2 Indiana High School Coaches Step Down Due To Legal Issues

Posted by Jan McDonald October 18, 2024

Two Northwest Indiana High School coaches have resigned after legal issues were discovered.

Angelo Di Carlo of Sports Michiana tweeted about both instances.

On Tuesday, fraud allegations led to the arrest of TR Harlan, the LaPorte Girls Volleyball Coach, in Porter County. TR Harlan is facing two felony charges: $50,000-$100,000 fraud and theft, with a property value ranging from $700 to $50,000.

The Porter County Jail placed Harlan there, and he is now free on bond.

The date of his hearing is Oct. 30.

Natalie Santana will take over as temporary coach for the rest of the season.

Triton football coach Zach Whittaker resigned after school officials revealed ‘a suspected contact during a prior academic year with a now-former student’. Rodney Younis will take Whittaker’s spot for the rest of the year. Triton is 6-2 this season and will play North Miami on Friday.

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