All rights reserved. Sonora coach Bryan Craig watches as the final second tick off the clock to end the Division V Sac-Joaquin Section championship game at Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, Calif., on Saturday, Nov . Sunny Hills 7 6 0 20 33 B V Soccer vs. Sonora, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM TEAM STATS Peace (SH) 3-118, TD. Band Spaghetti Fundraiser. You ran as hard as you could and played as hard as you could, and when it was time to go to the house, you went to the house. One time one of them looked at me and said, ?What? When the job opened up at Sonora I threw my name in the hat, said Martinez who coached this past season at El Dorado where he was offensive coordinator. "I wouldn't trade that man for 10 trillion dollars.". From the way we practice, workout in the weight room, even how our kids are conducting themselves in the classroom and hallways. 185-63-6 Hopkins' record during 23 seasons at Sonora. Gus Martinez left Sonora (pictured below in 2019) to become the head football coach at Nogales. Craig takes over for outgoing coach Robert Cendro who accepted a coaching position earlier this year in southern California. Is La Mirada football coach Mike Moschetti leaving for St. Paul? Posted at 01:41h . In addition to coaching, it comes with a full-time job, 12 months, eight-hour position and its an exciting challenge, Im looking forward to it, said Martinez, who grew up in La Puente and attended St. Paul High School. Football Coaching Changes for 2018-19. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Matt Blauvelt. Allen, who resigned after a 2-8 season in which the Raiders . Copyright 2021 Sonora Raiders Football - All Rights Reserved. Poynette School District. He was on our track team last year and plays baseball. School board members' kids got left at home for breaking rules and all that kind of stuff. Sonora HS Promotion Watch on Announcements Carrying on the family tradition, eight players on the 2000 team had fathers or uncles who played on previous championship teams at Sonora. Sonora Secondary School Established 1889 Facebook Page Twitter Feed Email Home Event Calendar High School News Parents Staff Sonora High School High School Athletics Boys' Athletics Football Skip Sidebar Navigation Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Powerlifting Tennis Track Last item for navigation SHS Football When he called me late last night, he said, Its good to be on your side again.. School Page; Team Page Schedule Roster Videos/Photos Stats Articles/MVPs Contact/Forms Store Donate Fan Store . By the numbers, the career of former Sonora High School football coach Jerry Hopkins, who died April 4 at age 78: 229-92-8 career coaching record of Jerry Hopkins. COACHES / NEWS; Varsity . Clippers still seeking right roster combination as they fall to Timberwolves, Anze Kopitar scores 4 goals, Andrian Kempe nets shootout winner as Kings top Jets, Times Sports earns third consecutive APSE grand slam, nine top-10 honors, LeBron-less Lakers cant keep pace with Ja Morant, Grizzlies. Steve also is in the Southern California Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame, and was the first journalist to receive the Contribution to Education award from the Orange County Department of Education. Ed Lee Renfro, who played for Sonora from 1966-68 and was an All-American running back, said another Hopkins asset was his eye for scouting opponents on film. Buitron finished with 26 carries for 235 yards and four touchdowns, plus he completed nine of 17 passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns as Sonora secured the district title with a 48-21 win. He let us know that he hadn't forgotten us.". You probably couldn't do now what he did back then.". He has big-play capability and hes very selfless. He remembered your name. Toggle navigation. He took a year off and then became the head coach at Sonora last season. On defense, Buitron added 10 total tackles, a tackle for loss and two sacks. Steve Thorp was a student trainer from 1967-69 and he saw firsthand what an inspiration Hopkins was to his teams. Steve does concert reviews for the Register, too, when time permits. It never goes away. The Sonora Broncos have won FIVE State Football Championships. "He could take a game film and pick it apart and find the weaknesses in every team we ever played," Renfro said. "You weren't going to let the guy next to you do his job without doing yours and that was just part of the deal," Stokes said. As former Sonora High School players remembered Hopkins, who died April 4 at age 78, one of the coach's most shocking and brilliant position moves rose above the other memories. Facebook Page; Twitter Feed; Email . Martinez replaces Daniel Morales who resigned after the 2018 season, his third as the Raiders'. You knew you were loved, and that he was expecting you to get the job done.". He was an enforcer.". My name is Kevin Oberlander. "He was respected without asking for it or visibly demanding it," said Dillard, now 62 and a Sonora-based oil field consultant. Cross Country. Footer Links. After Martinez resigned at Fullerton, he requested a transfer to Sonora where this school year he works as a campus supervisor. Sonora - QB #11 Jake Gookin 4-YD pass completed to WR #6 Evan Bearden for a TD highlight | . Copyright 2000-2023 Clarke Broadcasting Corporation. DATE/LOCATION OPPONENT RESULTS; ANNOUNCEMENTS; 5/13/2020: WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Staying at home during COVID is challenging and the increased anxiety (and boredom) can cause people to abandon healthy eating intentions. He taught Sunday school at the Baptist church. 