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Hopkins football coach Cody Francis named Detroit Lions coach of the week

Francis has led the Vikings to 63 wins in 10 seasons
Posted at 4:04 PM, Oct 13, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-13 16:04:55-04

HOPKINS, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have announced Hopkins head football coach Cody Francis as their coach of the week.

Francis led Hopkins to a 17th straight conference win last Friday night at Belding, 34-28 in a battle of unbeatens.

Francis is in his 10th season leading his alma mater. He has won over 65% percent of his games (63-32).

2020 will mark the seventh time in his ten seasons that the Vikings will make the playoffs.

Hopkins (4-0) hosts Godwin Heights (1-3) Friday night, with a win the Vikings will claim a seventh conference championship in Francis's tenure.