One of a kind coach, father, friend and human. Thats phenomenal, and were just ready for great things from Koy.. Friday nights are still real exciting for me, Detmer told the Express-News that year. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. 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. Website powered by WebMechanix. 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. He loved Texas high school football and was such a great influence to so many, Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. Chad Morris most recently the former head coach at SMU and Arkansas will replace Gambill. 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 Basile has been a familiar face on the sidelines and coaching booths throughout the region since the 1980s. Shortly after he passed away, tributes poured in from around the Commonwealth. Moving forward with expansion: LHAC approves conference expansion; What happens to WestPAC? Defensive Line. "I want to use what the kids bring to the table to put them in a situation where they can succeed.". 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. History of playing/coaching: Technology, Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links toLightspeed, Self Service Password Reset Instructions One of the most important men in my life. Limited Ads. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook. But it wasnt just his teams that benefited from his tutelage. (I) want to send my condolences to the Somerset community. Basile was an integral part of Johnstowns indoor football history. 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. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep He was the best, LCA Coach Doug Charles told the Herald-Leader. Urban is looking to use the coaching knowledge he has gatheredtoturn the program around. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer Explore the benefits. Born Hubert Detmer Jr. in Beaumont and immediately dubbed Sonny by his maternal grandmother, his family moved to Indiana before he turned 2. Koy went on to play college football at Colorado, and joined his big brother to combine for 25 NFL seasons. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. All District Utility for Baseball in 2011. Tucson, AZ Pima Community College. It got me an education. Pass-happy spread offenses wouldnt become the norm until around the turn of the millennium. All Rights Reserved. FORMS & LINKS He was definitely one of the pioneers, Detmers eldest son Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. Coach Bruce Larson He was a good guy. I explored some possibilities where the schedule will meet my family schedule a little better. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. Partly cloudy skies early will become overcast later during the night. I didnt want to believe it, said student-athlete Owen Parnell. 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. pic.twitter.com/VLPG9MlL5C. and last updated 4:16 PM, Nov 14, 2022. It was about being a good student, a good citizen, said former Somerset student-athlete Andrew Leumann. 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. I met with the team. Hometown: Foyil, OK 3 Sport Athlete at Irving Macarthur High School. The funny thing is, he never experienced them in Texas as a player. 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. Longtime Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas passed away on Sunday. 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. Coaching: Haskell High School, West Virginia University, Arizona State University, Broken Arrow HS, Lake Hamilton HS, Marcus HS Words cant describe how much I and everyone else in our community appreciates you, I love you coach. 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 Copyright 2023 PIAA. Somerset's Basile steps down as football coach. The Wildcats were a 10-point favorite at tip-off and needed a win to clinch the No. 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. 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. 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. Safford, AZ Coaching: Mt. 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. Somersets coaching staff suggested a lights-on tribute in Lucas honor at high school football fields across Kentucky on Monday evening. Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. 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. 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. HELEN L. MONTOYA/STAFF. Head Coach. DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF delopez@express-news.net. Man accused of sexual assault on woman who said she fled Texas A&M still in the hunt for SEC title. That feeling never gets old.. But long before his time, he sure saw it coming. Somerset Football Staff. CALL. He was 51. My goal is to take a picture with every state sign. 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. 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. WebTowels III was most recently the head coach at Clear Brook High Schools which he held for two seasons. 22 South Shore Tech (17-4) won 41-31 over No. 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. We had seven of them and five of those played pretty regularly. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as No. That I was honest and always had their best interest at heart, even if it meant TOUGH LOVE. WebNew Head Coach: Daniel Longoria Koy Detmer is moving on to coach Somerset. 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. Words cant describe how much I and everyone else in our community appreciates you, I love you coach. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. Then at Southwest in the mid-1980s, he used the right arm of his oldest son to take it to another level. Follow him on Twitter @ARipple_DAsport. Family and then football. 