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Ernie (DiFiore) has been with me from the beginning. The 2004 team will always hold a special place in my heart, recalled Adamopoulos. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. Ms. Ashley Hashem '01, ahashem@centralcatholic.net, Mr. For our organization, academic success is as important as athletic success. 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. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. I love the school and I love where we are in the city. Apply & Register TODAY for Spring 2023 Classes at Eastern Florida State College, HOT OFF THE PRESS! Following the resignation of Tim McGorry a week ago, Rob Melosky was waiting in the wings. "My dad had this saying about success means you got up one more time than you got knocked down," O'Shea said. 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. We are really excited for John to become the next head varsity football coach, said Zach Blaszak, director of athletics and activities at CCHS. Grogan will replace Tommy Minton as the Eagles head coach. Hide/Show Additional Information For Mateus Griffo A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. Both TJ and the Quips trailed at one point before winning. 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. Hooks spent eight seasons as the head coach at the Hustlers' arch-rival school, Holy. He and his wife, Erica, have two children who are alumni of Central Catholic, Zach 16 and Allison 17. At Pine-Richland, the Rams went 48-5, winning three WPIAL titles and two state championships. 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. During his football career, he has won more than 200 games at several stops. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. Central Catholic head coach Chuck Adamopoulos is retiring from coaching after winning 204 games and three Super Bowl titles. There were priests, brothers and nuns working here. And I did. "Everywhere he went, he got better," Smith said. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. This is going to be a tough loss.. Three others celebrated a WPIAL title at some point in the past decade. You have permission to edit this article. My father (Arthur) had passed away and everybody was very supportive. He applied at for a teaching position at Central Catholic, then an assistant coach position on the football team, and pretty much knew early on that it was home.. A 2006 North Hills graduate who played college football at Slippery Rock, Lehmeier works as a teacher for Pittsburgh Public Schools. 2022 will mark Coach Pynes 35th year in high school coaching in both Oregon and Idaho. 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. He began as a quarterbacks coach and worked primarily with the sophomore and junior varsity teams before being elevated to the varsity staff. We call them our wall of famers, 6700, avenue du Parc, suite 100 Bridenbaugh celebrated seven titles at New Castle. Football. 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. 1 North Allegheny, 38-24, in the WPIAL Class 6A championship at North Hills Martorelli Stadium. Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The Eagle-Tribune get deals for restaurants, hotels, attractions and other businesses, locally and across the country. Minton served two stints at Central Catholic, most recently from 2014 through this season. Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten fist bumps Eddie Tillman after practice on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, in Oakland. In recent years, we have increased our efforts in encouraging our athletes to reflect on the importance of safely playing sports. You can send an email to bburt@eagletribune.com with your anecdote and details. 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O'Shea will admit that doesn't happen without surrounding himself with hall of fame-caliber assistants whose contributions largely go unnoticed. It has been great to us. Clairton reached the finals behind cousins Jonte and Dontae Sanders on Friday night, while Jeannette relied on brothers Brad and Brett Birch. In fact the Merrimack Valley has a void. The Indians celebrated double-overtime playoff victories against Baldwin on Oct. 31 and Fox Chapel on Wednesday. He is the only offensive coordinator I've ever had. While a student at Central, Sextonplayed football, baseball and basketball. Many of our former Hornets were able to pursue their dreams at the college, Coach Mike Collodi and his players will face defending champion Central Valley in the WPIAL Class 3A final. 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) . We may run it in the newspaper tomorrow. This past season, the Lady Eagles finished 22-8 and fell to Catholic High-Pointe Coupee in the quarterfinals. 41-21 (L) Central Catholic vs. Bishop Lynch. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. Sexton, a 1997 Central graduate, is taking over for Chuck Adamopoulos, who retired in November . Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Enjoy Space Coast Daily, Brevard Countys Best and Most Read Magazine, HOT OFF THE PRESS! 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. He really wants to give the kids everything he has so they can experience a championship.. 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Varsity games usually take place on Fridays with a few exceptions, and Junior Varsity, Junior Varsity II, and Freshman games are usually played on Thursdays. That was until Merrimack coach Dan Curran basically nixed that idea. (Lowell Sun/Julia Malakie) By Donato Ventura |. Cherif Nicolas. We lost three or four really close games, all tough losses. This is the first head coaching job for Lehmeier, 34, who has three WPIAL and two state titles on his resume as an assistant. Sanders served in the position for three years before stepping down following this season to return to her home state of California. 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. Hes not just a great coach. Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. Chuck Adamopoulos, faculty member for 38 years and head football coach, greets the graduates as they line up for the start of commencement. But I loved that group.". 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.. During his 10 years as head coach, he led the Eagles to the state tournament seven times, including six straight seasons, 2012-17. "I went down and saw what they did and (O'Shea) came and saw me. Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. "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 had some close, tough losses that year. "He is a great man and taught me leadership, more stuff outside of football, ways of life and how to be a competitor. 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. I hired him. It was O'Shea's dominant nine-year run at Central Catholic, though, that earned him state wide recognition. Defensive Coordinator & Defensive Backs. 1st Arts Lethbridge, Alta. Hidalgo will replace Tyler Jensen as the head baseball coach. The success we have had has been a true testament to their hard work and dedication to each other and the program. 