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No live or upcoming events currently scheduled, Sonora - QB #11 Jake Gookin 4-YD pass completed to WR #6 Evan Bearden for a TD, Sonora - WR #4 Karson Clifton with a 32-YD Rushing TD, Foothill - QB #7 William Goebell with a 12-YD Rushing TD, Sonora - WR #4 Karson Clifton with a 21-YD Rushing TD, Foothill - ATH #3 Jordan Green pass completed to WR #9 Traivion Drummer for a 2Pt Conversion, Foothill - QB #7 William Goebell with a 18-YD Rushing TD, 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. "Hes lightning in a bottle, man. Some of them quit. Renfro acknowledged that Hopkins, Snodgrass and the rest of the Sonora coaching staff pushed the players to get the most out of their ability. ANNOUNCEMENTS. 10 district championship teams at Sonora. Current Rosters for the 2022 Season are as Follows: updated 6-29-22 Football Junior Novice - 15 Cheer Junior Novice - 23 Football Novice - 19 Cheer Novice - 22 Football Junior Varsity - 25 Cheer Junior Varsity - 14 Football Varsity - 29 Cheer Varsity - 15 TOTAL FOOTBALL - 90 TOTAL CHEER - 77 The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school. Springdale High School Staff Aaron Montgomery Instructional Assistant Instructional Assistant (479) 750-8832 Send Message Abbey Phillips Food Assistant Food Assistant (479)750-8832 Adam Bumsted Teacher/Head Track Coach Math/Athletics (479) 750-8832 Send Message Addison Payne Teacher English as a Second Language (ESL) (479) 750-8832 Send Message The Built Ford Tough Award is handed out to one player in the state in each classification every week during the Texas high school football regular season. Sonora, CA -- Sonora High graduate Bryan Craig has been selected to lead the Wildcats varsity football program. "Everybody played their best game against Sonora at that time. "That whole dynasty was built by Jerry Hopkins," said former Sonora assistant coach Bob Snodgrass, who was there from 1961-88. "But I can tell you how those coaches guided me and were role models for me. As a sophomore in 1968, Joy was all-district, All-West Texas and honorable mention all-state as Sonora won the state championship. They will be guiding young athletes as they learn proper technique. Obviously, we won because we had a great run of athletes. 119 talking about this. He was a role model for future citizenship for life." . "They're not bad, huh?" Sonora coach Blake Weston said of Hawley. Sonora finished 2-8 overall and 1-4 in the Freeway League in 2018. Sonora High School High School Athletics (Middle School) Football. "He got a lot out of some of those guys that didn't have the best of ability," Thorp said. Im not as young as I was, but you gotta sit in those peoples back pockets as a young coach, said Weston, who played baseball at both Tyler Junior College and Incarnate Word. We didnt make the huge jumps in wins and losses at Sonora, but we brought in a great freshman class and got some excitement back and the numbers were up, Martinez said. Summerville Union High School and Connections Visual & Performing Art Academy Presents. Martinez isnt worried about taking over so late in the summer because everyone has dealt with uncertainty since March when schools and sports were shutdown because of the pandemic. brought home their first state title since 1971 in a hard fought. I thought that was pretty remarkable. SCHEDULE. It serves students in grades 6 and 7. Academic Achievement Awards, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM SONORA ? 866-495-5172 Already a member? "He called me in his office and put his hand on my leg and told me he wanted to move me to guard," Joy said. Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Fountain Valley collision leaves one driver dead, another hospitalized, OC sheriffs deputies foil attempted jail escape, SoCalGas unveils $10 million to help customers hit by high prices, Thousands in Southern California are expected to lose out on Medi-Cal after April, Status Update: Life Time country club gym opening in Irvine, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, As many as 700,000 Illinois residents could lose Medicaid health coverage this year, Balloon ban made official in Laguna Beach, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. In those days, only one team in each district advanced to the playoffs. Former players say Hopkins taught them about life along with football. During his illustrious career, Hopkins amassed a record of 229-92-8, which ranks him 32nd on the all-time list in Texas. 184 talking about this. to congratulate the members of the Sonora Broncos on their. Amarillo High emerged as a football powerhouse in the 1930s as young head coach Blair Cherry guided the Sandies to three consecutive Texas state championships in 1934-1936, . You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. They were competitive a couple of years ago, Martinez said, and hopefully well get back to that.. "It's more than just talent and kids. Most everybody in their first line of their application said something similar, that we know Sonoras got a winning tradition, and has had, and would like to return to that winning tradition, and of course they all thought they were the best man for the job, Gibson said. "That's a . We want to teach our players how to be dependable and how to function properly in a family environment. ', "When he came, the athletes had a history of breaking training rules. Former Fullerton High head coach Gus Martinez is the new football head coach at Sonora. "Years later I learned that coaches at other schools we played called Jerry ?The Master' because of the way he could pick them to death," said Renfro, who coached for 20 years in Fort Stockton and now is retired