The Plymouth Rockies Varsity Football Team opened the 2020 campaignby travelling to Kendallville to take on the number three ranked East Noble Knights. But they were stopped when Rockie defensive back Devante Garcia intercepted a Raider pass in the end zone. Thank you for reading! Live Plymouth Rockies 2022 Boys Football coverage provided by Digital Scout. 1977 Eastern Football League Directory & Schedule. Coming in, Handley's goal was to change that by increasing participation within the program, getting Plymouth off the mat within the conference and then once again competing for sectional titles. Graduations, games or events, order prints of your favorites photos from the Kokomo Tribune. I think once we get that ironed out, we will get rolling. In the Fall, he served as an Asst Football Coach (Tight Ends) for Taylor University. The Rockies season came to an end Friday night with a 14-47 loss to Saint Joseph in Sectional 18 play. Sign up to receive text and email alerts from your favorite teams. During that time he was employed as a PE & Health teacher at Eastbrook HS. The Rockies took on #4 4A Northwood for Homecoming last night and came away with a tough 48-0 loss. The Rockies took their next drive down to the Northridge 12 yard line before being stopped. 84 Pages, Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Logo, Canadian-American League Baseball 1936-1951, 1946 Canadian-American League Record Book, 1949 Middle Atlantic League Yearbook 2009-2011, 1974 Golden Gaters Program from World Team Tennis, 1974 Golden Gaters Program The Rockies would fall in the contest by a final score of 31-0. He laid a foundation for growth and improvement. The Plymouth Community School Corporation is excited to welcome Adam Handley as the next leader of the Plymouth Rockies. The Rockies will head south to Kokomo (0-1) on Friday to take on the Wildkats at Walter Cross Field. The auction will be broadcast on WTCA 1050AM and 106.1FM on June 2, call the station at 574-936-4096 to get a bid number and then listen to try to win hundreds of great items to help the football program at Plymouth High School. The sky is the limit for him. Western Basketball Association Tucson Gunners 104 Reno Bighorns 90 By all accounts, Coach Handley is professionally focused on two things: (1) building strong healthy relationships with his players and their families and (2) leading a quality high school football program. FOOTBALL: Lawrence scores 5 TDs as Wildkats roll past Rockies. Independent Baseball Cover: ? PLYMOUTH If it wasn't for a handful of college connections, Adam Handley wouldn't be coaching this year's Plymouth football team. "That is the bare minimum and not accepting these two, three win seasons anymore. The football team is asking for a $25 donation from former Rockie football player's name to be added on the shirt. Coincidentally or not, the Rocks vanished from the Eastern League schedule following the 1980 season. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. 1998-99 International Basketball Association Media Guide The Rockie football team traveled to Middlebury Friday night to take on the Northridge Raiders in Northern Lakes Conference action. Handley played wide receiver for the Trojans for 4 years and graduated in 2013 with Bachelors in Education (PE & Health). The Rockies took the Raider kickoff back to their own 20 yard line. The Rockies haven't won one of those since 2015. Low 58F. National Professional Soccer League Baltimore Bays 1 Oakland Clippers 0 This scheduling quirk is due to the new NLC rotation based schedule. Two seasons ago the Rockies finished with two wins. There was a problem saving your notification. The Complete History of the Indiana high school football state tournament: 1973 to 2018. The Plymouth Rockies Varsity Football Team opened the 2020 campaign by travelling to Kendallville to take on the number three ranked East Noble Knights. Editor's note: This story is part of a preview of South Bend area football teams ahead of the 2022 football season, set to begin in August. Vague memories for Plymouth's current players, but still an achievable goal that Handley says his team is working towards. While in high school, Adam excelled in both football and basketball. Coach consistently modeled a belief in his players/staff and instilled a toughness in all his teams culture. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Northridge continued the onslaught in the third quarter as they scored two more touchdowns. "Once we went through the whole process, seeing the facilities and understanding Plymouths history was a huge catch, too," Handley said. The Rockies would fall in the contest by a final score of 31-0. All-State Players - Coaches - History: Plymouth High School Football History: Conference Membership History. Publisher receives compensation for affiliate advertising on this website. Spalding Official Game Ball FRIDAY-SEPTEMBER 04, 2020 - PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOLVARSITY FOOTBALL The Plymouth Rockies opened NLC play on Friday by hosting rival Warsaw. Cover: Curt Flood, South Coast League Logo I was on the team then. Plymouth facts Head Coach: Adam Handley (1st season) Last year's record: 0-10 (lost in sectionals) 2022 schedule: Aug. 19 at East Noble, Aug. 26 at Kokomo, Sep. 2 at Warsaw, Sep. 9 vs Wawasee,. The near touchdown producing drive took five minutes. We chose to make you a varsity starter regardless of your age. We had a blast. This includes 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2014. Attendance: 14,801, Las Vegas Locos vs. Florida Tuskers. Wildkat freshman Daveon Pepper snagged the interception in the fourth quarter on a deflected ball. The loss drops the Rockies to 0-2 in the NLC and 0-4 overall. The Rockies went for it on 4th and one at their own 29 yard line on their opening drive. Graduate Student Communication and Media Studies (UG) / Business Administration (GR) Old Bethpage, N.Y. Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy The Plymouth Community School Corporation is excited to welcome Adam Handley as the next leader of the Plymouth Rockies. Last year they didn't win a game. But when they were junior high kids they saw when this place was rocking and competing for sectional championships. Welcome! We told them that we wanted to execute the things that we need to work on. We can play some big boy football if we dont have seven or eight guys going both ways.. ", Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Once a Rockie always a Rockie have never been more important to say on a day like today. Continental Basketball Association 2007-2008, Southeastern League independent baseball program from 2002 or 2003, Jack Finlaysons 1954 Western League Record Book, Jack Finlaysons 1954 Western League Record Book They are hungry to get back to that. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Plymouth Community School Corporation will start an immediate search for a new head football coach. If you are a 13 year old freshman you are still a varsity starter, and youve got a game under your belt now so we dont care how old you are.Some mistakes late in the second half ran the halftime score to 37-0.I wasnt worried about the score at halftime, said Handley. February 24, 1973. Sports scores & statistics for football, basketball, and volleyball. ", "He started almost every game for us last year," Garrity said. We shot ourselves in the foot, a couple of penalties, a couple missed assignments and thats where you end up.Plymouth was able to get on the board on their final drive of the game when Finn Holm shed several Knight tacklers on his way to a scoring run.Things dont get any easier in the next two weeks with road games, first at Kokomo and the following week at Warsaw.Plymouth starts out 0-1.EAST NOBLE 51, PLYMOUTH 7at East NoblePlymouth 0 0 0 7 7East Noble 23 14 7 7 51, Copyright 2023 WTCA - All Rights Reserved -, A Couple Personal Bests Set by Lady Pilgrims at Goshen Regionals. Northridge took the lead 7-0 midway through the first quarter. Teddy Pratt had With this T-shirt project the current players will see and know the names of legendary Rockies! The official Facebook home of Plymouth Athletics! The Rockies went for it on 4th and one at their own 29 yard line on their opening drive. The Kings defeated the Rocks 6-3 before an estimated crowd of 1,500.3SCOREBOARD. Learn how your comment data is processed. He was the weight room coordinator, Asst Football Coach (4 years), Asst Basketball Coach (3 years), and Asst Baseball Coach (1 year). Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. By all accounts, Coach Handley is professionally focused on two things: (1) building strong healthy relationships with his players and their families and (2) leading a quality high school football program. Attendance: Grand Rapids Tackers vs. Lake County Lakers. The auction relies on donated items and services to make the radio auction a success. After High School, he continued his football playing career at Taylor University. Northridge would score again just before the half making it 30-0 at halftime. At Tuesday nights Plymouth Community School Board meeting, the school board approved the hiring of Plymouth High Schools next Head Football Coach. The Rockies finally got to play in front of a home crowd Friday night when the Wawasee Warriors came to town. In 1980, team owner Albert Giovanella Jr. of Plymouth, who owned local trucking firm John Alden Transportation, was indicted on charges of illegally dumping barrels of toxic waste in Plymouth and Halifax, Massachusetts as part of an inter-state hazardous waste dumping scheme coordinated with organized-crime linked chemical companies in New Jersey. Athletic Director Michael Delp had this to say about the new Rockie commander, In interviewing Adam and talking to his references, it was clear that he is passionate about helping his players be great on and off the field. Thank you! In the winter, Coach Handley was Eastbrooks JV basketball coach. Still have a few things that we have to get cleaned up on the defensive side of the ball. ", Here is what to know about this year's Plymouth football team, Last year's record: 0-10 (lost in sectionals), 2022 schedule: Aug. 19 at East Noble, Aug. 26 at Kokomo, Sep. 2 at Warsaw, Sep. 9 vs Wawasee, Sep. 16 at Mishawaka, Sep. 23 vs NorthWood, Sep. 30 at Goshen, Oct. 7 vs Northridge, Oct. 14 vs. Concord, "A returning starter on both sides last year," assistant coach Kevin Garrity said. Getting some leadership from a sophomore. He died on 19 November 1970, in At Sea, at the age of 34, and was buried in Saint Patricks Cemetery, Ravena, Coeymans, Albany, New York . Plymouth then scored its first goal six minutes later, as Turcios received a crossing pass in the front of the net and buried the shot to give the Rockies a 1-0 lead at halftime. But a fumble gave the ball back to the Raiders. Low 59F. Sign up to receive text and email alerts from your favorite teams. The current Plymouth High School football team would like to make the legacy of the current football program a bigger part. Kokomos defense and special teams pinned the Rockies back all game. Coach Handley is a 2009 graduate of Lockport High School in Lockport, IL. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. In short, the NLC schedule will change/rotate every 2 years starting this year. Four plays later the Raiders were on the board again and leading 21-0 with seven minutes remaining in the half. The Globe (Boston, MA). On its next possession Plymouth turned the ball over on downs at its own 19-yard line and the Kats took over midway through the third period. Just getting kids to buy in and being a part of what we want. The Rockies fell to the Raiders by a final score of 40-7. Low 59F. Handley played wide receiver for the Trojans for 4 years and graduated in 2013 with Bachelors in education (PE & Health). On your next view you will be asked to log in or create an account to continue reading. From Marion, Adam returned to coach at Taylor University. 64 Pages, 1993-94 Central Hockey League Media Guide & Record Book, 1978-79 International Hockey League Yearbook, 1978-79 International Hockey League Yearbook August 26, 1975, SCOREBOARD. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.. Then in the second half, the Wildkats pushed their lead to 35 points midway through the third quarter to trigger a running clock and put the game to bed quickly. The quarter ran out with Kokomo up 21-0 during that drive, and the Kats scored again two plays into the second quarter when Trey Marciniak punched in a 3-yard run for four TDs on four Kat possessions. All-State Players - Coaches - History: Coaches' Records. Copyright 2023 WTCA - All Rights Reserved -, A Couple Personal Bests Set by Lady Pilgrims at Goshen Regionals. 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First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. Oct 2021. Kokomos football team made quick work of the Plymouth Rockies on Friday night in a 41-6 Wildkat victory at Plymouth. Coach Handley is a 2009 graduate of Lockport High School in Lockport, IL. "We got a lot of young guys out here right now. Jaquan East is a last-minute fill in and hes going to be a good middle linebacker for us, and that keeps Evan Barker from going both ways, Colby said. Northridge scored their second touchdown of the night with nine minutes remaining in the first half. The Rockies won 17 consecutive NLC games during a stretch from 2008 2010. The Indiana High School Football Time Machine - 1923. ? During Coach Handleys tenure, the Apaches tripled their average win total per season, and they posted the schools second winning season since 2000. Barker was 2 for 5 through the air for 32 yards and no interceptions.