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. In closing, one final tribute from WKYTs Brian Milam. Just like everywhere else, they just need a few more kids to participate. We will advertise the position and start gathering candidates, Close said. Board of Directors; Frequently Asked Questions; Membership Application; PIAA Mandatory Rules Interpretation Schedule; 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. Cant describe the pain this brings. Tucson, AZ Empire High school. There was great support from the administration and one of the best athletic directors Ive ever worked with in Scott Close. 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. Additionally, Koy brings NFL experience to the mix. 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. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Going back after I got fired I went back and became an assistant and it was invaluable, Lucas said. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Kentucky could have clinched the No. KSTP-TV, LLC A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. This story was originally published November 14, 2022, 10:43 AM. He also served as an assistant on Basile's staff. Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School. A pass interference call as the clock ran out helped set up Sherons 20-yard pass for the score. Helping the player and or student succeed in life was his life calling. In-depth analysis. Photos courtesy of Action Shots Photography. Coach becomes only the second football coach in Hebron history and The boosters were great. 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. He has also previously served as an offensive coordinator for the Bulldogs program. If I dont coach, Ill survive. Now, Urban is the head football coach at the school he has dedicated so much time to over the years. The parents were great. I am very excited.". 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 still have two young children, and Im involved in a lot of activities and I dont want to miss that, Basile said. 550 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0708. WPBK.com reports that Lucas died after battling cancer. Lucas, 51, had been dealing with a prolonged illness that kept him from the sidelines for much of this season. 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 Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. I think everybody feels that. Breaking news. Grief counselors will be a Somerset High School on Tuesday for students and staff. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. Urbanbecame a varsity assistant under former coachBob Landis in 2011. 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. Somersets winning drive started on its own 14-yard line with just 28 seconds left. It was a great opportunity, and I appreciate the opportunity.. KSR extends our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Somerset community. Published: February 28, 2022 - 6:33 PM A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. Like Basile, Urban will be forced to deal with low numbers as the Golden Eagles eye their first winning season since 2015. Its kept me a job. Somerset Football Roster 2022-23 Players (129) Staff (5) Do you have a team photo? 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. John Davenport / San Antonio Express Do you plan to save or spend your 2022 income tax refund. Basile knew he couldnt devote as much time as hed like to the time-consuming duties as a head coach. We are saddened to hear about the passing of beloved Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas. That they saw me as an example of how to live a life of integrity. This is his third time working with the district. The facilities were great. NFL Players Coached: 1. Xs and Os meant nothing to him, Somerset defensive coordinator Jared Swearingen said in an email to the coaches. We have some good, young coaches in place on the staff, Basile said. Somerset head coach Robbie Lucas died on Sunday. 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. "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. 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. A senior-laden group paved the way for that team. One of the most important men in my life. Koy takes over a team that finished the 2020 season with a 2-7 overall record, 1-3 in District 14-4A Division I. In 2007, Urbanreturned to the junior high ranks, where he coached until 2011. 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. 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. "We played a lot of young guys last year," Urban said. 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. After two 2-8 seasons, he was let go and returned to Somersets staff. In two seasons at Somerset, Basile led the Golden Eagles to a 3-13 mark. He truly cared who you were, and it didnt matter if you were a football player, hockey player, band.. Sonny Detmer, middle, and his sons, Ty, left, and Koy Detmer, who have many years of NFL experience between them. Football has been the best thing thats ever happened to me by a lot, Lucas said. He held assistant football coaching positions with Central Cambria, Greater Johnstown, Richland and Conemaugh Township at the high school level. 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. He arrived before a few of his times ancestors. Kentucky quarterback Kaiya Sheron threw the game-winning touchdown, giving the school its first state championship in its 116-year history. His teams were riddled with injuries, low numbers and COVID-19 issues. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. Kentucky high school football stadiums turned on their lights Monday night to salute Robbie Lucas. WebLearn about Somerset High School football recruits in Somerset. 8 Frederick Douglass against traditional powerhouse Madison Central. Tucson, AZ Cienega High school. 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