The schedule for the evening is below: Brian Nay (Head Coach - Lafayette Central Catholic):Progressions are Sacred - A Pass Game Thought Process for any Offense, Scott McMurray (Defensive Coordinator - New Palestine):New Pal Linebacker Play & Drill Work, Max Goodin (Defensive Coordinator - Decatur Central):Simply Complex - Building a Defensive Identity While Being Multiple, Tyler Campbell (Head Coach - Covington):Installing & Running Mesh - Air Raid Philosophy, Robert Klotz (Offensive Coordinator - Cincinnati Oak Hills):Empty Pass Game Concepts & Perimeter Screen Game, Joe Sander (Run Game Coordinator/OLine Coach - Cathedral):Cathedral Zone Run Game - Install & Teaching Points. He is also a very knowledgeable football coach. You must pre-register for the event at the link below. Decatur (/ d k e t r / dih-KAY-tr) is the largest city and the county seat of Macon County in the U.S. state of Illinois, with a population of 70,522 as of the 2020 Census. The Warriors advanced to the semifinals of the 2015 Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges state playoffs, before losing to eventual state champion Northwest Mississippi Community College 27-20 in Senatobia. February 28Boys Basketball Sectional Preview Show with Oldenburgs Gary Moorman, Batesvilles Aaron Garrett, Milans Luke Williams, Jac-Cen-Dels Clint Bohman, Franklin Countys Mark Foster, Greensburgs Stacy Meyer, East Centrals David Disbro, North Decaturs PJ Metz, and South Decaturs Kendall Wildey. Karcher guided the 2015 ECCC football team to an 8-3 record, best won-loss record since 1999. April 11Batesville Cheers Jama Cleghorn, Batesville Tracks Lisa Gausman, Batesville Band Director Michael Walker with band members Toccoa Filice and Averi Jones, and Batesville Dance Teams Denette Callahan. He helped lead the Rockets in an upset win over the Michigan Wolverines, although the squad finished 3-8. November 1Evan Ulery, BHS Football; Lisa Gilpin and Kyle Jolly, SR Volleyball; BJ Black, EC Boys Soccer and Bill Volker, EC Girls Soccer, October 25Bryan Mitchell, OA Football; Evan Ulery, BHS Football; Tonya Sunderman, OA Cross Country, and Andrew Alig, OA Girls Soccer, October 18June Rigney, GCHS Volleyball; Evan Ulery, BHS Football; Lisa Gausman, BHS Cross Country plus asst. We said: Oh no, well never coach like that.. Brian Nay (Head Coach - Lafayette Central Catholic): Progressions are Sacred - A Pass Game Thought Process for any Offense "East Central and Decatur will always hold a special place in our hearts, and I am grateful for each person who has blessed my life over the last 10 years," said Karcher. They run track. 1994: Members of the 1944 Decatur High football team gather around coach Francis "Smock" White. Fax: 317-856-2156, MSD of Decatur Township His head baseball coach was Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Famer Phil Webster. No B, either. The first time I seeNo. Granddad worked at the old International Harvester metal foundry. Laverna is wearing a T-shirt that has four words on the back: Rise up 'Tracy boys' Along with those wordsis a picture of three Decatur Central players. 11, Tyrone Jr.,hes running onto the field before the Hawks game Friday at Roncalli. Grandma stayed home, kept them in sports, kept them out of trouble. But one day early in his career he decided not to do it anymore. Along with a commitment to his players, Karcher worked hard to upgrade the facilities at East Central. We are officially one week out from the 1st Annual Hawk Clinic! They found out. As it is, the 5-11, 165-pounder scores every fifth time he touches the ball. Even the way Jane washed his game-day clothes by hand not just the same style for those 103 games, but the exact same shirt, pants, socks so they wouldnt be destroyed over time by the washing machine. It will be rescheduled. August 22 Milan Football Coach Ryan Langferman and Batesville Football Coach Evan Ulery. Thats their name. Upload or insert images from URL. jason.west@ftcsc.org (317) 803-5571. Ken Karcher takes over East Central's football program succeeding Brian Anderson who led the Warriors the past four years. That way I can tell my parents, You know whos inviting me. But my parents are really smart. November 28 East Central Football Coach Jake Meiners, Greensburg Girls Basketball Coach Jason Simpson, Oldenburg Girls Basketball Coach Eric Feller, North Decatur Cheer Coach Breanna Morris, and Batesville Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Garrett. February 20 Jac-Cen-Del Girls Basketball Coach Scott Smith, Milan Girls Basketball Coach Karisa Voss, Milan Wrestling Coach Adrian Wilburn, and