Kwame Dixon has resigned as head football coach at West Johnston High School, The Herald confirmed through two sources Wednesday.

Dixon confirmed his resignation to Tim Stevens of The News & Observer that he had resigned earlier in the week on Thursday, citing "personal reasons." He referred other questions about the change the West Johnston High administration.

Dixon was 11-23 as the Wildcats' leader in four seasons, going 7-5 in 2007 and leading West to its first ever state playoff appearance and a second place finish in the Greater Neuse River 4-A Conference.

Eric Pulling has been named interim head coach for West.

We'll provide further updates once more information becomes available.