BLUFFTON’S BRENT KUNKEL NAMED HIGH SCHOOL ‘ COLTS COACH OF THE WEEK’ FOR WEEK 10
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 were also recognized as honorable mentions for Week 10:
Region 1: Nick Testa – Wheeler Region 7: Matt Geske – Brebeuf Jesuit
Region 2: Keith Kinder – Mishawaka Region 8: Tim Miller- Lapel
Region 4: Russ Radtke – Knox Region 9: Cody Hess – Evansville Mater Dei
Region 5: Joe Grant – North Miami Region 10: Reed May – Brownstown Central
Region 6: Justin Pelley – Western Boone
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.
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About Certor Sports. Certor Sports, the parent company of Schutt and VICIS football helmets and protective equipment, has a long-standing history in the game. For over 100 years, Certor’s family of brands has been serving athletes across the country and beyond. Certor Sports is proudly an Indianapolis based company, making their home in a state-of-the-art facility in Plainfield. They are dedicated to relentlessly innovating, developing, and manufacturing sporting equipment and advanced athletic technologies to enhance on-field performance and in-game protection. Visit certorsports.com to learn more.
