Craig Buzea of Crown Point High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, presented by Corteva Agriscience, headquartered in Indianapolis.
Buzea earned this recognition after his No.5-Class 6A Bulldogs (6-0) defeated Class 5A-No. 2 Valparaiso, 19-14. The Bulldogs now have won 15 straight regular season games. Coach Buzea was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame this past spring.
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 6:
| Region 2: Keith Kinder- Mishawaka | Region 7: Matt Geske- Brebeuf Jesuit |
| Region 3: Chad Zolman- Homestead | Region 8: Jed Richman- Pendleton Heights |
| Region 4: Josh Strasser- McCutcheon | Region 9: Nick Hart- Gibson Southern |
| Region 5: Kyle Buresh- Mississinewa | Region 10: Evan Ulery- Batesville |
| Region 6: John Hart- Brownsburg |
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 will be 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.
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2023 Colts HS Coach of the Week Winners
Week 5 – Levi Salters, Vincennes Lincoln HS
Week 4 – Larry “Bud” Wright – Sheridan HS
Week 3 – Bud Ozmun, Oak Hill HS
Week 1 – Kurt Tippman, Fort Wayne Snider HS
