Local High School Coaches Honored by NFL Teams in Week 6

WHO:

chiefs.com - Platte County High School Head Coach Derek Yost and Shawnee Mission East High School Head Coach Mark Simoneau are the Week 6 selections.

buffalobills.com - Buffalo Region Coach of the Week Paul Palizay (Williamsville North) and Rochester Coach of the Week Dave Marean (Wayne Central) are recognized.

WHAT:

chiefs.com - Kayson Matthews, head coach of Baldwin High School, has led the Bulldogs to a 10-2 record and a No. 6 state ranking in Girls Flag Football, averaging over 30 points per game while allowing just 6.4 points per contest.

chiefs.com - Baldwin's defense has recorded six shutouts this season and has an undefeated 6-0 record at home.

chiefs.com - Baldwin High School defeated the Wellsville Eagles 33-6 and shut out the Lawrence Chesty Lions 13-0 in the regional tournament.

chiefs.com - Baldwin's run in the state playoffs concluded with a 20-6 loss to the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints in the state quarterfinals on October 13, 2026.

chiefs.com - The inaugural KSHSAA Flag Football State Championship game will begin at 5 p.m. on October 17, 2026.

buffalobills.com - Wayne Central's head coach Dave Marean led the Eagles to a 57-46 victory over Geneva, with senior quarterback Brodie Newmyer completing 10 of 12 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns, and senior Cody Crandell tying a school record with six touchdowns.

chiefs.com - Platte County's next game is scheduled for October 16, 2026, at 7 p.m.

buffalobills.com - The recognition for Palizay and Marean is for the week ending October 11, 2026.

chiefs.com - Baldwin's defense has recorded six shutouts this season and has an undefeated 6-0 record at home.

chiefs.com - Baldwin's run in the state playoffs concluded with a 20-6 loss to the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints in the state quarterfinals on October 13, 2026.

chiefs.com - The inaugural KSHSAA Flag Football State Championship game will begin at 5 p.m. on October 17, 2026.

chiefs.com - Baldwin's defense has recorded six shutouts this season and has an undefeated 6-0 record at home.

chiefs.com - Baldwin High School defeated the Wellsville Eagles 33-6 and shut out the Lawrence Chesty Lions 13-0 in the regional tournament.

chiefs.com - Baldwin's run in the state playoffs concluded with a 20-6 loss to the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints in the state quarterfinals.

chiefs.com - Yost and Simoneau were honored for their teams' performances in high school football.

chiefs.com - Each coach receives a $1,000 grant, a Chiefs bucket hat, a certificate of recognition, and a custom game ball.

chiefs.com - Yost's team, the Platte County Pirates, has a record of 5-2 (3-1 District) and has outscored opponents 236-79 this season.

chiefs.com - Simoneau's team, Shawnee Mission East, improved to 3-3 after defeating Lawrence Free State Firebirds.

buffalobills.com - Palizay's team won 28-21 against Orchard Park, improving their record to 5-1.

buffalobills.com - Marean's team won 57-46 against Geneva, also improving their record to 5-1.

WHERE:

chiefs.com - Platte County High School is located in Missouri, and Shawnee Mission East High School is in Kansas.

buffalobills.com - Williamsville North is located in the Buffalo region, and Wayne Central is in Rochester.

WHEN:

chiefs.com - The Chiefs announced the Week 6 Coach of the Week recipients on October 14, 2026.

chiefs.com - Platte County's next game is scheduled for October 16, 2026, at 7 p.m.

buffalobills.com - The recognition for Palizay and Marean is for the week ending October 11, 2026.

WHY:

chiefs.com - The Coach of the Week initiative aims to recognize outstanding high school football coaches for their impact on players and communities.

buffalobills.com - The program highlights coaches' efforts on and off the field, celebrating their service to their communities.

HOW:

chiefs.com - The Kansas City Chiefs will serve as the exclusive presenting sponsor for an annual KSHSAA State Flag Football Event, which will include on-site activations and promotional initiatives during each season.

chiefs.com - Coaches are selected by a panel from the Missouri and Kansas Boards of the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association.

buffalobills.com - Coaches are recognized for their team's excellence and community service throughout the season.

Baldwin High School's girls flag football team, under the leadership of head coach Kayson Matthews, has achieved an impressive 10-2 record and a No. 6 state ranking, averaging over 30 points per game while allowing just 6.4 points. Their playoff run came to an end with a 20-6 loss to the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints in the state quarterfinals, but they will be back in action for the inaugural KSHSAA Flag Football State Championship game on October 17, 2026. Meanwhile, Wayne Central's head coach Dave Marean celebrated a thrilling 57-46 victory over Geneva, with standout performances from senior quarterback Brodie Newmyer and senior Cody Crandell, who tied a school record with six touchdowns.