Will Patterson of Lawrence Central High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, presented by Corteva Agriscience, headquartered in Indianapolis, the Colts announced today.
The Class 6A unranked Bears (4-5) defeated 6A-No.10 Carmel (5-4) at home 21-17. The Bears win over Carmel was their first over the Greyhounds since 1974.
*Editor’s Note: Carmel entered the game ranked No. 269 in the High School Football America 300 national rankings, powered by NFL Play Football.
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 9:
| Region 1: Dan Kukulski – Boone Grove | Region 6: Brian Dugger – Martinsville |
| Region 2: Bart Curtis – Warsaw | Region 8: Ryan Cole – Centerville |
| Region 3: Monte Mawhorter – West Noble | Region 9: Jason Lowe – Spring Valley |
| Region 4: Mike Johnson – Logansport | Region 10: Daniel McDonald – Providence |
| Region 5: Jon Kirschner – Hamilton Heights |
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 8 – Kirk Kennedy, Kankakee Valley HS
Week 7 – Scott Bless, Bloomington North HS
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 1 – Kurt Tippman, Fort Wayne Snider HS
