Mostly cloudy. In recent years, we have increased our efforts in encouraging our athletes to reflect on the importance of safely playing sports. Following the resignation of Tim McGorry a week ago, Rob Melosky was waiting in the wings. Hooks spent eight seasons as the head coach at the Hustlers' arch-rival school, Holy. Central Catholic head coach Terry Totten watches his team before a game against NA on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at North Allegheny High School. 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. Staff For our organization, academic success is as important as athletic success. 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. My time at CC has been special not only for me, but for my family as well, Jensen said. It is truly a special place with special people. The Raiders fell to St. Johns Prep, 21-0. "And having great players is a key component.". Lehmeier will take over for Terry Totten, who retired. And as I tell them every year at the banquet, theyll always be a part of the program. Rob Benedetto '89, rbenedetto@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Colette Madore, cmadore@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Josselyn Wilson, jwilson@centralcatholic.net, Mr. John Sexton '97, jsexton@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net, Mr. John Sears, jsears@centralcatholic.net, Mrs. Jami Hayden, jhayden@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Carlton Cronin, ccronin@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Adam Westaway, awestaway@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Mark Dunham, mdunham@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Casey Grange '03, cgrange@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Ashley Hashem '01, ahashem@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Heather Fusco, hfusco@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Mike Collett, mcollett@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Mike Leal '94, mleal@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Shawn Dumas, sdumas@centralcatholic.net, Mr. James Durkin '00, jdurkin@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Stacy Ciccolo, sciccolo@centralcatholic.net, Mr. Matt Sansoucie '06, msansoucie@centralcatholic.net, Ms. Kate Smith, kssmith@centralcatholic.net, Director of Athletics & Activities, Athletic Trainer, A College Preparatory High School of Excellence in the Marist Tradition, Over 67% of our coaches are CCHS graduates, Over 250 combined years of head coaching experience, Over 100 championships won at the State and Conference levels. Sexton is in his second year as a building-based educator at CCHS. Coach Pyne was an assistant coach in the 2014 Army All-American game and an assistant coach in the 2016 USA Football International Bowl. "That is the principle we used. Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh, PA) Varsity Football Hood Conference Coach of the Year, 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2021 Oregon Athletic Coaches Association Coach of the Year, 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Assistant Coach, 2016 USA Football International Bowl Assistant Coach, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018 Oregon 6A/5A All-Star Game Assistant Coach (Les Schwab Bowl), 2014, 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022 Oregon 6A/5A All-Star Game Head Coach (Les Schwab Bowl), 2004 NW Arkansas Coaches Clinic (Fayetteville, Arkansas), 2008, 2011, 2014 Nike Coach of the Year (Portland, Oregon), 2012 University of Oregon Coaches Clinic (Eugene, Oregon), 2014 Brigham Young University Coaches Clinic (Provo, Utah), 2014, 2015 Northwest Sports Clinic (Seattle, Washington), 2015 University of Washington Coaches Clinic (Seattle, Washington), 2016 and 2018 All-Sports Clinic (Seattle, Washington). And I did. Perry Traditional Academy. Come to find out, Adamopoulos, the carpet-bagger from Groveland, always was a Central Raider at heart. It was weird. Bridenbaugh celebrated seven titles at New Castle. We are at Camp Marist in the summer and I get pulled from practice to take a call from my wife (Beth). 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. Cherpak could add a ninth next weekend when Thomas Jefferson faces Aliquippa in the WPIAL Class 4A final. I could not be more excited to continue my stay at Central Catholic and serve as the head coach. When I was head wrestling coach at Georgetown, which I loved, had decided to start the wrestling program at Central Catholic. 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. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. All our football coaches have received training recognized by the Quebec Amateur Football Federation. There were other memorable Super Bowl visits, but Adamopoulos doesnt believe they define his passion for the school. Melbourne Central Catholic football announced the hiring of former Satellite Scorpio coach Ted Kimmey earlier this week. Kendra was on the first Lehigh Valley coaching staff to win a state football team. "I talked to Red Faught, the coach at Franklin, and Kevin leads the nation in passing. 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. Three others celebrated a WPIAL title at some point in the past decade. 28-7 (W) Central Catholic @ Mt. There was a problem saving your notification. 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. Football. Thomas Jefferson quarterback Jake Pugh was in sixth grade the last time the Jaguars didnt reach the WPIAL finals. Then, the two reunited when O'Shea accepted the North Central job and hired Brown as associate head coach. 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. As an alumnus of Central Catholic and its football program, John has been a dedicated and passionate coach whose success has been shown on and off the field. A lineman in high school, he played rugby at URI, before joining the Pentucket staff for two seasons upon graduating. Chuck Adamopoulos, faculty member for 38 years and head football coach, greets the graduates as they line up for the start of commencement. 