DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have named Phil Martin of Frankenmuth High School the week nine recipient of the 2017 Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan High School Football Coach of the Week Program. Martin’s Eagles defeated Freeland 20-7 to complete an undefeated regular season at 9-0. Frankenmuth is currently ranked No. 1 in Division 5 and will host the 7-2 Almont Raiders in a Division 5 pre-district clash in the MHSAA Football playoffs this Friday, October 27.
Martin has coached a total of 26 seasons, including 14 seasons as a head coach (Carrollton, Flint Kearsley, and Frankenmuth).