By: Chris Harlan Perry Traditional Academy. Boom. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Centrals head coach Chuck Adamopoulos congratulates his team after Fridays Division 1 quarterfinal victory over Everett. The official 2022-23 Football Roster for the Bishop's University Gaiters . 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. He and his wife, Erica, have two children who are alumni of Central Catholic, Zach 16 and Allison 17. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. The [grounds crew head] came up to me at one point after that and said, Thats when I knew I was at the right place. Thats Chuck Adamopoulos. My first time in the building for a job interview I just fell in love with the place, recalled Adamopoulos. 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. This is going to be a tough loss.. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. Samuel Gendreau. Lebanon (Pittsburgh, PA) by a score of 28-7. Since 2019, he has worked at Central Catholic as a defensive coordinator and with the defensive backs and wide receivers. The Sanders cousins combined for 320 rushing yards in a 55-16 semifinal victory over Shenango. As a high school player, Lehmeier was a dual-thread quarterback for North Hills coach Jack McCurry. It is truly a special place with special people. 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. During his football career, he has won more than 200 games at several stops. 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. This is the first head coaching job for Lehmeier, 34, who has three WPIAL and two state titles on his resume as an assistant. He has been the Mt. And as I tell them every year at the banquet, theyll always be a part of the program. A 2006 North Hills graduate who played college football at Slippery Rock, Lehmeier works as a teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools. If first impressions are as important as people say, Adamopoulos legacy was off and running during his first year as head coach in 1997. The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. Im beyond excited to see what this year has in store as the head coach of the Central Catholic High School softball team, Blanchard said. Its about the kids. He has served as an assistant coach for the past two seasons where he worked with the pitchers and catchers. This season was different. 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. One of my captains was Jay Fielding, said Adamopoulos. She brings to the table experience on the field as a powerhouse player as well as a unique gift to connect with players as a mentor and now head coach, the school said in its release. "I went down and saw what they did and (O'Shea) came and saw me. Minton served two stints at Central Catholic, most recently from 2014 through this season. Crown Point won two sectionals and a regional title before O'Shea became the head coach at Delta from 1993-98. Thats not what I remember most, said Adamopoulos, referring to the many, big wins. He also advanced to the state championship game four times 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017 winning the 2016 state title. Hidalgo will replace Tyler Jensen as the head baseball coach. The silver lining, according to Adamopoulos, is that he will remain at the school for at least two or three more years. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Assisted coaching staff and handle any task for practice and game day. Thomas Jefferson quarterback Jake Pugh was in sixth grade the last time the Jaguars didnt reach the WPIAL finals. Now I get to teach and work with him and not many people get to do that with their dad.. We are at Camp Marist in the summer and I get pulled from practice to take a call from my wife (Beth). Central Catholic football coach Chuck Adamopoulos salutes the troops after his 200th career win. Indiana Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. Sexton, a 1997 Central graduate, is taking over for Chuck Adamopoulos, who retired in November . 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. 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. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. Not to be out done, the Birch brothers connected on three touchdowns passes with Brett scoring on receptions of 25, 14 and 11 yards. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. championship in 2002. Central Catholic officially named Lehmeier as its new head coach Tuesday morning. "Going out to McCutcheon when we did and having the opportunity to play for coach O'Shea, it was a special four years that I cherished," said Clayton Richard, McCutcheon's quarterback from 1999-02 and the 2002 Indiana Mr. Football winner. We are really excited for John to become the next head varsity football coach, said Zach Blaszak, director of athletics and activities at CCHS. [Coach Curran] used to run our morning workouts in the summers and when I first got out of college I had some interest in college coaching but he had no spots when I was putting out feelers, said Zach, who also teaches at Central. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. Id like to think Im always part of the program, too.. Grogan will replace Tommy Minton as the Eagles head coach. 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. There were other memorable Super Bowl visits, but Adamopoulos doesnt believe they define his passion for the school. Enjoy Space Coast Daily, Brevard Countys Best and Most Read Magazine, HOT OFF THE PRESS! This past season, the Lady Eagles finished 22-8 and fell to Catholic High-Pointe Coupee in the quarterfinals. Lehmeier was offensive coordinator under Eric. Elizabeth Forward is headed to the WPIAL finals for the first time in school history. I turned 63 the other day and its time to sit back a bit, enjoy my [two] grandchildren, and have my weekends free in the fall, said Adamopoulos. 