2022 WPIAL Football Championship (Pennsylvania) 6A. "I was with him fresh out of college," said Mark Brown, an assistant at CC under O'Shea for six seasons. Low 23F. Allentown Central Catholic football coach Tim McGorry resigns; Rob Clairton reached the finals behind cousins Jonte and Dontae Sanders on Friday night, while Jeannette relied on brothers Brad and Brett Birch. She attended Loyola University in New Orleans where she was a four-year starter for the volleyball team. 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. 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 had some close, tough losses that year. Its a great place to go to school, a great place for athletics and I just cant wait to get to work.. "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. Central Catholic High School (San Antonio, TX) Varsity Football O'Shea went 114-10 over the next nine seasons with the Knights before moving to Indianapolis and taking on the challenge of turning around a moribund North Central program. Adamopoulos steps down as Central Catholic football coach; cites more Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. I sort of knew that this would probably be it.. Blanchard will replace Linda Sanders as the schools softball coach. She is an Assumption High graduate and a former all-state softball player. The new head coach had quit barely on the job and Steve didnt have any assistants. We help them adopt a healthy lifestyle through healthy meals and by providing them with a study room with Internet access. Its too much, said Adamopoulous. And I wasnt even a Catholic, he added. 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. The success we have had has been a true testament to their hard work and dedication to each other and the program. You have to be there ready when the door opens.". Apply & Register TODAY for Spring 2023 Classes at Eastern Florida State College, HOT OFF THE PRESS! Central Catholic High School (Portland, OR) Varsity Football - MaxPreps.com We also offer scholarships to former Hornets athletes. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. 41-21 (L) Central Catholic vs. Bishop Lynch. Coach Pyne has been at the helm of Central Catholic since 2003 and has compiled a 173-52 (.782) record overall. Central Catholic Football (@PCC_FOOTBALL) / Twitter "Coach Totten has been an integral part of the Central Catholic Football tradition for many years," said Central . My father (Arthur) had passed away and everybody was very supportive. During his football career, he has won more than 200 games at several stops. Nobody represents Central Catholic and its mission, more than Chuck Adamopoulos, said President Sullivan. 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. "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. The Indians celebrated double-overtime playoff victories against Baldwin on Oct. 31 and Fox Chapel on Wednesday. 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. 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. Print; Roster Layout: Go; . North Andover boys endu, Duo charged with stealing Honda Pilot with toddler in backseat, Police identify duo charged with stealing SUV with toddler inside, Haverhill woman charged with making, distributing 30K of pills containing fentanyl, Stem lawsuit against Haverhill to go to trial next year, 2023 New England Wrestling Championships: The Contenders, BOSA restaurant and BOSA BAR to open this summer, Toddler in stolen SUV dropped off unharmed at Lawrence hospital during intense police search, Derry man convicted on multiple counts of sexual assault, Lawrence's Canery named MVC Player of the Year: Coach Jesus Moore honored, Nate the Great: Central's Blanchette looks to end perfect season with repeat New England title. Mr. Eric Boucher '04, eboucher@centralcatholic.net. Ive been so fortunate to play under Jack McCurry, and then play for the winningest coach in the PSAC in George Mihalik.. Tags: Central Catholic, Clairton, Elizabeth Forward, Peters Township, Thomas Jefferson. 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. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. We had only one lineman over 200 pounds and he weighed 208. Sunday, November 8, 2020 | 12:46 AM. 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. 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. 2022 Football Roster - University of Calgary Athletics Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. Monitor contact with student . My mission is to make MCC Football attractive again. Allentown Central Catholic football Tim McGorry is resigning after four seasons and three District 11 titles. I said I hope I never have to do that again.. 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. I have had the pleasure to coach not only good baseball players, but also good men. Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks. I had graduated college a few months earlier and the economy wasnt great. Low 23F. 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. Adamopoulos informed his current players of his decision at 1:45 p.m. "It was emotional, for me in particular," said Adamopoulos. For more coverage of Adamopoulos, see Sports on Page A9. Jensen and his family are moving to Youngsville where he will start the prep baseball program at Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy. Following a strict protocol, our coaches ensure daily compliance . The Rams won the 6A State Championship in 2013, 2014, 2019 & 2021. North Andover boys endu, Duo charged with stealing Honda Pilot with toddler in backseat, Police identify duo charged with stealing SUV with toddler inside, Haverhill woman charged with making, distributing 30K of pills containing fentanyl, Stem lawsuit against Haverhill to go to trial next year, 2023 New England Wrestling Championships: The Contenders, BOSA restaurant and BOSA BAR to open this summer, Toddler in stolen SUV dropped off unharmed at Lawrence hospital during intense police search, Derry man convicted on multiple counts of sexual assault, Lawrence's Canery named MVC Player of the Year: Coach Jesus Moore honored, Nate the Great: Central's Blanchette looks to end perfect season with repeat New England title. Its about the kids. After college, he started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Findley, and later was hired as running backs coach at Duquesne under Jerry Schmitt. He and his wife, Erica, have two children who are alumni of Central Catholic, Zach 16 and Allison 17. Jensen served as head baseball coach at Central Catholic since 2012 and has compiled a 217-76 mark. 