Its been a long time since I started over, but I do have some familiarity with Westbrook since they were in our region, he said. Blanchard has been with the Bulldogs for the past 17 years. Coach Smith laid the foundation. He told his players and his coaches of his decision Friday afternoon. Smith certainly isnt leaving Piedmont on negative terms. He is survived by his wife, Pam, his three daughters and a recently-born grandson. More Videos; Sep 5, 2022 @ 3:19pm . I joined Piedmont Hills High School in June 2006 teaching Mathematics during Summer School. The Piedmont Bulldogs won the Class 3A 2009 State Championship in Tuscaloosa with a 35-28 victory over Cordova. I wish wed go ahead and pull the trigger on the head coach, but I know the board has got to meet. The incident will also be investigated by the Richlands High School principal, athletic director and deputy superintendent, per Fox News. 7 Golden Hawks, who advance play at No. I think the players are ready. He takes over a Westbrook team that went 5-5 in 2022. He took over at Piedmont in 2006 and started a dominant run with the Bulldogs. He was honored as a Jim Staunton Champion for Character by the CIF-Southern Section in 2017. It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, to be honest with you, Trotman said. Longtime defensive coordinator James Blanchard said he was told by Piedmont High School principal Dr. Adam Clemons on Tuesday afternoon that he would be Piedmonts interim head coach until the position is filled. He left to coach the boys basketball team at Esperanza for six seasons and then returned to El Dorado. I may be a little partial because it is the job I have right now and have had for 17 years. In the video, Rife is seen grabbing the spectator's shirt and pushing him backward. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He also coached football, basketball and track at Valencia, his alma mater. Chaminade knocked off top-seeded Ontario Christian 88-65 in the first round of the regional playoffs. Text NEWS1 to 256-646-5300 to receive News Alerts from WEIS Radio! The victory came one season after Orange Lutheran lost in the first round of the Division II regional to Brentwood. I attended Piedmont Hills and participated in Track & Field for all four years. Piedmont's new coach comes from Carrollton High School, where he coached the team from 2017-to-2018. Bryant Bragg. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. High School Basketball Coach Fired for Allegedly Impersonating 13-Year-Old Player During Game, High School Apologizes for 'Unacceptable' Final Football Score After Beating Opponent 106-0. But McFerson scored inside to knot the score at 57-57 with 1:05 left, and following a basket by No. Information about your use of this site is shared with Google. I think this is the best job in the state of Alabama. It was hard for me to look into the eyes of those young men who have done everything Ive asked over the years to make this program successful. 2. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. He specializes in football and all the aquatics but covers many different sports. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The Warriors won four of their first five games before losing four in a row and missing the playoffs for the second straight season. Sports teams not only give you a chance to improve . Coach Smith has been growing his hair out after he lost a bet with last years team. Coach Smith at the age of 35, accepted the position of head coach and athletic director at Piedmont High School in 2006. During football season, he partners with Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis on OCVarsity's Gridiron Show and hosts a weekly podcast on Trinity League football. RELATED: High School Basketball Coach Fired for Allegedly Impersonating 13-Year-Old Player During Game, We are aware of the incident at the RHS girls basketball game and while we do not condone any misconduct from our coaches or spectators at this time we are still investigating the actions of all parties involved. (510) 594-2626. jdavidhazy@piedmont.k12.ca.us. Im ready to do it. Longtime defensive coordinator James Blanchard said he was told by Piedmont High School principal Dr. Adam Clemons on Tuesday afternoon that he would be Piedmont's interim head coach until the position is filled. He will succeed Dusty Davis. They got their rematch, Orange Lutheran interim coach Alex Helmage said of Chaminade. Key California high school football games, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final. 16 Chaminade, one of its foes in Division 1, in the second round Thursday. Piedmont High School's football team received news on August 3 of the sudden resignation of head coach John Trotman, with the first game of the season fewer than three weeks away. There were just some opportunities out there, and Westbrook is one of those places that provides a unique opportunity.. The best of the best in Alabama High School Football over the past 100 seasons. Thats where my soul is. Game Stats Season Stats Assistant Coach. The team will play five regular season games from March 19th - April 16th and only one parent from each player will be allowed into the facility to watch the games. We offer 14 sports for both boys and girls that compete during the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. John Trotman Jr., the Highlanders' offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach the last two years,. On 10/14, the Piedmont varsity football team lost their home conference game against Marvin Ridge (Waxhaw, NC) by a score of 54-7. Piedmont earned a North Coast Section Division 4 playoff berth, but lost in the first round to Justin-Siena-Napa, 53-28. @ocvarsity @EDHS_athletics pic.twitter.com/XJIzDFlQ8b. Dan's passion for water sports has earned him the nickname, Aqua Dan, in the newsroom and taken him to multiple U.S. Olympic Swim Trials and many USA water polo events as a reporter. The Lancers defeated Chaminade 78-68 in the Division 1 semifinals. Dan's passion for water sports has earned him the nickname, Aqua Dan, in the newsroom and taken him to multiple U.S. Olympic Swim Trials and many USA water polo events as a reporter. (Major sports) 3. Born in Castro Valley CA, has been a San Jose resident since 1966. Westbrook announced it will welcome Smith at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". PIEDMONT, Ala. (WBRC) - Piedmont head coach Steve Smith has a new hairstyle this football season and its a mullet. A look at Week 10 of the South Carolina high school football season, including top games and rankings. In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. Jeremy Reed is heading back to Altus as the high school football coach. The Tazewell County Board of Education has launched an investigation, Fox News reported. Jan. 13Steve Smith, who raised Piedmont High School football to a state Class 3A power, has accepted the head coaching position at Westbrook Christian. Mitch Hanson. He was a great classroom teacher and he was a great on-the-court teacher, said Carl Sweet, the former athletic director at El Dorado. Piedmont Hills Football. Recently, I have been volunteering with Girls' Volleyball team here at PHHS, and am so honored to be the coach for the Boys' JV team. 6 San Juan Hills plays at No. Tremendously dedicated guy, said Gullotti, the retired El Dorado baseball coach and athletic director who started working with Cyrus in the mid-1970s at Valencia High. But I told my son and the seniors, I would keep it until graduation. I have to get ready for practice.. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Piedmont Exedra is a free, hyperlocal, independent news site created by a group of Piedmont citizens and launched in November 2018. I enjoy teaching tennis at all levels and if I could, I would teach my dogs as well. Zach Rhinehart. Orange Lutheran girls basketball rallies past, 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), Orange Lutheran girls basketball rallies past Westchester in CIF Southern California Regional playoffs, Boys and girls basketball: Tuesdays scores, updated schedule for CIF SoCal Regional playoffs, Canyons season ends with loss to King/Drew in boys basketball regional playoffs, Video: O.C. He also writes about high school football recruiting, including The Register's annual FAB 15 teams that list the top high school football players in the Western U.S. before National Signing Day . Please note that comments expressing congratulations or condolences may be published without full names. He also will be athletic director at Westbrook. While in college, he coached his alma mater, Mission San Jose High School, where his swimmers set 14 conference records. Piedmont beat Mobile Christian to win its fourth state championship in school history last December and Coach Smith kept his word. ", RELATED: High School Apologizes for 'Unacceptable' Final Football Score After Beating Opponent 106-0. He also writes about high school football recruiting, including The Register's annual FAB 15 teams that list the top high school football players in the Western U.S. before National Signing Day. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". I am currently pursuing a career in physical therapy. He will retire from public school teaching after the spring semester and replace Drew Noles at Westbrook Christian. The players are ready to know. Taught Special Education from 1989-2003 and Physical Education from 1998-present at Piedmont Hills High School. I think the community is ready to know. 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Its been overwhelming to be honest, he said. Graduated Willow Glen High School, Class of 1979, lettered in Football and Track. El Dorado 60, Palisades 37: Senior Avery Shiring recorded 25 points and 15 rebounds to leads the visiting No. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. A Virginia high school's girls basketball coach is under investigation after an altercation with a spectator during a game on Thursday. Steve Gullotti marveled as his longtime friend, John Cyrus, laid in a bed at the City of Hope in Duarte last spring for one of his transfusion treatments. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. Then I became a full time teacher in the Physical Education department starting August 2006. Athletics Office Clerk. I began coaching in 2014, where I started the Boys' volleyball program and helped out with the Girls' team at Miami Northwestern High School in Miami, Florida until 2016. Taught Special Education from 1989-2003 and Physical Education from 1998-present at Piedmont Hills High School. Feb. 16: Altus hires Jeremy Reed. I became the co-Athletic Director in 2019. I heard that was in February. Since 2014, he's coached Piedmont Hills High School, where his swimmers have set 7 school records and won two conference championships. I played volleyball from elementary to high school, and through college, I played in intramural sports. Sawyer Yakely. Head Football Coach Opening. (View our full Comments Policy. Owen Holbrooks. I look forward to learning, achieving, and growing with all our players throughout each season. Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. His teams also have won 16 region titles. Direct link to the Piedmont football Maxpreps page with contest info. No. (Mark Almond | preps@al.com). Piedmont has been searching for a new coach sinceJohn Castador shocked Unionville when he stepped down in late April after one season. PEOPLE reached out to Richlands High School leadership for comment on Tuesday afternoon. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Piedmont is where my heart is. Mauro comes from a football-loving state of Ohio with a deep rich history of pigskin from the high school level to the pros. Coach Smith serves as the athletic director and head football coach for Piedmont City Schools. Our dedicated staff of coaches and administrators is committed to creating a positive coaching experience for our student athletes and their endless commitment and efforts show up on the field, hardwoods and diamonds across our Piedmont community. We didnt want our season to end, said junior post Taliyah McFerson, who scored 13 of her team-high 20 points in the second half. He also coached the schools boys tennis team. Board Policies Bond Program/CBOC Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Fraud, Waste & Abuse Alert Hotline Intra/Inter-District Transfers LCAP Report Bullying School Accountability Report Cards (SARCS) Non-Discrimination Policy, Declaracin Contra la Discriminacin. Blanchard has been with the Bulldogs for the past 17 years. He needs to step down or be removed," one commenter said on a video of the attack posted to Facebook. Piedmont won their second state title in 2015 with a convincing 44-7 win over Bayside Academy in Tuscaloosa. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Blanchard, Steve Smith's defensive coordinator for all 17 years Smith served as Piedmont High's head football coach, has been elevated to interim head coach, Piedmont principal Dr. Adam Clemons said. Ive seen it grow from nothing to where its at now. Hes hoping to carry on the programs championship tradition by becoming the Bulldogs head football coach full time. A high school girls' basketball coach in Virginia is under investigation following a heated altercation with a spectator during a game. 2 Redondo on Thursday. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. I have playing since I was 5 years old, continuing into both high school and college volleyball. Reed, from Marietta, received The Oklahoman's . 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