When he became a high school football coach in the late 1960s, the best way to stay employed was to run some version of the ground-oriented Wing T or the wishbone. District Professional Development Calendar, Somerset Independent Board Meeting Calendar. WebAll-time football coaching wins John McKissick of Summerville holds all-time lead with 620 wins. Somersets winning drive started on its own 14-yard line with just 28 seconds left. He is the best man and person that you can find. He said he might return to coaching in an assistant role at the college level one day. This weekend the Kentucky high school football coaching fraternity sadly lost another member. Somerset head coadh Sonny Detmer (right) discusses a play on the field during the first half of their non-district football game with Boerne at Bulldog Stadium on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Assistant Coach. Jared Peck, the Herald-Leaders Digital Sports Writer, covers high school athletics and has been with the company as a writer and editor for more than 20 years. This story was originally published November 14, 2022, 10:43 AM. He released an instructional DVD for passers, and he teamed with longtime college coach Hal Mumme to conduct an annual camp in El Paso every year for more than a decade. Went on to work with the baseball team as the Direct of Baseball Operations in 2016 while working on Masters in Sport Management. Somersets Detmer pioneered pass-happy change, Loss to TCU sinks Texas' hopes of playing for Big 12 championship. Email:Samuel.Antle@gcisd.net, Running Backs and Asst Offensive Line Coach, Tanner Antle - Defensive Coordinator / Varsity Linebackers, 4 year Letterman - Arkansas Tech University * 2 time all-conference selection * Senior Leadership Award Recipient Coaching 1yr - Graduate Assistant (Arkansas Tech University) 2yrs - Linebackers (Garland-Lakeview) 4yrs - Defensive Backs (Abilene High) 6yrs - Defensive Coordinator (Rockwall) 4yrs - Head Coach Athletic Director (Mount Vernon) 2yrs - Defensive Coordinator (Grapevine) 5yrs - Head Coach (Grapevine). Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Urban is looking to use the coaching knowledge he has gatheredtoturn the program around. Basile was an integral part of Johnstowns indoor football history. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. This is his third time working with the district. He was not with the Briar Jumpers for their playoff game on Friday at Lexington Christian. Helping the player and or student succeed in life was his life calling. SOMERSET, Ky. (LEX 18) Somerset High School Head Football Coach Charles 'Robbie' Lucas passed away over the weekend after battling illness. Basile coached at Frostburg State University as an assistant for six seasons. Somersets coaching staff suggested a lights-on tribute in Lucas honor at high school football fields across Kentucky on Monday evening. Sonny Detmer wasnt just ahead of his time. Highlights from all 6 Somerset County high school football camps. Moving forward with expansion: LHAC approves conference expansion; What happens to WestPAC? "He has been on the staff for years and coached other sports such as rifle and track, so his connection to the kids will be a great asset.". Basile knew he couldnt devote as much time as hed like to the time-consuming duties as a head coach. Wednesday, July 7, 2004. A longtime assistant, Lucass head coaching career at Somerset began with an interim tag in 2009 when then-coach Jay Cobb resigned abruptly just before the start of the season. Walked on at Dallas Baptist University in 2011 as a Catcher. KSR extends our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Somerset community. San Diego, CA Sahuaro High school. Lucas appeared recently on The Coaches Office podcast with former Mercer County coach David Buchanan and former Boyle County coach Chuck Smith and spoke about what football has meant to him. He previously had coached on the New Richmond football staff from 2001-2007, with the final four seasons there as head coach. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. Like a lot of pioneers, though, Detmer had to wait a while for the rest of the world to follow. Heres what you need to know. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Follow him on Twitter@Masty81. Spouse: Autumn Was an assistant coach for 2 years and Boys coordinator for 2 years. The experience he gained throughout four decades as a football coach on the high school, college and professional indoor levels led Brian Basile to reevaluate his role at Somerset Area High School. Lucas, 51, had been dealing with a prolonged illness that kept him from the sidelines for much of this season. Even after his teams started winning games by slinging the ball around high-school stadiums like nobody ever had seen before, and even after two of his sons smashed passing records en route to college glory and solid professional careers, the states aerial offensive revolution was still years away from taking hold. Somerset Athletic Director Scott Close said Urban can provide the spark Somerset football needs. Robbie Lucas, 51, died Sunday. I didnt want to believe it, said student-athlete Owen Parnell. WebAcademics, teamwork, perseverance, hard work, sportsmanship and respect are the characteristics the coaching staff strives to instill in our Warrior Athletes. Player: Texas A&M 2008-2011 Coach: 2012 Assistant Offensive Line, Skyline HS 2013-14 Offensive Line, Richardson HS 2015-2017 Offensive Line, Duncanville HS 2018-2020 Offensive Coordinator, Skyline HS. They are currently running the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School. Somerset Football Staff. Linebackers. