If you had a Mt. Rushmore of Missouri hs coaches ..

[blue and white pride]

Dewey Combs 1966 Trenton Bulldogs (10-0) were voted Class M State Champions by the media back before the state playoff system. He went to Parkwood and won three more titles in the playoff system.

Tony Severino won state titles in Kansas before taking over at Rockhurst.

Pete Adkins began his coaching career at Centralia High School, where he went 51-12-2 in seven seasons (1951 – 57). For the Jays at Jefferson City High School, he compiled a 341-48-2 record in 36 seasons (1958-93). He had 14 undefeated season coaching the Jays.

Some Dudes on that list!

The first thing I see that is becoming a thing of the past are coaches that stay in one spot for a long time. I know there are a couple on that list still coachingin their respective schools, but the 20-30 year coach in one spot is rare! Congratulations to them!

The number of wins are great, and the state titles as well, but I believe you get to see how successful a coach is when he leaves a school that he was successful at and can replicate that again elsewhere. Of that list only one coach has won state titles at two different schools. I know Mark Thomas is another active coach who has won titles at multiple schools. I would like to see a list of coaches in MSHSAA history who have hoisted the trophy at different schools.

 

[stocktiger82]

That weak conference you refer to, the old Middwest conference from 1975 to 1981 produced 4 state champions, two second place teams, and 3 or 4 semi finalists. Coach Hancock was at Stockton from 1977 thru 1985 seasons. Semifinals in 1979 and 1985, lost to state champs in qtrs in 78, 81, 83, 84. 3 of those losses by a combined touchdown each. Stockton was on the bottom of Class two enrollment wise with about 250 back then. His biggest success was at Branson first 15 yrs there.

 

[BoosterBosko]

Thought about this guy though!!

But he STOLE Coach Kliens plays! Coach Klien is the reason that guy even had success! Plus, Coach Klien won the Bourbon Bowl!

 

[SW Drill King]

Vic Bonuchi - Five undefeated teams from 1964 to 1970. Took a break from coaching football from 1973 to 1988. Then two state titles: 94' and 96'

Wow where was this at

 

[daveok]

There is a guy at Valle doing some good things.

I agree. Probably needs a little bit more grey in his beard to be considered.

 

[J. Kane]

But he STOLE Coach Kliens plays! Coach Klien is the reason that guy even had success! Plus, Coach Klien won the Bourbon Bowl!

You still have to know the right time to call those plays. All good coaches take plays and concepts from other coaches. Besides, BBBobby won the Bourbon Bowl!

 

[ChaoticFanatic]

Vic Bonuchi - Five undefeated teams from 1964 to 1970. Took a break from coaching football from 1973 to 1988. Then two state titles: 94' and 96'

Wow where was this at

Excelsior Springs I believe.

 

[ChaoticFanatic]

Vic Bonuchi - Five undefeated teams from 1964 to 1970. Took a break from coaching football from 1973 to 1988. Then two state titles: 94' and 96'

Wow where was this at

But as far as whether or not what Joey says is 100% true remains to be seen.

 

[ChaoticFanatic]

That weak conference you refer to, the old Middwest conference from 1975 to 1981 produced 4 state champions, two second place teams, and 3 or 4 semi finalists. Coach Hancock was at Stockton from 1977 thru 1985 seasons. Semifinals in 1979 and 1985, lost to state champs in qtrs in 78, 81, 83, 84. 3 of those losses by a combined touchdown each. Stockton was on the bottom of Class two enrollment wise with about 250 back then. His biggest success was at Branson first 15 yrs there.

Waiting for Coach Fox’s uninformed response to this

 

[B Boucher_9]

You still have to know the right time to call those plays. All good coaches take plays and concepts from other coaches. Besides, BBBobby won the Bourbon Bowl!

IIII do lllove mama!! and MMMMr. Coach Klein iiis and wwwas the bbbest

 

[JNreturns]

But as far as whether or not what Joey says is 100% true remains to be seen.

From the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches' Association:
Vic Bonuchi – Excelsior Springs High School

"Bonuchi led Excelsior Springs to a 137-44-7 record in two stints as the Tigers’ head coach. He began his career in 1960 and stayed at Excelsior until 1973 when he left for his alma mater William Jewell College where he served as the defensive coordinator.

He returned to the Tigers in 1989 where the program went to another level. Excelsior Springs won two state titles in 1994 and 1996. The Tigers also had five undefeated seasons and went 43 games without a loss.

