Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. BILLY CALZADA / STAFF, Southwest Football Coach Sonny Detmer with son, quarterback Ty Detmer. Longtime Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas passed away on Sunday. Going back after I got fired I went back and became an assistant and it was invaluable, Lucas said. I saw where I stumbled. He already knows a lot of the kids, Somerset Athletic Director Keith Higginbotham said. Head Coach. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer Its just a big, big loss.. "I am humbled that the administration, school board and community have given me this opportunity. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Bishop McCort coach Brian Basile talks to reporters after a 22-7 loss against Bishop Guilfoyle on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at Mansion Park in Altoona. Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. Somerset is very appreciative for Coach Basiles work over the past two seasons, Golden Eagles Athletic Director Scott Close said. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. The Wildcats were a 10-point favorite at tip-off and needed a win to clinch the No. 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.. This will be my 2nd season at Grapevine High School as the Tight Ends Coach. In five years at Bishop McCort Catholic prior to joining the Somerset staff, Basile had a 32-27 mark. Just like everywhere else, they just need a few more kids to participate. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Photos courtesy of Action Shots Photography. CALL. 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. Especially your leading and directing 50, 60, 70 young men.. This weekend the Kentucky high school football coaching fraternity sadly lost another member. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook. Grapevine, TX. All Rights Reserved. Safford, AZ Coaching: Mt. Coach Bruce Larson We had seven of them and five of those played pretty regularly. Copyright 2023 PIAA. "Jeff is a great hire for Somerset," Close said. 1:56 Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School . FORMS & LINKS There are a lot of good things happening at Somerset High School, including football.. Tucson, AZ Pima Community College. Detmer was hired as head coach at Somerset High School, located southwest of San Antonio. "We played a lot of young guys last year," Urban said. The 2023 Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament will return to College Station this summer. Lucas, 51, had been dealing with a prolonged illness that kept him from the sidelines for much of this season. Detmer was 30-19 over 5 years. Basile said he enjoyed his brief tenure with the Golden Eagles. Published: February 28, 2022 - 6:33 PM A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. I cant tell you how appreciative I am just to the game itself. Tucson, AZ Empire High school. WebTrey (1 year) Coaching and Playing Background: Player: Texas A&M 2008-2011 Coach: 2012 Assistant Offensive Line, Skyline HS 2013-14 Offensive Line, Richardson HS 2015-2017 Somerset Football Staff. You have permission to edit this article. Basile knew he couldnt devote as much time as hed like to the time-consuming duties as a head coach. He was a good guy. They are currently running the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School. Ihave always enjoyed the game and have been a student of the game. That weighed into it. Hopefully, this year, we are going to have some young men who will use the experience from last year and become leaders. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. WebSomerset Football Staff Players (65) Staff (1) Bruce Larson Head Coach Are you the coach? The facilities were great. Paducah Tilghman ends Union Countys 7-year run as state wrestling champions. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. Koy takes over a team that finished the 2020 season with a 2-7 overall record, 1-3 in District 14-4A Division I. And that it was always about much more than just football. Walked on at Dallas Baptist University in 2011 as a Catcher. Call. It was about being a good student, a good citizen, said former Somerset student-athlete Andrew Leumann. Born Hubert Detmer Jr. in Beaumont and immediately dubbed Sonny by his maternal grandmother, his family moved to Indiana before he turned 2. A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. 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. All District Utility for Baseball in 2011. I want them to know I gave everything I had for them and I did my best to help them become the best man, friend, Husband, and Father they could be. 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. 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. WebAcademics, teamwork, perseverance, hard work, sportsmanship and respect are the characteristics the coaching staff strives to instill in our Warrior Athletes. WebLearn about Somerset High School football recruits in Somerset. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. To see player spotlights please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. Hopefully, we can stir some excitement within the high school and the community, get more kids out and put an excitement back in the program.". (I) want to send my condolences to the Somerset community. A great coach and a much better man has gone to a better place., Today all of Somerset Athletics mourns the passing of head football coach Robbie Lucas. Somersets Detmer pioneered pass-happy change, Loss to TCU sinks Texas' hopes of playing for Big 12 championship. Grief counselors will be a Somerset High School on Tuesday for students and staff. Defensive Line. Carl Richardson, Jr. is entering his 9th year as Head Football Coach at H. Grady Spruce High School and was tapped as Campus Athletic Coordinator in Somerset Athletic Director Scott Close said Urban can provide the spark Somerset football needs. Theres no truth to the rumor that Brian Basile rolled into his new job as Somersets head football coach in an old police car with Sam Zambanini riding shotgun. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. His teams were riddled with injuries, low numbers and COVID-19 issues. LHAC approves conference expansion; What happens to WestPAC? One of the most important men in my life. Ty Detmer shattered almost every state passing mark in the book with the Dragons, and he went on to do the same thing with NCAA records at BYU, where he won the 1990 Heisman Trophy. Robbie Lucas, 51, died Sunday. Lasting legacy for sure!. A seasoned gridiron veteran is going to lead the Somerset Area School Districts varsity football program. 