Robbie Lucas, 51, died Sunday. Grapevine, TX Grapevine Middle school. Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. Then at Southwest in the mid-1980s, he used the right arm of his oldest son to take it to another level. I met with the team. 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. Thats phenomenal, and were just ready for great things from Koy.. Urbanbecame a varsity assistant under former coachBob Landis in 2011. Lucas missed most of the 2022 campaign, including Friday nights playoff loss to LCA, as he battled a longterm illness. I think everybody feels that. Coach Lovelady played high school football at South Gwinnett from 1989-1991 and then played at West Georgia from 1991-1994. Running backs, offensive line. There are myriad reasons why Kentucky couldn't pull off the win against Vanderbilt during the Wildcats' 68-66 loss on Senior Night. Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award, become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. We had seven of them and five of those played pretty regularly. 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. All Rights Reserved. WebCoaches. 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. 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. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. What you want your players to remember you for as a coach? Dec 21, 2022. "I am just humbled, honored and blessed for the opportunity," said Urban. Helping the player and or student succeed in life was his life calling. Tucson, AZ Pima Community College. Somerset head coach Robbie Lucas died on Sunday. 550 Gettysburg Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0708. Sonny Detmer wasnt just ahead of his time. 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. 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. 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.". CALL. 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. Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. 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. FORMS & LINKS Somerset head football coach Bruce Larson died suddenly on Sunday. Safford, AZ Coaching: Mt. Longtime Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas passed away on Sunday. To read the 2022 season preview please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. Im exploring some opportunities at the college level that could possibly fit my family schedule.. District Professional Development Calendar, Somerset Independent Board Meeting Calendar. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. Basile knew he couldnt devote as much time as hed like to the time-consuming duties as a head coach. Cant describe the pain this brings. The camp runs through Friday, and students are still being accepted. 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. My goal is to take a picture with every state sign. Kentucky could have clinched the No. Somersets winning drive started on its own 14-yard line with just 28 seconds left. I didnt know certain things were going to shake out the way they did schedule-wise.. If the collegiate thing doesnt work out, my children come first. 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. 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. Like a lot of pioneers, though, Detmer had to wait a while for the rest of the world to follow. KSR extends our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Somerset community. Defensive Line. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer The Cats' 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Basile went 3-13 at Somerset. All District Utility for Baseball in 2011. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. 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 football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Photos courtesy of Action Shots Photography. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. Kris Barcenez. Games cannot end on a defensive penalty. 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. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81. The kids won this. Went on to work with the baseball team as the Direct of Baseball Operations in 2016 while working on Masters in Sport Management. And that it was always about much more than just football. WebLearn about Somerset High School football recruits in Somerset. 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 Detmer was hired as head coach at Somerset High School, located southwest of San Antonio. 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Wade and Alice Houston are known from hoops. School District of Somerset Superintendent Mark Bezek said Larsons impact went beyond the football team record. Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. Dave Campbell's Texas Football reveals its 2023 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program. Ive been in coaching since 1981. Coach Bruce Larson died Sunday at the age of 58. DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF delopez@express-news.net. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. Im just not going to miss time with my children. We are saddened to hear about the passing of beloved Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas. 34-19 (W) Southwestern @ Simon Kenton On 9/3, the Southwestern varsity football team won their away non-conference game against Simon Kenton (Independence, KY) by a score of 34-19. Clevenger led Danville to a 2017 state title and an 15-0 undefeated record. 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. 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. Hometown: Foyil, OK I saw the mistakes. In-depth analysis. In closing, one final tribute from WKYTs Brian Milam. Follow him on Twitter @ARipple_DAsport. He was a good guy. This is a carousel. 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. 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. 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. Was an assistant coach for 2 years and Boys coordinator for 2 years. Jeff is a great hire for Somerset, Close said. This story was originally published November 14, 2022, 10:43 AM. 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. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. Somerset is very appreciative for Coach Basiles work over the past two seasons, Golden Eagles Athletic Director Scott Close said. Every day you get older you appreciate time even more, he said. Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. Create a free football recruiting profile to connect with college coaches. Business and Finance The team had to contend with the pandemic taking away games both seasons. Over 16 seasons at the high school football level, Morris compiled an 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. Especially your leading and directing 50, 60, 70 young men.. 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. 5 preliminary round contest. 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. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. 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. If I dont coach, Ill survive. To see player spotlights please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. It wasnt only about winning, it was about being your best. Chad Morris most recently the former head coach at SMU and Arkansas will replace Gambill. I had a great coaching staff. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. He said he might return to coaching in an assistant role at the college level one day. In (Mondays) meeting, I asked how many freshmen played in a varsity game (last season). It got me into education. He previously had coached on the New Richmond football staff from 2001-2007, with the final four seasons there as head coach. He has also previously served as an offensive coordinator for the Bulldogs program. But Im always looking for that next challenge and pursuit of excellence.. WebATHLETIC COORDINATOR. Somersets coaching staff suggested a lights-on tribute in Lucas honor at high school football fields across Kentucky on Monday evening. 5 Hopefully, this year, we are going to have some young men who will use the experience from last year and become leaders. 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 saw where I stumbled. Basile was an integral part of Johnstowns indoor football history. 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 was about being a good student, a good citizen, said former Somerset student-athlete Andrew Leumann. Lucas, who coached the Briar Jumpers' football team for the past 14 seasons, guided the Somerset football program Grief counselors will be a Somerset High School on Tuesday for students and staff. Larson had been head coach since 1999 and took the team to several state tournament appearances. 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. But long before his time, he sure saw it coming. 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? We cant see into the crystal ball. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. He was not with the Briar Jumpers for their playoff game on Friday at Lexington Christian. Lucas learned those lessons well, earning a career mark of 118-78 with a 114-62 record at Somerset and eight region titles. Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas was named the 2019 Commonwealth Journal Co-Coach of the Year. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook. 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