He also coached the Tigers to two state wrestling titles and the field at Excelsior Springs bears his name. Bonuchi currently resides in Excelsior Springs."

Any more dumb commentary? I forgot to mention the 43 straight games without a loss.

 

[J. Kane]

IIII do lllove mama!! and MMMMr. Coach Klein iiis and wwwas the bbbest

IIII do lllove mama!! and MMMMr. Coach Klein iiis and wwwas the bbbest

No, The snowman was better!

 

[deacon jones]

From the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches' Association:
Vic Bonuchi – Excelsior Springs High School

"Bonuchi led Excelsior Springs to a 137-44-7 record in two stints as the Tigers’ head coach. He began his career in 1960 and stayed at Excelsior until 1973 when he left for his alma mater William Jewell College where he served as the defensive coordinator.

He returned to the Tigers in 1989 where the program went to another level. Excelsior Springs won two state titles in 1994 and 1996. The Tigers also had five undefeated seasons and went 43 games without a loss.

He also coached the Tigers to two state wrestling titles and the field at Excelsior Springs bears his name. Bonuchi currently resides in Excelsior Springs."

Any more dumb commentary? I forgot to mention the 43 straight games without a loss.

What years was the 43 game non-losing streak?

 

[JNreturns]

What years was the 43 game non-losing streak?

1964 to 1968

 

[Peter Quill]

All the respect for Coach Hancock but Stockton had 31 winning seasons in a weak conference in which their only real success was in 85 and 86 when they reached the final 4. Every other year they would dominate a weak conference and lose when played quality programs in sectionals or possibly quarterfinals. Coach hancocks best success in wins came in Branson early in the 90’s when they played for state championships and were within reach. However, there is more to a successful coach than wins, such as character integrity and honor, in which Coach Hancock is an example of.

Playing catch up here. The Midwest wasn’t weak. It was as good of a 1A conference around. Problem was Stockton had outgrown it.

 

[deacon jones]

1964 to 1968

At the time, Excelsior was in the MRVC, which consisted of:
Carrollton
Excelsior Springs
Higginsville
Lexington
Marshall
Slater
Wentworth

Not surprised Excelsior was doing well.

 

[ChaoticFanatic]

But as far as whether or not what Joey says is 100% true remains to be seen.

From the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches' Association:
Vic Bonuchi – Excelsior Springs High School

"Bonuchi led Excelsior Springs to a 137-44-7 record in two stints as the Tigers’ head coach. He began his career in 1960 and stayed at Excelsior until 1973 when he left for his alma mater William Jewell College where he served as the defensive coordinator.

He returned to the Tigers in 1989 where the program went to another level. Excelsior Springs won two state titles in 1994 and 1996. The Tigers also had five undefeated seasons and went 43 games without a loss.

He also coached the Tigers to two state wrestling titles and the field at Excelsior Springs bears his name. Bonuchi currently resides in Excelsior Springs."

Any more dumb commentary? I forgot to mention the 43 straight games without a loss.

Oh, my apologies, I don’t know why anyone on here would be a skeptic or ever challenge the validity or truth of anything you post. Everything that you say is always 100% factual without a doubt.

Also, congratulations on proving a point without the aid of Calpreps. This is a milestone in your mosports career that won’t soon be forgotten.

 

[blue and white pride]

I will raise your to wresting titles. Ron Holtman of SLCDS/MICDS won 7 football state titles and also won 7 golf state titles as head coach.

From the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches' Association:
Vic Bonuchi – Excelsior Springs High School

"Bonuchi led Excelsior Springs to a 137-44-7 record in two stints as the Tigers’ head coach. He began his career in 1960 and stayed at Excelsior until 1973 when he left for his alma mater William Jewell College where he served as the defensive coordinator.

He returned to the Tigers in 1989 where the program went to another level. Excelsior Springs won two state titles in 1994 and 1996. The Tigers also had five undefeated seasons and went 43 games without a loss.

He also coached the Tigers to two state wrestling titles and the field at Excelsior Springs bears his name. Bonuchi currently resides in Excelsior Springs."

Any more dumb commentary? I forgot to mention the 43 straight games without a loss.

 

[stocktiger82]

Well if Stockton had out grown the Midwest Conf so did other teams at the time. Miller, Pierce City, Marionville, and Sarcoxie were all Class 2 schools at that time. Half the conference was Class 2. Jasper was barely class 1. The enrollments for the classifications were quite different then, many of those schools have lost a great deal of their enrollment since that time period. If you were under 200 you were class 1 in the 70's and early/mid 80's. 1980 was a five way tie for conf championship. Very competitive conf back then. Fact is coach Hancock is one of 7 coaches in Missouri to win over 300 games.

