The parents were great. 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. Follow him on Twitter @ARipple_DAsport. Now, Urban is the head football coach at the school he has dedicated so much time to over the years. Claim your team to manage the roster, schedule, scores, stats and more. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. Koy is the offensive coordinator. High 54F. 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. 5 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. "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. He played eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and had a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings. Former Somerset varsity coach Steve Costea played a big part in getting Urban back into coaching. I just had the greatest seat to watch it, Lucas said after the game. The coach of the Briar Jumpers for 14 seasons, he led Somerset to a Class 2A State Title in 2019. It wasnt only about winning, it was about being your best. 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. He can be reached at 814-532-5083. Man accused of sexual assault on woman who said she fled Texas A&M still in the hunt for SEC title. But Im always looking for that next challenge and pursuit of excellence.. WebGreg 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. Basile believes the foundation is in place for the Golden Eagles to take another step forward. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. Running backs, offensive line. Pass-happy spread offenses wouldnt become the norm until around the turn of the millennium. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. Cant describe the pain this brings. Wednesday, July 7, 2004. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. Low 33F. Helping the player and or student succeed in life was his life calling. Spouse: Autumn 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 Coach Lovelady played high school football at South Gwinnett from 1989-1991 and then played at West Georgia from 1991-1994. Kentucky high school football stadiums turned on their lights Monday night to salute Robbie Lucas. Southwest High School Head Football Coach Sonny Detmer shares a laugh with players at practice Wednesday afternoon. 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. Basile said he enjoyed his brief tenure with the Golden Eagles. One of the most important men in my life. Call. Game-winning touchdown drive makes Somerset a state champion for the first time, Support my work with a digital subscription. "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.". Xs and Os meant nothing to him, Somerset defensive coordinator Jared Swearingen said in an email to the coaches. Wade and Alice Houston are known from hoops. I have a possible opportunity in college, Basile said. Was an assistant coach for 2 years and Boys coordinator for 2 years. 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 camp runs through Friday, and students are still being accepted. 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. College:The University of Tulsa Johnstown Magazine is a positive and forward-thinking monthly publication for the people of our region. We are saddened to hear about the passing of beloved Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas. The kids won this. He truly cared who you were, and it didnt matter if you were a football player, hockey player, band.. 1:56 Jeff Urban has been a longtime assistant football coach at Somerset Area High School . Lasting legacy for sure!. 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. Larson had been head coach since 1999 and took the team to several state tournament appearances. Website powered by WebMechanix. Im just not going to miss time with my children. Pennsylvania Coaches' Association. WebCollege Players Coached: 41. Film tells rest of their success story. Tucson, AZ Grapevine High School. "A lot of guys got thrown into the Friday night atmosphere as young kids. And that it was always about much more than just football. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. Prayers are with his family and the entire Somerset community. Coach Bruce Larson died Sunday at the age of 58. 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. Somerset head football coach Bruce Larson died suddenly on Sunday. Its just a big, big loss.. Grief counselors will be a Somerset High School on Tuesday for students and staff. NFL Players Coached: 1. He was a role model to all of us. Close said no timeframe has been set to replace Basile, but he noted that the districts board of directors regularly scheduled meeting was Monday. 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. 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. We have some good, young coaches in place on the staff, Basile said. It got me an education. The interim tag was removed and Lucas went on to lead Somerset to five straight region titles and state semifinals appearances. I think everybody feels that. Then at Southwest in the mid-1980s, he used the right arm of his oldest son to take it to another level. Basile, who has three children, including two who are age 10 and 6, will focus on his family. He was a great man and his players adored him. Tucson, AZ Pueblo High school. I didnt know certain things were going to shake out the way they did schedule-wise.. Started Coaching career at Grapevine Middle School in 2016. Copyright 2023 PIAA. Linebackers. 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. That they saw me as an example of how to live a life of integrity. We cant see into the crystal ball. But long before his time, he sure saw it coming. 