and living in Monahans. "Every team we played, we knew we had to play good because every team in the country was after us," Renfro said. When Martinez resigned following the season and the Fullerton position became available, ironically it was Nogales coach Richard Salazar, who had just led the Nobles to a 10-2 record and a Montview League title, who left to take over at Fullerton in 2018. Hopkins even left open the possibility for Joy to play some at fullback in 1970. That's the way it worked on our team.". Returning to work with Favila was another big part of the homecoming for Weston. Renfro said the Broncos' work ethic under Hopkins was a big reason for their success. The standard has been set! Four Sonora players were suspended for a game by school administrators for their part in the melee. Thank you Mr. Fernandez and Coach O for leading the team prayer. "You went out there and it was serious business. Email Kelly Lipsey. You had to study and make your grades. We took everybody seriously.". He also had two punts for 91 yards, which included one that was pinned inside the 20-yard line. And a lot of them had a lot of trouble changing over (to Hopkins' methods). Buitron was rewarded for his standout performance by being named the Built Ford Tough Class 2A Texas High School Football Player of the Week. Column: 15 minutes of fame flies by. Keith Snyder. Learn the basics to strength training and conditioning all led by our Strength Coaches. Martinez replaces Daniel Morales who resigned after the 2018 season, his third as the Raiders coach. Drill March Parent Meeting, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Five times in their history, the Broncos did just that. One of those players was William Renfro, Ed Lee's nephew. ", Renfro said: "Those years are something we'll never forget. "We need a couple of years of cooling off,". The cohesiveness of the coaching staff was also vital. Band Booster Club Meeting, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM "I don't think he could see color," Snodgrass said of his mentor. They will be guiding young athletes as they learn proper technique. "Coach Hopkins was one of those coaches who, if he told you that you could run through a brick wall, you didn't only try to run through it, you punched a hole through it," Fields said. Get Discovered. Waco High Football Royalty Comes Back to Welcome - Coach Heldt WISD athletics now offers online ticket sales for varsity football home games WISD to livestream home varsity football games Lion Football Signing Day at Waco High Subscribe to RSS Feed - Athletics News Varsity Football Schedules News from around the district View All Athletic Videos He wanted everybody to stay in shape," Renfro said. "He provided the organization and the inspiration and leadership or whatever. LA HABRA Larry Allen, Sonora High School football coach, announced Monday that he will resign his position for personal reasons. 5 regional championship teams at Sonora. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Nobody knows when were going to start or much else. ", When he was 25-year-old rookie head coach with the Broncos, Hopkins said, "I didn't particularly know what I was doing. He knows the system, has been loyal and is very knowledgeable of the game, he adds. "But he talked to me about the team part of football. Francis shares that the 2017 Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at Sonora Elks Lodge on Saturday, Nov. 4. When he spoke, you sure listened.". Coaches Sean Sovacool - Head Coach, Varsity Offensive Coordinator Sean Sovacool is in his eleventh year as the head football coach for LCC, after coaching six very productive years at Palomar Community College. Football Junior High Strength Camp, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM In a heartbeat. 37 Hopkins' ranking on the Texas high school coaches' all-time wins list. "We had a lot of kids who played six years of football at the same position.". 807 S. CONCHO, Sonora, TX 76950 Thank you to all of our Sponsors! Everybody was shooting at us. Head Coach. Ben Page. Martinez was a co-head coach at Fullerton high for five seasons before resigning in 2017. Even if it meant moving a proven player to an unfamiliar position. 10/28/2022 . Sonora High School (TX) Varsity Football Sonora Broncos Varsity Boys Football Sonora, TX FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Sonora High School Football Sonora Football OVERALL 10-3 0.77 Win % DISTRICT 4-1 1st in District HOME5-1 AWAY3-2 NEUTRAL2-0 PF428 PA213 STREAK1L When we stepped out on that field, they expected us to go. Hes a great baseball player. Bryan Craig Varsity Head Coach. "He brought it to the top. Its one of those places, we were there a long time and we care about the community and kids, and its a perfect fit, said Weston, whose wife Tiffany also coached at Sonora and Reagan County. Selfless Leadership 2022-2023. Andre Ramirez Defensive Coordinator. 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"He said, ?The reason I did it was he was the best quarterback, he was the best kid. -Where athletic attire and athletic shoes. ", Tweets from https://twitter.com/gosanangelo/lists/san-angelo-sports-team, WINDMILL COUNTRY: Rain came just in time, for some, Tom Oxford questionnaire, Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice. The Broncos charge into their second year under head. Campus Advisory Team. The younger Renfro has heard the talk about how the 2000 team might have been the most talent-laden team in Sonora history, but he said it took a strong leader like Herring to get the most out of those players. I didn't think about winning state or anything like that. Sonora High School (La Habra, CA) Varsity Football Sonora Raiders Varsity Boys Football La Habra, CA FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. 