 

[Peter Quill]

Well if Stockton had out grown the Midwest Conf so did other teams at the time. Miller, Pierce City, Marionville, and Sarcoxie were all Class 2 schools at that time. Half the conference was Class 2. Jasper was barely class 1. The enrollments for the classifications were quite different then, many of those schools have lost a great deal of their enrollment since that time period. If you were under 200 you were class 1 in the 70's and early/mid 80's. 1980 was a five way tie for conf championship. Very competitive conf back then. Fact is coach Hancock is one of 7 coaches in Missouri to win over 300 games.

The conference was forever changed in 86? At this time Stockton was the largest school in the conference. Yes there was other 2A schools but not the size of Stockton. What was Marionville when they were good? 1A or 2A?

 

[bullitpdq68]

I will raise your to wresting titles. Ron Holtman of SLCDS/MICDS won 7 football state titles and also won 7 golf state titles as head coach.

I have just never understood how people can consider Golf a sport.

 

[stocktiger82]

Mid lakes was created in 1985, Hancock's last year at Stockton. Marionville in the 80's was a class 2, 2000's class 1with 220 enrollment. I was at Fair Grove in late 90's and in a class 1 in part of 2000's. My point was those schools were class 2 when coach Hancock was there. Fair Grove and Strafford have outgrown other schools today, one reason mid lakes is dissolving.

 

[Peter Quill]

Mid lakes was created in 1985, Hancock's last year at Stockton. Marionville in the 80's was a class 2, 2000's class 1with 220 enrollment. I was at Fair Grove in late 90's and in a class 1 in part of 2000's. My point was those schools were class 2 when coach Hancock was there. Fair Grove and Strafford have outgrown other schools today, one reason mid lakes is dissolving.

Midwest Conf.
2A
Stockton
Sarcoxie
Miller
Marionville

1A
Pierce City?
Jasper
Lockwood
Golden City
Greenfield
Liberal

Basketball only
Everton
Dadeville

Close to even but closer to a 1A conference in my opinion.

 

[stocktiger82]

Pierce city was class 2 in the 70's and early 80's. In the same district with them.

 

[JNreturns]

At the time, Excelsior was in the MRVC, which consisted of:
Carrollton
Excelsior Springs
Higginsville
Lexington
Marshall
Slater
Wentworth

Not surprised Excelsior was doing well.

So when they were 6-4 going against Blue Springs, Park Hill, Maryville, and Liberty in the 1970s, were they just as good?

 

[JNreturns]

Oh, my apologies, I don’t know why anyone on here would be a skeptic or ever challenge the validity or truth of anything you post. Everything that you say is always 100% factual without a doubt.

Also, congratulations on proving a point without the aid of Calpreps. This is a milestone in your mosports career that won’t soon be forgotten.

Thanks for babbling again. A post about nothing. Seinfeld might need you?

 

[deacon jones]

So when they were 6-4 going against Blue Springs, Park Hill, Maryville, and Liberty in the 1970s, were they just as good?

Just as average, yes.
They were probably about the same enrollment as those schools at that time. At least a lot closer than they were to Slater.

 

[OutlawJoseyWhales]

TREMENDOUS list that brings back a lot of memories! My favorite memory between two of these was Marshall and Camdenton's 20-20 tie at Arrowhead in 1986. Hated the fact MSHSAA didn't have OT but what a game that was!

Played in that game....

 

[OutlawJoseyWhales]

I'm going old school Mount Rushmore with (in no particular order) Pete Adkins, Bob Fairchild, Gil Rector, Bob Shore. I've interviewed two of these guys on a regular basis in the past. and Bob Shore made the list over others due to his team being a thorn in the play-off side of Chillicothe

The '87 semi-final game in Chillicothe was the best game I've ever seen!

 

[Laguna75]

Who is on it ?

Mine is , Pete Adkins , Bob Shore , John Roderique , Scott Bailey , and Fred Buchard .

 

[Laguna75]

Pete Adkins won 9 state championships: 1977, 78, 79, 84, 88, 90, 91, 93, 94.
I saw some posts that were saying 8 and wanted to provide accurate info. Thanks.

