Massucci also scored two game-winning goals for the schools boys soccer team in the past week. 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. Adamopoulos guided Central to winning records in 23 of his 26 seasons, including the last 14 seasons. 2022 Football Roster. Lehmeier was offensive coordinator under Eric. I had to meet with the kids at Georgetown and I was a mess. I had graduated college a few months earlier and the economy wasnt great. Those four years, I was very fortunate to have him in charge.". 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. North Catholic had averaged 44 points per game this season. I am thankful that the administration has given me this opportunity. Football Coaching Staff. When I was head wrestling coach at Georgetown, which I loved, had decided to start the wrestling program at Central Catholic. One of my captains was Jay Fielding, said Adamopoulos. Game Stats Season Stats Nov 21, 2022 @ 10:48am 49-17 (L) Central Catholic vs. West Linn 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. Tournament Game. This is the first head coaching job for Lehmeier, 34, who has three WPIAL and two state titles on his resume as an assistant. She attended Loyola University in New Orleans where she was a four-year starter for the volleyball team. Now I get to teach and work with him and not many people get to do that with their dad.. He played defensive back for the Vikings and later at IUP, where he earned all-conference honors. We have five teams that compete regionally. I always remembered that conversation, said Zach. "I was with him fresh out of college," said Mark Brown, an assistant at CC under O'Shea for six seasons. 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. Had O'Shea's life panned out the way he thought when he enrolled at Franklin College, he'd never have followed the same path as his father Frank, also a hall of fame football coach. Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | 9:01 AM. The Rams won conference championships in 2006,08,09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19 & 2021. "I think I caught them off guard more than anything.". They will still see my face, he said. Low 23F. I always will.". Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. "The year we finished 3-7 ended up being one of my favorite teams. university and even professional levels. 1st Arts Lethbridge, Alta. The Eagles finished the season with a 16-10 mark. We also offer scholarships to former Hornets athletes. 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. The 2004 team will always hold a special place in my heart, recalled Adamopoulos. You have permission to edit this article. 41-21 (L) Central Catholic vs. Bishop Lynch. He is the only offensive coordinator I've ever had. By: Chris Harlan You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. I said I hope I never have to do that again.. There were only three returning starters back, said Adamopoulos. (Lowell Sun/Julia Malakie) By Donato Ventura |. During his 10 years as head coach, he led the Eagles to the state tournament seven times, including six straight seasons, 2012-17. - The transition from old to new head coach at Allentown Central Catholic was a quick, and smooth one. Head Coach. 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. "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. He put us in position to do a lot of fun things offensively. Ive been so fortunate to play under Jack McCurry, and then play for the winningest coach in the PSAC in George Mihalik.. Since 2019, he has worked at Central Catholic as a defensive coordinator and with the defensive backs and wide receivers. Maybe he doesn't end up at North Central leading one of the more improbable program turnarounds in recent years. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Blanchard served as assistant softball coach this past season. "What the heck else are you supposed to do?". 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. It was O'Shea's dominant nine-year run at Central Catholic, though, that earned him state wide recognition. 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. Sanders served in the position for three years before stepping down following this season to return to her home state of California. He said there were too many individual memories over the years, including his 14 years as an assistant, to single out a few. I coached 38 of my 39 years there with Bob Jowett. They were a team we had circled every year.. 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. Central Catholic coach Chuck Adamopoulos yells to his team during the Division 1 North final as assistant Mike Leal looks on. This past season, the Lady Eagles finished 22-8 and fell to Catholic High-Pointe Coupee in the quarterfinals. It changed our whole program and he went on about his way. Adamopoulos, whose dad Arthur had a legendary career at Peabody High, grew up in Groveland and graduated from Pentucket Regional in West Newbury. "And having great players is a key component.". CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. 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. This season was different. Allentown Central Catholic football Tim McGorry is resigning after four seasons and three District 11 titles. Lawrence, MA - Beloved and legendary CCHS Varsity Football Coach Mr. Charles "Coach A" Adamopoulos is officially retiring from his . Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. Lehmeier takes over a Central Catholic team that was WPIAL 6A runner-up last season with a junior-heavy roster. 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. Not to be out done, the Birch brothers connected on three touchdowns passes with Brett scoring on receptions of 25, 14 and 11 yards. You can email Bill Burt at bburt@eagletribune.com. Its about the kids. LAWRENCE -- Chuck Adamopoulos is stepping as the Central Catholic football after 39 years on the job, the last quarter-century as the programs head coach. They really care about this place. Aside from my own parents, the biggest influences in my life have been my football coaches, Lehmeier said. Check Out Some Great Areas to Explore On and Off Road on a Can-Am Maverick from Route 1 Motorsports, HOT OFF THE PRESS! One of his well-known assistants will take over the prestigious Vikings program. The Sun Youth Hornets are today one of the best managed football programs in the province. 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. During his tenure (through 2021), the Rams are 116-13 (.899) in the Mt. 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 cares about all of the people here. Tournament Game. Sunni Rae Blanchard will lead the softball team. People may call it perseverance, but there's things you have to go through in this business to be successful. 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. I passed my trainers test [after graduating from college], said Adamopoulos. Theyve won five titles in that span. Kendra was on the first Lehigh Valley coaching staff to win a state football team. And I wasnt even a Catholic, he added. 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 . I think Ive spent more time in Lawrence than I have in Groveland, said Adamopoulos of his familys residence. You can send an email to bburt@eagletribune.com with your anecdote and details. A 1976 Central Catholic graduate, Totten took over as head coach of his alma mater in 2005. Chuck Adamopoulos, faculty member for 38 years and head football coach, greets the graduates as they line up for the start of commencement. "I went down and saw what they did and (O'Shea) came and saw me. Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. "I've been on the sidelines since I was 6 years old," O"Shea said. 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. Athletics. I've always done it myself, but with him, I turned the offense over. 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. Boom. Were going to be aggressive in everything that we do in all three facets, he said. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.. Mostly cloudy. 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. 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.. 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. 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. 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 Thank God I didnt take that job. Ms. Ashley Hashem '01, ahashem@centralcatholic.net, Mr.