New WIAA 2A and 1A football coaching hires for 2026: Lakeside of Nine Mile Falls promotes defensive boss

Spokane product Casey Monahan was team's defensive coordinator during Eagles' run to WIAA 1A championship game in 2023

After serving as Lakeside of Nine Mile Falls’ defensive coordinator the past four seasons, Casey Monahan now leads the Eagles, replacing Devin Bauer. (Brandon Campea / Courtesy)

Casey Monahan won’t be easing into his new position of head football coach at Lakeside of Nine Mile Falls.

His debut game in 2026 will come against six-time defending Class 1A champion Royal at home.

But Monahan, 33, has never been one to shy away from a challenge.