Meanwhile, at an emergency meeting held Wednesday, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors approved $10 million in funding for snow removal, food, emergency supplies, restoring public infrastructure and heading off future flooding related to the storm. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. All of the coaches are volunteers and are required to be certified through USA Football. My two boys, nephews, and godson have played with them for six years, and not once did we have any issues close to this.. Kyle Goon is a Maryland native who kept traveling west in search of stories. The Panthers have an uphill task again this season with a new head coach, Philip Mauro, and a young roster. He was also a career and technical education teacher and taught entrepreneurship and career management classes. Lakers big man Anthony Davis reacts to a call during the first half of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night in Memphis. Outlook: The Cavaliers have struggled of late going 13-23 in the last three years combined. 2. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Name Title Email Address Phone; Jeff Behrman: Head Football Coach behrmanj@union.edu: 518-388-6152 518-388-6152: (WATCH: Study: Concussions in high school student-athletes may be risk factor for suicide, depression), Study: Concussions in high school student-athletes may be risk factor for suicide, depression Study: Concussions in high school student-athletes may be risk factor for suicide, depression. Brandon is in his first year at Union College as the offensive line coach. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong), Truckers wait out the weather in Castiac Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Sun Valley will need their defense to keep them in games with senior linebacker, Ethan Lunsford and junior defensive lineman, Denmar Chambers and Andrew Macchiavello, leading the way as their offense with 11 new starters grows up on the fly. N.C. 2023 www.goupstate.com. This year, the Spartans have been hit even harder by graduation and transfers and return only three starters on the defensive side of the ball. The mountain community remains closed as crews work to clear roads following a second heavy snowstorm in the last week hit the area. County officials expect to post an online map showing the progress of plowing efforts soon. (David Gra via AP), David and Kelli Gra dig out from a snowstorm that struck their home in Big Bear Lake, Calif., on Wednesday March 1, 2023. Theres going to be some talent. MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) Students and staff are in mourning following the passing of a high school football coach in Union County last week. The mountain community remains closed as crews work to clear roads following a second heavy snowstorm in the last week hit the area. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. Coach Donahue is married to wife, Felicia for 35 years. Coach Donahue has 2 daughters Megan Carruba (Anthony), Sara Donahue and one sweet granddaughter, Quinn. Independence; 5. Key Newcomers: Isaiah Mobley, So., WR/DB (6-2, 190); Cameron Enos, So., QB/FS (5-10, 160); Jaylin Meaders, So., FB/DL/LB (5-11, 200). He touched so many lives at Parkwood and beyond. Union High School. Outlook: Parkwood was one of the most improved teams in the state going 7-5 overall after going 4-18 in previous two seasons combined (2-9 both years). Key Newcomers: OMarion Taylor, So., RB (5-10, 195); Tristan Stitt, So., WR (6-5, 170); Aden Beatty, So., LB (6-2, 195); Jason Hertz, So., DE (6-3, 220). Porter Ridge; 6. Position: Coach - JV Football - Davis Senior High School, July-November 2023, $3,366.00/season. Thompson said he hopes to have the level of success of some of the legendary Union programs. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG), A worker plows snow along State Route 138 near Hesperia, Calif., Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Luttrell is a graduate of Harlan High School where he participated in both basketball and football. He previously worked at The Salt Lake Tribune covering the Utah Jazz and Utah Utes. Email: wrenj@unionyellowjackets.org. Alma Mater. Myers Park routed Charlotte Catholic to reach its first 4A regional final since 1966. He has produced one offensive freshman of the year, one defensive freshman of the year, and four All-MSC Appalachian Division second-team members. Key Newcomers: Luke Raykovic, Jr., DB/WR (6-3, 180); Alex Meeks, Jr., WR/CB (5-11, 165); J.T. If Piedmont can find a way to climb out of the bottom of the Southern Carolinas conference standings that would be a huge step for the program. Outlook: Monroe has been inconsistent over the past three seasons going 18-19 in that span. Key Returning Starters: Evan Bernard, Sr., QB (6-2, 190); Seth Eighmy, Sr., WR (6-3, 210); Myles Teasley, Sr., RB (5-10, 180); A.J. I was honored to have crossed paths with Coach Gittens in our interviews before and after games. Baldy on Wednesday, Mar. The Lakers have two remaining sets of back-to-back games this season next Tuesday and Wednesday in New Orleans and