East Bernard High School Football Coach and Wife Die in Weekend Car Crash
Jeremy and Brandy Jenkins, the head football coach and his wife at East Bernard High School, tragically died in a car crash over the weekend. The East Bernard Independent School District confirmed the news.

Cleveland Akron, OH, August 17, 2026 —
Jeremy Jenkins, the head football coach at East Bernard High School, and his wife, Brandy Jenkins, died in a car crash over the weekend. The East Bernard Independent School District (EBISD) confirmed the tragic news.
The district did not release further details regarding the circumstances of the accident.
Jeremy Jenkins was a well-known figure in the East Bernard community, leading the high school’s football program. His wife, Brandy Jenkins, was also a part of the local community.
The East Bernard Independent School District expressed its condolences to the family and the wider community during this difficult time. Further information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
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