Indianapolis – Brent Kunkel of Bluffton High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, presented by Indianapolis-based Corteva Agriscience and sponsored in part by Certor Sports, the Indianapolis Colts announced today.
The Class 2A-No. 8 Tigers (9-1) most recently won at Churubusco, 39-38. The Tigers scored a touchdown and a two-point conversion with less than two minutes left in the game to secure the victory.
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 10:
Region 1: Nick Testa – Wheeler
Region 2: Keith Kinder – Mishawaka
Region 4: Russ Radtke – Knox
Region 5: Joe Grant – North Miami
Region 6: Justin Pelley – Western Boone
Region 7: Matt Geske – Brebeuf Jesuit
Region 8: Tim Miller- Lapel
Region 9: Cody Hess – Evansville Mater Dei
Region 10: Reed May – Brownstown Central
This season marks the 26th year the Colts have recognized 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. Certor Sports will issue a $1,000 helmet credit to each winning program's athletic department.
For more info, visit Colts.com/HighSchoolFootball.