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. The official 2022 Football Roster for the University of Calgary Dinos. Low 23F. Come to find out, Adamopoulos, the carpet-bagger from Groveland, always was a Central Raider at heart. Ive been so fortunate to play under Jack McCurry, and then play for the winningest coach in the PSAC in George Mihalik.. Maybe Ill be a helper on the freshmen football team next year If theyll have me.. He started his teaching and coaching career at his alma mater, Pentucket Regional, though it wasnt the typical sequence. 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. I remember the people most. Thats not what I remember most, said Adamopoulos, referring to the many, big wins. Those kids helped get me through a tough year.. He was with the legendary Bob Stem in 1988 when Bethlehem Catholic was one of the first state champs crowned. This is emotional for a lot of us here that have known Chuck for a long time. All of the coaches, many who are still my best friends, that I worked with. It was different than anything I had ever experienced.. 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. 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. Golf. Adamopoulos, whose dad Arthur had a legendary career at Peabody High, grew up in Groveland and graduated from Pentucket Regional in West Newbury. In 1999, McCutcheon hired him. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. You have permission to edit this article. Ive got a few more years in me to teach, said Adamopoulos. Beloved teacher and coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos has announced that he is retiring as Head Coach of Raider Football. Lately, whenever Andrew Massucci kicks a ball, Peters Township wins. Dec 1, 2022. The Huskies did not hire O'Shea, who would land on his feet with another program. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. He said there were too many individual memories over the years, including his 14 years as an assistant, to single out a few. A few flurries or snow showers possible. During his most recent run at Central Catholic, Minton compiled a 44-30 mark, with one semifinal appearance and two quarterfinal appearances. Go To Coaching Staff. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. Montreal, Quebec H4T 1N8, Address: 908 New Hampshire Avenue #100, Washington, DC 20037, United States, Home service for people with reduced mobility. "He just wants this program to be the best that it can be. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. "He is a Central Catholic guy through and through," defensive coordinator Dave Fleming said. 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. 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. Coach Pyne was an assistant coach in the 2014 Army All-American game and an assistant coach in the 2016 USA Football International Bowl. Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. I sort of knew that this would probably be it.. She attended Loyola University in New Orleans where she was a four-year starter for the volleyball team. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. For more coverage of Adamopoulos, see Sports on Page A9. Pine-Richlands Phil Jurkovec had nearly 4,000 in 2017. 2022 Football Roster. 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. Play sudoku, the daily jigsaw, word search and more. Full Bio. Lebanon (Pittsburgh, PA) by a score of 28-7. Kimmey coached the Scorps for five seasons, posting a 36-16 record and culminating with reaching the regional finals in his last season as head coach. You have to be there ready when the door opens.". It was a tough day for Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan, a former athletic director and coach at Central as well. 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. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Mostly cloudy. One of my captains was Jay Fielding, said Adamopoulos. Coach Pyne has been at the helm of Central Catholic since 2003 and has compiled a 173-52 (.782) record overall. 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. 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. (Catholic Central) Full Bio. In four of his six seasons as a coordinator, Lehmeiers offenses had a quarterback pass for more than 2,000 yards. Of the 26 years that Adamopoulos served as head coach, his teams amassed winning records in 23 of them, including the last 14. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. Season: This is a fall sport that runs from August to December. His Central Catholic team finished 9-3 (4-1 in the MVC large schools) and made it to the state semifinals, falling to St. John's Prep, which meets Springfield Central on Saturday. 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. Thomas, 42, felt he needed to dedicate more time to his family and. Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . Boom. Low 23F. 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. university and even professional levels. Central Catholic players gather and listen to head coach Chuck Adamopoulos after losing 22-15 to Springfield Central in the Division 1 Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks. Its a great place to go to school, a great place for athletics and I just cant wait to get to work.. The well-being of athletes is important to us not only on the field, but also in everyday life. I've always done it myself, but with him, I turned the offense over. You can contact Chris by email at charlan@triblive.com or via Twitter . But I remember that banquet and being so proud. 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. Coaching Honors: 2002 Portland Interscholastic League Coach of the Year, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 Mt. 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. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. Adamopoulos built Central into a Merrimack Valley Conference and state power. 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. Our football program is for youth ages 7-17 and allows them to play the sport and to gain precious life lessons. A few flurries or snow showers possible. 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. Former rival Nate Hooks was named head football coach for Melbourne Central Catholic on Wednesday. Schedule/League: Central Catholic plays in the Mt. The Vikings have reached the WPIAL finals nine times in 10 years. The new head coach had quit barely on the job and Steve didnt have any assistants. 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. Over his 26 seasons as head coach, Central won 13 MVC titles, went to five Super Bowls, and won three of them. Who knows? Adamopoulos steps down as Central Catholic football coach; cites more time with family, grandchildren. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. Id like to think Im always part of the program, too.. He has served for the past 13 seasons as the varsity teams offensive coordinator. The two powerhouse programs avoided semifinal upsets to keep their streaks alive. He retires after another Top 10 season. "That is the principle we used. "It wasn't just the winning and Super Bowl years, though they are all memorable," said Adamopoulos. 03 Mar 2023 18:11:38 One of his well-known assistants will take over the prestigious Vikings program. 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.