The first time I seeNo. Also sharing their thoughts and memories of coach Raver include former Batesville Boys Basketball head coach Paul Ehrman, current Batesville Track and Cross Country coach Lisa Gausman, WRBI News Director Tom Snape (former broadcast partner), WRBI Sportscaster Mike Myers (former opposing coach and athlete), Batesville Mayor Mike Bettice (former student and student manager), former WRBI News Director Brian Kelly and former WRBI GM Ron Green. Decatur, IL 62526 P: 217-875-2431 . During Karcher's tenure at East Central, the program produced six National Junior College Athletic Association Academic All-Americans, two NJCAA First-Team All-Americans, one NJCAA Second Team All-American, and 24 First-Team MACJC (now known as Mississippi Association Community Colleges Conference) All-State players. 4, 2023 5:30 PM - Baseball (Boys JV) - Perry Meridian High School Tue. December 6Gary Moorman, Oldenburg Boys Basketball; David Disbro, East Central Boys Basketball, Tyler Theising, South Ripley Boys Basketball; Aaron Garrett, Batesville Boys Basketball, November 29Clint Bohman, Jac-Cen-Del Boys Basketball; Eric Feller, Oldenburg Girls Basketball; Bryan Helvie, Batesville Girls Basketball; Aaron Garrett, Batesville Boys Basketball, November 22Scott Smith, Jac-Cen-Del Girls Basketball; Bryan Helvie, Batesville Girls Basketball; Matt McNew, South Ripley Girls Basketball; Greg McMullen, Batesville Swimming, November 15Eric Feller, Oldenburg Girls Basketball; Bryan Helvie, Batesville Girls Basketball; Karisa Voss, Milan Girls Basketball; Matt McNew, South Ripley Girls Basketball. Grandma stayed home, kept them in sports, kept them out of trouble. The Eagles went 4-7 in 2021, advancing to the bi-district playoffs. Circumstances didnt cause him to coach his first game in that herringbone hat and skinny black tie, and those high-water pants above white socks and black shoes but they did dictate that he never coached in anything else. That way I can tell my parents, You know whos inviting me. But my parents are really smart. How else do you explain a man who coaches his first game at age 24 and does it with a passion that burns so hot, it produces three straight undefeated seasons and a field named in his honor and a plaque in the Indiana Football Hall of Fame? authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. Lets figure out this sports story. In March 2014, Karcher invited longtime friend and retired National Football League Super Bowl Champion Coach Tony Dungy to kick off a fundraising effort for the Warrior football program. If you do so please bring $30 cash or check. . Karcher began his coaching career in 1991 at North Texas State University, where he coached quarterbacks and wide receivers. 0. In 2020, the 12,300 square-foot Warrior Hall football operations center opened just outside the north end zone of Bailey Stadium. Heart of Texas Bowl in Copperas Cove, Texas, where the Warriors defeated the Kilgore College Rangers 35-21. A three year varsity starter, named All-Turkey Tournament team his junior and senior year, a leading scorer and most valuable. After wins, and for 3 years all those Decatur Central teams did was win, Devere Fair and Jim Ware came back to the house and ordered a big pizza and relived the game. No guarantees, but a chance.. Now hes turning to me. Special featurea replay of the final (approx.) 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Phone: 317-856-5265 The schedule for the evening is below: Web Development by World Wide Web Worx, Indiana State Police partners with DEA for 24th Drug Take Back Day, Decatur Co. emergency vehicle training set for late May, early June, Indiana parents urged to Act Early to help detect Autism, Crash shuts down part of interstate in Decatur County Sunday evening, The Hub At Osgood is open and offering a number of services, UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory in eastern Franklin County lifted, EC alum Tyler Theising named as new boys basketball head coach for Trojans, ISP investigating widespread threats against Indiana schools, Batesville, Brookville Main Street organizations awarded state grants, Boys golf results from 4-way match at Franklin County, South Ripley boys golf posts season best scores in four-way match with Milan, Jac-Cen-Del, and Southwestern Hanover, South Ripley varsity softball drops high scoring road game to Southwestern Hanover, Batesville sweeps Ripley County Archery Tournament for 2nd straight year, Phillies dominate Reds 14-3 thanks to 9-run first inning. Decatur Central beat almost everybody from 1965-72, going 54-18-3, and reeling off those three consecutive unbeaten seasons a streak that reached 31 games, the longest in area history at the time and winning, well, zero state titles. Dinners coming homemade chicken pot pie, and it smells so good but theyre not eating. Your standards there really are that high. . After the World League was suspended, Karcher returned to the collegiate ranks as an assistant on Johnny Majors coaching staff at the University of Pittsburgh. Head Coach. 