The Somerset Independent Board of Education is an equal opportunity organization that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, marital status or disability in course offerings or employment practices. WebCoaches. Thats phenomenal, and were just ready for great things from Koy.. The Cats' 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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.. WebATHLETIC COORDINATOR. Lucas missed most of the 2022 campaign, including Friday nights playoff loss to LCA, as he battled a longterm illness. Longtime Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas passed away on Sunday. Was an assistant coach for 2 years and Boys coordinator for 2 years. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. One of a kind coach, father, friend and human. I had a great coaching staff. Kentucky could have clinched the No. Xs and Os meant nothing to him, Somerset defensive coordinator Jared Swearingen said in an email to the coaches. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81. In-depth analysis. "I am just humbled, honored and blessed for the opportunity," said Urban. Lucas learned those lessons well, earning a career mark of 118-78 with a 114-62 record at Somerset and eight region titles. Coaching: Haskell High School, West Virginia University, Arizona State University, Broken Arrow HS, Lake Hamilton HS, Marcus HS 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. The parents were great. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. I loved them, cared for them and never gave up on them. CALL. Funeral arrangements have not been made yet. Tucson, AZ Cienega High school. What you want your players to remember you for as a coach? 8 Frederick Douglass against traditional powerhouse Madison Central. Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. 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. Mark Stoops opened his Monday press conference by sharing his thoughts with Lucas family and the Somerset community. One of the most important men in my life. Over 16 seasons at the high school football level, Morris compiled an *Record tiebreakers are determined by each district through District Executive Committees. 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. Lucas served as head coach at Somerset HS for 14 seasons, leading the Briar Jumpers to the programs only KHSAA championship, the 2A title in 2019 over traditional state power Mayfield. As well as visit every NFL/MLB stadium. Basile coached at Frostburg State University as an assistant for six seasons. If I dont coach, Ill survive. Somerset's Basile steps down as football coach. Technology, Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links toLightspeed, Self Service Password Reset Instructions Somersets Detmer pioneered pass-happy change, Loss to TCU sinks Texas' hopes of playing for Big 12 championship. All Rights Reserved. I want our players to finish the season with a deeper love for their teammates and a real understanding of what it means to pour yourself out for something larger than yourself. Board of Directors; Frequently Asked Questions; Membership Application; PIAA Mandatory Rules Interpretation Schedule; Games cannot end on a defensive penalty. He was not with the Briar Jumpers for their playoff game on Friday at Lexington Christian. Leaving the nest: Somerset football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons. I am very excited.". Basile knew he couldnt devote as much time as hed like to the time-consuming duties as a head coach. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook. 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. FORMS & LINKS A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. The kids won this. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. Somerset head coach Robbie Lucas died on Sunday. Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. WebNew Head Coach: Daniel Longoria Koy Detmer is moving on to coach Somerset. Friday nights are still real exciting for me, Detmer told the Express-News that year. 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WebStaff - Somerset Independent Schools Home > Staff Staff FORMS & LINKS Business and Finance Technology Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links to Lightspeed Self Service The Somerset High School football coaching job came open after the tragic and unexpected passing of long-time head coach Robbie Lucas, who led the Briar Jumpers program for 14 seasons. 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. Like Basile, Urban will be forced to deal with low numbers as the Golden Eagles eye their first winning season since 2015. And that it was always about much more than just football. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. It was about being a good student, a good citizen, said former Somerset student-athlete Andrew Leumann. 3 Sport Athlete at Irving Macarthur High School. He is the best man and person that you can find. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. 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. Partly cloudy skies. Then at Southwest in the mid-1980s, he used the right arm of his oldest son to take it to another level. 550 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0708. I explored some possibilities where the schedule will meet my family schedule a little better. I have a possible opportunity in college, Basile said. That they saw me as an example of how to live a life of integrity. And this Friday, when hundreds of teams across the state line up and drop quarterbacks back to pass over and over again? Clevenger led Danville to a 2017 state title and an 15-0 undefeated record. In closing, one final tribute from WKYTs Brian Milam. He held assistant football coaching positions with Central Cambria, Greater Johnstown, Richland and Conemaugh Township at the high school level. Players (129) Staff (5) Sonny Detmer. (717) 697-0374|(800) 382-1392|Fax: (717) 697-7721 San Diego, CA Monte Vista High School. Film tells rest of their success story. Somerset football coach Robbie Lucas, who led Briar Jumpers to 2019 state title, has died By Jared Peck Updated November 14, 2022 1:10 PM Somerset High School Miguel High School. 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 team had to contend with the pandemic taking away games both seasons. 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. Somerset went 13-2 and advancedto the state semifinals in 2014 under Landis, who is now the head coach at North Star. Clay Clevenger (second from left) was announced as the new Somerset High School football coach on Wednesday. I would love for my players to remember me by teaching the next generation something that I have taught them. He said he might return to coaching in an assistant role at the college level one day. Prayers are with his family and the entire Somerset community. That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. Hobbies: Hanging out with Autumn and reading books 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. Lasting legacy for sure!. What do you want your players to remember about you as a coach? LHAC approves conference expansion; What happens to WestPAC? 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. Family and then football. Dave Campbell's Texas Football reveals its 2023 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program. In two seasons at Somerset, Basile led the Golden Eagles to a 3-13 mark. Ive been in coaching since 1981. WebLearn about Somerset High School football recruits in Somerset. 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. 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. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. Coach Lovelady played high school football at South Gwinnett from 1989-1991 and then played at West Georgia from 1991-1994. 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. 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. They are currently running the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School. A senior-laden group paved the way for that team. That I was honest and always had their best interest at heart, even if it meant TOUGH LOVE. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. 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. Football has been the best thing thats ever happened to me by a lot, Lucas said. During his podcast appearance, Lucas reflected on the lessons he learned as a brash young head coach. Went on to work with the baseball team as the Direct of Baseball Operations in 2016 while working on Masters in Sport Management. He was a great man and his players adored him. To read the 2022 season preview please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. Coach Bruce Larson died Sunday at the age of 58. Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. 5 Larson helped the school win three state football titles. "We played a lot of young guys last year," Urban said. NFL Players Coached: 1. 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. "A lot of guys got thrown into the Friday night atmosphere as young kids. Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. This is his third time working with the district. We cant see into the crystal ball. 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. I just had the greatest seat to watch it, Lucas said after the game. (I) want to send my condolences to the Somerset community. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. 22 South Shore Tech (17-4) won 41-31 over No. Our recent Quarterbacks. Tournament semifinals at EKU on Saturday to pit No. 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. 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. 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. Somerset Athletic Director Scott Close said Urban can provide the spark Somerset football needs. 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. One of the most important men in my life. Business and Finance Limited Ads. Linebackers. There are myriad reasons why Kentucky couldn't pull off the win against Vanderbilt during the Wildcats' 68-66 loss on Senior Night. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. 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. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Detmer was hired as head coach at Somerset High School, located southwest of San Antonio. Defensive Line. 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