The central Union High School District has named aa new Athletic Director at Southwest High School.

Imperial Valley native Tyler Gentry will replace the retiring Ruben Valenzuela at the El Centro school. As Athletic Director, Gentry will oversee Southwest High School's athletic programs, support student-athletes and coaches, strengthen community partnerships, and continue building a culture of excellence, leadership, and school pride. Gentry, an Imperial High School graduate, has been a teacher at Calexico High School for the last nine years. He has extensive experience in coaching.