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, Varsity football coach Sonny Detmer and his grandson Steven Dorman during football workouts at Somerset High Tuesday Sept.30.,2008. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer The kids won this. Hometown: Foyil, OK Limited Ads. Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. Xs and Os meant nothing to him, Somerset defensive coordinator Jared Swearingen said in an email to the coaches. Somerset head football coach Bruce Larson died suddenly on Sunday. But after coming back to Somerset where hed already coached three times as a consultant 15 years ago, he took over the full-time head coaching duties again in 2007. and last updated 4:16 PM, Nov 14, 2022. "A lot of guys got thrown into the Friday night atmosphere as young kids. 34-19 (W) Southwestern @ Simon Kenton On 9/3, the Southwestern varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Simon Kenton (Independence, KY) by a score of 34-19. Defensive Line. All Rights Reserved. Players lobbied on Lucass behalf and the Briar Jumpers went undefeated to district and region titles on the way to a runner-up finish in the Class 3A state championship game to Paducah Tilghman. Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories. Somerset head coach Robbie Lucas died on Sunday. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. Our recent Coach Lovelady played high school football at South Gwinnett from 1989-1991 and then played at West Georgia from 1991-1994. Leaving the nest: Somerset football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons. He already knows a lot of the kids, Somerset Athletic Director Keith Higginbotham said. Ive been in coaching since 1981. He was a role model to all of us. Somerset Football Roster 2022-23 Players (129) Staff (5) Do you have a team photo? Detmer was 30-19 over 5 years. The experience he gained throughout four decades as a football coach on the high school, college and professional indoor levels led Brian Basile to reevaluate his role at WebStaff - Somerset Independent Schools Home > Staff Staff FORMS & LINKS Business and Finance Technology Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links to Lightspeed Self Service There was great support from the administration and one of the best athletic directors Ive ever worked with in Scott Close. At the age of 76, he still was coaching at Somerset, having never been willing to walk away from the game that made him a Friday night legend. I didnt know certain things were going to shake out the way they did schedule-wise.. He can be reached at (814) 532-5083. Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. Tight ends. Sonny Detmer, father of NFL football players Ty and Koy Detmer, is being honored by the NFL for his work in high schools and with youth in football programs. 22 TCU held on to beat Texas, denying the ninth-ranked Longhorns a chance to play for a share of the Big 12 title in Saturday's regular-season finale. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. In-depth analysis. I think everybody feels that. 2 Lexington Catholic vs. No. Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award, become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. NFL Players Coached: 1. Im exploring some opportunities at the college level that could possibly fit my family schedule.. I just had the greatest seat to watch it, Lucas said after the game. All District Utility for Baseball in 2011. longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. I met with the team. Words cant describe how much I and everyone else in our community appreciates you, I love you coach. Kentucky quarterback Kaiya Sheron threw the game-winning touchdown, giving the school its first state championship in its 116-year history. He was a good guy. Clevenger led Danville to a 2017 state title and an 15-0 undefeated record. Tucson, AZ Grapevine High School. WebNew Head Coach: Daniel Longoria Koy Detmer is moving on to coach Somerset. A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. Man accused of sexual assault on woman who said she fled Texas A&M still in the hunt for SEC title. Dec 21, 2022. We cant see into the crystal ball. There was a problem saving your notification. A seasoned gridiron veteran is going to lead the Somerset Area School Districts varsity football program. Koy is the son of longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. Grapevine, TX Grapevine Middle school. "I am just humbled, honored and blessed for the opportunity," said Urban. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. Josh Lovelady was named the 2nd Head Coach for Mill Creek in January of 2019 after serving for 15 seasons as the offensive line coach/offensive coordinator for the Hawks. 