Brian Dugger of Martinsville 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 Colts announced today.
Dugger earned this recognition as his Class 4A No. 6 Artesians erased a 38-7 third quarter deficit to upend Class 5A No.2 Decatur Central 39-38.
The following coaches also were recognized as honorable mentions for Week 4:
Region 1: Eric Schreiber Jr. - Hobart
Region 2: Mike Davidson- Mishawaka Marian
Region 3: Patrick McCrea- Prairie Heights
Region 4: Herb King- Fountain Central
Region 5: Caleb Small- Northwestern
Region 7: Rajshawn Mosley- Beech Grove
Region 8: Darrin Fisher- Whiteland
Region 9: Waylon Shank- North Posey
Region 10: Anthony Lindsey- Bloomington North
This season marks the 25th 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.