Batesville Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Garrett. "The memories I will hold close to my heart are about the people I encountered along the way.". Central's Noelle Hunt won both the long jump at 16-9 3/4 and triple jump at 33-81/2, and Nevaeh Essien swept the throws for the Maroons. During his time as a Hawk undergrad, he starred in football, basketball and track and field. Rouse is standing up straight. By Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. As well, the Hall of Fame Committee has instituted the Pride of . No. As well, the Hall of Fame Committee has instituted the Pride of Decatur Central Award a very special recognition of a DC alumnus or staff member who has gone above and beyond in representing our school and community. They were high school sweethearts in Martinsville 61 years ago when she and Devere got the cockamamie idea to elope. As a sophomore Tyrone was the varsitys starting point guard, but at midterms his physics grade dipped into the C-range. He's cousin to Tyrone and No. The city was founded in 1829 and is situated along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois.Decatur is the seventeenth-most populous city in Illinois.. Top NCSA Athletes at Decatur Central High School Patrick Ngoga Men's Soccer - Attacking Midfielder Class of 2021 Nathaniel Madden Baseball - RHP Class of 2021 Jasmine Hermosillo Women's Soccer - Outside Back Class of 2021 Nicholas Valdez Men's Soccer - Goalkeeper Class of 2023 Top NCSA Athletes in Area Kristafer Wilkes Im not! Jane calls out from the kitchen in their home in Carmel. He also served as the schools athletic director and taught a ninth-grade Bible class at Fellowship Bible Church. If you do so please bring $30 cash or check. Adonnaca Burton is out after two seasons as head coach of the Austin girls basketball program. John Fair was 3 years old when a bout of tonsillitis almost killed him, the tonsillitis exposing just how weak his heart really was. Share More sharing options. Jane Fair was there from the start of his coaching career, even before it. Couldn't be more excited to see everyone and have a great night of talking some ball! A gathering place for everyone within the Hawk Pride community. This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software. 2022-23 IHSAA Football State Tournament presented by the Indianapolis Colts Class 5A State Tournament. Hed been serving as athletic director since 1970, and he kept that job. coach Garrett Yorn and athletes Lily Pinckley, Sarah Ripperger, Jen Dodge, and Katie Olsen; and Kyle Hunteman, BHS Boys Soccer plus athletes Adam Vogelsang, Ian Powers, Cody Sims, Brandon Allgeier, and Eli Pierson, October 11Evan Ulery, BHS football; David Bradshaw, JCD Cross Country; Debbie Gregg, OA Volleyball; Ken Getz, OA Boys Soccer and Bryan Mitchell, OA Football, October 4 Cathy Lehman and Samantha Hensley, EC Volleyball; Evan Ulery, BHS football; Andrew Alig, OA Girls Soccer; Bryan Mitchell and Caleb Greiwe, OA Football, September 27Evan Ulery, BHS football; Steve Cotherman, EC Cross Country; Bryan Mitchell and Caleb Lehman, OA Football, September 20Evan Ulery, BHS Football; Greg Kline and Dyllon Stewart, OA Football, September 13Evan Ulery, BHS Football; Steve Stirn, ND Football; Tom Meyer, BHS Girls Golf; Bryan Mitchell, OA Football. Find IndyStar columnist Gregg Doyel on Twitter: @GreggDoyelStar or at facebook.com/gregg.doyel. Coach Mollenkopf was a yeller and a screamer. On 10/28, the Decatur Central varsity football team won their home playoff game against McCutcheon (Lafayette, IN) by a score of 31-13. No. A native of Pittsburgh, Pa., Karcher was a highly recruited quarterback at Shaler Area High School where he was selected a Parade All-American in 1980. 2015 C.H.A.M.P.S. Unheard of? Boys Soccer Head Coach: Johnell Evans JOEvans@dps61.org. Thank you God for the privilege of knowing this man!, You are a wonderful person, friend, coach, mentor, father, husband. Decatur, IL 62526 P: 217-875-2431 . first appearance in the state playoffs since 2001. Find out more. December 19 East Central Boys Basketball Coach David Disbro, Batesville Archery Coach Michael Weiler, Milan Boys Basketball Coach Matthew Pickerill, and Batesville Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Garrett. Thats what coaching is: changing lives.. Led by defensive back Rex Brandon and linebackers David Guthrie, Bob Driver and David Rohlman, the Hawks allowed 42 points all season in 1970, with six shutouts in 10 games. He was so weak, she had to carry him up the stairs. Small as it was, Decatur Central wasnt given that kind of respect. CLICK HERE to listen