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Kentucky quarterback Kaiya Sheron threw the game-winning touchdown, giving the school its first state championship in its 116-year history. Wade and Alice Houston are known from hoops. Larson had been head coach since 1999 and took the team to several state tournament appearances. Players (129) Staff (5) Sonny Detmer. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. High 54F. Shortly after he passed away, tributes poured in from around the Commonwealth. In (Mondays) meeting, I asked how many freshmen played in a varsity game (last season). "Participation is a big hurdle we face. Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. 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. WebHigh School Math: Send E-Mail Sanchez, Nieves High School World History: Send E-Mail Sands, George PE Coach / Flag Football: Send E-Mail Sawh, Liza English Language Arts: Send E-Mail Thomas, Vascol English Language Arts Spouse: Autumn 7 Great Crossing and No. 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. He already knows a lot of the kids, Somerset Athletic Director Keith Higginbotham said. It got me a job. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as No. He was even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid-1980s. To have the opportunity to go back to Somerset and be there with Cole and where Sonny was Its a real family atmosphere, and were excited to get back up there, Detmer said. There was great support from the administration and one of the best athletic directors Ive ever worked with in Scott Close. Former Somerset varsity coach Steve Costea played a big part in getting Urban back into coaching. Their father could have retired decades ago. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. 5 preliminary round contest. What do you want your players to remember about you as a coach? 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. Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. The 2023 Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament will return to College Station this summer. To see player spotlights please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. WebSomerset Football Staff Players (65) Staff (1) Bruce Larson Head Coach Are you the coach? 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. Basile officially resigned as the Golden Eagles coach on Monday. 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. Ihave always enjoyed the game and have been a student of the game. The facilities were great. Assistant Coach. WPBK.com reports that Lucas died after battling cancer. It got me an education. We will advertise the position and start gathering candidates, Close said. Limited Ads. He was also recognized as the Wisconsin Coach of the Year and honored by the NFL.This is tough for our community, Bezek said. Allen coached at Somerset for 22 years and was a close friend of Sonny Detmer, the iconic Bulldogs football coach who died on Tuesday. Partly cloudy skies. NFL Players Coached: 1. Game-winning touchdown drive makes Somerset a state champion for the first time, Support my work with a digital subscription. It was a great opportunity, and I appreciate the opportunity.. I saw where I failed. Follow him on Twitter@Masty81. (I) want to send my condolences to the Somerset community. We cant see into the crystal ball. "A lot of guys got thrown into the Friday night atmosphere as young kids. KSTP-TV, LLC 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. If I dont coach, Ill survive. I love to travel. 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. WebCoaches. Also coaches Baseball at GHS. And he was so kind to me I just hate it, man. Kentucky high school football stadiums turned on their lights Monday night to salute Robbie Lucas. Basile also coached with the Pittsburgh Power in the Arena Football League. longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. John Davenport / San Antonio Express He can be reached at 814-532-5083. Finally healthy, junior F DeYona Gaston has Texas on the verge of Wagner searching for breakthrough at state girls basketball tournament, Texas A&M tops Mississippi, keeps hopes of SEC title alive. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. Basile said he enjoyed his brief tenure with the Golden Eagles. Running backs, offensive line. 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 Detmer, Jr., a sophomore at Somerset is the school's quarterback. Lucas, 51, had been dealing with a prolonged illness that kept him from the sidelines for much of this season. 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 this Friday, when hundreds of teams across the state line up and drop quarterbacks back to pass over and over again? He was the best, LCA Coach Doug Charles told the Herald-Leader. 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. I want my players to remember that I love them and I will always be there if they need me. Its kept me a job. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. During his podcast appearance, Lucas reflected on the lessons he learned as a brash young head coach. 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 Man accused of sexual assault on woman who said she fled Texas A&M still in the hunt for SEC title. Tucson, AZ Cienega High school. Breaking news. 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. He was definitely one of the pioneers, Detmers eldest son Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. 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. As well as visit every NFL/MLB stadium. The parents were great. The interim tag was removed and Lucas went on to lead Somerset to five straight region titles and state semifinals appearances. For years, Detmer held Monday night quarterback camps that were open to prospects from all over the region, which meant he often was mentoring kids who would become his teams opponents. Somerset head coach Robbie Lucas died on Sunday. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. WebNew Head Coach: Daniel Longoria Koy Detmer is moving on to coach Somerset. 3 seed in next week's SEC Senior Night was spoiled in Rupp Arena when Vanderbilt handed Kentucky Basketball a shocking loss in the Wildcats' home finale in Lexington, 68-66. WebTowels III was most recently the head coach at Clear Brook High Schools which he held for two seasons. His teams were riddled with injuries, low numbers and COVID-19 issues. HELEN L. MONTOYA/STAFF. But Im always looking for that next challenge and pursuit of excellence.. