Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. As a high school player, Lehmeier was a dual-thread quarterback for North Hills coach Jack McCurry. The Raiders fell to St. Johns Prep, 21-0. We also offer scholarships to former Hornets athletes. Steve Pyne - Central Catholic High Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. I think Ive spent more time in Lawrence than I have in Groveland, said Adamopoulos of his familys residence. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. "And having great players is a key component.". 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. At Pine-Richland, the Rams went 48-5, winning three WPIAL titles and two state championships. Despite starting that season off 1-2, Central didnt lose another game, including the schools first ever Super Bowl championship. "I went down and saw what they did and (O'Shea) came and saw me. Melbourne Central Catholic Head Football Coach Nate Hooks said the following when speaking with Space Coast Daily Sports Editor Juan Rodriguez: Pumped up doesnt even do justice to expressing the addition of Coach Kimmey to the staff. Adamopoulos had dreaded telling his team the most. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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. Palko and Cherpak have eight. Helping with their recruitment with colleges, driving them to colleges. Athletics. We are excited to have him lead our baseball program that has a strong tradition of excellence, and we look forward to having it continue as a powerhouse program. 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. No. Ive got a few more years in me to teach, said Adamopoulos. The Knights had four undefeated seasons and won five state championships in that stretch. The Rams won the 6A State Championship in 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2021. Im still going to be around. Lowell's John Sexton named Central Catholic's varsity football coach He never has been.. Hiring Coach Kimmey is another step in doing so!, 2023 Maverick Multimedia, Inc. 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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. Central repeated again in 1998, this time going 10-1, and the Adamopoulos Dynasty had begun. He served the past two seasons as offensive coordinator at Seneca Valley under Ron Butschle, and previously worked six seasons at Pine-Richland with Eric Kasperowicz, the final four as the Rams offensive coordinator. The students do service for the city. By: Chris Harlan 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. Bob Palko, Bill Cherpak and Phil Bridenbaugh are the only coaches with more titles than Totten. He is a Central Catholic guy through and through, defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. In all, he has six years of experience in an assistant coaching role, with other stops at Berwick High School and Beau Chene High School. Hidalgo will replace Tyler Jensen as the head baseball coach. "That was the best coaching job in the state," Smith said. "My dad had this saying about success means you got up one more time than you got knocked down," O'Shea said. Aliquippas seniors were a year away from kindergarten the last time the Quips didnt reach the WPIAL finals. Massucci also scored two game-winning goals for the schools boys soccer team in the past week. Every place he went, he got better.". Monitor contact with student . One of my captains was Jay Fielding, said Adamopoulos. The group of six-time winners includes Chuck Klausing, Tom Nola, George Novak, Art Walker Sr. and Mike Zmijanac. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. I look back at the last 10 years (as the head coach) and am thankful for the experiences we have had. In 2017 the Hornets football coaching staff was named Personality of the Week by La Presse (November 26th week). He will continue to serve as a member of the CCHS Faculty. "Having him as a head coach, but also seconding as my quarterback coach, I got to know him more personally," said Avery Denhart, a 2017 Central Catholic graduate who quarterbacked the Knights from 2014-16, including the 2015 Class A state championship. He considered a move to Merrimack College. He is family. Dec 1, 2022. One of his well-known assistants will take over the prestigious Vikings program. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will now join newly hired head coach Nate Hooks at MCC. Hidalgo graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Adamopoulos guided Central to winning records in 23 of his 26 seasons, including the last 14 seasons. This is a tough one.. Central Catholic head coach Chuck Adamopoulos is retiring from coaching after winning 204 games and three Super Bowl titles. During his 10 years as head coach, he led the Eagles to the state tournament seven times, including six straight seasons, 2012-17. Hood Conference and plays at the OSAA 6A level. By Michaelle Bond Cherif Nicolas. Overall, Sexton has coached at Central for the past 22 years. Many of our former Hornets were able to pursue their dreams at the college, Sexton is in his second year as a