool scheduled to give his recommendation to the school board for final approval at the body’s Feb. 28 meeting.