East Central head football coach Jake Meiners has been named the Colts Coach of the Week.
The Indianapolis Colts say Meiners was chosen after his Class 4A #3 Trojans (7-1) beat Class 3A #8 Guerin Catholic 41-7 last Friday.
East Central is unbeaten against other Indiana teams so far this year and will go up against Class 4A #2 Roncalli this Friday at 7 pm at Trojan Field in St. Leon.
That game can be heard on 103.9 WRBI, wrbiradio.com, and the free Tune In app beginning with the pre-game show at 6:45.
This season marks the 23rd year the Indianapolis 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.
The Colts Coach of the Week program, presented by CenterPoint Energy, awards outstanding high school football coaches for their hard work and dedication, as well as their success on the field and in the community.
All head coaches in the state of Indiana are eligible regardless of their school size, league, or division.
Coaches are evaluated on various factors including the coach’s impact on their team, school, and community, as well as the performance of the team.
The honorees are selected by a panel of high school football media, former athletic directors, and other football representatives from all regions of 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.
CenterPoint Energy will contribute an additional $1,000 to each Coach of the Week school’s athletic fund.
(Our thanks to the Indianapolis Colts for the information)