Trinity Tigers Coach Wade Lytal’s Daughter Kellyanne Found Dead in Tragic Texas Flood

Wade Lytal served as the offensive line coach and assistant track & field coach at Houston (TX) Memorial High School.

July 14, 2026

This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on July 14, 2026

Kellyanne Lytal, the daughter of a college football coach at Houston, died due to a flood in the Texas Hill Country.

Wade Lytal earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity in December 2009. He was a standout offensive guard and tackle for the Tigers from 2005 to 2008.

He also earned Third Team honors in 2007 and Second Team recognition in 2008.

Additionally, he served as a student assistant coach for the Tigers’ offensive line during his undergraduate studies in composite social studies in 2009.

Coach Lytal transitioned to the 2010 season as the 0-Line coach while pursuing a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

He completed his master’s degree in 2012 at UTSA.

His coaching career continued at Houston (TX) Memorial High School where he again led the offensive line and track & field programs.

From 2011 to 2015, Lytal worked as an assistant football coach at Illinois College, overseeing offensive coordination, line coaching, and recruitment. The team secured an NCAA Division III playoff spot in 2011 and claimed the Midwest Conference South Division title in 2014. That season, Illinois College ranked 13th nationally in total offense and 27th in scoring offense, holding a #7 scoring offense ranking in 2012.

Wade Lytal’s Daughter Kellyanne Lost in Devastating Texas Flood

Coach Wade Lytal and his wife, Malorie, welcomed two daughters, Kellyanne and Emmalynn Lytal.

On Friday, July 11, 2026, Trinity University announced the tragic death of 8-year-old Kellyanne Lytal, who had been missing since the Guadalupe River floods devastated the Texas Hill Country last week.

Kellyanne attended Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp in Hunt, Texas, where 27 campers and counselors tragically lost their lives.

Coach Lytal shared heartfelt messages about his daughter, including a poignant plea for prayers: “Asking for all prayers for a miracle for my baby girl Kellyanne. She is still one of the Mystic Campers who is unaccounted for. I’ll never forget when she told me she had a lead solo in the Christmas Pageant. She is absolutely fearless.”

— TUFB Coach_Lytal (@CoachLytal)

Trinity University expressed profound sorrow on social media, stating: “The university has learned that Kellyanne Lytal, the young daughter of Trinity football offensive coordinator Wade Lytal ’09, has been confirmed as deceased following catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River last week. Our entire community grieves with the Lytal family and extends our deepest sympathies and unwavering support.”

In honor of Kellyanne, the family established the Kellyanne Elizabeth Lytal Memorial Foundation, managed by the Greater Houston Community Foundation. Funds raised will support charitable causes reflecting her kindness and spirit.

Wade Lytal and Malorie Have Been Married for Nearly a Decade

Coach Wade Lytal and Malorie Liljenwall Lytal married on June 27, 2015, celebrating over 10 years together. Malorie, originally from Houston, resides in San Antonio. She studied at Memorial High School and earned a master’s in professional accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. Since January 2010, she has served as Deloitte’s talent business advisor. Malorie now mourns the loss of her daughter.

Did You Know?

The 2026 Tiger offense dominated with 42.9 points per game and 431.8 yards per game, securing the first undefeated regular season since 2011.
Lytal returned to his alma mater in 2018, marking his sixth season with the Trinity staff.
His players earned prestigious accolades including All-American, All-Region, and SAA Offensive Player of the Year honors.