Ray Fenton leaves Los Alamitos to become head football coach at Orange Lutheran

"It's where I am in my spiritual life, the 63-year-old Fenton said, referring to joining a private school that will allow him to pass along his belief in God. Fenton said he informed Los Alamitos players on Friday during a meeting at nutrition. Over 100 kids shook my hand, he said."

"The hiring of Fenton, who also coached at Cypress, is a complete separation from Orange Lutheran's past. Sherman was an assistant under former coach Jim Kunau from 1995-2006 and also the school's former athletic director."

"Fenton said last season was one of his most enjoyable coaching years directing a group of mostly neighborhood kids who went to their local public school. Now he joins the Trinity League, where the six schools are battling each other for transfers to prevent rebuilding years that can get you fired."

Ray Fenton, named The Times' coach of the year in 2025 while at Los Alamitos High, has been hired as the new football coach at Orange Lutheran, replacing Rod Sherman who was fired after leading the program to the Southern Section Division 1 semifinals last season. Fenton, 63, cited his spiritual life and desire to work at a faith-based institution as reasons for the move. He informed his Los Alamitos players of his departure during a team meeting. Orange Lutheran's search took considerable time, with candidates including former quarterback Aaron Corp and former coaches Frank McManus and Troy Thomas. The hiring represents a significant departure from the program's recent history. However, the team lost defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou to transfer portal movement. Fenton now enters the competitive Trinity League, where managing transfers is essential for maintaining competitive Division 1 programs.

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