UPDATE: Former Scotts Hill football coach charged with statutory rape

UPDATE: The former head football coach at Scotts Hill High School has been charged with statutory rape.

Daniel Duncan, 31, is charged with aggravated statutory rape and statutory rape by an authority figure, according to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office.

Henderson County Schools Superintendent Steve Wilkinson says Duncan turned in his letter of resignation Tuesday, effective immediately.

Wilkinson says Duncan taught history and was promoted to head football coach last year. He said Duncan has been with the school system for about three years.

Officials say the investigation is ongoing.

Attorney Mark Donahoe is representing Duncan.

Donahoe says Duncan will be arraigned Tuesday and has posted a $25,000 bond.

“We look forward to addressing the allegations in court and we are confident in the outcome,” Donahoe said in a written statement.

Stay with WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News as more information becomes available.

Earlier story:

SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. — The head football coach at Scotts Hill High School has resigned.

Daniel Duncan has resigned as both a teacher and head football coach at Scotts Hill High School, according to the Henderson County School System.

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed an investigation involving Duncan.

Henderson County Schools Superintendent Steve Wilkinson says Duncan turned in his letter of resignation Tuesday, effective immediately.

Wilkinson says Duncan taught history and was promoted to head football coach last year. He said Duncan has been with the school system for about three years.

Scotts Hill High School staff member Jeff Robertson is expected to take over coaching duties. The team’s first game of the season is Friday.