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Missouri High School Football: Kickapoo names new head coach
TL;DR
Kickapoo High School in Springfield, MO, has named Bill Voorhis as its new head football coach for the 2026-27 season after Nate Thomas stepped down. Voorhis previously led Fair Grove to an impressive 105-28 record over 11 seasons.
Key points
- Kickapoo High School has a new head football coach.
- Bill Voorhis previously coached at Fair Grove.
- Voorhis has an impressive coaching record of 105-28.
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Fair Grove Head Coach Bill Voorhis during a game at Fair Grove on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024.
Just two weeks ago, the Springfield (MO) Kickapoo football program was without a head coach when Nate Thomas stepped down. On Tuesday the school announced the hiring of a new lead man for the Chiefs heading into the 2026-27 season.
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Kickapoo High School on social media officially announced the hiring of Fair Grove (MO) head coach Bill Voorhis as the program’s eighth coach in team history. Voorhis in his 11 seasons at Fair Grove compiled an overall record of 105-28 with a state finalist finish in the 2024 campaign.
“Kickapoo is excited to announce Coach Bill Voorhis will become the 8th Head Football Coach in school history. Coach Voorhis served as the Head Coach for Fair Grove High School for 11 seasons, leading the Eagles to an impressive 105-28 record while bringing home a state runner-up finish in 2024, securing 6 conference championships and making appearances in 10 district championship games,” statement read on Tuesday afternoon regarding Voorhis appointment as head coach.
Voorhis takes over for Nate Thomas, who in nine seasons compiled a 39-51 record during his time at Kickapoo. Thomas in his nine seasons had two winning seasons, pulling off consecutive above .500 campaigns in 2022 and 2023.
Kickapoo finished with a 2-8 record and as the No. 99 in the state, according to the final 2025 Missouri High School Football Massey Rankings.
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Q&A
Who is the new head coach of Kickapoo High School football?
Bill Voorhis has been named the new head coach of Kickapoo High School football.
What was Bill Voorhis's coaching record at Fair Grove?
Bill Voorhis compiled an overall record of 105-28 during his 11 seasons at Fair Grove.
Why did Nate Thomas step down as head coach of Kickapoo?
Nate Thomas stepped down from his position as head coach of Kickapoo just two weeks prior to the announcement of Bill Voorhis's hiring.
