Photo courtesy: Julia Malakie, Lowell Sun

Rob Pike, who coached the Lowell High football team in 2020 and 2021  has been named head coach at Haverhill High School, it was announced today by Tom O’Brien, Director of Athletics.

Pike brings 20 years of coaching experience to the position. He most recently served as the offensive coordinator for Andover high school this past season, where he helped lead the Golden Warriors to an undefeated season and a Merrimack Valley Conference title. The Andover offense averaged over 40 points per game. Prior to coaching in Lowell, Pike coached at Salem (NH) for seven years. He led the Blue Devils to a 50-22 record and five playoff appearances.

A 1999 graduate of Haverhill High School, Pike’s Hillie roots run deep. He was a star running back for the Hillies, playing for his father, the late Bob Pike, who served as head coach at Haverhill from 1986-1999. He went on to play four years of college football at Saint Anselm. Pike has been a history teacher at Haverhill since 2003 and served as an assistant football at his alma mater there from 2003-2009.

Pike currently resides in North Andover with his wife and two daughters.