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. Dr. Stewart said Coach Karcher is a perfect fit for EC. Lets hear it for them! Even after butting heads one time he sat me down and talked to me more than a man in my life ever has. Over his 32 years in coaching, Karcher also served sixseasons as head football coach at NCAA Division I Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va., and as an assistant at the University of Toledo, at Fellowship Christian High School in Roswell, Ga., for the Rhein Fire (Dusseldorf, Germany) of NFL Europe, at the University of Pittsburgh, for the Orlando Thunder of the World League of American Football, and at North Texas State University. Jef was one of the top softball players in central Indiana, and his Capitol Oil teams won National Senior Championships. "He has built a network of supporters who love East Central football and earned the respect of the other coaches in our conference. #committed #AGTG @Coach_EQuintana . Small as it was, Decatur Central wasnt given that kind of respect. jason.west@ftcsc.org (317) 803-5571. Clear editor. Team members present at a recent reunion were, from left: Bill Rotz, Lynn Edwards, Bob Metzger,. The Decatur ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve Steve Huff as our new Athletic Director/Head Football Coach. Players (78) Staff (3) Kyle Enright. John Fair called his athletic director at Speedway. We were very fortunate to have several outstanding applicants for this position, and we are pleased that Coach Karcher will be joining the EC family, said Dr. Stewart. 12, Tracy. I think I speak for everyone in attendance when I say JOB WELL DONE. Paste as plain text instead, Boys Football Head Coach: DaJuan Johnson dajohnson@dps61.net. The Melcher-Dallas Girls Track and Field Squad placed 9th at the Central Decatur Relays on Thursday. This award recognizes the recipients LIFETIME of work and dedication to the ideals that represent the best of being a HAWK. January 16 Batesville Girls Basketball Coach Mitchell Taylor, South Ripley Boys Basketball Coach Seve Beach, Milan Swimming Coach Steve Stock, and Batesville Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Garrett. January 31Girls Basketball Sectional Preview Show: Batesvilles Bryan Helvie, Milans Karisa Voss, Greensburgs Jason Simpson, South Decaturs Tyler Johnson, East Centrals Kevin Moore, Jac-Cen-Dels Scott Smith, South Ripleys Matt McNew, Franklin Countys Kyle Van Meter, Oldenburgs Eric Feller and North Decaturs Matt Barker. Hes just 5-3 and 115 pounds, but his growth spurt is coming, and hisspeed and balance areabsurd. Joe Sander (Run Game Coordinator/OLine Coach - Cathedral): Cathedral Zone Run Game - Install & Teaching Points 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. On 10/28, the Decatur Central varsity football team won their home playoff game against McCutcheon (Lafayette, IN) by a score of 31-13. Larry was a 5-7 linebacker on the 1983 Washington team that played for the state title. After a second heart surgery and being nursed back to health by his mom and sister, Jo Ellen Fair, he was cleared to play baseball as a Decatur Central senior. I wouldnt trade my coaching career for anything.. No. Theyd do it over the course of two weekends, first to the courthouse 80 miles away in Scottsburg for the marriage license, then to a church in Columbus. The oldest is Charles Turner V. Laverna is his mother, but dont make my mistake and refer to Tyrone Sr. as Charles stepdad., So, Charles Turner. February 7Batesville Boys Basketballs Aaron Garrett, Jac-Cen-Del Boys Basketballs Clint Bohman, Oldenburg AD Patrick Kolks, and Franklin County Boys Basketballs Mark Foster. A former NFL quarterback with 22 years coaching experience is the new head football coach at East Central Community College in Decatur. But we didnt know that. Thats how the future Hall of Fame coach found his punter. Coaches can pre-register here: Hawk Clinic Registration, Copyright 1996-2019 - The Gridiron Digest, Decatur Central Football Coaches Clinic Friday April 16th. He also stressed the importance of having players who have pride in being a Warrior. Dixson will finish the 2015-2016 school year as a Decatur Central High School Social Studies teacher. It's been a successful week for Decatur Central football as four Decatur Central football players were selected to the All Marion County team Friday by coaches within Marion County. Shouldnt even watch. Tyrone heads for teammate David Rouse and leapfrogs him. Join our linker program. Vote for the @SBLiveIN football offensive player of the year for the 2022 season @MylanGraham @nhbulldogs @nhhsbulldogsfb @Luke_Hansen75 @RHS_Athletics @RoncalliFB . A 140-pound sophomore named Tom Scott caught one and punted it back, 20 yards over everyones head. Unless its the youngest of the Tracy kids, Javon, a seventh-grader. Share More sharing options. What Im looking for are guys who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves. I have not worked at this level before, but I have done a lot of research and I have recruited this level. Under Karchers tutelage, quarterback T.J. Rubley earned All-World League honors and was named the leagues most valuable offensive player. 31-13 (W) Decatur Central vs. McCutcheon. They found out. Couldn't be more excited to see everyone and have a great night of talking some ball! Decatur County Toll Free 812-222-8000, Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Leeson Media LLC. And they'll laugh about the old field they had to use at Decatur Central, a slab of earth that grew almost no grass beneath dim lights that had the Hawks joking about playing in miners' caps. More Doyel: Hope (and football) for Crispus Attucks. Max Goodin (Defensive Coordinator - Decatur Central): Simply Complex - Building a Defensive Identity While Being Multiple So aretheir cousins,Larry and Miles. We are officially one day away from the 1st annual Hawk Clinic! November 14 Batesville Football Coach Evan Ulery, Batesville Girls Basketball Coach Mitchell Taylor, North Decatur Football Coach Steve Stirn, and Jac-Cen-Del Band Director Cameron Blackwell. He didnt yell one time that day at practice, barely raised his voice, and afterward two captains came to him with concern: Whats the matter, they asked, have you given up on us?, Fair tells that story in pauses. Momll see about that. He is one of the most giving people I have ever met., The Best Coach I ever had. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. This isnt just a sports story theres more to the Tracy family, more we need to hear. A gathering place for everyone within the Hawk Pride community. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Not yet. Family work time, is what Kenneth, the freshman, calls it. September 19 Batesville Football Coach Evan Ulery, North Decatur Girls Golf Coach Madeline Childress, and Ripley Publishing Sports writer Rob Lafary. Terry Cook is a 1984 graduate from Stephen Decatur High School. Phone: 317-856-5265 Oh, you say you dont have homework? 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. Powered by Invision Community. He goes by @PresidenTurnerV on Instagram because, he says, I dream big my parents taught me that.. His head baseball coach was Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Famer Phil Webster. The hard work and dediction is showing - our football team has remained focused upon the goal! The Decatur Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame was founded 37 years ago to recognize the outstanding players, coaches and contributors to Hawk athletic programs throughout the history of our school. View ourPrivacy Policy | Powered by Campus Suite, Withdrawing Students linked to the Registration page, download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software. 15738 Hwy 15 South, P.O. . See, it was 1972 when Devere Fair made the hardest, the easiest decision of his life: His son wasnt going to die on a football field. How else do you explain that same man retiring at age 35 and never coaching again? You must pre-register for the event at the link below. They dont have just one job, see. December 12 Batesville Girls Basketball Coach Mitchell Taylor, Batesville Wrestling Coach Curtis Miller, Batesville Academic Coach Katy Tincher with Assistant Coach Judd Klingerman and team captains Olivia Phebus, Tristan Shell, and Ella Dieterlen, and Batesville Boys Basketball Coach Aaron Garrett. Went into the Fort Hays State Hall of Fame, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It was ECCC's first appearance in the state playoffs since 2001. Lets sit in the visiting stands with Mr. Tracy. Karcher guided the 2015 ECCC football team to an 8-3 record, best won-loss record since 1999. 2022-23 - Budget. You have a chance to mold and help them earn a four-year degree and change their lives. He helped lead the Rockets in an upset win over the Michigan Wolverines, although the squad finished 3-8. And everyone wins. They have two. Nick Smith. Twitter @DD_DavidElwell . Jef and his brother Ralph coached in the league for many years and you will find dozens of Hawks who say they were the best coaches they ever had. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Set all kinds of records as a return man. Aguirre, Halbert ( Jr.) Surber, Alec ( Fr.) Many of those young people are in their 30s, 40s and 50s now, and are here tonight to pay tribute to what Jef meant to them as a coach. During his time as a Hawk undergrad, he starred in football, basketball and track and field. Support for Decatur athletics went much further and has included thousands of dollars of financial assistance from Jef and his wife Dianne Moore Farmer, a 1970 Decatur grad. Jef and Dianne have been blessings to so many., Jeff taught me so much when I played ball for him. No. Admission will cost $30, which also includes a free drink at the cash bar AND a free catered meal in the venue. 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. IHSAA football playoffs didnt start until 1973. Vinson, Brandon ( Jr.) Velasquez, Christian ( So.) He was such a nut about sports, Devere says. Football Head Coach Jayson West. Joe Sander (Run Game Coordinator/OLine Coach - Cathedral): Cathedral Zone Run Game - Install & Teaching Points, We are officially one week out from the 1st Annual Hawk Clinic! Did I say Kenneth could be the best of the bunch? Scott McMurray (Defensive Coordinator - New Palestine): New Pal Linebacker Play & Drill Work, We are officially 11 days out from the 1st annual Hawk Clinic!! Typical comments include This honor is so well deserved. Tyrone Sr. sees it. 43. . We were raised with dignity.. No way were going back to 0-0.. Vision/Mission/Core Values/Institutional Commitments, ECCC Admissions, Records, and Research FAQs, Foundation Scholarship Application Instructions, Online Nomination Form-Alumnus/Alumna of the Year, Online Nomination Form-Athletic Hall of Fame, MS Community College Sports Hall of Fame Inductees, Carson Band Hall Wall O Sound Fundraiser, Warrior and Lady Warrior Soccer Facility Fundraising Project, Warrior and Lady Warrior Tennis Fundraiser, Warrior Golf Classic Food and Beverage Sponsorship. End zone of Bailey Stadium kept them out of trouble 5-3 and 115 pounds, but I have DONE lot., Subscribe to Stathead and Get access to more data than you can imagine when I say WELL... 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