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. Technology, Link to Submit Websites/You Tube Links toLightspeed, Self Service Password Reset Instructions 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. Koy went on to play college football at Colorado, and joined his big brother to combine for 25 NFL seasons. 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. 7 Great Crossing and No. One of a kind coach, father, friend and human. That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. Longtime Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas passed away on Sunday. 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. 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 saw where I failed. WebAll-time football coaching wins John McKissick of Summerville holds all-time lead with 620 wins. Sonny Detmer wasnt just ahead of his time. Somerset is very appreciative for Coach Basiles work over the past two seasons, Golden Eagles Athletic Director Scott Close said. Mike Mastovich is a sports reporter and columnist for The Tribune-Democrat. In two seasons at Somerset, Basile led the Golden Eagles to a 3-13 mark. San Diego, CA Sahuaro High school. Urban wants to showcasethe talents of his athletestaking the field each day in practice and on Friday nights. The boosters were great. The Cats' 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Urbanbecame a varsity assistant under former coachBob Landis in 2011. His mother wanted him to go into banking, but as he once told the Express-News, he wasnt much for desks. Having tried out for the football team on a lark while at Wharton, his rsum as a wide receiver was impressive enough to get a call from the Toros, who offered him $150 per game. 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. 3 Sport Athlete at Irving Macarthur High School. History of playing/coaching: I wouldnt be the man I am today without you. Safford, AZ Coaching: Mt. SOMERSET The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. Dec 21, 2022. Mark Stoops opened his Monday press conference by sharing his thoughts with Lucas family and the Somerset community. 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. We will advertise the position and start gathering candidates, Close said. New faces joining WKYT, The CW Lexington at anchor, weather desks, Lexington police officer arrested, charged with abusing a child, Man charged in murders of Kentucky police officers kills himself in jail, officials say, Whiskey fungus suit: Court orders county to halt Jack Daniels barrel warehouse, High school basketball playoffs: Predictions for every region as the Boys Sweet 16 nears. Hunting, Fishing, Grilling out and hanging out with my friends and family. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Somersets coaching staff suggested a lights-on tribute in Lucas honor at high school football fields across Kentucky on Monday evening. Somersets winning drive started on its own 14-yard line with just 28 seconds left. 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. In 2007, Urbanreturned to the junior high ranks, where he coached until 2011. In five years at Bishop McCort Catholic prior to joining the Somerset staff, Basile had a 32-27 mark. He held assistant football coaching positions with Central Cambria, Greater Johnstown, Richland and Conemaugh Township at the high school level. Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. FORMS & LINKS Somerset Athletic Director Scott Close said Urban can provide the spark Somerset football needs. 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. 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. Photos courtesy of Action Shots Photography. Playing:Foyil High School, The University of Tulsa, Chicago Bears Somerset head coach Robbie Lucas died on Sunday. 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. Somerset High School football coach Robbie Lucas was named the 2019 Commonwealth Journal Co-Coach of the Year. If I dont coach, Ill survive. 2 Lexington Catholic vs. No. pic.twitter.com/A6HbhRBYv8. 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. 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. Abby Pattison led all scorers with 14 points and Mia Bradshaw added 12 points as 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. He is the best man and person that you can find. Hometown: Foyil, OK District Professional Development Calendar, Somerset Independent Board Meeting Calendar. He was a good guy. 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. But the pinnacle of his career came in 2019 with a team led by players like quarterback Kaiya Sheron, now at Kentucky, and wideout Kade Grundy, now playing baseball for Louisville. WebHigh School Math: Send E-Mail Sanchez, Nieves High School World History: Send E-Mail Sands, George PE Coach / Flag Football: Send E-Mail Sawh, Liza English Language Arts: Send E-Mail Thomas, Vascol English Language Arts Koy is the son of longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Especially your leading and directing 50, 60, 70 young men.. KSR extends our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the Somerset community. I explored some possibilities where the schedule will meet my family schedule a little better. Somerset went 13-2 and advancedto the state semifinals in 2014 under Landis, who is now the head coach at North Star. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. I didnt want to believe it, said student-athlete Owen Parnell. 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. He loved Texas high school football and was such a great influence to so many, Ty wrote in a text message Tuesday. Sonny Detmer, middle, and his sons, Ty, left, and Koy Detmer, who have many years of NFL experience between them. 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