Bonneville introduced Roy High and Utah State alum Connor McGuire as the school’s next head football coach last week, four weeks since Taylor Walkenhorst resigned from the position after just one season and an 0-10 record in his lone year leading the Lakers.

McGuire, taking on his first career head coaching job, served as the offensive coordinator at Roy under head coach Chris Solomona since 2022. McGuire and the Royals chased a state title together as the 5A runner-up in 2024.

McGuire returns to Bonneville after previously serving as an assistant to former coach Jantz Afuvai, who resigned last March after 12 seasons, where he was an All-Region wide receiver at Roy 1,050 career receiving yards and eight touchdowns. He’d split five different college seasons between Snow College and Utah State.

McGuire shared a message with the Bonneville community via the school’s social media page shortly after his introduction as the team’s next head coach.

“I’m extremely excited to get to know each of the players, parents, and members of the community, to start building special,” McGuire said. “I’ve wanted to be a head coach since I was little, and back when I was assistant at (Bonneville), I thought it would be awesome to end up back here. Now that dream is a reality and I cannot wait to get to work! Go Lakers!”

As of late, football at Bonneville has needed dire repair.

The Lakers haven’t produced more than six wins in a season since 2021; Bonneville’s last winning season campaign, 8-2 in 2020, included the program’s first region title in 18 years.

The move for McGuire comes roughly two months after the end of the regular season. Bonneville’s last search spanned almost five months following Afuvai’s resignation last spring.

“We are excited to welcome Connor McGuire as our new football coach,” Bonneville athletic director Rick Corbridge told the Standard-Examiner on Sunday.

“Connor brings energy, leadership, and a clear vision for building a strong, competitive program while developing our student-athletes both on and off the field. His passion for the game and commitment to excellence make us confident in the direction of our program, and we look forward to a bright future under his leadership.”

McGuire is Weber County’s newest head coach since Ty Smith accepted the job at Ben Lomond earlier this year.

Connect with prep sports reporter Conner Becker via email at cbecker@standard.net and X @ctbecker.