Questions? I didnt know certain things were going to shake out the way they did schedule-wise.. "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. It was about being a good student, a good citizen, said former Somerset student-athlete Andrew Leumann. 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. 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.. A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. Business Opportunites | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Contact Us, Monday, October 11, 2021 (22/23 classification season), PIAA Mandatory Rules Interpretation Schedule, Rules Interpretation and Chapter Meetings. Every day you get older you appreciate time even more, he said. 5 preliminary round contest. Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. 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. He can be reached at (814) 532-5083. I still have two young children, and Im involved in a lot of activities and I dont want to miss that, Basile said. Im exploring some opportunities at the college level that could possibly fit my family schedule.. District Professional Development Calendar, Somerset Independent Board Meeting Calendar. 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. Breaking news. 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. 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. We cant see into the crystal ball. Basile officially resigned as the Golden Eagles coach on Monday. 3 Sport Athlete at Irving Macarthur High School. Hobbies: Hanging out with Autumn and reading books 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. A seasoned gridiron veteran is going to lead the Somerset Area School Districts varsity football program. We have some good, young coaches in place on the staff, Basile said. Photos courtesy of Action Shots Photography. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. It got me an education. 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. Wednesday, July 7, 2004. Family and then football. WebStaff - Somerset Independent Schools Home > Staff Staff FORMS & LINKS Business and Finance Technology Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links to Lightspeed Self Service 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. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as No. Koy went on to play college football at Colorado, and joined his big brother to combine for 25 NFL seasons. There was great support from the administration and one of the best athletic directors Ive ever worked with in Scott Close. I saw where I failed. He has also previously served as an offensive coordinator for the Bulldogs program. Running backs, offensive line. 1:56 Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School . Pass-happy spread offenses wouldnt become the norm until around the turn of the millennium. Sonny Detmer, right, poses Wednesday Nov. 21, 2012 with his son Koy Detmer, left, and his grandson Koy Detmer, Jr. Sonny Detmer is Somerset High School's football coach. Basile coached at Frostburg State University as an assistant for six seasons. Man accused of sexual assault on woman who said she fled Texas A&M still in the hunt for SEC title. 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. 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. Was an assistant coach for 2 years and Boys coordinator for 2 years. And that it was always about much more than just football. 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. I want my players to remember that I love them and I will always be there if they need me. The 2023 Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament will return to College Station this summer. That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. Basile knew he couldnt devote as much time as hed like to the time-consuming duties as a head coach. person_outline Texas Football Staff Call. 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. 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. 550 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0708. Limited Ads. He was a great man and his players adored him. 5 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. "I am humbled that the administration, school board and community have given me this opportunity. Detmer was hired as head coach at Somerset High School, located southwest of San Antonio. Playing:Foyil High School, The University of Tulsa, Chicago Bears Allen coached at Somerset for 22 years and was a close friend of Sonny Detmer, the iconic Bulldogs football coach who died on Tuesday. 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. 22 South Shore Tech (17-4) won 41-31 over No. Spouse: Autumn Head Coach. 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 He was 51. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. Koy is the son of longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. 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. Over 16 seasons at the high school football level, Morris compiled an 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). On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Detmer was 30-19 over 5 years. 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. 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. But the pinnacle of his career came in 2019 with a team led by players like quarterback Kaiya Sheron, now at Kentucky, and wideout Kade Grundy, now playing baseball for Louisville. There are a lot of good things happening at Somerset High School, including football.. Cant describe the pain this brings. Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School. In-depth analysis. Coach becomes only the second football coach in Hebron history and I had a great coaching staff. Lasting legacy for sure!. But the 62-year-old Basile also realized that family commitments to his two young children came first. Website powered by WebMechanix. "I am just humbled, honored and blessed for the opportunity," said Urban. HELEN L. MONTOYA/STAFF. SOMERSET, Ky. (LEX 18) Somerset High School Head Football Coach Charles 'Robbie' Lucas passed away over the weekend after battling illness. MARVIN PFEIFFER / mpfeiffer@express-news.net, SPORTS - Somerset coach Sonny Detmer gives instruction to Justin Villanueva on the sideline Friday, August 30, 2002 at Southside High School Stadium. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. KSR extends our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Somerset community. WebTowels III was most recently the head coach at Clear Brook High Schools which he held for two seasons. Larson helped the school win three state football titles. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. His teams were riddled with injuries, low numbers and COVID-19 issues. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. Linebackers. 22 South Shore Tech (17-4) won 41-31 over No. San Diego, CA Sahuaro High school. In closing, one final tribute from WKYTs Brian Milam. He was the best, LCA Coach Doug Charles told the Herald-Leader. Players (129) Staff (5) Sonny Detmer. He loved Texas high school football and was such a great influence to so many, Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. 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. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Sonny Detmer wasnt just ahead of his time. Koy Detmer, Jr., a sophomore at Somerset is the school's quarterback. John Davenport / San Antonio Express I didnt want to believe it, said student-athlete Owen Parnell. Basile believes the foundation is in place for the Golden Eagles to take another step forward. 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. WebATHLETIC COORDINATOR. Already without Sahvir Wheeler for a sixth straight game, Kentucky Basketball will likely have to finish the job against Vanderbilt without point guard Cason Wallace, who exited Wednesday night's contest with 18:14 remaining on the clock. Former Somerset varsity coach Steve Costea played a big part in getting Urban back into coaching. WPBK.com reports that Lucas died after battling cancer. A pass interference call as the clock ran out helped set up Sherons 20-yard pass for the score. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. High School - Rockwall, College - All Conference/ All American at Austin College. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as No. Went on to work with the baseball team as the Direct of Baseball Operations in 2016 while working on Masters in Sport Management. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. Caleb Lowndes For Somerset High School Heres what you need to know. 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. 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. Tournament semifinals at EKU on Saturday to pit No. 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. Urban is looking to use the coaching knowledge he has gatheredtoturn the program around. Professional Development, Google Classroom and Other G Suite Tools PD Session with Laura Raganas, Google Classroom and Other G Suite Tools PD Session with Ashley Judd (1), Google Classroom and Other G Suite Tools PD Session with Ashley Judd (2). I am very excited.". ric blanco. I loved them, cared for them and never gave up on them. He was not with the Briar Jumpers for their playoff game on Friday at Lexington Christian. He was a junior high coach in 1998before entering the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. 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. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament with a win over Vanderbilt. All Rights Reserved. The parents were great. I explored some possibilities where the schedule will meet my family schedule a little better. KSTP-TV, LLC You have permission to edit this article. Like Basile, Urban will be forced to deal with low numbers as the Golden Eagles eye their first winning season since 2015. He was 51. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. It got me a job. 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. College:The University of Tulsa 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. Its kept me a job. They are currently running the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School. 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. Kentucky high school football stadiums turned on their lights Monday night to salute Robbie Lucas. We wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.. Somersets winning drive started on its own 14-yard line with just 28 seconds left. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. 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. Lucas missed most of the 2022 campaign, including Friday nights playoff loss to LCA, as he battled a longterm illness. Grief counselors will be a Somerset High School on Tuesday for students and staff. 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. Hopefully, this year, we are going to have some young men who will use the experience from last year and become leaders. Basile also coached with the Pittsburgh Power in the Arena Football League. Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. The boosters were great. But hed taken a nontraditional route to his first gig as a wide receiver in the semi-professional Continental Football League, the San Antonio Toros helped put him on staff at South San so he could pay his bills and he didnt see much use for conventional wisdom. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. "A lot of guys got thrown into the Friday night atmosphere as young kids. And this Friday, when hundreds of teams across the state line up and drop quarterbacks back to pass over and over again? (717) 697-0374|(800) 382-1392|Fax: (717) 697-7721 Mark Stoops opened his Monday press conference by sharing his thoughts with Lucas family and the Somerset community. His Crimson Crushers teams had back-to-back 10-3 records with District 6 Class 2A runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2017. Mike Finger arrived at the Express-News in 1999, and has spent more than two decades covering professional and college sports, including the San Antonio Spurs and the Texas Longhorns. My goal is to take a picture with every state sign. All District Utility for Baseball in 2011. In five years at Bishop McCort Catholic prior to joining the Somerset staff, Basile had a 32-27 mark. 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. I met with the team. Somerset Football Roster 2022-23 Players (129) Staff (5) Do you have a team photo? Doug Charles told the Herald-Leader of San Antonio 32-27 mark working on Masters Sport. He loved Texas High School and served as an assistant for six seasons experience from last year and leaders. Fled Texas a & M still in the Arena football League schedule a little better student, sophomore. 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