Adams High Football Names Interim Coach for Sectional

Assistant coach Craig Redman leads the Eagles in the upcoming sectional semifinal game against Concord.

Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Football

Expressive sports illustration in navy, gold, and maroon, showing high school football players in motion on a grassy practice field. — Assistant coach Craig Redman will lead the South Bend Adams football team as interim head coach for this week's sectional semifinal against Concord. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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South Bend Adams High School football coach Frank Karczewski is currently away from the team. Assistant coach Craig Redman will serve as interim head coach for the program.

Why it matters

The change in leadership comes at a critical juncture for the football program as the team prepares for the postseason. School leadership stated the primary focus remains on the student-athlete environment and the upcoming competitive schedule.

Frank Karczewski holds a 13-36 record during his five-season tenure at Adams, including a 5-4 mark for the 2026 season. Interim head coach Craig Redman enters the position with a combined career head coaching record of 26-36.

The players

Frank Karczewski

He is the head coach of the South Bend Adams High School football team who has a 13-36 record over five seasons.

Craig Redman

He is the assistant coach serving as the interim head coach who previously led the Eagles from 2011 to 2015.

Jim Seitz

He confirmed the current status of the coaching staff at South Bend Adams High School.

The details

Craig Redman takes over head coaching duties for the upcoming sectional semifinal game against the Concord Minutemen. Redman previously served as the head coach for the Eagles from 2011 to 2015.

Craig Redman served as the Eagles head coach from 2011 to 2015.
Frank Karczewski's absence from the team was reported on October 24, 2026.
The sectional semifinal game against Concord is scheduled for October 30, 2026.
The sectional championship game is set for November 6, 2026.

Season Trajectory

The coaching transition forces a shift in leadership just as the team enters the high-stakes environment of the Indiana state tournament. Success in the upcoming semifinal is required to keep the team's season alive and advance to the championship round.

The team must win the October 30 game against Concord to advance to the sectional championship on November 6. The change in coaching staff will impact the sideline strategy for the remaining potential postseason appearances.

The takeaway

The team enters a critical playoff semifinal under new leadership during a high-pressure week. Supporters and observers should monitor the official game result on October 30 to determine if the program advances in the tournament.