Scott Bless of Bloomington North is the latest Indianapolis Colts HS Coach of the Week

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Scott Bless of Bloomington North High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, presented by Corteva Agriscience, headquartered in Indianapolis, the Colts announced today. 

The top-ranked team in Class 5A recorded a 42-0 win at home vs. Conference Indiana rival Class 5A Columbus East (2-5). The Cougars are off to the best start in program history with a 7-0 record.

The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 7:

Region 1:  Alger Boswell – Gary West SideRegion 6:  Greg Barrett – South Vermillion
Region 2:  Tom Wogoman – GoshenRegion 7:  Alex Bettag – Southport
Region 3:  Casey Kolkman – HeritageRegion 8:  Tom Dilley – Guerin Catholic
Region 4:  Russ Radtke – KnoxRegion 9:  Joey Paridaen – Evansville North
Region 5:  Brady Turner – Madison Grant

This season marks the 24th year the Colts are recognizing outstanding high school football coaches throughout Indiana. Each week following a high school football weekend, one coach is announced as the honoree. 

All high school head coaches in the state are eligible regardless of their school size, league or division. Coaches are evaluated on various factors including the coach’s impact on the team, school and community, as well as the team’s performance. The honorees are selected by a panel of football media, former athletic directors and other football representatives from across the state.

At the conclusion of the high school season, each winning coach will receive a $1,000 donation from the NFL Foundation, as well as a commemorative plaque.  What’s more, Corteva Agriscience will contribute an additional $1,000 to the school’s athletic fund. 

For more info, visit Colts.com/HighSchoolFootball.

The above story is from the Indianapolis Colts

2023 Colts HS Coach of the Week Winners

Week 6 – Craig Buzea, Crown Point HS

Week 5 – Levi Salters, Vincennes Lincoln HS

Week 4 – Larry “Bud” Wright – Sheridan HS

Week 3 – Bud Ozmun, Oak Hill HS

Week 2 – Cory Yeoman, Penn HS

Week 1 – Kurt Tippman, Fort Wayne Snider HS

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