Ritter also said technology is helping with his teams ability to workout on their own at home. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. Crutchfield said Foutzs legacy will be measured by the impact the coach had on his students and athletes. Im very much not interested in being a head coach. Foremost was the change at Franklin County, where former Hidden Valley head coach and Salem assistant J.R. Edwards took over for Chris Jones after a 1-9 season. Franklin County has produced just 16 winning seasons in 65 years of football, and seven of them came between 2002 and 2011 three each under Billy Miles and Jones, and one under Ben Boyd. If youve had a bad experience with a private business or organization, contact the Better Business Bureau or the government agency that regulates that business. EASTPOINT, Fla. (WMBB) - Franklin County High School named John Cooper as their next head football coach on Tuesday morning. 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Cooper, 30, will be one of the youngest high school football head coaches in the state but has nearly a decade of assistant coaching experience. Cooper, 30, will be one of the youngest high school football head Like the Red Bay Tigers, the Bobcats also return several seniors and experienced players. When anyone gets angry or anything like that, you know how to take it, and its easier to get over stuff, too. Below are several important documents for FCHS coaches to view and print out. Franklin High School will have a new varsity football coach this fall. Welcome to the Franklin County Football team feed. A committee is set up for fall sports, but no decisions will be made until later in the summer. Former football coach, Franklin County teacher dies at 54 Robert Anderson 540-981-3123 Apr 30, 2022 0 Eli Foutz, left, and his father, Matt Foutz. CARNESVILLE Franklin County will soon seek its third head high school football coach in six years. Franklin County - Team Home Franklin County Wildcats Sports Welcome to the Coaches' Corner! Publisher I never thought I wanted to coach football, said Moore, a 1999 graduate. Game Photos. As a senior Stephens was elected a Team Captain. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. If they have access to weights, they can still work out and log their results and progress.. Head Men's JV Baseball Coach; Jeff Regino '96. On 8/19, the Franklin County varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Scott County (Georgetown, KY) by a score of 20-17. They were, William Flemings Amari Worsham and Deasia Priest combined for 33 points to lead the Colonels past Woodgrove 57-53 on Friday night.Both teams. On 9/2, the Franklin County varsity football team lost their home non-conference game against Salem (VA) by a score of 33-32. 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Feb. 27Penn State will have to hire a new defensive line coach. On 9/30, the Franklin County varsity football team won their away conference game against North Oldham (Goshen, KY) by a score of 38-20. 3109 Page 1 / 1 If you are having trouble viewing the document, you may download the document. Villa Park 56, Canyon 40. Use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. Low 49F. Our outstanding staff of marketing consultants stands ready to help businesses with effective advertising solutions. Your real name will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more! Each coach and representative in our organization must pass our stringent background investigation that was developed to resemble that of the Franklin County School System. Hyperpartisanship that suggests anyone on the other side of an issue or anyone in a particular particular party is evil is not welcome. Former football coach, Franklin County teacher dies at 54. Its a one-school town, Edwards said. A Crawfordville native, Cooper began his coaching career at Deane Bozeman High School under Lyle Messer before coming to coach as an assistant at Franklin County in 2017. State-Journal.coms comments forum is for civil, constructive dialogue about news topics in our community, state, nation and world. We are going to be looking to simplify things and just get good at what we do.. At its Jan. 19 meeting, the board hired Luke Tucker to lead the first Belgreen football program in more than 50 years. Veteran coach J.R. Edwards will direct Franklin Countys football program. Its like being here with your brothers. We have six or seven guys who can play at the next level. Woodward retired from the . On 10/14, the Franklin County varsity football team won their away conference game against Waggener (Louisville, KY) by a score of 55-0. State-Journal.com is not one. The weather was 70 degrees, with a slight chance of rain in Roanoke on Wednesday. There was a problem saving your notification. At Cairo, a familiar face has made it official. Phil Campbells Kevin Barnwell said he hopes his team will be energized when they eventually get to come back. You have permission to edit this article. It makes it easier, said Ammons, who graduated in 2007. From The Franklin County Board of Education welcomed new high school football coach Parker Martin at their regular meeting Tuesday evening with a special reception. Ellis' team did not make the CIF Southern Section playoffs this season after going 10-18 overall and 4-10 in the Pacific League. | Add your comment, As promoted by the Centers for Disease Control, February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. Theres a sense of pride, Gearhart said. Barnwell said