building-based educator at CCHS. Maybe Ill be a helper on the freshmen football team next year If theyll have me.. I had graduated college a few months earlier and the economy wasnt great. Three others celebrated a WPIAL title at some point in the past decade. We just started indoor track, which I enjoy. And I did. All of the coaches, many who are still my best friends, that I worked with. Hood Conference Coach of the Year 6 times, Oregonian State Coach of the Year twice and OACA Coach of the year four times. Coach Pyne was an assistant coach in the 2014 Army All-American game and an assistant coach in the 2016 USA Football International Bowl. And Zach has been on his staff the last four years now. That team finished 3-7. This is the first head coaching job for Lehmeier, 34, who has three WPIAL and two state titles on his resume as an assistant. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. He has been the Mt. 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. Central Catholic has been home in more ways than one. Then, the two reunited when O'Shea accepted the North Central job and hired Brown as associate head coach. Brown left CC to become head coach at Carroll and in his final season (2016) as Cougars' head coach went 10-1, the lone loss in the sectional to O'Shea's Central Catholic team. 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. We all respected him and we all played for him.". Central Catholic football coach Chuck Adamopoulos retiring after 204 Theyll meet in the WPIAL Class 4A championship Nov. 14. (Lowell Sun/Julia Malakie) By Donato Ventura |. 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. "He's very outgoing, very friendly . Staff Among Dontaes three touchdowns was a 27-yard touchdown pass from Jonte. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. She told me my dad suffered a heart attack and passed away. It has been great to us. I've always done it myself, but with him, I turned the offense over. The Indians celebrated double-overtime playoff victories against Baldwin on Oct. 31 and Fox Chapel on Wednesday. Melosky is new Allentown Central Catholic football coach as McGorry 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). During conversation, she told him to apply for the open head football coaching position at CC. It is truly a special place with special people. Enjoy Space Coast Daily, Brevard Countys Best and Most Read Magazine, HOT OFF THE PRESS! Athletics Staff - Central Catholic High School Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. Central Catholic Football on Twitter: "RT @CoachLehmeier: About to The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. Beloved teacher and coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos has announced that he is retiring as Head Coach of Raider Football. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. I always remembered that conversation, said Zach. Both times, Massucci kicked the game-winner in 2-1 victories. 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. We call them our wall of famers, 6700, avenue du Parc, suite 100 January 16, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper. LAWRENCE It was a Super Bowl week practice. It was weird. Lehmeier replaces longtime coach Terry Totten, a 1976 Central Catholic graduate, who retired last month after 18 seasons. Adamopoulos informed his current players of his decision at 1:45 p.m. "It was emotional, for me in particular," said Adamopoulos. Lebanon (Pittsburgh, PA) by a score of 28-7. On 11/11, the Central Catholic varsity football team won their away playoff game against Mt. Ive been so fortunate to play under Jack McCurry, and then play for the winningest coach in the PSAC in George Mihalik.. Of the 26 years that Adamopoulos served as head coach, his teams amassed winning records in 23 of them, including the last 14. 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. He just wants this program to be the best that it can be. Read More Raiders Commit to Collegiate Athletics Lehmeier proved himself as a successful play-caller as an offensive coordinator, but said his focus as a head coach will be wider in scope. Low 23F. Ryan Lehmeier Head Coach; Ron Fuchs Special Teams; Regis Visconti Jr. Head Athletic Trainer; Gregory N Thomas Equipment Coordinator; Dr. William Hahn Support Staff; Patrick Halferty Game Day Announcer They really care about this place. In 1999, McCutcheon hired him. Part of this being such a desirable job is because of the way it was left by Coach Totten, Lehmeier said. "I think I caught them off guard more than anything.". During his football career, he has won more than 200 games at several stops. 3 seed Central Catholic defeated No. Mostly cloudy. "Everywhere he went, he got better," Smith said. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagle Tribune Carrier Route Opportunities, Parenting before politics for Valerie Sununu, Mayor joined by councilors, other city workers , Resilience personified! 