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 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. Novi Detroit Catholic Central stays in family with football hire Central Catholic football coach Terry Totten resigns after 18 seasons "I went down and saw what they did and (O'Shea) came and saw me. Above all he just loves Central Catholic.. LAWRENCE It was a Super Bowl week practice. 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. Grogan will be its new football coach, while Brent Hidalgo will take over the baseball program. All of the players that came through. Coaching Honors: 2002 Portland Interscholastic League Coach of the Year, 2004, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014 Mt. Blanchard served as assistant softball coach this past season. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Both times, Massucci kicked the game-winner in 2-1 victories. He retires after another Top 10 season. 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. The midget team has won the QMFL Championship in; 1991, 1992, 2009, 2013, 2014 and 2018. North Catholic had averaged 44 points per game this season. 5 things we learned: Central Catholic coach Terry Totten climbs list Hes not just a great coach. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. If first impressions are as important as people say, Adamopoulos legacy was off and running during his first year as head coach in 1997. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Beloved teacher and coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos has announced that he is retiring as Head Coach of Raider Football. I had a blend of so many great coaches that I worked with at Central, said Adamopoulos. The school announced via its Facebook page that C.L. Aaron Chapman - Assistant Football Coach - Central Catholic - LinkedIn After the last four or seasons, I would step back and figure out if I would continue another year, he said. Tournament Game. 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. More than half of our student body compete on at least one of these teams, an experience that fosters teamwork, dedication, sportsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, lessons that carry . Sam King covers sports for the Journal & Courier. It was my first year as president, said Central Catholic president Christopher Sullivan. He has served for the past 13 seasons as the varsity teams offensive coordinator. Stats Updated Central Catholic's stats have been entered for the 49-17 loss vs. West Linn on 11/18/2022 7:00 PM. Its my job to uphold that tradition.. I hired him. The relationships that have been built will last a lifetime. Justin Cessante, who captained CC to back-to-back state championships in 1997-98, was introduced Wednesday at its Novi campus as the Shamrocks' next head coach before a gathering of players,. Mr. John Sexton '97, jsexton@centralcatholic.net. Lehmeier replaces longtime coach Terry Totten, a 1976 Central Catholic graduate, who retired last month after 18 seasons. The Knights had four undefeated seasons and won five state championships in that stretch. 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. Athletics. - The transition from old to new head coach at Allentown Central Catholic was a quick, and smooth one. 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We werent the biggest team, but we were tough.. Young Central Catholic line coach Chuck Adamopoulos was a proud new dad here with his superstar players Matt Goulet, left, and Sean Finneran. Hood Conference. 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. 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 When we started the wrestling program at Central he was my assistant. Lions win 11 in a row to finish season, capture state title under first-year head coach Jon Eagle. I fell in love with the tradition that was here and camaraderie in the school. . In three years as head coach, Sanders compiled a 55-22 mark with two quarterfinal appearances. Athletics - Central Catholic High School 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. Allentown Central Catholic football standout Lavon Johnson commits to Central Catholic football coach Tim McGorry has called Johnson one of the best players in Vikings history, and one of the best kids he has ever been around. Minton served two stints at Central Catholic, most recently from 2014 through this season. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. 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.. Now I get to teach and work with him and not many people get to do that with their dad.. 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. Minton was hired last week as the new football coach at Vandebilt Catholic. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. Adamopoulos built Central into a Merrimack Valley Conference and state power. Central is an amazing place.. He was with the legendary Bob Stem in 1988 when Bethlehem Catholic was one of the first state champs crowned. He really wants to give the kids everything he has so they can experience a championship.. 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. Among Dontaes three touchdowns was a 27-yard touchdown pass from Jonte. O'Shea was fired at his alma mater McCutcheon, which he quarterbacked to its only state finals appearance in 1982. Central captured two Super Bowl titles at the Division 2 level and then won the 2013 Division 1 crown. He became Attica's head coach for one season in 2007 and afterwards applied for the open position to lead Hamilton Heights' football program. 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. Since 2019, he has worked at Central Catholic as a defensive coordinator and with the defensive backs and wide receivers. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. "It wasn't just the winning and Super Bowl years, though they are all memorable," said Adamopoulos. (Catholic Central) Full Bio. Its a perfect place for me..