he is also preparing to use technology to meet with coaches and players. John Scott Jr., the team's current defensive line coach and run game coordinator, will be leaving the Nittany Lions to accept a . Phillips, a former Franklin County assistant, should be familiar with the Pioneer District. There have been several division one players that have been born and raised in Franklin, and theyve gone to other areas, Cooper said. Foutzs father, Dick Foutz, was Franklin Countys longest-serving head football coach with a 10-year stint from 1965-74. This season ended earlier than the Flyers had hoped, with a loss to Central Friday in the Class 4A District 4 championship game, but in its last 21 games FCHS has gone 19-2. Dont use an article about the Frankfort City Commission, for example, to rant about national politics. He was more settled in to be a dad. Get familiar with the members who help keep Franklin County Youth Football & Cheer able for the children of their community. Cooper is replacing the former athletic director and head football coach, Dirk Strunk, who announced his retirement on December 1. Cooper will not be taking the athletic director position, which is expected to be announced in the near future. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. On 9/23, the Franklin County varsity football team won their home conference game against Shelby County (Shelbyville, KY) by a score of 42-19. He is a native of Elberton. On 11/10, the Franklin County varsity football team lost their neutral playoff game against Western Branch (Chesapeake, VA) by a score of 28-14. He was the Flyers head coach for two years, and hes the athletic director at Elkhorn Middle School. He was in a lot of pain since probably Easter, the Franklin County principal said. Parker Martin has resigned as the head coach of the Franklin County Lions. On 10/7, the Franklin County varsity football team won their home conference game against Staunton River (Moneta, VA) by a score of 26-21. I played here, members of my family played here. As a father, I knew Id never get that back. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Keep comments focused on the article or commentary in question. Coach Paul Sutherland, who led the Lions to their best season in 20 years in 2020, has resigned and will be the new head football coach for Liberty High School in Liberty, S.C. Sutherland . Edwards oldest son, Mic, plays football at Christopher Newport. Our staff prepares like a DI staff prepares for a Saturday football game. You can cancel at any time. Watch this highlight video of the Franklin County (Frankfort, KY) football team in its game Recap: Franklin County vs. Scott County 2022 on Aug 19, 2022. Leeway will be given for criticism of elected officials and other public figures, but civility is essential. What football fans could count on and plan on in August, September and October no longer applies. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Last of 13 Radford University 'frat brawl' defendants is sentenced, Richmond's John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. Anthony Coley Jr., who is nicknamed AJ, is missing from Person Road south of Roy . Edwards, who will teach strength and conditioning at Franklin County, said he will continue to live in Salem for at least two more years until his daughter graduates from high school. Franklin High School Blog Franklin Junior High School Blog Anthony Wayne Elementary School Blog George H. Gerke Elementary School Blog Hunter Elementary School Blog Pennyroyal Elementary . [] Loyalty is important, too.. For the most part we get along. For an old guy who watched them as players grow up and now to get to coach with them, it doesnt get any better, he said. Luke Hurst, the offensive coordinator from the Northmont High School football team, was hired as a social studies teacher and . You may constructively critique the ideas and opinions of others, but name-calling, stereotyping and similar attacks are strictly prohibited. Family health leads coach to leave Lions. They open with three road games before the Sept. 18 home opener against Christiansburg. Franklin County Citizen. This year we have 13 coaches, and theyre 100% all in with what were trying to do. I have all my players phone numbers, and we talk back and forth in group chats to keep everyone motivated and their spirits up.. You can cancel at any time. Inside Franklin County Football. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The new coach said he will run a 52 defensive and a multiple offensive based out of the I-formation. I love it. You have permission to edit this article. Theres really a family atmosphere.. Coach Stephens attended Georgia Southern Uni-versity where he started for three years as a center and guard for the 1993 Southern Conference Champions. We had over 40 applicants as well as others interested that may not have applied. Virginia football playoff preview: Round 1. Jackson has an advantage there, with plenty of leadership and experience returning. We can say anything, but were one big team.. Former William and Mary quarterback Jake Phillips (above) is the new coach at James River as Philip King stepped down after 12 seasons. UNIVERSITY PARK Penn State defensive line coach John Scott is leaving the Nittany Lions. He died Wednesday at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston after a 13-month battle with cancer that eventually spread to his lungs. There can be no athletic events or organized practice or evaluations until after June 5. Ive