COLUMBIA, MO. — Seneca High School's Cody Hilburn has been named the 2025/2026 Missouri high school football Coach of the Year by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the organizations announced Monday.
Hilburn helped guide the Indians football program to a Class 3 state championship behind a 13-1 overall record in the 2025/2026 season.
During the 2025/26 campaign, Seneca had an average margin of victory of 28.7 points in its wins while averaging 46.9 points per game on offense.
Including Hilburn, Seneca ended with 10 All-State honorees after claiming the Class 3 title.
Hilburn took over the Indians program ahead of the 2021 season and has maintained a winning culture throughout his tenure in Seneca.
The Indians hold an all-time record of 63-12 under Hilburn and have appeared in three consecutive state championship games.
Seneca currently sits 5-2 overall in the 2026/27 season with their next matchup set against McDonald County at home on Friday, October 23.
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