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(KAIR)--Maur Hill–Mount Academy has named its next head football coach.

According to a release from Maur Hill–Mount Academy in Atchison, Jose Licon will take over the Raven football program.

Licon brings seven years of coaching experience from Hugoton High School, a 3A program, where he served as Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line coach. He also contributed to the school’s baseball program as both an assistant and head coach.

During his tenure as offensive coordinator, Hugoton qualified for the 3A State Football Playoffs five times. The release says the team posted an 8-and-2 record in 2025, marking the program’s best finish since 2009. His offenses averaged as many as 40-point-3 points per game and earned Top 10 state rankings, including a fifth-place finish in 2025.

Under Licon’s leadership, the program set a school record with 70 points in a single game and produced multiple college recruits, including a Shrine Bowl selection. He was also part of a 2019 district championship team.

A former collegiate player, Licon competed at Garden City Community College and Tabor College. While at Tabor, he was part of two KCAC championship teams and NAIA National Playoff appearances. He was a two-year starter and helped the program achieve a national ranking as high as eighth.

Licon holds a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in education in neuroscience and trauma. He currently serves as a middle school math teacher.

Maur Hill–Mount Academy says it looks forward to the leadership, energy, and offensive expertise Licon will bring to Raven football.