Highlights from all 6 Somerset County high school football camps. Family and then football. But the 62-year-old Basile also realized that family commitments to his two young children came first. Hopefully, this year, we are going to have some young men who will use the experience from last year and become leaders. 7 Great Crossing and No. I didnt know certain things were going to shake out the way they did schedule-wise.. If I dont coach, Ill survive. Tournament semifinals at EKU on Saturday to pit No. Somersets Detmer pioneered pass-happy change, Loss to TCU sinks Texas' hopes of playing for Big 12 championship. Running backs, offensive line. Detmer was hired as head coach at Somerset High School, located southwest of San Antonio. Coach Bruce Larson died Sunday at the age of 58. He can be reached at 814-444-5926. Theres no truth to the rumor that Brian Basile rolled into his new job as Somersets head football coach in an old police car with Sam Zambanini riding shotgun. Wade and Alice Houston are known from hoops. Sonny Detmer wasnt just ahead of his time. 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. Was an assistant coach for 2 years and Boys coordinator for 2 years. WPBK.com reports that Lucas died after battling cancer. pic.twitter.com/VLPG9MlL5C. Somerset's Basile steps down as football coach. Tight ends. Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School. Defensive Line. Our recent The funny thing is, he never experienced them in Texas as a player. 2 Lexington Catholic vs. No. In closing, one final tribute from WKYTs Brian Milam. 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. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Create a free football recruiting profile to connect with college coaches. and last updated 4:16 PM, Nov 14, 2022. During his podcast appearance, Lucas reflected on the lessons he learned as a brash young head coach. WebCollege Players Coached: 41. Basile has been a familiar face on the sidelines and coaching booths throughout the region since the 1980s. Going back after I got fired I went back and became an assistant and it was invaluable, Lucas said. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. The team had to contend with the pandemic taking away games both seasons. Born Hubert Detmer Jr. in Beaumont and immediately dubbed Sonny by his maternal grandmother, his family moved to Indiana before he turned 2. HELEN L. MONTOYA/STAFF. "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.". Basile coached at Frostburg State University as an assistant for six seasons. He held assistant football coaching positions with Central Cambria, Greater Johnstown, Richland and Conemaugh Township at the high school level. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. 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. 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. "I am just humbled, honored and blessed for the opportunity," said Urban. 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. Basile was an integral part of Johnstowns indoor football history. I cant tell you how appreciative I am just to the game itself. He was 51. 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 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 Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. He previously had coached on the New Richmond football staff from 2001-2007, with the final four seasons there as head coach. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. Koy Detmer, Jr., a sophomore at Somerset is the school's quarterback. Southwestern 34 Simon Kenton 19 Final Box Score Sep 4, 2022 @ 3:17pm 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. It got me a job. 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. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. Urban, 54,was an integral part in starting the Somerset youth football program in the 1990s. 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. There are a lot of good things happening at Somerset High School, including football.. In five years at Bishop McCort Catholic prior to joining the Somerset staff, Basile had a 32-27 mark. Every day you get older you appreciate time even more, he said. 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. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. "I want to use what the kids bring to the table to put them in a situation where they can succeed.". BILLY CALZADA / STAFF, Southwest Football Coach Sonny Detmer with son, quarterback Ty Detmer. Koy takes over a team that finished the 2020 season with a 2-7 overall record, 1-3 in District 14-4A Division I. Dec 21, 2022. He arrived before a few of his times ancestors. DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF delopez@express-news.net. Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. "I am humbled that the administration, school board and community have given me this opportunity. 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. After two 2-8 seasons, he was let go and returned to Somersets staff. 8 Frederick Douglass against traditional powerhouse Madison Central. Playing:Foyil High School, The University of Tulsa, Chicago Bears This is a carousel. Words cant describe how much I and everyone else in our community appreciates you, I love you coach. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81. He was even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid-1980s. This weekend the Kentucky high school football coaching fraternity sadly lost another member. NFL Players Coached: 1. 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. Detmer was 30-19 over 5 years. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Heres what you need to know. The camp runs through Friday, and students are still being accepted. Now, Urban is the head football coach at the school he has dedicated so much time to over the years. In-depth analysis. (I) want to send my condolences to the Somerset community. Prayers are with his family and the entire Somerset community. 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. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. Urban wants to showcasethe talents of his athletestaking the field each day in practice and on Friday nights. 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. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. 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. Urban is looking to use the coaching knowledge he has gatheredtoturn the program around. The boosters were great. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. My goal is to take a picture with every state sign. Walked on at Dallas Baptist University in 2011 as a Catcher. Like a lot of pioneers, though, Detmer had to wait a while for the rest of the world to follow. Caleb Lowndes For Somerset High School That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. We have some good, young coaches in place on the staff, Basile said. He was not with the Briar Jumpers for their playoff game on Friday at Lexington Christian. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. 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. 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. The Cats' 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Breaking news. Larson had been head coach since 1999 and took the team to several state tournament appearances. But Im always looking for that next challenge and pursuit of excellence.. Longtime Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas passed away on Sunday. Close said no timeframe has been set to replace Basile, but he noted that the districts board of directors regularly scheduled meeting was Monday. 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. 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. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. 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. He was a role model to all of us. There are myriad reasons why Kentucky couldn't pull off the win against Vanderbilt during the Wildcats' 68-66 loss on Senior Night. A Hubbard Broadcasting Company. 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. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep Safford, AZ Coaching: Mt. 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. The kids won this. Additionally, Koy brings NFL experience to the mix. 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. Follow Daily American Sports on Facebook. Like Basile, Urban will be forced to deal with low numbers as the Golden Eagles eye their first winning season since 2015. Lucas, 51, had been dealing with a prolonged illness that kept him from the sidelines for much of this season. Somerset football coach Brian Basile stepping down after 2 seasons, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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 The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. John Davenport / San Antonio Express WebStaff - Somerset Independent Schools Home > Staff Staff FORMS & LINKS Business and Finance Technology Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links to Lightspeed Self Service Pass-happy spread offenses wouldnt become the norm until around the turn of the millennium. Clay Clevenger (second from left) was announced as the new Somerset High School football coach on Wednesday. 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. All Rights Reserved. Kris Barcenez. Pennsylvania Coaches' Association. 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. Linebackers. Somerset head coadh Sonny Detmer (right) discusses a play on the field during the first half of their non-district football game with Boerne at Bulldog Stadium on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. The interim tag was removed and Lucas went on to lead Somerset to five straight region titles and state semifinals appearances. Lucas learned those lessons well, earning a career mark of 118-78 with a 114-62 record at Somerset and eight region titles. Kentucky high school football stadiums turned on their lights Monday night to salute Robbie Lucas. Assistant Coach. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. Ive been in coaching since 1981. We had seven of them and five of those played pretty regularly. Film tells rest of their success story. 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