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. Had O'Shea's life panned out the way he thought when he enrolled at Franklin College, he'd never have followed the same path as his father Frank, also a hall of fame football coach. "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. The Rams won conference championships in 2006,08,09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 & 2021. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. WEST LAFAYETTE If Kevin O'Shea got the job he wanted, maybe one of the most dominant runs in the history of Indiana high school football doesn't happen. He already has the advantage with knowing his players. Under Adamopoulos, who won 204 career games, the Raiders won three Super Bowl championships. Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the hiring of former Satellite Scorpio coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. Tim McGorry resigns from Central Catholic head coaching position. Sexton is no stranger to the Central program. He became Attica's head coach for one season in 2007 and afterwards applied for the open position to lead Hamilton Heights' football program. Paul Farnham was there for two Super Bowls with me; one of my all-time favorites I could go through so many guys, so many players Id be here all day.. - The transition from old to new head coach at Allentown Central Catholic was a quick, and smooth one. I had business degree and it was tough finding a job, recalled Adamopoulos. Like the gig at Pentucket, he went back to school at night nearby Salem State to get his teachers certificate. And as I tell them every year at the banquet, theyll always be a part of the program. "I love this place. Adamopoulos, whose dad Arthur had a legendary career at Peabody High, grew up in Groveland and graduated from Pentucket Regional in West Newbury. Maybe when its over, someday Ill think about that, he said Friday night, while crediting his assistant coaches and players for the teams success. TAPPS 2022 High School Football Playoff Division I. Blanchard served as assistant softball coach this past season. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. Purchase Photo Options When Central Catholic. Staff - Athletics - Central Catholic High School You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Jensen served as head baseball coach at Central Catholic since 2012 and has compiled a 217-76 mark. He said there were too many individual memories over the years, including his 14 years as an assistant, to single out a few. "I am a lineman and offensive coordinator and I have very limited knowledge of the passing game," Smith said. It was different than anything I had ever experienced.. He said they have to go over a few things with the team and then its off to work for their fall season with their summer workouts June 1. We lost three or four really close games, all tough losses. Central Catholic Football (@PCC_FOOTBALL) / Twitter Golf. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. Cherpak could add a ninth next weekend when Thomas Jefferson faces Aliquippa in the WPIAL Class 4A final. We help them adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy meals and by providing them with a study room with Internet access. He said there will probably be two more family weddings the next year or two. Boom. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. Lehmeier was offensive coordinator under Eric. Eleven times in the past eight years, Lehmeier coached a team on the opposite sideline from Central Catholic, so he can appreciate the success of the Vikings program. I coached 38 of my 39 years there with Bob Jowett. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. Jun 2008 - Jul 20124 years 2 months. 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!. Thomas Jefferson defeated Plum, 20-17, Friday night, and Aliquippa defeated Belle Vernon, 33-25. I cried this morning when he told me, said Sullivan. . I had a blend of so many great coaches that I worked with at Central, said Adamopoulos. January 30, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper, College Cant Wait! 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Allentown Central Catholic football coach Tim McGorry resigns; Rob There were other memorable Super Bowl visits, but Adamopoulos doesnt believe they define his passion for the school. They will still see my face, he said. The Huskies did not hire O'Shea, who would land on his feet with another program. Game Stats Season Stats Nov 21, 2022 @ 10:48am 49-17 (L) Central Catholic vs. West Linn 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. 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. Theyve won five titles in that span. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . Among the best of the best part of Adamopoulos time at Central was the fact all four of his children Cate (Olinski), Zach, Molly and Brian graduated from Central. Grogan will replace Tommy Minton as the Eagles head coach. A 2006 North Hills graduate who played college football at Slippery Rock, Lehmeier works as a teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools. If you attended or played football at Central Catholic and have a memory about Coach Chuck Adamopoulos over his 39 years there, we want to know about it. 