The Aliquippa school board met Wednesday night February 21, 2018 to decide whether to open up the head coaching position for the high school football team. The school board voted 6 to 3  to open up the position which means the end of an era for now  former coach Mike Zmijanac who had been at the helm for the last 21 years. Zmijanac had led Quips on and impressive run during his tenure.  Zmijanac is an Aliquippa graduate, a retired Aliquippa teacher and is recognized as one of the greatest coaches in WPIAL history. He is 13th on the WPIAL all-time list for wins and his record in 21 seasons is 237-36. His .868 winning percentage is the best among any WPIAL coach with more than 200 wins. Zmijanac also is one of only eight WPIAL coaches who have won six championships, and he has guided the Quips to a WPIAL title game a record 10 consecutive seasons. In Zmijanac’s 21 seasons, the Quips have played for a WPIAL title 13 times and a PIAA title four times. Theschool board has now said they will advertise the position of Head Football Coach with letter of interest and resume to be turned in by March 9.”. People like coaching legend Joe Hamilton and former Blackhawk AD Jack Fullen were among the many people who showed up in support  for coach Zmijanac at the meeting .  Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano was at last night’s meeting and filed this report….