He was also recognized as the Wisconsin Coach of the Year and honored by the NFL.This is tough for our community, Bezek said. Koy is the son of longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. Urbanbecame a varsity assistant under former coachBob Landis in 2011. 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.". Especially your leading and directing 50, 60, 70 young men.. 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. 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 even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid-1980s. Published: February 28, 2022 - 6:33 PM A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset 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. WebSomerset Football Staff Players (65) Staff (1) Bruce Larson Head Coach Are you the coach? 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 stumbled. CALL. 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. He was definitely one of the pioneers, Detmers eldest son Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. Leaving the nest: Somerset football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons. I didnt know certain things were going to shake out the way they did schedule-wise.. 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. I didnt want to believe it, said student-athlete Owen Parnell. 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. *Record tiebreakers are determined by each district through District Executive Committees. 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. Special Teams Coordinator Longoria takes over. As a head coach, he compiled a record of 235-141-2 in 35 seasons in Texas. He was a junior high coach in 1998before entering the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. His Crimson Crushers teams had back-to-back 10-3 records with District 6 Class 2A runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2017. Dave Campbell's Texas Football reveals its 2023 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program. "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.". Larson had been head coach since 1999 and took the team to several state tournament appearances. 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. Hometown: Foyil, OK Quarterbacks. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament with a win over Vanderbilt. You have permission to edit this article. He was 51. Words cant describe how much I and everyone else in our community appreciates you, I love you coach. Somerset's Basile steps down as football coach. It was a great opportunity, and I appreciate the opportunity.. 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. I think everybody feels that. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. 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. (717) 697-0374|(800) 382-1392|Fax: (717) 697-7721 Coach Lovelady played high school football at South Gwinnett from 1989-1991 and then played at West Georgia from 1991-1994. Somersets Detmer pioneered pass-happy change, Loss to TCU sinks Texas' hopes of playing for Big 12 championship. Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. Basile coached at Frostburg State University as an assistant for six seasons. He already knows a lot of the kids, Somerset Athletic Director Keith Higginbotham said. Just like everywhere else, they just need a few more kids to participate. He can be reached at (814) 532-5083. Koy Detmer, Jr., a sophomore at Somerset is the school's quarterback. Xs and Os meant nothing to him, Somerset defensive coordinator Jared Swearingen said in an email to the coaches. 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. That they saw me as an example of how to live a life of integrity. 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. Then at Southwest in the mid-1980s, he used the right arm of his oldest son to take it to another level. He truly cared who you were, and it didnt matter if you were a football player, hockey player, band.. Urban wants to showcasethe talents of his athletestaking the field each day in practice and on Friday nights. Its just a big, big loss.. Paducah Tilghman ends Union Countys 7-year run as state wrestling champions. John Davenport / San Antonio Express I have a possible opportunity in college, Basile said. School District of Somerset Superintendent Mark Bezek said Larsons impact went beyond the football team record. "A lot of guys got thrown into the Friday night atmosphere as young kids. I would love for my players to remember me by teaching the next generation something that I have taught them. Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. In (Mondays) meeting, I asked how many freshmen played in a varsity game (last season). 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. He was not with the Briar Jumpers for their playoff game on Friday at Lexington Christian. Wednesday, July 7, 2004. Kentucky high school football stadiums turned on their lights Monday night to salute Robbie Lucas. 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. Somerset is very appreciative for Coach Basiles work over the past two seasons, Golden Eagles Athletic Director Scott Close said. There was a problem saving your notification. That feeling never gets old.. That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. FORMS & LINKS Im just not going to miss time with my children. But Im always looking for that next challenge and pursuit of excellence.. 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. We had seven of them and five of those played pretty regularly. 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. 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. 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. Mark Stoops opened his Monday press conference by sharing his thoughts with Lucas family and the Somerset community. It got me an education. Lucas missed most of the 2022 campaign, including Friday nights playoff loss to LCA, as he battled a longterm illness. I met with the team. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer "I am humbled that the administration, school board and community have given me this opportunity. Coach Bruce Larson 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. Lucas, who coached the Briar Jumpers' football team for the past 14 seasons, guided the Somerset football program I still have two young children, and Im involved in a lot of activities and I dont want to miss that, Basile said. 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). It wasnt only about winning, it was about being your best. History of playing/coaching: Clevenger led Danville to a 2017 state title and an 15-0 undefeated record. person_outline Texas Football Staff 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. Urban, 54,was an integral part in starting the Somerset youth football program in the 1990s. Southwestern 34 Simon Kenton 19 Final Box Score Sep 4, 2022 @ 3:17pm Born Hubert Detmer Jr. in Beaumont and immediately dubbed Sonny by his maternal grandmother, his family moved to Indiana before he turned 2. Somerset Athletic Director Scott Close said Urban can provide the spark Somerset football needs. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. Tucson, AZ Pima Community College. Somersets winning drive started on its own 14-yard line with just 28 seconds left. Sonny Detmer (left) works with son Ty Detmer when Detmer was in high school at Southwest. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. 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. Linebackers. 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 I want my players to remember that I love them and I will always be there if they need me. I cant tell you how appreciative I am just to the game itself. Koy takes over a team that finished the 2020 season with a 2-7 overall record, 1-3 in District 14-4A Division I. 