Among Dontaes three touchdowns was a 27-yard touchdown pass from Jonte. 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. 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. This is the first head coaching job for Lehmeier, 34, who has three WPIAL and two state titles on his resume as an assistant. There were priests, brothers and nuns working here. Its a great place to go to school, a great place for athletics and I just cant wait to get to work.. The then-new head of buildings and grounds was at the field that day, watching from afar. Three others celebrated a WPIAL title at some point in the past decade. 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. North Catholic had averaged 44 points per game this season. 03 Mar 2023 18:11:38 He began as a quarterbacks coach and worked primarily with the sophomore and junior varsity teams before being elevated to the varsity staff. For more coverage of Adamopoulos, see Sports on Page A9. Game Stats Season Stats Nov 21, 2022 @ 10:48am 49-17 (L) Central Catholic vs. West Linn Thomas Jefferson defeated Plum, 20-17, Friday night, and Aliquippa defeated Belle Vernon, 33-25. We all respected him and we all played for him.". Thank God I didnt take that job. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. Football Coaching Staff. Since 2019, he has worked at Central Catholic as a defensive coordinator and with the defensive backs and wide receivers. He really wants to give the kids everything he has so they can experience a championship.. Purchase Photo Options When Central Catholic. 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. O'Shea was fired at his alma mater McCutcheon, which he quarterbacked to its only state finals appearance in 1982. Sexton is no stranger to the Central program. He has been the Mt. Jun 2008 - Jul 20124 years 2 months. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. Despite starting that season off 1-2, Central didnt lose another game, including the schools first ever Super Bowl championship. By: Chris Harlan Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . PIAA Class 4A football: Allentown Central Catholic has coaches who have Samuel Gendreau. Thats not what I remember most, said Adamopoulos, referring to the many, big wins. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. Athletics - Central Catholic High School 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. He already has the advantage with knowing his players. Coach A served as Head Coach for 26 years, three State Championships, and 13 Merrimack Valley Conference Titles. Children who want to be part of our sports teams must do well in school. February 13, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper, WATCH! If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. 1 North Allegheny, 38-24, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship at North Hills Martorelli Stadium. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Above all he just loves Central Catholic.. In recent years, we have increased our efforts in encouraging our athletes to reflect on the importance of safely playing sports. The official 2022-23 Football Roster for the Bishop's University Gaiters . 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. 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. Central Catholic football coach Terry Totten retires Assisted coaching staff and handle any task for practice and game day. "I talked to Red Faught, the coach at Franklin, and Kevin leads the nation in passing. Maybe when its over, someday Ill think about that, he said Friday night, while crediting his assistant coaches and players for the teams success. "He just wants this program to be the best that it can be. It was weird. Football. He was with the legendary Bob Stem in 1988 when Bethlehem Catholic was one of the first state champs crowned. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. January 16, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. Aliquippas seniors were a year away from kindergarten the last time the Quips didnt reach the WPIAL finals. He will continue to serve as a member of the CCHS Faculty. 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. 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. Crown Point won two sectionals and a regional title before O'Shea became the head coach at Delta from 1993-98. 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. There were only three returning starters back, said Adamopoulos. Every place he went, he got better.". During the 2020 season, the Eagles finished 2-4 and missed the playoffs during a shortened season that was made even shorter after the Eagles had one game canceled due to a hurricane and another because of COVID-19 protocol. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. 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. Centrals head coach Chuck Adamopoulos congratulates his team after Fridays Division 1 quarterfinal victory over Everett. 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. During his 10 years as head coach, he led the Eagles to the state tournament seven times, including six straight seasons, 2012-17. Athletic Hall of Fame - Central Catholic High School Central Catholic Football (@PCC_FOOTBALL) / Twitter BREVARD COUNTY SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the addition of former Satellite Scorpions coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. Boom. Feb 23, 2023. Bob Palko, Bill Cherpak and Phil Bridenbaugh are the only coaches with more titles than Totten. January 30, 2023 Space Coast Daily News Brevard Countys Best Newspaper, College Cant Wait! Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Hide/Show Additional Information For Mateus Griffo When we started the wrestling program at Central he was my assistant. Totten is also a graduate of Central Catholic as a part of the 1976 class. I look forward to continuing working with John and foresee a strong future for CCHS Raider football.. 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Central repeated again in 1998, this time going 10-1, and the Adamopoulos Dynasty had begun. I have had the pleasure to coach not only good baseball players, but also good men. Its too much, said Adamopoulous. Ive got a few more years in me to teach, said Adamopoulos. It is truly a special place with special people. I am very grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to lead this amazing football program, said Sexton. The Rams won conference championships in 2006,08,09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 & 2021. On 11/11, the Central Catholic varsity football team won their away playoff game against Mt. Marko Thomas resigns position as Greensburg Central Catholic football coach Franklin Banner-TribuneP.O. