Catonsville's Hambor named Ravens Coach of the Week
Catonsville coach Rich Hambor is the season’s first Ravens High School Coach of the Week after guiding the Comets to a 35-7 win over Franklin Friday night, a victory that helped them crack the state's Top 25 for the first time in program history.
The Comets are 4-0 and hold sole possession of first place in Baltimore County’s Class 4A-3A Division. Ranked No. 13 by The Baltimore Sun, the Comets are No. 23 in the ESPN High School Maryland football media poll.
“It’s nice to have our school and community recognized for the work we have put in,” Hambor said in a news release. “But whether we get ranked or not, we want to keep climbing. We know that it’s only going to be there for a while, so we need to savor it, but we also know there’s going to be a need for improvement.”
The Comets won their game over Franklin after three straight losses to the Indians. Sean Lipscomb forced a fumble on the Indians’ first play from scrimmage and Aaron Jones hit Deniko Carter with a 24-yard touchdown pass two plays later. D’Andre Lane ran for 135 of the Comets’ rushing yards.
Hambor said the award is not really about him.
“It’s a great award, but staff is the word we are talking about here,” he said. “Staff and parents are what this program is all about. My name is on the award, but if I don’t have the right staff in place, we wouldn’t have nearly the success we have had.”
Friday night, the Comets host another tough Baltimore County opponent, Hereford, at 7 p.m.
Hambor, and all other coach of the week winners from this season, will be invited to the Ravens’ home game against the Browns on Dec. 24, where one will be named the Ravens High School Coach of the Year.
The Ravens donate $2,000 to the football program of each weekly winner.
