Samuel Gendreau. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. He also advanced to the state championship game four times 2012, 2013, 2016 and 2017 winning the 2016 state title. 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. 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 never has been.. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. In four of his six seasons as a coordinator, Lehmeiers offenses had a quarterback pass for more than 2,000 yards. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. There were only three returning starters back, said Adamopoulos. Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Backs. 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 Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. You have permission to edit this article. 3 seed Central Catholic defeated No. The Indians celebrated double-overtime playoff victories against Baldwin on Oct. 31 and Fox Chapel on Wednesday. He continued his academic and athletic career at the University of Ottawa, playing with the Gee-Gees team and has just graduated. 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. Sexton is no stranger to the Central program. Assisted coaching staff and handle any task for practice and game day. We are really excited for John to become the next head varsity football coach, said Zach Blaszak, director of athletics and activities at CCHS. 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 said there will probably be two more family weddings the next year or two. The former Scorpion head coach resigned in January 2022 and will. There was a problem saving your notification. The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. 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. "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. I am thankful that the administration has given me this opportunity. Lyn Bordenet, who taught at McCutcheon with O'Shea's brother Tim and is the sister-in-law of Central Catholic athletic director Tim Bordenet, sat next to O'Shea at an Attica versus Central Catholic basketball game. Jensen served as head baseball coach at Central Catholic since 2012 and has compiled a 217-76 mark. 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. Ryan Lehmeier was announced as the new Central Catholic football coach on Jan. 24, 2023. The group of six-time winners includes Chuck Klausing, Tom Nola, George Novak, Art Walker Sr. and Mike Zmijanac. Adamopoulos informed his current players of his decision at 1:45 p.m. "It was emotional, for me in particular," said Adamopoulos. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. The Raiders fell to St. Johns Prep, 21-0. This past years squad was upset in the regional round of the playoffs 2-1 in a best-of-three series against Central Private. Stats Updated Central Catholic's stats have been entered for the 49-17 loss vs. West Linn on 11/18/2022 7:00 PM. 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. "He is a great man and taught me leadership, more stuff outside of football, ways of life and how to be a competitor. You have permission to edit this article. Central is an amazing place.. Hood Conference Coach of the Year 6 times, Oregonian State Coach of the Year twice and OACA Coach of the year four times. I love the school and I love where we are in the city. The Knights had four undefeated seasons and won five state championships in that stretch. "And having great players is a key component.". "He is a Central Catholic guy through and through," defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. "It was a lot of fun every Friday night. The 2004 team will always hold a special place in my heart, recalled Adamopoulos. The official 2022-23 Football Roster for the Bishop's University Gaiters . "That was the best coaching job in the state," Smith said. During his 10 years as head coach, he led the Eagles to the state tournament seven times, including six straight seasons, 2012-17. He has served for the past 13 seasons as the varsity teams offensive coordinator. Its a plus for the school, in the middle of Lawrence. The Vikings have reached the WPIAL finals nine times in 10 years. A few flurries or snow showers possible. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. "I've been on the sidelines since I was 6 years old," O"Shea said. My time at CC has been special not only for me, but for my family as well, Jensen said. Brett also had a 71-yard punt return touchdown. "I was with him fresh out of college," said Mark Brown, an assistant at CC under O'Shea for six seasons. Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net. And as I tell them every year at the banquet, theyll always be a part of the program. Sexton, a 1997 Central graduate, is taking over for Chuck Adamopoulos, who retired in November after 26 seasons and more than 200 wins at the Lawrence school, most of them highly successful ones. 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"The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. In the region, former Crown Point football coach Brad Smith took notice of what Faught had built offensively with O'Shea behind center. A lineman in high school, he played rugby at URI, before joining the Pentucket staff for two seasons upon graduating. "It wasn't just the winning and Super Bowl years, though they are all memorable," said Adamopoulos. Aliquippas seniors were a year away from kindergarten the last time the Quips didnt reach the WPIAL finals. For more coverage of Adamopoulos, see Sports on Page A9. The Sanders cousins combined for 320 rushing yards in a 55-16 semifinal victory over Shenango. Football Coaching Staff. Come to find out, Adamopoulos, the carpet-bagger from Groveland, always was a Central Raider at heart. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Eagle Tribune Carrier Route Opportunities, Parenting before politics for Valerie Sununu, Mayor joined by councilors, other city workers , Resilience personified! O'Shea changed his major and wound up as a math teacher hoping to follow his father's coaching footsteps. He is family. 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. Minton served two stints at Central Catholic, most recently from 2014 through this season. Clairton reached the finals behind cousins Jonte and Dontae Sanders on Friday night, while Jeannette relied on brothers Brad and Brett Birch. (Catholic Central) Full Bio. One of his well-known assistants will take over the prestigious Vikings program. I've always done it myself, but with him, I turned the offense over. He retires after another Top 10 season. Ernie (DiFiore) has been with me from the beginning. O'Shea will admit that doesn't happen without surrounding himself with hall of fame-caliber assistants whose contributions largely go unnoticed. 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. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Its a great place to go to school, a great place for athletics and I just cant wait to get to work.. I cried this morning when he told me, said Sullivan. Coach Mike Collodi and his players will face defending champion Central Valley in the WPIAL Class 3A final. Everything were going to do is fast.. But I remember that banquet and being so proud. Feb 23, 2023. I think Ive spent more time in Lawrence than I have in Groveland, said Adamopoulos of his familys residence. "I went down and saw what they did and (O'Shea) came and saw me. While a student at Central, Sextonplayed football, baseball and basketball. [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. We had only one lineman over 200 pounds and he weighed 208. But I loved that group.". 1st Arts Lethbridge, Alta. He has some big shoes to fill as he follows CCHS Hall of Fame coach and legend Chuck Adamopoulos, but I am confident that John will succeed and further strengthen our storied football program. Lehmeier was offensive coordinator under Eric. Hayden later got Adamopoulos a job as permanent assistant. They were a team we had circled every year.. 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. Palko and Cherpak have eight. It was a tough day for Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan, a former athletic director and coach at Central as well. Low 23F. 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. 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. The two powerhouse programs avoided semifinal upsets to keep their streaks alive. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. 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. All of the coaches, many who are still my best friends, that I worked with. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. Aside from my own parents, the biggest influences in my life have been my football coaches, Lehmeier said. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. January 30, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper, College Cant Wait! Like the gig at Pentucket, he went back to school at night nearby Salem State to get his teachers certificate. Maybe he doesn't end up at North Central leading one of the more improbable program turnarounds in recent years. Lehmeier will take over for Terry Totten, who retired. 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. Despite starting that season off 1-2, Central didnt lose another game, including the schools first ever Super Bowl championship. The midget team has won the QMFL Championship in; 1991, 1992, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2018. After two years, Adamopoulos heard about a teaching job (business) at Central Catholic. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking. Zach has learned not only a lot about coaching with his dad, but also about treating people. 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. Hooks spent eight seasons as the head coach at the Hustlers' arch-rival school, Holy. He became Attica's head coach for one season in 2007 and afterwards applied for the open position to lead Hamilton Heights' football program. Hide/Show Additional Information For Mateus Griffo 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. Hidalgo graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 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. 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). During that time, he worked at Bishop Dullaghan football camps, rooming with college football players from various schools and found his passion for teaching the game. Purchase Photo Options When Central Catholic. Above all he just loves Central Catholic.. The Huskies did not hire O'Shea, who would land on his feet with another program. He put us in position to do a lot of fun things offensively. Of the 12 finalists in this years championships, eight were in the finals just last season.