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Derek Updike, of Arcadia (Wis.) High School, has been named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week, the organization announced Tuesday.
Updike's Raiders improved to 10-2 after defeating fourth-ranked Osseo-Fairchild 34-18 in the third round of the Division 5 WIAA state playoffs. Prior to Saturday's victory, the Raiders upset both the No. 2 and No. 3-ranked teams in their bracket. Updike's team now travels to Stevens Point to face the undefeated Brillion Lions on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m., with the winner advancing to the state championship game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Nov. 19.
"It's been a great ride and we've had a fantastic season from start to finish," Updike said. "It helps when you have a great core of juniors and seniors that work well together. We're really looking forward to Saturday's contest against a well-coached Brillion team and hopefully we can come out of there with a victory."
Updike began his coaching career as ..
Source: Packers.com