to podcasts of past shows, April 17 Oldenburg Softball Coach Randy Schoettmer, Franklin County Unified Track Coach Aric Sanders, and Batesville Track and Field Coach Lisa Gausman, April 10 Milan Baseball Coach Jeff Stutler, East Central Band Director Andrew Sharf, and Jac-Cen-Del Band Director Cameron Blackwell, March 27 Jac-Cen-Del Boys Basketball Coach Clint Bohman, Jac-Cen-Del Track Coach Larry Hammond, Oldenburg Girls Tennis Coach Mark Wilder, and Batesville Baseball Coach Tyler Burcham, March 20 North Decatur Baseball Coach Christian McKinney, Batesville Girls Tennis Coach Emily Helvie, East Central Baseball Coach Bob Reynolds, and Greensburg Baseball Coach Alex Meyer, March 13 North Decatur Boys Golf Coach Lucas Hochstedler, Greensburg Boys Golf Coach Bryce Mize, Jac-Cen-Del Boys Basketball Coach Clint Bohman, and South Ripley Baseball Coach Jeff Greiwe, March 6 South Ripley Band Director Ellen Fennell, Jac-Cen-Del Band Director Cameron Blackwell, Franklin County Baseball Coach Derek Stang, and Milan Boys Basketball Coach Matthew Pickerill. Theyll laugh about the tiny locker room and the team shower, if you could call two pieces of half-inch pipe no nozzle, just two skinny streams of water a shower. 13. They will tell stories and they will laugh, and at some point more than one of them will tell their coach what former Decatur Central tackle Ron Asher told me. They often anonymously paid for team meals when the Hawks were traveling. She couldnt wait to call up my mother and tell her, Devere says. February 21Gary Moorman of Oldenburg Boys Basketball and Aaron Garrett of Batesville Boys Basketball to talk about their teams and the passing of coach Ron Raver. February 6 Jac-Cen-Del Girls Basketball Coach Scott Smith, Batesville Softball Coach Gene Cooney, Oldenburg Assistant Swim Coach Jerry Fry, and Batesville Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Garrett. - Karcher continued his career in 2006 as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Fellowship Christian High School in Roswell, Ga., where he led the Paladians to their first-ever winning season and a deep run in the Georgia state playoffs. Powered by Invision Community. Their mom died during childbirth with Tyrone, so Tyrone and Larry were raised by their grandparents in the unforgiving Haughville neighborhood on the west side. Jef also coached for decades in the youth boys and girls basketball programs as well as youth baseball and softball. October 31 Batesville Football Coach Evan Ulery, Jac-Cen-Del Girls Basketball Coach Scott Smith and Assistant Coach Lilly Simon, North Decatur Football Coach Steve Stirn, and Batesville Girls Golf Coach Tom Meyer. The offices, conference rooms, meeting rooms, Hall of Champions, locker room and individual lockers, equipment room, training room, hydrotherapy pool, coaches' locker room, and main team meeting room and the chairs in that room were among the items in Warrior Hall sponsored by donors. March 14Jac-Cen-Del Boys Basketballs Clint Bohman with players Wyatt Day, Justin Swinney, and Caleb Simon plus North Decatur Boys Basketballs PJ Metz. Casper, WY 82601. Lets hear it for them! January 23 Batesville Girls Swim Coach Gregory McMullen, South Decatur Girls Basketball Coach Kristen Hicks, and Batesville Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Garrett. Set all kinds of records as a return man. Do you have a blog? The Tracy family. It is served by the TGV and TER Grand Est and is on the train line Soissons . The Broncos retained him for the rest of the year, and Karcher was a backup to John Elway when the team played in Super Bowl XXII in 1988. Only when he lifted it tothe B-range washe back on the court. He is leaving big shoes to fill as we move forward.". Coach Nowlin's topic in The Indiana High School Football Forum, Copyright 1996-2019 - The Gridiron Digest INDIANAPOLIS He didnt think hed yell so much then, and he never dreamed hed cry so much now, but life doesnt always go as we planned. CHARLESTON, Ill. (WAND) - 50 adults and children with disabilities had the chance to take the field with Eastern Illinois Football Wednesday. John wanted to come to the field, loved football so much, but his doctor advised Devere and Jane Fair to keep their son away from sports. This isnt just a sports story theres more to the Tracy family, more we need to hear. On Friday nights when Decatur Central was playing on the road, John and his best friend, Andy Ware (Jim Wares son), waited for their dads to come home by lining up tiny plastic NFL helmets into formations and running plays. 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