(8-17-25) The two sons of past Kenton football coach Mike Mauk…Ben and Maty…are now both head coaches in Missouri.
Ben Mauk is the head football coach for Monett High School in Monett, Missouri. He took over the program for the 2024 season after the team finished the 2023 season winless. In his first season (2024), Mauk led the Monett Cubs to three wins. The team is now entering his second season (2025) under his leadership, aiming to build on that success.
NOTE: Both Maty Mauk (his brother) and Mike Mauk (his dad) were assistants on his staff last season (2024).
Before coaching at Monett, Ben Mauk was an assistant football coach with his dad at Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri.
The Cubs open the season at home against Nevada and then host Strafford in a non-conference game.
Monett football aims to build program in Ben Mauk’s second year
Maty Mauk Announced as New Head Football Coach at Principia
April 17, 2025 Principia Schools release
Principia School is excited to announce the hiring of Maty Mauk as its new Head Football Coach. A former record-setting quarterback, Coach Mauk brings extensive experience and a bold vision for the future of Principia football.
Sports Final Video: Maty Mauk ready to coach Principia High School
As a standout high school quarterback in Ohio, Mauk set national records for passing yards and touchdowns, earning recognition as one of the most accomplished prep athletes in the country. He then played at the University of Missouri, leading the Tigers to consecutive SEC East titles, demonstrating intensity and grit with every snap.
Principia Athletic Director, Shawn Brown
“Coach Mauk has a profound understanding of the game, a competitive spirit, and a strong commitment to unlocking the unlimited potential of student-athletes. His energy is outstanding, and he embodies Principia’s values of LOVE, which stands for Limitless Potential, Overcoming Obstacles, Valuing Yourself, God, and Others, and Embracing Excellence.”
More than just a coach, Mauk is a mentor who is passionate about fostering a culture of accountability and integrity. His experiences facing and overcoming personal challenges have helped Mauk appreciate the importance of character development and spiritual growth in his life and in the lives of the young people he coaches. His arrival marks a new era for Principia football, emphasizing player development, community engagement, and sustained success on and off the field.
Coach Mauk said –
“I am incredibly honored to join the Principia community. This is a special place with a strong foundation, and I’m excited to help these young men grow—athletically, academically, and in their Christian character. We are going to build something that the entire school and community can be proud of.”
Principia will host a jamboree on August 22nd, on the 28th they will play Clayton.
The Panthers were 1-9 in 2024. The last winning season was a 5-4 mark in 2018. That was the program’s only winning record dating back to 2010.
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