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Pinnacle Coach Zupke named Cardinals’ Coach of the Week

Pinnacle Head Coach Dana Zupke was named the Arizona Cardinals Coach of the Week following Pinnacle's 40-7 blowout upset over Basha. (Courtesy Photo/Pinnacle Pioneers Football website)

PHOENIX — Pinnacle Football Head Coach Dana Zupke has been named the Arizona Cardinals High School Coach of the Week.

The award comes after Zupke led Pinnacle to a 40-7 win over Basha on Friday night.

For nearly the last three decades, the “Coach of the Week” program presents the winning high school coach with a certificate signed by the NFL Commissioner. The certificate is presented to the coach by the cheerleaders, mascot and former players.

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North Valley Preps

Pinnacle Coach Zupke named Cardinals’ Coach of the Week

Pinnacle Head Coach Dana Zupke was named the Arizona Cardinals Coach of the Week following Pinnacle's 40-7 blowout upset over Basha. (Courtesy Photo/Pinnacle Pioneers Football website)

Posted Wednesday, September 16, 2026 1:20 pm

By Brittany Bowyer
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PHOENIX — Pinnacle Football Head Coach Dana Zupke has been named the Arizona Cardinals High School Coach of the Week.

The award comes after Zupke led Pinnacle to a 40-7 win over Basha on Friday night.

Brittany Bowyer is a Report for America corps member, covering sports for Independent Newsmedia in Arizona. Report for America places talented journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and regions.