The Kansas City Chiefs named Lincoln College Prep’s Julius Foster and Washington High School’s Camron Smith as their Week 9 high school Coaches of the Week, recognizing their teams’ success and their work supporting student-athletes. Each coach will receive a $1,000 Hunt Family Foundation grant and other awards, and both are eligible for the Eric Driskell Coach of the Year Award.

By the Numbers
  • Each coach receives a $1,000 grant.
  • Washington is 7-2 overall and 5-0 in the Meadowlark District.
  • Lincoln Prep beat Winnetonka 15-14 to advance to the second round of the playoffs.
  • Washington has won three straight, including an 83-7 game in which it recorded 699 yards of offense and forced eight turnovers.
Yes, But

The recognition highlights the coaches’ staffs and players as well as their head coaches. Foster credited his staff, while Smith emphasized the collective work of Washington’s student-athletes and coaches.

State of Play
  • Lincoln Prep is set to face Platte County in the second round of the MSHSAA Class 5 District 8 playoffs on Nov. 6.
  • Washington is riding a three-game winning streak and holds first place in its district.
  • Both coaches are eligible for the season-ending Eric Driskell Coach of the Year Award.
What's Next

Lincoln Prep’s playoff matchup with Platte County is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. The Chiefs’ program will continue its weekly recognition, with the Coach of the Year selection to come after the high school regular season.

Bottom Line

The Chiefs’ award celebrates more than wins: it recognizes coaches building programs and supporting young people beyond the football field.