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. I cant tell you how appreciative I am just to the game itself. Funeral arrangements have not been made yet. And that it was always about much more than just football. He previously had coached on the New Richmond football staff from 2001-2007, with the final four seasons there as head coach. LHAC approves conference expansion; What happens to WestPAC? I didnt know certain things were going to shake out the way they did schedule-wise.. I think everybody feels that. Defensive Line. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. Somersets winning drive started on its own 14-yard line with just 28 seconds left. 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. Words cant describe how much I and everyone else in our community appreciates you, I love you coach. I hope that when they look back that they say I cared about more than football and I taught them it's more than just a game. and last updated 4:16 PM, Nov 14, 2022. In two seasons at Somerset, Basile led the Golden Eagles to a 3-13 mark. Chad Morris most recently the former head coach at SMU and Arkansas will replace Gambill. His Crimson Crushers teams had back-to-back 10-3 records with District 6 Class 2A runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2017. 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. Prayers are with his family and the entire Somerset community. Urban is looking to use the coaching knowledge he has gatheredtoturn the program around. 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. Hobbies: Hanging out with Autumn and reading books 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 head coach Robbie Lucas died on Sunday. But it wasnt just his teams that benefited from his tutelage. He truly cared who you were, and it didnt matter if you were a football player, hockey player, band.. I would love for my players to remember me by teaching the next generation something that I have taught them. BAHRAM MARK SOBHANI/STAFF, NBR - Sonny Detmer watches football players at Cornerstone Christian School run through drills during practice on Thursday May 12, 2005.Detmer is returning to Somerset High School as a consultant for the football team and athletic program. Linebackers. He arrived before a few of his times ancestors. That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. Less than a month after resigning as the varsity football coach at Bishop McCort Catholic, Brian Basile will make a return to the sidelines for the 2020 gridiron season. Koy went on to play college football at Colorado, and joined his big brother to combine for 25 NFL seasons. Basile went 3-13 at Somerset. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. Published: February 28, 2022 - 6:33 PM A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. Clevenger led Danville to a 2017 state title and an 15-0 undefeated record. Kentucky could have clinched the No. 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. A senior-laden group paved the way for that team. Caleb Lowndes For Somerset High School The vibes were at a high in the leadup to tipoff, but the Big Blue Nation left Rupp Arena wishing they could go back to the beginning of the night. 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. 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. I saw where I stumbled. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. Coach Lovelady played high school football at South Gwinnett from 1989-1991 and then played at West Georgia from 1991-1994. Somerset head football coach Bruce Larson died suddenly on Sunday. Kris Barcenez. Somerset's Basile steps down as football coach. 22 South Shore Tech (17-4) won 41-31 over No. Dave Campbell's Texas Football reveals its 2023 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Urbanbecame a varsity assistant under former coachBob Landis in 2011. Basile, who has three children, including two who are age 10 and 6, will focus on his family. 8 Frederick Douglass against traditional powerhouse Madison Central. 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. Basile knew he couldnt devote as much time as hed like to the time-consuming duties as a head coach. But the 62-year-old Basile also realized that family commitments to his two young children came first. Tournament semifinals at EKU on Saturday to pit No. Longtime Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas passed away on Sunday. 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. My goal is to take a picture with every state sign. Sonny Detmer (left) works with son Ty Detmer when Detmer was in high school at Southwest. In-depth analysis. Lucas learned those lessons well, earning a career mark of 118-78 with a 114-62 record at Somerset and eight region titles. Call. Over 16 seasons at the high school football level, Morris compiled an He was even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid After two 2-8 seasons, he was let go and returned to Somersets staff. "Jeff is a great hire for Somerset," Close said. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas was named the 2019 Commonwealth Journal Co-Coach of the Year. Website powered by WebMechanix. He is the best man and person that you can find. Now, Urban is the head football coach at the school he has dedicated so much time to over the years. They are currently running the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School. 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. Friday nights are still real exciting for me, Detmer told the Express-News that year. 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. That weighed into it. Dec 21, 2022. A pass interference call as the clock ran out helped set up Sherons 20-yard pass for the score. 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. Urban wants to showcasethe talents of his athletestaking the field each day in practice and on Friday nights. Somerset is very appreciative for Coach Basiles work over the past two seasons, Golden Eagles Athletic Director Scott Close said. 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. "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. Cant describe the pain this brings. WebAll-time football coaching wins John McKissick of Summerville holds all-time lead with 620 wins. Koy is the son of longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. Its just a big, big loss.. 5 I saw the mistakes. No. Heres what you need to know. