Wilby is still seeking a head football coach after Chris Eckert stepped down earlier this year.

There was speculation that former Bloomfield, New Britain and New London coach Jack Cochran was offered the job with the Wildcats. Cochran did apply and interview.

Wilby AD Steve Baldwin, however, said Cochran "pulled his name out of the running" for the job.

Baldwin added that they will probably conduct a second round of interviews soon.

Jack Cochran has won eight state titles as coach with three schools.Cochran's son Casey led Masuk to the Class L state title in 2010 as a junior. As a freshman, Casey Cochran was quarterback at New London when the Whalers captured the Class M state title.

There is also still an opening at Southington, after former UConn standout D.J. Hernandez stepped down after one season to become the quarterbacks coach at Brown.