(Bourbon, IN) - A Marshall County football coach is under investigation for an alleged illicit relationship with a student.

 

The Triton School Corporation has confirmed that head football coach Zach Whittaker has resigned shortly after being put on administrative leave. The actions were propted by allegations that he had inappropriate relations with a student in a previous school year.

 

Triton is in Bourbon, Indiana, between Plymouth and Warsaw.

 

At Triton, Whittaker taught PE and Criminal Justice. He took over as head coach two years ago, after serving as the defensive coordinator. Prior to that he coached at Jimtown.

 

Whittaker’s resignation on Monday was followed by a letter to the Triton Schools community from superintendent Jeremy Riffle. “Our parent, staff and students can be certain that Triton School Corporation will take all steps necessary to safeguard the well-being of those under our supervision,” he said. “Any form of harmful conduct toward our students will not be tolerated.”

 

The Indiana State Police are now handling the investigation.