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. From there he accepted a basketball scholarship at Florida State, but after failing to get much playing time, decided to finish his college studies at Southwest Texas State (now Texas State). WebStaff - Somerset Independent Schools Home > Staff Staff FORMS & LINKS Business and Finance Technology Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links to Lightspeed Self Service College:The University of Tulsa Pennsylvania Coaches' Association. Additionally, Koy brings NFL experience to the mix. Started Coaching career at Grapevine Middle School in 2016. 1:56 Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School . "I am just humbled, honored and blessed for the opportunity," said Urban. 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. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF delopez@express-news.net. Grief counselors will be a Somerset High School on Tuesday for students and staff. Basile coached at Frostburg State University as an assistant for six seasons. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Head Coach. Southwestern 34 Simon Kenton 19 Final Box Score Sep 4, 2022 @ 3:17pm "Somewhere along the wayhow they all did it, I am going to take everything I learned from them and apply it to what we have comingup this fall.". He was a great man and his players adored him. The head football coach at Somerset High School has passed away. Basile believes the foundation is in place for the Golden Eagles to take another step forward. Business and Finance He said he might return to coaching in an assistant role at the college level one day. Questions? "We played a lot of young guys last year," Urban said. His mother wanted him to go into banking, but as he once told the Express-News, he wasnt much for desks. Having tried out for the football team on a lark while at Wharton, his rsum as a wide receiver was impressive enough to get a call from the Toros, who offered him $150 per game. He served as an assistant coach with the Johnstown Jackals and J-Dogs, and was head coach of the Johnstown Riverhawks. pic.twitter.com/VLPG9MlL5C. Grapevine, TX. The Wildcats were a 10-point favorite at tip-off and needed a win to clinch the No. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. 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. Do you plan to save or spend your 2022 income tax refund. Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. Basile was an integral part of Johnstowns indoor football history. Somerset Football Roster 2022-23 Players (129) Staff (5) Do you have a team photo? Detmer was hired as head coach at Somerset High School, located southwest of San Antonio. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81. Maybe Detmer isnt the only man responsible for modern football as we know it. 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. One of the most important men in my life. 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 Was an assistant coach for 2 years and Boys coordinator for 2 years. Hometown: Foyil, OK The day Ty won the award, his dad was coaching his younger son, Koy, in a playoff game at Mission, the Rio Grande Valley town where Detmer spent several years. He was a junior high coach in 1998before entering the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. If the collegiate thing doesnt work out, my children come first. Coach Bruce Larson died Sunday at the age of 58. We had seven of them and five of those played pretty regularly. Urban was approved unanimously by the Somerset Board of Directors on Monday as the new football coach, replacing Brian Basile, who stepped down in Februaryafter two seasons. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. "Seeing how these coaches like Steve (Costea), Bob (Landis) and Brian (Basile) ran things, along withSam Zambanini and Rick Flyte, who were assistants on Brian's staff, to be around coaches like that and learn from them, it was fortunate for me to be around those great coaches from the area," Urban said. Thats phenomenal, and were just ready for great things from Koy.. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. San Diego, CA Sahuaro High school. The camp runs through Friday, and students are still being accepted. Somerset football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Like a lot of pioneers, though, Detmer had to wait a while for the rest of the world to follow. In five years at Bishop McCort Catholic prior to joining the Somerset staff, Basile had a 32-27 mark. Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. 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. He loved Texas high school football and was such a great influence to so many, Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. Just like everywhere else, they just need a few more kids to participate. "I want to use what the kids bring to the table to put them in a situation where they can succeed.". District Professional Development Calendar, Somerset Independent Board Meeting Calendar. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as No. Wednesday, July 7, 2004. It was about being a good student, a good citizen, said former Somerset student-athlete Andrew Leumann. WebLearn about Somerset High School football recruits in Somerset. One of the most important men in my life. 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? History of playing/coaching: Going back after I got fired I went back and became an assistant and it was invaluable, Lucas said. Walked on at Dallas Baptist University in 2011 as a Catcher. WebStaff Page - Somerset High School Somerset High School Staff Directory First Name: Last Name: Title: Location: Department: To see a listing of all staff please click on submit. We wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. Urban will need to rely on the underclassmen to right the ship for the Golden Eagles. Hopefully, this year, we are going to have some young men who will use the experience from last year and become leaders. Detmer was 30-19 over 5 years. 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). Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. Somerset Football Staff. He has also previously served as an offensive coordinator for the Bulldogs program. Jeff is a great hire for Somerset, Close said. 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.
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