Houston, then April 4-5 road games against Utah and the Clippers. Prior to becoming the head coach, he served one season on the Bulldog coaching staff as the o. Luttrell has previously coached at the collegiate level at Union College and Murray State University. NWS meteorologist Samantha Connolly, who works out of the San Diego office overseeing Orange County and the Inland Empire, said many of its sites have seen marked increases in precipitation, especially at the coasts and in valleys. The Panthers were 28-44 in Bottom's seven seasons, including . Emergency crews are scrambling to shuttle food and medicine to residents of California mountain communities stranded by back-to-back winter storms. Conference: Southern Carolinas Conference (SCC)/3AA. After Southern Californias spate of rare storms, is Californias drought over? Several team members said they learned about it when the team tweeted out Davis availability on Wednesday morning, and if Davis had his druthers, a person familiar with his thinking told SCNG, he would have played through. Weddington expects to be playing for championships (SCC/3AA state), and has the coaching (no coaching staff turnover), experience and talent to a serious run at their third, straight 3AA state title. 124 Hughes Street, Blairsville, GA 30512. 1, 2023. Hairston also went off last season for Monarch, having completed 195 of 297 passes, 65.7%, 3,217 yards, 32 touchdowns, and just six interceptions. After 57 years, Myers Parks Mustangs say, Its our turn now, Deputy rapes woman at traffic stop and tells her she wont be charged, Tennessee cops say, Get ready for less sleep in Charlotte. Born and raised in Orange County, she is passionate about covering her community through a local lens. He was inducted into the Union College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG), Blowing snow crosses over Hwy. And hopefully, if Im blessed quite enough, when theyre talking about Union County football my name might me mentioned, maybe not in the same sentence but in the same paragraph as those two other great men and coaches.. UNION Brian Thompson wants to add to Union County's football legacy. Late Wednesday, the governors office announced Gov. He said the decision was made in a meeting with the coaching staff and medical staff, referencing a strategy crafted when Davis was first hurt. "This is a big day for Union County Schools," he said. Outlook: Porter Ridge has been consistent of late, averaging eight wins over the past four years. Since October, Fullerton has seen nearly 14 inches of rain compared to its normal 8 or so inches, Connolly said. Union County High School has 3 4 assistant football openings that we are trying to fill with guys who are willing to work. Thompson, who most recently served as defensive coordinator at River Bluff, replaces Bradley Adams, who took the head coaching job at Woodruff in March after two years as Union Countys head coach. The I-5 freeway was temporarily shut down due to snow and ice over the grapevine. Hes one of the best men Ive ever met, Richar said. 2 near Hwy. It is not yet clear how the recent storms have impacted that supply, but an updated U.S. Drought Monitor report will be released Thursday, he explained. The mountain community remains closed as crews work to clear roads following a second heavy snow storm in the last week hit the area. athletic director Terrance Gittens. After years of winless seasons, we knew that in order to transform the Union High football program, we needed the best, most talented coach to lead the team and we believe we have just that with Coach Fellows.. This is a game-changer for the Union High School football and the districts varsity football program as a whole, said Ronald Gorman, Interim Superintendent. The Yellow Jackets defense also looks to be improved with seniors in linebacker, Luke Baker, Rushing (three interceptions) and Smith headlining the group. Robinson accepted the varsity. Porter Ridge will need senior tailback, Brandon Perry (1,081 yards rushing, 16 touchdowns) to carry the load. He is married to Tracie Morris Luttrell of Harlan, Ky., and has three sons: Justin, Hunter, and Michael. Hams tone Wednesday night before tip-off against the Oklahoma City Thunder was dramatically different from the all-in-to-win tack the Lakers had adopted since the trade deadline. Weddington has an opportunistic group led by four seniors in edge rushers, Joe Zovistoski (9.5 sacks) and Cole Wiseman (8.5 sacks), and ball-hawking defensive backs, Jalen Newman (52 tackles) and Bryson Parker (44 tackles, four interceptions). MONROE, N.C. (WBTV) - Students and staff are in mourning following the passing of a high school football coach in Union County last week. Niedbala replaces Stacy Robinson, who stepped down. He genuinely cared for all his students and athletes and served as an outstanding role model. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG), A Caltrans employee speaks with a driver as they attempt to gain access to Wrightwood on Hwy. If Cuthbertson can move up the SCC standings, finish above .500 (for the first time since 2015) and return to the playoffs that would be another major step forward for the program. Local officials are attempting to bring more help to San Bernardino County mountain residents after the storms. And thats where its at.. https://t.co/d9h5MeZRN4. Anything we can get definitely improves the Drought Monitor, but to entirely eliminate it takes quite a bit, she said. Even though weve gotten all this precipitation and we are above normal, in previous years, weve had precipitation deficits so were still trying to catch up, she explained. Thomas Jefferson Academy; 3. Head Coach: Terry Gittens (1st year as Parkwood head coach). 2019 Record: 5-7 (2-5 in the Southern Carolinas Conference (SCC)). All rights reserved. (David Gra via AP), David and Kelli Gra dig out from a snowstorm that struck their home in Big Bear Lake, California, on Wednesday March 1, 2023. I could always count on Coach to bring a ton of energy, positive attitude, and an infectious smile to work every day. Langston Wertz Jr. February 24, 2021 9:44 PM. Wasvoted Co-Chairman of the Appalachian Athletic Conference Football Coaches. (Major sports) 3. ROSS. Thompson, officially introduced as the Yellow Jackets new head football coach on Wednesday morning, said he wanted to claim a place in the schools tradition of excellence in the sport. Luttrell spent 25 years as an infantry officer with assignments that included leading soldiers in three different combat operations; Operation Just Cause (Panama), Operation Desert Shield/Storm (Iraq) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq). Emergency crews are scrambling to shuttle food and medicine to residents of California mountain communities stranded by back-to-back winter storms. BREAKING: Two-alarm fire contained at northeast Charlotte storage facility, He was larger than life: Union County high school mourns after football coach passes away. The specter of potentially causing injury to another star in rapid succession its a stress reaction, so anything could set that thing off, Ham said seemed to loom over the evening. Some mountain residents say the storm has left them in dark in more ways than one, complaining of little official communication as they wait in sometimes dark and cold homes, in communities where groceries have not been restocked in days. Union, MS 39365 (601) 774-8257 Cuthbertson; 6. AMBRIDGE A legendary Beaver County football coach is joining Ambridge Area High School's coaching staff. We talked about all of that. This season, Union Academy will lean on senior running back, Isaac King, who proved he can carry the load rushing for 1,766 yards (12.2 yards per carry) and 21 touchdowns last year. I would say a majority are above normal for this time of year, Connolly explained. Conference: Southern Carolinas Conference/3A.ai. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG), David and Kelli Gra s home is covered after a snowstorm in Big Bear Lake, Calif., on Wednesday March 1, 2023. Volunteer Roster last updated on Jan 30, 2023 @ 3:04pm (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster Union County Schools ; Buffalo Elementary ; Foster Park Elementary ; jluttrell@unionky.edu. But the foundation is within the relationships. Superintendent Dr. Bill Roach said the district was happy to welcome Thompson. At lower elevations across Southern California, Wednesday also brought hail and graupel. CIF Fundamentals of Coaching (Information provided by district). 2019 Record: 16-0 (7-0 in the Southern Carolinas Conference). 2019 Record: 7-6 (3-4 in the Southwestern 4A Conference). Union County High Schoo l has 3 - 4 assistant football openings that we are trying to fill with guys who are willing to work. Parkwood is a better place because of you Coach.. Free sports/fitness/wellness job search site: Coach - JV Football Senior High School/season job in Davis California, USA. Albrecht, Sr., QB/DB (5-11, 170); Nate Hindes, Jr., OLB/RB (5-8, 160). School staff said those services will be available this week. Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. 1, 2023. The county has set up a hotline (909) 387-3911 for residents dealing with issues like frozen pipes, roof problems and food shortages. On Wednesday morning in the San Bernardino mountains, Caltrans escorts up highways 330 and 18 were suspended because even chained vehicles were getting stuck in the snow, according to Caltrans. Graduated from Union with a BS in Criminal Justice (May 2015) and an MA in Teacher Leadership (May 2018), Serving as the team's Passing Game Coordinator and Recruiting Coordinator this season, Has Coached 8 All-Mid-South Conference Players with, 4 being named to 1, Has Coached 1 NAIA All-American (also a 1,000 Yard Rusher) in Isaiah Wright, Apart of 2017 Offensive Coaching Staff that Produced the Record for Yards Per Contest 477.5 (2017 - 4,775 yards in 10 games), Brian is married to his wife Amber, as the couple has 2 Sons. 0:05. After Southern Californias spate of rare, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window). Preston Pearson. Head Coach: Shane Griffin (1st year in his 2nd stint; also . 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