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. But long before his time, he sure saw it coming. Somerset's Basile steps down as football coach. 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. Shortly after he passed away, tributes poured in from around the Commonwealth. San Diego, CA Monte Vista High School. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. Urban is looking to use the coaching knowledge he has gatheredtoturn the program around. Do you plan to save or spend your 2022 income tax refund. Follow him on Twitter @Masty81. 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. Cant describe the pain this brings. 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 Published: February 28, 2022 - 6:33 PM A Wisconsin community is mourning the loss of the longtime head football coach of Somerset High School. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. He loved Texas high school football and was such a great influence to so many, Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. The Associated Press Sports Editors have awarded him with national Top 10 honors for column writing four times, including first place in both 2017 and 2018. longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. Heres what you need to know. Coach Bruce Larson died Sunday at the age of 58. Basile was an integral part of Johnstowns indoor football history. I still have two young children, and Im involved in a lot of activities and I dont want to miss that, Basile said. 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. To read the 2022 season preview please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. 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? Games cannot end on a defensive penalty. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. He was not with the Briar Jumpers for their playoff game on Friday at Lexington Christian. 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. From there he accepted a basketball scholarship at Florida State, but after failing to get much playing time, decided to finish his college studies at Southwest Texas State (now Texas State). His Crimson Crushers teams had back-to-back 10-3 records with District 6 Class 2A runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2017. One of the most important men in my life. Basile coached at Frostburg State University as an assistant for six seasons. Every day you get older you appreciate time even more, he said. The funny thing is, he never experienced them in Texas as a player. Create a free football recruiting profile to connect with college coaches. I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. 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. Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. 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. 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. Also coaches Baseball at GHS. 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. The parents were great. ric blanco. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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 interim tag was removed and Lucas went on to lead Somerset to five straight region titles and state semifinals appearances. 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. 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. "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.". 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. This is a carousel. He was 51. Follow him on Twitter@Masty81. 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. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. I had a great coaching staff. 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. It got me an education. I cant tell you how appreciative I am just to the game itself. Sonny Detmer (left) works with son Ty Detmer when Detmer was in high school at Southwest. Wade and Alice Houston are known from hoops. 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. Partly cloudy skies early will become overcast later during the night. Urban wants to showcasethe talents of his athletestaking the field each day in practice and on Friday nights. Call. This weekend the Kentucky high school football coaching fraternity sadly lost another member. 5 preliminary round contest. 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. Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas was named the 2019 Commonwealth Journal Co-Coach of the Year. 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. Larson helped the school win three state football titles. 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. 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. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. CALL. Breaking news. 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. He was also recognized as the Wisconsin Coach of the Year and honored by the NFL.This is tough for our community, Bezek said. The Wildcats were a 10-point favorite at tip-off and needed a win to clinch the No. 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. The Somerset High School football coaching job came open after the tragic and unexpected passing of long-time head coach Robbie Lucas, who led the Briar Jumpers program for 14 seasons. A senior-laden group paved the way for that team. Koy is the son of longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. 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. WebStaff - Somerset Independent Schools Home > Staff Staff FORMS & LINKS Business and Finance Technology Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links to Lightspeed Self Service Basile knew he couldnt devote as much time as hed like to the time-consuming duties as a head coach. Website powered by WebMechanix. Basile also coached with the Pittsburgh Power in the Arena Football League. Hometown: Foyil, OK Somerset Athletic Director Scott Close said Urban can provide the spark Somerset football needs. I didnt know certain things were going to shake out the way they did schedule-wise.. Josh Lovelady was named the 2nd Head Coach for Mill Creek in January of 2019 after serving for 15 seasons as the offensive line coach/offensive coordinator for the Hawks. There was great support from the administration and one of the best athletic directors Ive ever worked with in Scott Close. Its just a big, big loss.. I am very excited.". (717) 697-0374|(800) 382-1392|Fax: (717) 697-7721 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. Started Coaching career at Grapevine Middle School in 2016. 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"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. The kids won this. Grapevine, TX Grapevine Middle school. 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. Lucas missed most of the 2022 campaign, including Friday nights playoff loss to LCA, as he battled a longterm illness. Kentucky quarterback Kaiya Sheron threw the game-winning touchdown, giving the school its first state championship in its 116-year history. I just had the greatest seat to watch it, Lucas said after the game. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. But Im always looking for that next challenge and pursuit of excellence.. We had seven of them and five of those played pretty regularly. It got me into education. One of the most important men in my life. Technology, Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links toLightspeed, Self Service Password Reset Instructions Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. KSR extends our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Somerset community. Basile has been a familiar face on the sidelines and coaching booths throughout the region since the 1980s. 1:56 Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School . Enlisted in US Navy and served 4 yrs, then graduated from Pima Community College, Destinee (27), Annelise (24), Arthur (23), Nico (21), Played: Safford High school. DELCIA LOPEZ/STAFF delopez@express-news.net. Highlights from all 6 Somerset County high school football camps. It was about being a good student, a good citizen, said former Somerset student-athlete Andrew Leumann. Coaching: Haskell High School, West Virginia University, Arizona State University, Broken Arrow HS, Lake Hamilton HS, Marcus HS Xs and Os meant nothing to him, Somerset defensive coordinator Jared Swearingen said in an email to the coaches. "A lot of guys got thrown into the Friday night atmosphere as young kids. Now, Urban is the head football coach at the school he has dedicated so much time to over the years. The head football coach at Somerset High School has passed away. 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. This story was originally published November 14, 2022, 10:43 AM. It wasnt only about winning, it was about being your best. 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. Family and then football. FORMS & LINKS That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. 43 Boston Collegiate in a Div. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. Basile said he enjoyed his brief tenure with the Golden Eagles. High School - Rockwall, College - All Conference/ All American at Austin College. He truly cared who you were, and it didnt matter if you were a football player, hockey player, band.. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. There are myriad reasons why Kentucky couldn't pull off the win against Vanderbilt during the Wildcats' 68-66 loss on Senior Night. Like a lot of pioneers, though, Detmer had to wait a while for the rest of the world to follow. Safford, AZ Coaching: Mt. He was a great man and his players adored him. Detmer was hired as head coach at Somerset High School, located southwest of San Antonio. Head Coach. Grief counselors will be a Somerset High School on Tuesday for students and staff. We will advertise the position and start gathering candidates, Close said. 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. The facilities were great. Born Hubert Detmer Jr. in Beaumont and immediately dubbed Sonny by his maternal grandmother, his family moved to Indiana before he turned 2. In closing, one final tribute from WKYTs Brian Milam. 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. I saw the mistakes. A pass interference call as the clock ran out helped set up Sherons 20-yard pass for the score. Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School. Pass-happy spread offenses wouldnt become the norm until around the turn of the millennium. 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