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But coach Hopkins taught me that the most important thing was working for the team. That's the way I lived my life from that day forward," said Joy, who now owns a feed and mercantile store in Eldorado. One of Jerry Hopkins' greatest assets as a football coach was a knack for positioning players to benefit the team. He spent just one season with the Raiders, going 3-7, and left to Nogales because in addition to football, he likes the job security the position offered. Tryon Fields, a player on the 1970 and '71 title teams, said Hopkins instilled a never-say-die attitude in his players. They featured players who were willing to go the extra mile to get a leg up on the competition on Friday nights, and they were close-knit groups of friends on and off the field who were inspired by coaching staffs that found the right chemistry to build a champion. 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Thats how things all played out in the search for Sonora High Schools next head football coach and athletic director as Blake Weston, who spent nine football seasons on the Bronco sideline before taking over at Reagan County in 2017, was unanimously approved Monday night in a board meeting. In a 1989 interview with the Standard-Times, Hopkins looked back on his championship run with the Broncos. The first thing I said to him was, ?I don't think I'm going to play this year,' " Joy said. 7 bidistrict championship teams at Sonora. The school district hasnt allowed us to begin workouts at Nogales yet, so when we get going we wont be too far behind. Strength Coaches. With Nogales filling its head coaching vacancy, Gabrielino and La Puente high are the lone schools in the San Gabriel Valley still waiting to fill its head football coach openings. myMotherLode.com - The Mother Lode's Local News, Sports, Weather, Movies, Classifieds, Yellow Pages, Real Estate. Scoggins had been an assistant coach under Emory Bellard at San Angelo Central when Bellard led the Bobcats to the Class 4A state championship in 1966, the same year the Broncos won their first title. Between 1966 and 1971, the Sonora High School football team established itself as one of the elite programs in Texas. We will do this by emphasizing Leadership, Competition and Toughness, this makes up the BLOCK S. "Later on when I was coaching, we'd be watching film and I'd tell some of the younger coaches that they needed to go see coach Hopkins and learn how to break down a film. Thats what were looking to do at Nogales, get our staff together and get the excitement going again.. Powerlifting. 1 seed in the playoffs, advanced to the area round after Thursday's 28-27 bi-district win against Olney. On top of working towards winning games and championships, we want to positively impact the lives and hearts of our players. I am entering my third year as the head coach. FOOTBALL HEAD COACH Jeff Miller ASSISTANT COACHES Ryan Bradshaw Adam Chew Brad Clinkscale Cody Glenn Hunter Gonzalez Jeff Greene Tadd Hammel Kevin Hicks coaches, program coordinators and more about the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Thank you Senior Parents for feeding our players tonight, and getting them nourished for our game tomorrow night. Just like in the early days, the Broncos were loaded with talent and fed off the strong backing from their fans. "But after two games," Joy said, "I realized my position was guard. High School Support Program; Help & Customer Support; Ways to Watch; Buy Tickets to Live Events; Browse. It has been a pleasure to be a part of the Sonora community for the last two years and we are excited about the direction of the football program. Senior Financial Aid, 1:04 PM - 1:34 PM "You hear the Mojo madness and stuff like that," Thorp said. Grad Nite Tickets on Sale, 12:40 PM - 1:04 PM 27 24 victory over the Blanco Panthers; and. Favila, a Sonora native who took over as head boys track coach in 1997, was named interim athletic director after Sherrils departure for the head football coach and athletic director position at Vernon. "I went to coach Hopkins' funeral (Monday, April 8) and it was a moving moment," Joy said. WHEREAS, The annals of Texas high school football history. Back then, Sonora players who had fallen out of favor had to endure the gauntlet during practice. . Gibson said Favila would remain a fixture in Sonora ISD athletics and would share some of the AD duties with Weston, although specific details still needed to be worked out. Here's some tips to continue your good food choices and boost your mood and immunity. 37 Hopkins' ranking on the. To most teams, getting a win over Sonora during that time was equivalent to winning the Super Bowl, regardless what happened the rest of the season. "Of all the people I've been associated with, I respect coach Hopkins more than anyone I've ever been around, relative or friend," Snodgrass said. But Sonora is kind of home for us, and this gives us a chance to go back to the community we were part of for a long time., Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The last one was in 2000. (2022-23) is doing things "OUR WAY". He writes a weekly column on the county high school sports scene and also covers games and writes features. Sonora High School is a diverse community dedicated to the academic, personal, and social growth of all student learners within a student-centered environment. The Sonora High School football team works on a running drill as it prepares for the upcoming season. 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