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. That makes the Warriors story unique. I love the school and I love where we are in the city. 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. Sanders served in the position for three years before stepping down following this season to return to her home state of California. He and his wife, Erica, have two children who are alumni of Central Catholic, Zach 16 and Allison 17. February 13, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper, WATCH! But I loved that group.". Perhaps, O'Shea isn't standing on stage at the PurdueMemorial Union ballroom, next to current Winamac and former Carroll and Northwestern coach John Hendryx as the newest inductees into the Indiana Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. The arts are flourishing at Central Catholic, enriching the school community and enabling students to pursue their passions and develop their talents. Adamopoulos steps down as Central Catholic football coach; cites more When we started the wrestling program at Central he was my assistant. This is emotional for a lot of us here that have known Chuck for a long time. Thomas Jefferson quarterback Jake Pugh was in sixth grade the last time the Jaguars didnt reach the WPIAL finals. I fell in love with the tradition that was here and camaraderie in the school. While growing up on a horse farm his dad, Arthur, was a legendary coach at Peabody High, and his brother, Uncle Charlie, ran it by sending horses to tracks all over the country he later realized the city was also to his liking. The 2004 team will always hold a special place in my heart, recalled Adamopoulos. He leaves as not only one of the schools greatest coaches, but deserves mention among the many Merrimack Valley greats, including Andover Highs Dick Collins and Methuens Larry Klimas. Novi Detroit Catholic Central stays in family with football hire Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . They were a team we had circled every year.. Brown left CC to become head coach at Carroll and in his final season (2016) as Cougars' head coach went 10-1, the lone loss in the sectional to O'Shea's Central Catholic team. We had some close, tough losses that year. My time at CC has been special not only for me, but for my family as well, Jensen said. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. He has served for the past 13 seasons as the varsity teams offensive coordinator. He also advanced to the state championship game four times 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017 winning the 2016 state title. She is an Assumption High graduate and a former all-state softball player. Its a plus for the school, in the middle of Lawrence. Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten watches his team before a game against NA on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School. Those four years, I was very fortunate to have him in charge.". Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Elizabeth Forward is headed to the WPIAL finals for the first time in school history. Coach A Retires as Head Coach | Raider News Mostly cloudy. Behind the scenes, O'Shea was teaching the game to not only CC football players, but also a new generation of up-and-coming coaches. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. He was with the legendary Bob Stem in 1988 when Bethlehem Catholic was one of the first state champs crowned. Marko Thomas resigns position as Greensburg Central Catholic football coach 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. 'Coach A' born to coach at Central: After 39 years, Adamopoulos steps "I was with him fresh out of college," said Mark Brown, an assistant at CC under O'Shea for six seasons. On June 12, O'Shea's 30-year head coaching career was highlighted with family members, former assistant coaches and ex-players in attendance at the National Football Foundation Joe Tiller Chapter banquet. BREVARD COUNTY SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the addition of former Satellite Scorpions coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. university and even professional levels. Former Satellite Scorpions Coach Ted Kimmey Joins Melbourne Central FOOTBALL During his tenure (through 2021), the Rams are 116-13 (.899) in the Mt. Tags: Central Catholic, Clairton, Elizabeth Forward, Peters Township, Thomas Jefferson. "Coach Totten has been an integral part of the Central Catholic Football tradition for many years," said Central . Central Catholic football coach Chuck Adamopoulos salutes the troops after his 200th career win. Its a perfect place for me.. Central Catholic football coach Terry Totten resigns after 18 seasons You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. Were going to be aggressive in everything that we do in all three facets, he said. 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I always will.". You have permission to edit this article. Above all he just loves Central Catholic.. Thomas told his players Tuesday he has resigned as head football coach at Greensburg Central Catholic after two seasons.