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. Elizabeth Forward got there by defeated North Catholic, 17-0, in a semifinal Friday night. Following a strict protocol, our coaches ensure daily compliance with sports rules and encourage our players to be more active by providing a safe and healthy environment where they feel supported. Hide/Show Additional Information For Mateus Griffo Over the past two days, Ive talked to a lot of people who hold this school and this football program in the most high regard, Lehmeier said. His career record is 194-69 (.750). The Rams have advanced to the state quarter-finals in 04, 07, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19 & 2021, the state semi-finals in 2011, 13, 14, 16, 19 & 2021, and have appeared in the State Championship game in 2013, 14, 16, 19 & 2021. We all respected him and we all played for him.". 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. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Central Catholic has been home in more ways than one. In than span the Raiders have compiled a record of 107-28. 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.. 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. Head Coach. 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. Palko and Cherpak have eight. 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 love this place. The midget team has won the QMFL Championship in; 1991, 1992, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2018. Hes not just a great coach. I've always done it myself, but with him, I turned the offense over. I could not be more excited to continue my stay at Central Catholic and serve as the head coach. 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. Low 23F. He became Attica's head coach for one season in 2007 and afterwards applied for the open position to lead Hamilton Heights' football program. Sanders served in the position for three years before stepping down following this season to return to her home state of California. Ernie (DiFiore) has been with me from the beginning. 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. We also offer scholarships to former Hornets athletes. The Knights had four undefeated seasons and won five state championships in that stretch. "And having great players is a key component.". I cried this morning when he told me, said Sullivan. 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. Nobody represents Central Catholic and its mission, more than Chuck Adamopoulos, said President Sullivan. Among Dontaes three touchdowns was a 27-yard touchdown pass from Jonte. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. Football. He put us in position to do a lot of fun things offensively. "Coach Totten has been an integral part of the Central Catholic Football tradition for many years," said Central . The success we have had has been a true testament to their hard work and dedication to each other and the program. In his time at Central Catholic, Coach Pyne has been fortunate enough to have coached eleven All-Americans: Kevin Frahm '07 (Offense / Defense Game), Myles Wade 07' (U.S. Army Game), Brennan Scarlett '11 (U.S. Army Game), Alex Balducci '12 (U.S. Army Game), Connor Humphreys '14 (U.S. Army Game), Blake Brandel '15 (Semper Fi Game) and TJ Salu '15 The Huskies did not hire O'Shea, who would land on his feet with another program. You can send an email to bburt@eagletribune.com with your anecdote and details. Its a plus for the school, in the middle of Lawrence. Golf. TAPPS 2022 High School Football Playoff Division I. 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. Central Catholic High School is dedicated to developing young men of character through faith, leadership, and academics. I am very grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to lead this amazing football program, said Sexton. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net. 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. Part of this being such a desirable job is because of the way it was left by Coach Totten, Lehmeier said. Lowell resident John Sexton has been named the head varsity football at Central Catholic High School. My father (Arthur) had passed away and everybody was very supportive. Following the resignation of Tim McGorry a week ago, Rob Melosky was waiting in the wings. Tournament Game. 0. I look forward to continuing working with John and foresee a strong future for CCHS Raider football.. He expected greatness day in and day out and that translated over. 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"You don't get up here without a heck of a lot of help," said O'Shea, who is 239-100 entering his 30th season and sixth at North Central. I sort of knew that this would probably be it.. Its a blessing to be in this position, and it kind of came at the right time, Grogan 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. At Pine-Richland, the Rams went 48-5, winning three WPIAL titles and two state championships. "He is a Central Catholic guy through and through," defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. In his time at Central Catholic, Coach Pyne has been fortunate enough to have coached eleven All-Americans: Kevin Frahm 07 (Offense / Defense Game), Myles Wade 07 (U.S. Army Game), Brennan Scarlett 11 (U.S. Army Game), Alex Balducci 12 (U.S. Army Game), Connor Humphreys 14 (U.S. Army Game), Blake Brandel 15 (Semper Fi Game) and TJ Salu 15 (Polynesian All-American Game), Brady Breeze 16 (USA Football International Bowl), LaMar Winston 16 (USA Football International Bowl), Malakai Salu (Polynesian All-American Game), Riley Williams 23 (UnderArmour All-American Bowl) . The longtime football coach is the new man in charge at Allentown Central Catholic.The Vikings athletic department announced Melosky's hiring and the resignation of Tim McGorry simultaneously on . The Raiders fell to St. Johns Prep, 21-0. Many of our former Hornets were able to pursue their dreams at the college, Every place he went, he got better.". The WPIAL Class A championship will be a family affair. The Vikings have reached the WPIAL finals nine times in 10 years. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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 said there were too many individual memories over the years, including his 14 years as an assistant, to single out a few. Coach A born to coach at Central: After 39 years, Adamopoulos steps down. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking. Ive got a few more years in me to teach, said Adamopoulos. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. I always remembered that conversation, said Zach. We had only one lineman over 200 pounds and he weighed 208. Lehmeier inherits a 2,000-yard passer at Central Catholic in quarterback Payton Wehner, and the team has three pass-catchers with Division I college offers in wideouts Peter Gonzalez and Vernon Settles and tight end Cole Sullivan. It was the teams second title in a row and fourth in six years under Totten (2020, 19, 16 and 15), joining trophies his teams won in 2013 and 2007. It wouldve been fun, in some ways, but nowhere near the fun I had.. 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. Go To Coaching Staff. Who knows? Central Catholic head coach Chuck Adamopoulos is retiring from coaching after winning 204 games and three Super Bowl titles. Prior to coming to Central Catholic, he coached four seasons at Wilson High School compiling a 21-17 (.552) record and winning a P.I.L. 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. Adamopoulos had dreaded telling his team the most. 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. university and even professional levels. Grogan is a Patterson High and Northwestern State University graduate. It was weird. When I was head wrestling coach at Georgetown, which I loved, had decided to start the wrestling program at Central Catholic. "I was with him fresh out of college," said Mark Brown, an assistant at CC under O'Shea for six seasons. That team finished 3-7. My mission is to make MCC Football attractive again. Three others celebrated a WPIAL title at some point in the past decade. Full Bio. Low 23F. "Everywhere he went, he got better," Smith said. Adamopoulos is among the most decorated football coaches in recent Merrimack Valley history, compiling a record of 204-79, with 13 MVC titles, five Super Bowl appearances and three state title wins. Jun 2008 - Jul 20124 years 2 months. 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. "He's very outgoing, very friendly . "It wasn't just the winning and Super Bowl years, though they are all memorable," said Adamopoulos. Overall, Sexton has coached at Central for the past 22 years. They really care about this place. 1st Arts Lethbridge, Alta. Brett also had a 71-yard punt return touchdown. Joshua Britton-Bailey was the first recipient of the Earl De La Perralle Scholarship. 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 Sun Youth Hornets are today one of the best managed football programs in the province. During his 10 years as head coach, he led the Eagles to the state tournament seven times, including six straight seasons, 2012-17. He said there will probably be two more family weddings the next year or two. "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. Of the 26 years that Adamopoulos served as head coach, his teams amassed winning records in 23 of them, including the last 14. 03 Mar 2023 18:11:38 Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Hiring Coach Kimmey is another step in doing so!, 2023 Maverick Multimedia, Inc. 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Under Adamopoulos, who won 204 career games, the Raiders won three Super Bowl championships. By: Chris Harlan Central captured two Super Bowl titles at the Division 2 level and then won the 2013 Division 1 crown. (Lowell Sun/Julia Malakie) By Donato Ventura |. 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. Pine-Richlands Phil Jurkovec had nearly 4,000 in 2017. 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. We call them our wall of famers, 6700, avenue du Parc, suite 100 Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten fist bumps Eddie Tillman after practice on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Oakland. There was a problem saving your notification. I had to meet with the kids at Georgetown and I was a mess. Franklin Banner-TribuneP.O. The arts are flourishing at Central Catholic, enriching the school community and enabling students to pursue their passions and develop their talents. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Lehmeier replaces longtime coach Terry Totten, a 1976 Central Catholic graduate, who retired last month after 18 seasons. We had some close, tough losses that year. The group of six-time winners includes Chuck Klausing, Tom Nola, George Novak, Art Walker Sr. and Mike Zmijanac. All of the coaches, many who are still my best friends, that I worked with. All four will be seniors next season. 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.