McCutcheon’s Michael Fenters named Colts/NFL Coach of the Week for Week 5
On 2026-09-22 the Indianapolis Colts named McCutcheon High School head coach Michael Fenters the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week for Week 5 after the Mavericks’ 21-0 win over West Lafayette Harrison — McCutcheon’s first win over Harrison since 2017 and its second straight shutout.
The Indianapolis Colts announced on 2026-09-22 that Michael Fenters of McCutcheon High School was selected as the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week for Week 5. The Colts’ announcement noted the Mavericks defeated rival West Lafayette Harrison, 21-0, marking McCutcheon’s first win over the Raiders since 2017 and the team’s second consecutive shutout.
The weekly honoree program is in its 27th year and is sponsored in part by Certor Sports, the Colts said. Honorees are chosen by a panel of football media, former athletic directors and other football representatives; each weekly winner receives a commemorative plaque and, per the Colts, each winning coach will receive a $2,000 donation at the conclusion of the high school season.
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