Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. - The transition from old to new head coach at Allentown Central Catholic was a quick, and smooth one. Lowell resident John Sexton has been named the head varsity football at Central Catholic High School. Former rival Nate Hooks was named head football coach for Melbourne Central Catholic on Wednesday. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. Maybe Ill be a helper on the freshmen football team next year If theyll have me.. Its tough to leave a great place like CC with many close friends, but this was too good of an opportunity to pass up for me, Minton told KWBJ-TV 22 last week. Maybe he doesn't end up at North Central leading one of the more improbable program turnarounds in recent years. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. Lowell resident John Sexton has been named the head varsity football at Central Catholic High School. I was jogging down at the Pentucket track, unemployed, and Steve Hayden, who had just gotten the job as head coach, came by and basically asked if I wanted to coach. Despite starting that season off 1-2, Central didnt lose another game, including the schools first ever Super Bowl championship. RT @CoachLehmeier: About to FINISH the Week! He was with the legendary Bob Stem in 1988 when Bethlehem Catholic was one of the first state champs crowned. O'Shea played for Stewart "Red" Faught at Franklin and was an elite quarterback for the Grizzlies. I had to meet with the kids at Georgetown and I was a mess. Aside from my own parents, the biggest influences in my life have been my football coaches, Lehmeier said. Adamopoulos said one of the toughest aspects of his job as head coach the last several years was watching film every Saturday and Sunday, for many hours. (Lowell Sun/Julia Malakie) By Donato Ventura |. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. He retires after another Top 10 season. Adamopoulos guided Central to winning records in 23 of his 26 seasons, including the last 14 seasons. I have some great kids, some kids that want to work, some kids that want to get better, so its going to be an exciting transition for myself and the kids, Grogan said. When he finally had one, he said I told you if I had an opening on my staff I would think of you for it but, one, the pay stinks; and two, I think you being able to coach with your dad is the coolest thing in the world. January 30, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper, College Cant Wait! Hooks spent eight seasons as the head coach at the Hustlers' arch-rival school, Holy. Boom. He saw and heard football coach Chuck Adamopoulos call his team over, announcing he was cutting practice short so the entire team could get to the school play. I look forward to continuing working with John and foresee a strong future for CCHS Raider football.. . Anytime we played Central, it was a big game, Lehmeier said. My first time in the building for a job interview I just fell in love with the place, recalled Adamopoulos. In addition to this training, they also attend workshops and clinics that teach them about safe practices and behaviors to adopt, while raising awareness about injury prevention. This is the first head coaching job for Lehmeier, 34, who has three WPIAL and two state titles on his resume as an assistant. That makes the Warriors story unique. After 26 memorable seasons, and 204 wins, Chuck Adamopoulos retires as Central Catholic football coach; Legendary Central Catholic High School Head Varsity Football Coach Chuck Adamopoulos Retiring from Coaching. Lebanon (Pittsburgh, PA) by a score of 28-7. He produced winning seasons in each of his last 11 years on the job (16 all told), including a pair of unbeaten clubs in 1969 (9-0-0) and 1976 (9-0-1). There were other memorable Super Bowl visits, but Adamopoulos doesnt believe they define his passion for the school. Above all he just loves Central Catholic.. Lebanon. 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. Adamopoulos steps down as Central Catholic football coach; cites more time with family, grandchildren. Theyve won five titles in that span. (Catholic Central) Full Bio. Coach A born to coach at Central: After 39 years, Adamopoulos steps down. I had business degree and it was tough finding a job, recalled Adamopoulos. We werent the biggest team, but we were tough.. Adamopoulos could go through so many of his former and current coaches, many of whom are still among his best friends, through so many wins, losses and, most of all, laughs. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. I had a blend of so many great coaches that I worked with at Central, said Adamopoulos. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. That team finished 3-7. By: Chris Harlan That door opened in a roundabout fashion over the years of 2006-09 that took O'Shea from the lowest points to the highest in a high school coaching career that spans more than three decades. 2022 Football Roster. Tournament Game. I cried this morning when he told me, said Sullivan. 11:49 AM. 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Central Catholic head coach Chuck Adamopoulos is retiring from coaching after winning 204 games and three Super Bowl titles. Were going to be aggressive in everything that we do in all three facets, he said. We have five teams that compete regionally. Monitor contact with student . Ive got a few more years in me to teach, said Adamopoulos. "I think the program is in good shape," said Adamopoulos. Players and parents want to be a part of a program that gets players scholarship offer as weve already done with Pittsburgh, Penn State, and Texas A&M, and that gets championships. