Oak Hills' Robert Metzger is a finalist for the L.A. Rams High School Coach of the Year award
Oak Hills head coach Robert Metzger has big plans this Christmas.
Metzger will attend the Dec. 25 matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium.
But he won’t be there just to take in a football game. Metzger was invited to the game as he is a finalist for the Rams’ High School Coach of the Year award.
Earlier this year, the Rams announced they were seeking candidates from throughout California for the award. Metzger made the top 20 and was announced as one of three finalists earlier this month.
Metzger is joined by Diamond Bar’s Matt Castaneda and Narciso Diaz of Benjamin Franklin.
The winner will be announced before the game at SoFi Stadium and receive a “surprise vacation” and a $3,000 donation for their program.
“It’s an honor to represent the Oak Hills football program and all the hard work the players and coaches have put in,” Metzger said. “Very grateful for the great administration at Oak Hills and their continued support of the student-athletes we have.”
Metzger led the Bulldogs to an unbeaten record during the regular season. Oak Hills finished with a 10-0 record and captured the Mojave River League title for the second straight season.
The Bulldogs beat St. Bonaventure in the first round of the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 playoffs before losing to Bishop Amat in the quarterfinals.
Votes can be submitted until Friday by visiting www.therams.com/community/coach-of-the-week.
This article originally appeared on Victorville Daily Press: Metzger a finalist for the L.A. Rams High School Coach of the Year award
