The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. Email:Samuel.Antle@gcisd.net, Running Backs and Asst Offensive Line Coach, Tanner Antle - Defensive Coordinator / Varsity Linebackers, 4 year Letterman - Arkansas Tech University * 2 time all-conference selection * Senior Leadership Award Recipient Coaching 1yr - Graduate Assistant (Arkansas Tech University) 2yrs - Linebackers (Garland-Lakeview) 4yrs - Defensive Backs (Abilene High) 6yrs - Defensive Coordinator (Rockwall) 4yrs - Head Coach Athletic Director (Mount Vernon) 2yrs - Defensive Coordinator (Grapevine) 5yrs - Head Coach (Grapevine). Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81. The kids won this. We have some good, young coaches in place on the staff, Basile 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. 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. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as No. The facilities were great. Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. Running backs, offensive line. Somersets coaching staff suggested a lights-on tribute in Lucas honor at high school football fields across Kentucky on Monday evening. 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. "Jeff is a great hire for Somerset," Close said. A pass interference call as the clock ran out helped set up Sherons 20-yard pass for the score. Playing:Foyil High School, The University of Tulsa, Chicago Bears WebSomerset Football Staff Players (65) Staff (1) Bruce Larson Head Coach Are you the coach? I still have two young children, and Im involved in a lot of activities and I dont want to miss that, Basile said. 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. Basile said he enjoyed his brief tenure with the Golden Eagles. 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. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. Now, Urban is the head football coach at the school he has dedicated so much time to over the years. It got me into education. Highlights from all 6 Somerset County high school football camps. Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. "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.". 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. 22 South Shore Tech (17-4) won 41-31 over No. LHAC approves conference expansion; What happens to WestPAC? 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 didnt want to believe it, said student-athlete Owen Parnell. 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. Funeral arrangements have not been made yet. Football has been the best thing thats ever happened to me by a lot, Lucas said. Urban, 54,was an integral part in starting the Somerset youth football program in the 1990s. Friday nights are still real exciting for me, Detmer told the Express-News that year. He was a great man and his players adored him. Published: February 28, 2022 - 6:33 PM A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. (717) 697-0374|(800) 382-1392|Fax: (717) 697-7721 Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep But it wasnt just his teams that benefited from his tutelage. Somerset is very appreciative for Coach Basiles work over the past two seasons, Golden Eagles Athletic Director Scott Close said. Hobbies: Hanging out with Autumn and reading books Get exclusive insight from the best team of reporters in the Lone Star State! Assistant Coach. He also served as an assistant on Basile's staff. 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. SOMERSET, Ky. (LEX 18) Somerset High School Head Football Coach Charles 'Robbie' Lucas passed away over the weekend after battling illness. 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.". Larson had been head coach since 1999 and took the team to several state tournament appearances. Grapevine, TX. Its kept me a job. Family and then football. School District of Somerset Superintendent Mark Bezek said Larsons impact went beyond the football team record. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. "I am just humbled, honored and blessed for the opportunity," said Urban. Questions? The 2023 Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament will return to College Station this summer. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. "Participation is a big hurdle we face. Shortly after he passed away, tributes poured in from around the Commonwealth. DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF delopez@express-news.net. He is the best man and person that you can find. 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. Somerset went 13-2 and advancedto the state semifinals in 2014 under Landis, who is now the head coach at North Star. They are currently running the Ty & Koy Detmer Football Camp at Cornerstone Christian School. He was the best, LCA Coach Doug Charles told the Herald-Leader. Other than the two hours every so often we had to compete against each other, we had both had a lot of respect for each other and our programs. But long before his time, he sure saw it coming. 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. Over 16 seasons at the high school football level, Morris compiled an Clevenger led Danville to a 2017 state title and an 15-0 undefeated record. In (Mondays) meeting, I asked how many freshmen played in a varsity game (last season). Website powered by WebMechanix. Game-winning touchdown drive makes Somerset a state champion for the first time, Support my work with a digital subscription. He was even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid-1980s. Hometown: Foyil, OK This weekend the Kentucky high school football coaching fraternity sadly lost another member. 