Mayfield High School announced the resignation of its head football coach, Cliff Dew, last Thursday. Dew Was a Program Fixture Dew led the Kentucky program for two seasons after spending 19 years as an assistant. He took over the program from Joe Morris, a Kentucky High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame inductee. Morris retired after the 2023 season. “We respect Coach Dew’s decision and thank him for his hard work,” said Mayfield Principal Matt McMain in a statement. “We wish him and his family nothing but the best in the next chapter of his career." The reasons for Dew’s departure were not disclosed. Unconfirmed Reports Surface An unverified post on X suggested that Dew’s postseason “challenges” led players to threaten to transfer, prompting his resignation. Dew had success with the Mayfield program, fielding competitive team on the field in both of his campaigns. The Cardinals posted a 10-2 record in 2025, going 1-1 in the state playoffs, losing to eventual 2A champion Lexington Christian.…