Indianapolis – Jack Barron of Frontier 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 1A-No. 7 Falcons remained unbeaten (8-0) on the season with a 32-12 win over Class 1A-No. 12 West Central (7-1). The Falcons are outscoring their opponents by 40 points per contest.
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 8:
Region 1: Phil Mason – Griffith
Region 2: Jeff Kaiser – Laville
Region 3: Paul Sade – Churubusco
Region 5: Jeff Adamson – Eastbrook
Region 6: Connor Simmons – Cascade
Region 7: Russ Mann – Ben Davis
Region 8: Darrin Fisher – Whiteland
Region 9: Zac Nero – Evansville North
Region 10: Brett Cooper – Bloomington North
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.