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Adamopoulos had dreaded telling his team the most. 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. We are really excited for John to become the next head varsity football coach, said Zach Blaszak, director of athletics and activities at CCHS. February 13, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper, WATCH! O'Shea went 114-10 over the next nine seasons with the Knights before moving to Indianapolis and taking on the challenge of turning around a moribund North Central program. My father (Arthur) had passed away and everybody was very supportive. Overall, Sexton has coached at Central for the past 22 years. "That was the best coaching job in the state," Smith said. In 1999, McCutcheon hired him. Minton served two stints at Central Catholic, most recently from 2014 through this season. Id like to think Im always part of the program, too.. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. In 2017 the Hornets football coaching staff was named Personality of the Week by La Presse (November 26th week). He is family. The well-being of our athletes is our top priority and for that reason we encourage the use of adequate sports equipment for every game level and which respects the Federations regulations. O'Shea was fired at his alma mater McCutcheon, which he quarterbacked to its only state finals appearance in 1982. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. For more coverage of Adamopoulos, see Sports on Page A9. Cherif Nicolas. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Stats Updated Central Catholic's stats have been entered for the 49-17 loss vs. West Linn on 11/18/2022 7:00 PM. In than span the Raiders have compiled a record of 107-28. ALLENTOWN, Pa. - After four years at the helm for Allentown Central Catholic football, head coach Tim McGorry is . Allentown Central Catholic football Tim McGorry is resigning after four seasons and three District 11 titles. Its about the kids. I think Ive spent more time in Lawrence than I have in Groveland, said Adamopoulos of his familys residence. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. Helping with their recruitment with colleges, driving them to colleges. I had graduated college a few months earlier and the economy wasnt great. "He is a great man and taught me leadership, more stuff outside of football, ways of life and how to be a competitor. "It wasn't just the winning and Super Bowl years, though they are all memorable," said Adamopoulos. The junior made three game-winning kicks in the past week including a go-ahead extra point with 4.7 seconds left in Friday nights 20-19 victory over Gateway in a WPIAL Class 5A semifinal. Central now has a void. Samuel Gendreau. Clairton reached the finals behind cousins Jonte and Dontae Sanders on Friday night, while Jeannette relied on brothers Brad and Brett Birch. He and his wife, Erica, have two children who are alumni of Central Catholic, Zach 16 and Allison 17. She told me my dad suffered a heart attack and passed away. Thomas Jefferson quarterback Jake Pugh was in sixth grade the last time the Jaguars didnt reach the WPIAL finals. Pine-Richlands Phil Jurkovec had nearly 4,000 in 2017. Adamopoulos, whose dad Arthur had a legendary career at Peabody High, grew up in Groveland and graduated from Pentucket Regional in West Newbury. Lehmeier was offensive coordinator under Eric. Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. The silver lining, according to Adamopoulos, is that he will remain at the school for at least two or three more years. In his second season at North Central, a program that hadn't finished above .500 in 12 years, O'Shea led the 2018 Panthers to a 9-3 record and a sectional title before a close loss to eventual Class 6A state champion Warren Central in the regional. He never has been.. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lehmeier takes over a Central Catholic team that was WPIAL 6A runner-up last season with a junior-heavy roster. Rob Benedetto '89, rbenedetto@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Colette Madore, cmadore@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Josselyn Wilson, jwilson@centralcatholic.net, Mr. John Sexton '97, jsexton@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net, Mr. John Sears, jsears@centralcatholic.net, Mrs. Jami Hayden, jhayden@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Carlton Cronin, ccronin@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Adam Westaway, awestaway@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Mark Dunham, mdunham@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Casey Grange '03, cgrange@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Ashley Hashem '01, ahashem@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Heather Fusco, hfusco@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Mike Collett, mcollett@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Mike Leal '94, mleal@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Shawn Dumas, sdumas@centralcatholic.net, Mr. James Durkin '00, jdurkin@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Stacy Ciccolo, sciccolo@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Matt Sansoucie '06, msansoucie@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Kate Smith, kssmith@centralcatholic.net, Director of Athletics & Activities, Athletic Trainer, A College Preparatory High School of Excellence in the Marist Tradition, Over 67% of our coaches are CCHS graduates, Over 250 combined years of head coaching experience, Over 100 championships won at the State and Conference levels. Crown Point won two sectionals and a regional title before O'Shea became the head coach at Delta from 1993-98. It doesnt matter to him how many championships he wins. Those four years, I was very fortunate to have him in charge.". Palko and Cherpak have eight. Tags: Central Catholic, Clairton, Elizabeth Forward, Peters Township, Thomas Jefferson. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. By Michaelle Bond During his tenure (through 2021), the Rams are 116-13 (.899) in the Mt. Coach Hidalgo possesses all the characteristics and leadership skills of a great baseball coach, both on and off the field, the school said in its announcement. Central Catholic head football coach Terry Totten, who won two PIAA state championships and six WPIAL titles in his 21-year coaching career, has retired, the school . A few flurries or snow showers possible. 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. As a high school player, Lehmeier was a dual-thread quarterback for North Hills coach Jack McCurry. My time at CC has been special not only for me, but for my family as well, Jensen said. Adamopoulos informed his current players of his decision at 1:45 p.m. "It was emotional, for me in particular," said Adamopoulos. Hood Conference Coach of the Year 6 times, Oregonian State Coach of the Year twice and OACA Coach of the year four times. LAWRENCE -- Chuck Adamopoulos is stepping as the Central Catholic football after 39 years on the job, the last quarter-century as the program's head coach. Coach Pyne was an assistant coach in the 2014 Army All-American game and an assistant coach in the 2016 USA Football International Bowl. Central Catholic principal Brother Mike Andrejko added: In addition to his time on the gridiron, we look forward to him joining our Lasallian education system and expect great things as he becomes an addition to the Central Catholic community!. Lately, whenever Andrew Massucci kicks a ball, Peters Township wins. 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We are at Camp Marist in the summer and I get pulled from practice to take a call from my wife (Beth). Apply & Register TODAY for Spring 2023 Classes at Eastern Florida State College, HOT OFF THE PRESS! Of the 12 finalists in this years championships, eight were in the finals just last season. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Part of this being such a desirable job is because of the way it was left by Coach Totten, Lehmeier said. And he makes it a point to go see them play in college and you can see how proud he is of them while he watches. Three others celebrated a WPIAL title at some point in the past decade. Hood Conference and plays at the OSAA 6A level. 0. TAPPS 2022 High School Football Playoff Division I. You can send an email to bburt@eagletribune.com with your anecdote and details. Every day after school our young athletes are invited to come do their homework at our facilities and volunteer tutors offer their support to those that need it. The first boys' school in San Antonio and still one of the largest all-male private secondary schools in the state of Texas, Central Catholic High School remains a prestigious landmark in San Antonio and a symbol throughout South Texas of teaching excellence. I look back at the last 10 years (as the head coach) and am thankful for the experiences we have had. One of my captains was Jay Fielding, said Adamopoulos. 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Coach A, as he has been called for a few decades now, announced his retirement as the schools head coach for football on Tuesday afternoon. A 2006 North Hills graduate who played college football at Slippery Rock, Lehmeier works as a teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools. Sexton is no stranger to the Central program. This season was different. My mission is to make MCC Football attractive again. On 11/12, the Central Catholic varsity football team lost their neutral playoff game against Bishop Lynch (Dallas, TX) by a score of 41-21. Thomas told his players Tuesday he has resigned as head football coach at Greensburg Central Catholic after two seasons. Children who want to be part of our sports teams must do well in school. Ernie (DiFiore) has been with me from the beginning. But I remember that banquet and being so proud. Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks. Seneca Valley went 13-8 in two seasons with Lehmeier, and senior quarterback Graham Hancox passed for 2,012 yards and 20 touchdowns last fall. Hidalgo graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. You have to be there ready when the door opens.". Mostly cloudy. We just started indoor track, which I enjoy. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Im humbled beyond belief to be able to represent this great school and all of the graduates and alumni who have played there and coached there, said Lehmeier, a former assistant at Seneca Valley and Pine-Richland, who was hired Tuesday as Central Catholics coach. I hired him. Taking the Tanners' reins in 1961, Arthur Adamopoulos held on to them for the next 21 years and went 129-60-6 during that span. Aliquippas seniors were a year away from kindergarten the last time the Quips didnt reach the WPIAL finals. You have permission to edit this article. 1st Arts Lethbridge, Alta. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . At Pine-Richland, the Rams went 48-5, winning three WPIAL titles and two state championships. The Vikings have reached the WPIAL finals nine times in 10 years. I realized that those are hours and hours I can spend with my family and my grandchildren, Savannah and Camden [Olinski].. Our three teams with the youngest players (Atom, Mosquito and Peewee) play in the Montreal Regional Football League (MRFL) while our two teams with the oldest players (Bantam and Midget) compete in the Quebec Bantam Football League (QBFL) and the Quebec Midget Football League (QMFL). Full Bio. Also send contact information. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will. Ive been so fortunate to play under Jack McCurry, and then play for the winningest coach in the PSAC in George Mihalik.. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking. Central Catholic has been home in more ways than one. In three years as head coach, Sanders compiled a 55-22 mark with two quarterfinal appearances. Football. Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the hiring of former Satellite Scorpio coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. When I was head wrestling coach at Georgetown, which I loved, had decided to start the wrestling program at Central Catholic. His career record is 194-69 (.750). He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. At the 2004 New Englands in New Haven, Central Catholic star Joe Fendone of Salem is congratulated by assistant coach Chuck Adamopoulos and head coach Dennis King. It was weird. In addition to a stint in the Arena Football League, he worked as an assistant at Patterson High as well as Natchitoches Central High School. 1 North Allegheny, 38-24, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship at North Hills Martorelli Stadium. Thomas, 42, felt he needed to dedicate more time to his family and. Elizabeth Forward got there by defeated North Catholic, 17-0, in a semifinal Friday night. LAWRENCE It was a Super Bowl week practice. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. Thomas Jefferson defeated Plum, 20-17, Friday night, and Aliquippa defeated Belle Vernon, 33-25. Montreal, Quebec H2V 4H9, 920, monte de Liesse Hiring Coach Kimmey is another step in doing so!, 2023 Maverick Multimedia, Inc. 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Indiana Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Sexton is in his second year as a building-based educator at CCHS. Over 250 combined years of head coaching experience; Over 100 . All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. Thank God I didnt take that job. They were a team we had circled every year.. I always remembered that conversation, said Zach. "I love this place. We all respected him and we all played for him.". Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. While a student at Central, Sextonplayed football, baseball and basketball. He said there were too many individual memories over the years, including his 14 years as an assistant, to single out a few. You need to go through and make sure you are putting them at the forefront of everything you are trying to do.". We have a great group of girls who are willing to put in the work to become successful, both on and off of the field. Under Adamopoulos, who won 204 career games, the Raiders won three Super Bowl championships. He has served as an assistant coach for the past two seasons where he worked with the pitchers and catchers. Its a blessing to be in this position, and it kind of came at the right time, Grogan said. Central Catholic's new football coach wasn't chosen from the school's alumni list, but that doesn't mean Ryan Lehmeier isn't already familiar with the team's tradition. The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. Enjoy Space Coast Daily, Brevard Countys Best and Most Read Magazine, HOT OFF THE PRESS! Both times, Massucci kicked the game-winner in 2-1 victories. I am thankful that the administration has given me this opportunity. And as I tell them every year at the banquet, theyll always be a part of the program. It was my first year as president, said Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan. "Everywhere he went, he got better," Smith said. After the last four or seasons, I would step back and figure out if I would continue another year, he said. 2022 will mark Coach Pynes 35th year in high school coaching in both Oregon and Idaho. A lot of people see what he does on the field but what he does for his players off it is incredible, said Zach. All four will be seniors next season. Sexton, a 1997 Central graduate, is taking over for Chuck Adamopoulos, who retired in November . Following the resignation of Tim McGorry a week ago, Rob Melosky was waiting in the wings. Coach A served as Head Coach for 26 years, three State Championships, and 13 Merrimack Valley Conference Titles. "I went down and saw what they did and (O'Shea) came and saw me. Central Catholic represents a standard of academic and athletic excellence, which will continue to be upheld by me, the assistant coaches and by the players, Hidalgo said. "I've been on the sidelines since I was 6 years old," O"Shea said. 2022 WPIAL Football Championship (Pennsylvania) 6A. Perry Traditional Academy. Grogan will replace Tommy Minton as the Eagles head coach. Low 23F. I sort of knew that this would probably be it.. Sunday, November 8, 2020 | 12:46 AM. Since 2019, he has worked at Central Catholic as a defensive coordinator and with the defensive backs and wide receivers. Season: This is a fall sport that runs from August to December. Only three football coaches have won more WPIAL titles than Central Catholics Terry Totten, but he hasnt spent any time contemplating his place in league history. Its a perfect place for me.. Over his 26 seasons as head coach, Central won 13 MVC titles, went to five Super Bowls, and won three of them.
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