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. TAPPS 2022 High School Football Playoff Division I. "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. I look back at the last 10 years (as the head coach) and am thankful for the experiences we have had. At Pine-Richland, the Rams went 48-5, winning three WPIAL titles and two state championships. Lehmeier replaces longtime coach Terry Totten, a 1976 Central Catholic graduate, who retired last month after 18 seasons. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Calgary Dinos. Were going to be aggressive in everything that we do in all three facets, he said. Adamopoulos steps down as Central Catholic football coach; cites more Hidalgo will replace Tyler Jensen as the head baseball coach. The official 2022-23 Football Roster for the Bishop's University Gaiters. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Following a strict protocol, our coaches ensure daily compliance . Lately, whenever Andrew Massucci kicks a ball, Peters Township wins. 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. Low 23F. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. The Rams won the 6A State Championship in 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2021. [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. I hired him. Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the hiring of former Satellite Scorpio coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. 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. Theyll meet in the WPIAL Class 4A championship Nov. 14. "He is a great man and taught me leadership, more stuff outside of football, ways of life and how to be a competitor. 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. Jensen served as head baseball coach at Central Catholic since 2012 and has compiled a 217-76 mark. Indiana Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Central Catholics new football coach wasnt chosen from the schools alumni list, but that doesnt mean Ryan Lehmeier isnt already familiar with the teams tradition. Staff - Athletics - Central Catholic High School 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. He has served for the past 13 seasons as the varsity teams offensive coordinator. 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. "That was the best coaching job in the state," Smith said. He is a Central Catholic guy through and through, defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. The students do service for the city. Steve Pyne - Central Catholic High You can send an email to bburt@eagletribune.com with your anecdote and details. Central Catholic High School (San Antonio, TX) Varsity Football He continued his academic and athletic career at the University of Ottawa, playing with the Gee-Gees team and has just graduated. Of the 12 finalists in this years championships, eight were in the finals just last season. Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten watches his team before a game against NA on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School. I remember the people most. He expected greatness day in and day out and that translated over. It was a tough day for Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan, a former athletic director and coach at Central as well. The 2004 team will always hold a special place in my heart, recalled Adamopoulos. 5 things we learned: Central Catholic coach Terry Totten climbs list A few flurries or snow showers possible. Central captured two Super Bowl titles at the Division 2 level and then won the 2013 Division 1 crown. Chuck Adamopoulos, faculty member for 38 years and head football coach, greets the graduates as they line up for the start of commencement. "I thought I knew a lot being the head coach of a program and I go back and work with him and he has taught me so much more," Brown said. Dec 31, 2022 Blessed to be named 1st Team All State Inside Linebacker @PCC_FOOTBALL @PaFootballNews I passed my trainers test [after graduating from college], said Adamopoulos. I had business degree and it was tough finding a job, recalled Adamopoulos. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. Email him at sking@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter and Instagram @samueltking. He became Attica's head coach for one season in 2007 and afterwards applied for the open position to lead Hamilton Heights' football program. Lebanon. He has served as an assistant coach for the past two seasons where he worked with the pitchers and catchers. Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net. She is an Assumption High graduate and a former all-state softball player. He spent a year-and-a-half majoring in accounting. We call them our wall of famers, 6700, avenue du Parc, suite 100 Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. "He taught me what it was to be a coach and the dedication you have to make to your school, your community and most importantly your guys. Enjoy Space Coast Daily, Brevard Countys Best and Most Read Magazine, HOT OFF THE PRESS! Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. Grogan will replace Tommy Minton as the Eagles head coach. 2022 will mark Coach Pynes 35th year in high school coaching in both Oregon and Idaho. Central Catholic head coach Chuck Adamopoulos is retiring from coaching after winning 204 games and three Super Bowl titles. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. Sexton is in his second year as a building-based educator at CCHS. 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. O'Shea will admit that doesn't happen without surrounding himself with hall of fame-caliber assistants whose contributions largely go unnoticed. 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 . During his football career, he has won more than 200 games at several stops. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. "I think the program is in good shape," said Adamopoulos. Go To Coaching Staff. Athletics. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. No. 41-21 (L) Central Catholic vs. Bishop Lynch. That team finished 3-7. Central Catholic High School announced three new hires Monday as it will enter the 2021-22 school year with new football, baseball and softball coaches. Former rival Nate Hooks was named head football coach for Melbourne Central Catholic on Wednesday. Bridenbaugh celebrated seven titles at New Castle. Minton served two stints at Central Catholic, most recently from 2014 through this season. Tags: Central Catholic, Clairton, Elizabeth Forward, Peters Township, Thomas Jefferson. 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. 11:49 AM. In 1999, McCutcheon hired him. 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