New Oakcrest Coach Ready for Challenge
For 10 years, Mike Forest served as wide receivers coach under Tim Watson at Cedar Creek, and not once during that time did Forest ever harbor dreams of one day becoming a head coach. In fact, he said he never would have those ambitions — unless the job came open at his alma mater.
Earlier this year, Forest — who helped develop some outstanding receivers during his time at Cedar Creek, such as Amir Mitchell, Bo Melton, Malachi Melton and Jojo Bermudez — was hired to be the next head coach at Oakcrest High School after Eric Anderson announced his decision to step down after five seasons. The Falcons went 15-32 during Anderson’s tenure.