lost a friend. Gearhart, a 2005 FCHS graduate who played football for Flyers, is in his first year as an assistant coach at his alma mater. They certainly shouldnt be burned out.. Box 580, 12150 Augusta Road Lavonia, GA 30553. Don Polly is in his first year with the current coaching staff. At Franklin County High School, the Seahawks announced that John Cooper will be their new head football coach. Theres probably a good chance Ill be the offensive coordinator even though Im a defensive-minded guy, he said. We have some discussions, and people arent afraid to speak, James said, but when we leave our coaches meeting on Sunday, were all in on our decisions. No promotion of commercial goods or services. They game plan. Live Coverage (Photo courtesy of Nick Moore, 44 Sports Photography). FCYF ASSOCIATION & COACHES. It was something over there that we were very excited about, that game. On 9/9, the Franklin County varsity football team lost their home non-conference game against Liberty Christian (Lynchburg, VA) by a score of 34-14. "I'm here for the Premium Content is available to subscribers only. One person with no previous ties to FCHS is Hatton, whos in his second season with the Flyers. They do everything right.. Crutchfield said Foutz most recently was at the high school in February to attend a ceremony for several Franklin County athletes who signed college scholarships. Franklin County High School is seeking a new head football coach. He never complained. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Coleman went 8-4 and led Cairo to the second round of the playoffs this season. Football Girls' Basketball Boys' Basketball Baseball Girls' Soccer Softball Volleyball At Salem, Edwards worked with the Spartans defense from the sidelines. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to read or post comments. Parker Martin is the new head coach of the Franklin County High School Lions' football program. Assistant Coaches: John Bass; Landen Brown; Chase Henderson; . After coaching stops at four other schools, Foutz became an assistant football coach in 2009 at Franklin County before stepping down when his son became old enough to put on shoulder pads. March 14, 2023 Community vs. Franklin County. Our community supports us, and they will continue to support us but Im hoping with a strong football program well get more of our community out than just the regulars we always get, Franklin County school superintendent Mark Church said. Franklin County opens the 2015 season Aug. 28 at Liberty. In other sports hires, the board also approved David Ward as baseball coach at East Franklin and Sander Tverberg as softball coach at Belgreen. Absolutely no jokes or comments about a persons physical appearance. Please subscribe to keep reading. At its Jan. 19 meeting, the board hired Luke Tucker to lead the first Belgreen football program in more than 50 years. He made me better. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. He held the kids accountable, Martinsville athletic director Tommy Golding said. They analyze an opponent and find the best way to attack it. Franklin County's football coaching staff this season, on the front row, from left, are Don Polly, Kaelin Ammons, Joey Thacker, head coach Eddie James, Dennis Ledford, Michael Gearhart and. Head Football Coach + Co-Head Track & Field Coach; Larry Morla '08. Foutz took the head coaching position at Martinsville High in 2007, spending two seasons with the Bulldogs. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. As a coach you want to make sure the kids feel the same way you felt, if not better. He was out by the time I got here, Edwards said. 1 ranking in country, Radford coach Darris Nichols apologizes for DUI. At their meeting prior to the reception, Athletic Director Coach Jason Oliver said Martins credentials stood out from dozens of applications. If you believe that all Democrats are socialists intent on destroying America or that all Republicans are racists, there are lots of places on the internet for you to espouse those views. Beyond that is anyones guess. My last year over there was when my son was a freshman [at Salem]. Coleman now officially replaces Steve DeVoursney, who retired in June. Eli Foutz, a junior, has been Franklin Countys starting quarterback for the past two seasons. I dont have to be the bad guy. EASTPOINT, Fla. (WMBB) - Franklin County High School has a new head football coach. He was probably one of the best influences on high school kids of anybody Ive ever been around., "They have everything you could want from a top high school basketball team.". Absolutely no attacks on other commenters, on guest columnists or on authors of letters to the editor. By Shane Scoggins By Shane Scoggins on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Phone: 706-356-8557 Fax: 706-356-2008 Email: fcc@franklincountycitizen.com | Add your comment, Published 8:12 pm Thursday, January 19, 2023. Eli Foutz, left, and his father, Matt Foutz. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Russellville Middle School has a new head football coach, and a familiar face will be in charge of the program starting with the 2021 season. We welcome questions about, and criticism of, our news stories and commentary but not of the writers who work tirelessly to keep their community informed. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.. Showers with a possible thunderstorm early, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. 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