 

[Laguna75]

Ron Holtman- St. Louis Country Day/MICDS (382-102-8) 7 State titles

Dewey Combs- Parkwood (213-65-14) 3 State titles

Hugh Dunn- Macon (234-148-15) 0 State titles

*Tony Severino- Rockhurst (398-107-1) 7 State titles

Pete Adkins- Jefferson City (405-60-4) 8 State titles

*John Rodrique- Webb City (273-24) 11 State titles

Ted Chitwood- Raytown (231-100-13) 0 State titles

Gil Rector- Lexington (231-90-4) 5 State titles

Bob Fairchild- Chillicothe (307-76-3) 5 State titles

Bob Shore- Camdenton (367-98-3) 4 State titles

Lawrence Walls- Sumner (248-53-2) 4 State titles

Cecil Naylor- Marshall (234-99-4) 1 State title

Fred Bouchard- Palmyra/Bolivar/Harrisonville/Staley (201-47) 5 State titles

*Scott Bailey- Lamar (141-37) 7 State titles

*active coaches

Pete Adkins has 9 state titles.

 

[Missouri Kid]

Pete Adkins has 9 state titles.

Laguana, wasn't J.C. kind of a mess, or at least not accomplishing much, when Pete arrived? I guess what I am asking is did Pete build the program from the ground up or did it already have a foundation there?
I have story after story about Pete as related by former players. He worked their arses off but they would have done anything he asked them to do.

 

[CoachFox-ScreamingEagles]

That weak conference you refer to, the old Middwest conference from 1975 to 1981 produced 4 state champions, two second place teams, and 3 or 4 semi finalists. Coach Hancock was at Stockton from 1977 thru 1985 seasons. Semifinals in 1979 and 1985, lost to state champs in qtrs in 78, 81, 83, 84. 3 of those losses by a combined touchdown each. Stockton was on the bottom of Class two enrollment wise with about 250 back then. His biggest success was at Branson first 15 yrs there.

Just out of curiosity- after looking this up - thanks Peter for the conference teams-

I see where Greenfield won class 1 in 1977, Jasper won class one in 1979. What other teams took second that Im not seeing in class 2, or class one for that matter from 75 -81?

 

[mosofan]

Midwest Conf.
2A
Stockton
Sarcoxie
Miller
Marionville

1A
Pierce City?
Jasper
Lockwood
Golden City
Greenfield
Liberal

Basketball only
Everton
Dadeville

Close to even but closer to a 1A conference in my opinion.

I think you're missing Springfield Greenwood. They were another 1A team, and they were strong in the early 80s. IMO the Midwest Conference was a strong 1A conference, but not as strong in 2A. Stockton was strong, but I remember them being a much bigger school than anyone else with teams like Jasper and Greenfield beating them in their best years.

 

[millerbleach]

Greenwood won a couple before soccer drained them. Lockwood won one in there somewhere.

 

[bhunt95]

If Matt Webb continues at this pace will have to be fastest to 100 wins.
Currently at 93-5 in 7 years.
Started HS coaching career with 42 consecutive wins.

 

[indians03]

As head coach, Hodge owns the state’s fifth-best winning percentage all-time (.809). He was Seneca’s head coach for 17 seasons and compiled a 161-38 record, covering 1981 to 1987 and again from 1989 to 1998. Overall, he was part of six Seneca teams that played in state championship games, with Hodge either a volunteer coach, assistant or head coach.

His teams won two state championships (1987 in Class 2, 1995 in Class 3) and also earned state runner-up finishes in 1983 and 1986. Seneca also won 11 district titles as well as a dozen Big 13/Big Eight Conference titles in his head-coaching tenure. Never did his teams have a losing season. Hodge also has been Seneca’s athletic director for all but four years since 1981.

 

[stocktiger82]

Raw meat I agree about the soccer killed a good football program. Did they not win a title in 70 or 71 too. The loss to them in 80 n 81 still makes me and my best friends angry when we talk about it.

 

[stocktiger82]

Greenwood took second in 1980 to Hardin central, Glenn Adam's and Anthony Frazier led teams. Lock wood won in 1974, Greenfield 1977, Jasper 1979, Greenwood 1981. I never stated Stockton wasn't bigger, but the size disparity was not close to what it is today. I graduated with a class of 62 people. Stockton actually had more students in the late sixties due to construction workers families that were building the dam at the time. I fb was not successful during that time period. 1974 went 9 n 1 , first winning season in ten years at the time. We were 0 n 9 in 1972, 3 n 5 under Chuck Broyles in 1973.