[shottaker23]

He took the job at Mercer Co.

Yes he did. The timing is bad but it happens. I know they were in the mix for a couple big name transfers(although one may have already moved on). Souders was one of the best girls coaches in the state he will do well at Mercer in a couple of years. But South shouldn't have any issues finding a suitable replacement--they are one of the best programs in the state with a ton of underclass talent.