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. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. 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. This story was originally published November 14, 2022, 10:43 AM. WebAll-time football coaching wins John McKissick of Summerville holds all-time lead with 620 wins. Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. 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. He was definitely one of the pioneers, Detmers eldest son Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. Follow him on Twitter@Masty81. Somerset head coach Robbie Lucas died on Sunday. 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. 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. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as No. He arrived before a few of his times ancestors. Koy Detmer, Jr., a sophomore at Somerset is the school's quarterback. Basile coached at Frostburg State University as an assistant for six seasons. 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. He was even a former Golden Eagles player himself, competing in the mid But way back in the 1970s, when Detmer was making stops at Churchill, Roosevelt, Central Catholic and Laredo Martin, his teams threw the ball more than anybody else. He held assistant football coaching positions with Central Cambria, Greater Johnstown, Richland and Conemaugh Township at the high school level. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. A great coach and a much better man has gone to a better place., Today all of Somerset Athletics mourns the passing of head football coach Robbie Lucas. But the 62-year-old Basile also realized that family commitments to his two young children came first. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. The parents were great. Partly cloudy skies early will become overcast later during the night. Film tells rest of their success story. It was a great opportunity, and I appreciate the opportunity.. Somerset head football coach Bruce Larson died suddenly on Sunday. We wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors.. HELEN L. MONTOYA/STAFF. College:The University of Tulsa His teams were riddled with injuries, low numbers and COVID-19 issues. What you want your players to remember you for as a coach? After two 2-8 seasons, he was let go and returned to Somersets staff. In-depth analysis. Chad Morris most recently the former head coach at SMU and Arkansas will replace Gambill. Dave Campbell's Texas Football reveals its 2023 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program. Coaching: Haskell High School, West Virginia University, Arizona State University, Broken Arrow HS, Lake Hamilton HS, Marcus HS Players (129) Staff (5) Sonny Detmer. 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. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. Caleb Lowndes For Somerset High School It wasnt only about winning, it was about being your best. (I) want to send my condolences to the Somerset community. Basile believes the foundation is in place for the Golden Eagles to take another step forward. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer "Seeing how these coaches like Steve (Costea), Bob (Landis) and Brian (Basile) ran things, along withSam Zambanini and Rick Flyte, who were assistants on Brian's staff, to be around coaches like that and learn from them, it was fortunate for me to be around those great coaches from the area," Urban said. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. I saw where I stumbled. 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. Pass-happy spread offenses wouldnt become the norm until around the turn of the millennium. Then at Southwest in the mid-1980s, he used the right arm of his oldest son to take it to another level. Helping the player and or student succeed in life was his life calling. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. 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. Jeff is a great hire for Somerset, Close said. Started Coaching career at Grapevine Middle School in 2016. 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). A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. He truly cared who you were, and it didnt matter if you were a football player, hockey player, band.. Former Somerset varsity coach Steve Costea played a big part in getting Urban back into coaching. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. In closing, one final tribute from WKYTs Brian Milam. District Professional Development Calendar, Somerset Independent Board Meeting Calendar. Going back after I got fired I went back and became an assistant and it was invaluable, Lucas said. 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. All Rights Reserved. I love to travel. High 54F. Paducah Tilghman ends Union Countys 7-year run as state wrestling champions. John Davenport / San Antonio Express 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. WebATHLETIC COORDINATOR. As well as visit every NFL/MLB stadium. Just like everywhere else, they just need a few more kids to participate. Grief counselors will be a Somerset High School on Tuesday for students and staff. Invite the coach Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. The boosters were great. I am very excited.". 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. 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. Paducah Tilghman ends Union Countys 7-year run as State wrestling champions What happens WestPAC. 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