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. That weighed into it. ric blanco. College:The University of Tulsa 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. SOMERSET, Ky. (LEX 18) Somerset High School Head Football Coach Charles 'Robbie' Lucas passed away over the weekend after battling illness. He was a good guy. 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. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. Tucson, AZ Grapevine High School. Kentucky could have clinched the No. 3 Sport Athlete at Irving Macarthur High School. Maybe Detmer isnt the only man responsible for modern football as we know it. 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. Games cannot end on a defensive penalty. 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. Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas was named the 2019 Commonwealth Journal Co-Coach of the Year. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Detmer was 30-19 over 5 years. Basile said he enjoyed his brief tenure with the Golden Eagles. 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. 8 Frederick Douglass against traditional powerhouse Madison Central. 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. Film tells rest of their success story. Caleb Lowndes For Somerset High School On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. WebATHLETIC COORDINATOR. Coaching: Haskell High School, West Virginia University, Arizona State University, Broken Arrow HS, Lake Hamilton HS, Marcus HS 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. Miguel High School. In 2007, Urbanreturned to the junior high ranks, where he coached until 2011. WebAll-time football coaching wins John McKissick of Summerville holds all-time lead with 620 wins. Limited Ads. The boosters were great. Lucas learned those lessons well, earning a career mark of 118-78 with a 114-62 record at Somerset and eight region titles. Follow him on Twitter@Masty81. 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. 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 also served as an assistant on Basile's staff. I just had the greatest seat to watch it, Lucas said after the game. The interim tag was removed and Lucas went on to lead Somerset to five straight region titles and state semifinals appearances. Assistant Coach. "Jeff is a great hire for Somerset," Close said. Close said no timeframe has been set to replace Basile, but he noted that the districts board of directors regularly scheduled meeting was Monday. In closing, one final tribute from WKYTs Brian Milam. 550 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0708. Longtime Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas passed away on Sunday. (I) want to send my condolences to the Somerset community. 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. 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. Robbie Lucas, 51, died Sunday. 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 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. Cant describe the pain this brings. High 54F. This is his third time working with the district. 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. 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. Dec 21, 2022. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. Koy is the offensive coordinator. 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. "I am just humbled, honored and blessed for the opportunity," said Urban. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81. 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. Was an assistant coach for 2 years and Boys coordinator for 2 years. Get exclusive insight from the best team of reporters in the Lone Star State! Shortly after he passed away, tributes poured in from around the Commonwealth. The facilities were great. 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. 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. Jeff is a great hire for Somerset, Close said. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. Thats phenomenal, and were just ready for great things from Koy.. Call. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. Basile believes the foundation is in place for the Golden Eagles to take another step forward. Prayers are with his family and the entire Somerset community. Lasting legacy for sure!. This weekend the Kentucky high school football coaching fraternity sadly lost another member. pic.twitter.com/VLPG9MlL5C. 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 loved them, cared for them and never gave up on them. "We played a lot of young guys last year," Urban said. Breaking news. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. After two 2-8 seasons, he was let go and returned to Somersets staff. That I was honest and always had their best interest at heart, even if it meant TOUGH LOVE. One of a kind coach, father, friend and human. A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. 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. Ihave always enjoyed the game and have been a student of the game. 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. Ive been in coaching since 1981. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. Helping the player and or student succeed in life was his life calling. They are currently running the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School. 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. We are saddened to hear about the passing of beloved Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas. 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? If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as No. Heres what you need to know. "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.". BILLY CALZADA / STAFF, Southwest Football Coach Sonny Detmer with son, quarterback Ty Detmer. This story was originally published November 14, 2022, 10:43 AM. All District Utility for Baseball in 2011. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook. Basile has been a familiar face on the sidelines and coaching booths throughout the region since the 1980s. If the collegiate thing doesnt work out, my children come first. Explore the benefits. Questions? But the 62-year-old Basile also realized that family commitments to his two young children came first. District Professional Development Calendar, Somerset Independent Board Meeting Calendar. Highlights from all 6 Somerset County high school football camps. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. 2 Lexington Catholic vs. No. 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 One of the most important men in my life. TCU 1983-1991, University of Minnesota 1992-1996, Head Coach Texas State 1997-2002, Purdue University 2003-2005, Texas A&M University 2006-2007, A&M COnsolidated HS 2008-2009, Sam Houston State 2010-2011, University of New Mexico 2012- 2017, Georgia Southern University 2018-2020, Spending time with Janet, walking/jogging, golf, traveling, spoiling our grandchildren. WebAcademics, teamwork, perseverance, hard work, sportsmanship and respect are the characteristics the coaching staff strives to instill in our Warrior Athletes. WPBK.com reports that Lucas died after battling cancer. 1:56 Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School . 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. The head football coach at Somerset High School has passed away. Like a lot of pioneers, though, Detmer had to wait a while for the rest of the world to follow. Somerset head football coach Bruce Larson died suddenly on Sunday. 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. There are a lot of good things happening at Somerset High School, including football.. 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 Their father could have retired decades ago. Urban is looking to use the coaching knowledge he has gatheredtoturn the program around. Coach Lucas has been a part of the SHS football program for more than 20 years and served as its head coach the last 14 seasons. San Diego, CA Sahuaro High school. In two seasons at Somerset, Basile led the Golden Eagles to a 3-13 mark. 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