8 Frederick Douglass against traditional powerhouse Madison Central. WebStaff - Somerset Independent Schools Home > Staff Staff FORMS & LINKS Business and Finance Technology Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links to Lightspeed Self Service 550 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0708. Quarterbacks. pic.twitter.com/VLPG9MlL5C. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as No. And this Friday, when hundreds of teams across the state line up and drop quarterbacks back to pass over and over again? Kentucky could have clinched the No. Tournament semifinals at EKU on Saturday to pit No. The boosters were great. Follow him on Twitter @ARipple_DAsport. Funeral arrangements have not been made yet. "A lot of guys got thrown into the Friday night atmosphere as young kids. And he was so kind to me I just hate it, man. Heres what you need to know. The interim tag was removed and Lucas went on to lead Somerset to five straight region titles and state semifinals appearances. Somerset's Basile steps down as football coach. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. It got me a job. Low 33F. Somerset Football Roster 2022-23 Players (129) Staff (5) Do you have a team photo? He was a role model to all of us. Limited Ads. I hope the next generation can see that and use that part because I dont know that you can come into this halfway and give half your heart to anything. Tucson, AZ Grapevine High School. 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). Special Teams Coordinator Longoria takes over. 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. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. Hunting, Fishing, Grilling out and hanging out with my friends and family. Im just not going to miss time with my children. Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. Basile went 3-13 at Somerset. Friday nights are still real exciting for me, Detmer told the Express-News that year. Film tells rest of their success story. Pennsylvania Coaches' Association. My goal is to take a picture with every state sign. WPBK.com reports that Lucas died after battling cancer. Went on to work with the baseball team as the Direct of Baseball Operations in 2016 while working on Masters in Sport Management. Kentucky quarterback Kaiya Sheron threw the game-winning touchdown, giving the school its first state championship in its 116-year history. DELCIA LOPEZ, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS, JOHN DAVENPORT, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, BILLY CALZADA, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, JOSE BARRERA, STAFF / EXPRESS-NEWS FILE PHOTO, Marvin Pfeiffer, Staff / San Antonio Express-News, BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, HELEN L. MONTOYA, STAFF / SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, William Luther, Staff / San Antonio Express-News, John Davenport / San Antonio Express-News. We cant see into the crystal ball. Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. As well as visit every NFL/MLB stadium. In fourteen seasons Lucas won 114 games and had a pair of 14-win seasons, including his first in 2009, one that ended with a state runner-up finish. Koy is the offensive coordinator. In high school he starred in four sports, and he returned to his native state after earning a scholarship to play baseball and basketball at Wharton County Junior College. 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Coaching: Haskell High School, West Virginia University, Arizona State University, Broken Arrow HS, Lake Hamilton HS, Marcus HS Partly cloudy skies early will become overcast later during the night. Allen coached at Somerset for 22 years and was a close friend of Sonny Detmer, the iconic Bulldogs football coach who died on Tuesday. Thats phenomenal, and were just ready for great things from Koy.. Its kept me a job. He was a junior high coach in 1998before entering the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. History of playing/coaching: Every day you get older you appreciate time even more, he said. We have some good, young coaches in place on the staff, Basile said. He was 51. "We're going to come up with a system that utilizes the kids' talents and put them in the best situation we can offensively and defensively," he said. Basile officially resigned as the Golden Eagles coach on Monday. Shortly after he passed away, tributes poured in from around the Commonwealth. Enlisted in US Navy and served 4 yrs, then graduated from Pima Community College, Destinee (27), Annelise (24), Arthur (23), Nico (21), Played: Safford High school. He was a great man and his players adored him. With the 68-66 loss to the Commodores, Kentucky is now Jerry Stackhouse was emotional in his postgame press conference, his first after a win in Rupp Arena. 5 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. He has also previously served as an offensive coordinator for the Bulldogs program. Cant describe the pain this brings. Xs and Os meant nothing to him, Somerset defensive coordinator Jared Swearingen said in an email to the coaches. He was not with the Briar Jumpers for their playoff game on Friday at Lexington Christian. There are myriad reasons why Kentucky couldn't pull off the win against Vanderbilt during the Wildcats' 68-66 loss on Senior Night. I want my players to always know that while I was trying to get the most out of them on the field every single day, that I also prepared them for life after football. Afterward, a dejected John Calipari fulfilled his postgame responsibilities to the media with an Tonight's 68-66 loss to Vanderbilt stinks, but the question on everyone's mind right now is, how is Cason Wallace? Close said no timeframe has been set to replace Basile, but he noted that the districts board of directors regularly scheduled meeting was Monday. But the 62-year-old Basile also realized that family commitments to his two young children came first. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. Like a lot of pioneers, though, Detmer had to wait a while for the rest of the world to follow. Also coaches Baseball at GHS. Was an assistant coach for 2 years and Boys coordinator for 2 years. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. So in an era when most coaches feared the two bad things that could happen when throwing the football, Detmer became obsessed with capitalizing on the good one, and he kept at it for five decades. This is a carousel. In-depth analysis. Im exploring some opportunities at the college level that could possibly fit my family schedule.. Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. Sonny Detmer, middle, and his sons, Ty, left, and Koy Detmer, who have many years of NFL experience between them. But it wasnt just his teams that benefited from his tutelage. 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. Invite the coach Coach Bruce Larson died Sunday at the age of 58. Lucas, who has served as a long-time assistant coach at Somerset High School, left the Briar Jumpers after the 2001 season to become the head football coach at Lincoln County High School. Basile spent the past two COVID-19 pandemic interrupted seasons as head coach of the Golden Eagles football program, a job he loved and appreciated. (717) 697-0374|(800) 382-1392|Fax: (717) 697-7721 Games cannot end on a defensive penalty. John Davenport / San Antonio Express He was even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid-1980s. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. We are saddened to hear about the passing of beloved Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas. He can be reached at 814-444-5926. 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. Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. Strong storms ahead of cold front to bring severe weather risk, Viral TikTok video shows loose part on S.A. rodeo Ferris wheel, Texas Vista Medical Center to close after 40 years, Jacob's Well in Hill Country closed 'for foreseeable future', Second person, Abilene Schnieder, arrested in fatal dog attack, Dogs in fatal mauling linked to previous S.A. attacks, S.A. mom sentenced for transporting meth with kids in car. Bruce could go 0-10 every year and no one would say anything because he is the kind of person you want your kids to be coached by, Bezek said. 22 South Shore Tech (17-4) won 41-31 over No. Game-winning touchdown drive makes Somerset a state champion for the first time, Support my work with a digital subscription. 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. Urbanbecame a varsity assistant under former coachBob Landis in 2011. In 2007, Urbanreturned to the junior high ranks, where he coached until 2011. Lucas missed most of the 2022 campaign, including Friday nights playoff loss to LCA, as he battled a longterm illness. A player and 1990 graduate of Lincoln County High School, Lucas got his first head coaching gig with the Patriots in 2002 after a few years as an assistant at Somerset. WebAll-time football coaching wins John McKissick of Summerville holds all-time lead with 620 wins. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. Moving forward with expansion: LHAC approves conference expansion; What happens to WestPAC? 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. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. Hometown: Foyil, OK Somersets coaching staff suggested a lights-on tribute in Lucas honor at high school football fields across Kentucky on Monday evening. The Associated Press Sports Editors have awarded him with national Top 10 honors for column writing four times, including first place in both 2017 and 2018. Somerset football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. WebCoaches. One of a kind coach, father, friend and human. Tucson, AZ Cienega High school. Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp recap the Texas high school football coaching carousel so far, take a way-too-early look ahead to 2023, and more. 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. Other than the two hours every so often we had to compete against each other, we had both had a lot of respect for each other and our programs. I saw the mistakes. WebGreg Tepper and Matt Stepp recap the Texas high school football coaching carousel so far, take a way-too-early look ahead to 2023, and more. He played eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and had a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings. Players (129) Staff (5) Sonny Detmer. Leaving the nest: Somerset football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons. Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. 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. He truly cared who you were, and it didnt matter if you were a football player, hockey player, band.. He was also recognized as the Wisconsin Coach of the Year and honored by the NFL.This is tough for our community, Bezek said. He also served as an assistant on Basile's staff. Somerset football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons Adam Ripple The Daily American 0:04 0:25 Brian Basile has coached football at nearly every level. 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. Then at Southwest in the mid-1980s, he used the right arm of his oldest son to take it to another level. Man accused of sexual assault on woman who said she fled Texas A&M still in the hunt for SEC title. Mark Stoops opened his Monday press conference by sharing his thoughts with Lucas family and the Somerset community. First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. It was a great opportunity, and I appreciate the opportunity.. Sonny Detmer wasnt just ahead of his time. Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas was named the 2019 Commonwealth Journal Co-Coach of the Year. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. Hobbies: Hanging out with Autumn and reading books If the collegiate thing doesnt work out, my children come first. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. Somerset head football coach Bruce Larson died suddenly on Sunday. Dec 21, 2022. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. This is his third time working with the district. 7 Great Crossing and No. Sonny Detmer (left) works with son Ty Detmer when Detmer was in high school at Southwest. DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF delopez@express-news.net. District Professional Development Calendar, Somerset Independent Board Meeting Calendar. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. *Record tiebreakers are determined by each district through District Executive Committees. As a head coach, he compiled a record of 235-141-2 in 35 seasons in Texas. Board of Directors; Frequently Asked Questions; Membership Application; PIAA Mandatory Rules Interpretation Schedule; 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. The Cats' 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
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