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It's a celebratory time for Northview High School's football program, as head coach Ryan Oshnock just scooped up the Detroit Lions High School Football Coach of the Week honor for Week 7. According to a release from FOX 17, Oshnock's Wildcats have had a stellar season, remaining undefeated with a 7-0 record, which is a first since 1977. This commendation comes after Northview's victory against Grand Rapids Catholic Central with a score of 12-3, a win that also marked Oshnock's 50th career victory as a head coach.
Oshnock, who has spent his 13th season in high school football coaching and his fourth at the helm for the Wildcats, has an extensive coaching background. Before his tenure at Northview, he was the head coach at Forest Hills Northern and West Ottawa, as well as an assistant coach for college teams—detailing his journey includes stints at Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Ferris State, and Eastern Michigan. Oshnock carries a strong reputation for elevating programs and is looking forward to the team's next game, which as WZZM 13 reports, will be their final regular season home game against Holland Christian on Friday.
Oshnock's award comes with a $1,000 donation to Northview’s football program. This donation is part of a long-running initiative, now in its 28th year, which has provided over $503,000 to Michigan schools to support their football programs. After an exclusive sit-down with the Detroit Lions Football Education, Oshnock expressed his team's readiness for their next challenge in a statement obtained by the Detroit Lions. He mentioned that the team is excited about the upcoming matchup and that the players are working hard to maintain their success.
The Coach of the Week program chose Oshnock for his outstanding contribution not only to his team's performance but also to his commitment to the players' character development, discipline, and safety. He'll be in contention for the High School Football Coach of the Year award, which comes with a $3,000 prize for the school's football program and recognition signed by the Lions' head coach and the NFL commissioner.