550 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0708. Copyright 2023 PIAA. I cant tell you how appreciative I am just to the game itself. He truly cared who you were, and it didnt matter if you were a football player, hockey player, band.. Its kept me a job. 1:56 Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School . In five years at Bishop McCort Catholic prior to joining the Somerset staff, Basile had a 32-27 mark. He can be reached at 814-444-5926. I am very excited.". Charles R. Robbie Lucas, who guided Somerset High Schools football team for 14 seasons and won a state championship in 2019, died Sunday, according to Somersets Commonwealth Journal. We have some good, young coaches in place on the staff, Basile said. Special Teams Coordinator Longoria takes over. And when he died Tuesday after being hospitalized for weeks with bronchitis and pneumonia, he was remembered in part as a gregarious innovator who influenced generations of players and coaches and saw change coming to Texas favorite sport long before the rest of the state did. He was even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid Cant describe the pain this brings. Low 33F. Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. Website powered by WebMechanix. Basile said he enjoyed his brief tenure with the Golden Eagles. Game-winning touchdown drive makes Somerset a state champion for the first time, Support my work with a digital subscription. I had a great coaching staff. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. His Crimson Crushers teams had back-to-back 10-3 records with District 6 Class 2A runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2017. Playing:Foyil High School, The University of Tulsa, Chicago Bears Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. Somerset is very appreciative for Coach Basiles work over the past two seasons, Golden Eagles Athletic Director Scott Close said. Players (129) Staff (5) Sonny Detmer. Kentucky's freshman point guard went down with a right lower leg injury at the 18:14 mark in the second half and did not return. Koy is the offensive coordinator. Urban will need to rely on the underclassmen to right the ship for the Golden Eagles. He was definitely one of the pioneers, Detmers eldest son Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. HELEN L. MONTOYA/STAFF. Family and then football. WebCollege Players Coached: 41. Rick Molina. Business and Finance Explore the benefits. In what has to be one of the greatest championship finishes in Kentucky high school football history, Somerset won the Class 2A title 34-31 over Mayfield on an untimed down as Sheron found Tate Madden in the end zone for the go-ahead score. Four-year-old girl killed in mobile home fire near Lytle Second person, Abilene Schnieder, arrested in fatal dog Man hit, killed walking across West Side street identified. Lucas, who coached the Briar Jumpers' football team for the past 14 seasons, guided the Somerset football program It wasnt only about winning, it was about being your best. My goal is to take a picture with every state sign. Urban, 54,was an integral part in starting the Somerset youth football program in the 1990s. Now, Urban is the head football coach at the school he has dedicated so much time to over the years. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep Invite the coach I should have saw them anyway, but at that time I was hell-bent for leather that, Were going to take this school and were going to get better. And I couldnt get anybody to follow me and therefore I was back at Somerset in 17 months.. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. The 2023 Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament will return to College Station this summer. He was the best, LCA Coach Doug Charles told the Herald-Leader. He arrived before a few of his times ancestors. It got me an education. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555, This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. Shooting 32 percent overall from the field and 3-19 from deep were certainly a couple of them, as was losing Cason KSR's last Rapid Reaction from Rupp Arena is a sad one after Kentucky Basketball came up short on Senior Night against Vanderbilt. Coach Robbie Lucas, two of our players, Jase (Bruner) and Kaiya (Sheron), were very close to Coach Lucas and his family, what a great man, said Kentuckys head coach. The funny thing is, he never experienced them in Texas as a player. Detmer played in the semipro league while teaching and coaching at South San, and it soon became clear that he had a future on the sidelines. But the 62-year-old Basile also realized that family commitments to his two young children came first. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. It was about being a good student, a good citizen, said former Somerset student-athlete Andrew Leumann. Im just not going to miss time with my children. Basile went 3-13 at Somerset. Sonny Detmer, middle, and his sons, Ty, left, and Koy Detmer, who have many years of NFL experience between them. The team had to contend with the pandemic taking away games both seasons. Shortly after he passed away, tributes poured in from around the Commonwealth. The Briar Jumpers, one of the oldest football programs in the state with a proud 116-season history, have been to the state finals six times with the 2019 championship, four runner-up finishes under John Cain around the 1980s and the other runner-up under Lucas in 2009. (717) 697-0374|(800) 382-1392|Fax: (717) 697-7721 Also coaches Baseball at GHS. Games cannot end on a defensive penalty. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. He was 51. To read the 2022 season preview please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. I would love for my players to remember me by teaching the next generation something that I have taught them.