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Matt Stapleton named Detroit Lions Farm Bureau Insurance high school football Coach of the Week

Detroit, Mich.—The Detroit Lions have named Matt Stapleton of Frankfort High School the week five recipient of the 2016 Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan High School Football Coach of the Week Program.

Stapleton directed his Panthers to a 58-12 victory over Johannesburg-Lewiston to run their record to 5-0 on the season. Currently in his 23rd year in coaching and his 19th as head coach at Frankfort, Stapleton has a record of 147-60 (71%). During his tenure at Frankfort, Stapleton has led the Panthers to a string of 16 consecutive Michigan High School Football playoff berths. Frankfort is ranked No.