Following a 32-27 road victory against Central Catholic High School last Saturday afternoon, Coach Duane Sigsbury has been honored with the Patriots Coach of the Week award.
The victory last Saturday represented Billerica’s first win over Central Catholic since 2009. Billerica managed to stave off an intense fourth-quarter comeback from Central Catholic, which saw a 25-point lead reduced to just five points in the final moments of the game. With the win, Billerica improves their record to 3-0.
Andre Tippett, NFL Hall of Fame linebacker who currently serves as the Executive Director of Community Affairs for the New England Patriots, had a special meeting with the Billerica Indians on Tuesday. During this meeting, he presented the football program with a generous $1,000 donation on behalf of the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation. This contribution was made in honor of Coach Sigsbury’s outstanding achievements.
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“The Billerica football team recently achieved a remarkable victory, showcasing their talent, determination, and teamwork on the field.” Tippett said. “Their success is a testament to their hard work and dedication to the sport.”
The visit and donation presentation will be showcased on the Patriots’ weekly television program, “Patriots All Access.” You can catch the episode on Friday night at 7 p.m. on WBZ-TV in Boston, and it will also be available for immediate viewing on Patriots.com. This recognition and support highlight the Patriots’ commitment to community involvement and celebrating exceptional individuals like Coach Sigsbury.
This is the 28th year in which the Patriots have joined the National Football League in conducting the High School Coach of the Week program, which recognizes outstanding high school coaches and promotes youth football throughout New England. The 2023 season marks the 12th year that Tippett has taken the award on the road to visit the schools that benefit from the program. At the conclusion of the fall, one of the weekly winners will be named the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Year and will receive an additional $2,000 contribution towards the school’s football program.
For the 13th straight year, the Patriots will also be accepting nominations for High School Coach of the Week honors. Those who wish to nominate a high school football coach in New England who leads a team to an exceptional weekly performance or reaches a personal career milestone are encouraged to send submissions to [email protected]. All nominations must be submitted following a team’s Friday night or Saturday afternoon game to be considered for that week’s Coach of the Week award.
The Patriots Foundation is the non-profit through which the Patriots support charitable and philanthropic organizations throughout New England. This support comes in the form of direct grants, in-kind donations and player appearances. The foundation assists a variety of charitable organizations and programs throughout New England by supporting their educational, family and health initiatives.
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2023 New England Patriots HS Coach of the Week Winners
Week 2 – Doug Kopsco, Needham HS
Week 1 – Brian Kelliher, Hanover HS
