Steward Is Fired at Santa Ana Valley

Eddie Steward, the football coach at Santa Ana Valley for six seasons, has been fired, the school announced Monday.

“I’m shocked, and pretty much crushed,” Steward said. “I met with the principal [Antonio Espinoza] and athletic director [Leon Smith] in January, and wasn’t given any indication something like this would happen.

“There were some issues we discussed, but they were issues we all agreed could be resolved.

“Me not being the head coach was never discussed, which is why it’s such a shock to me.”

Steward had a 23-34 record in six years, 16-15 the last three, including consecutive 4-6 seasons.

In 1999, the Falcons were 8-3, 4-1 in the Century League.