The head football coach at Somerset High School has passed away.
Robbie Lucas, 51, died Sunday. WPBK.com reports that Lucas died after battling cancer.
Lucas served as head coach at Somerset HS for 14 seasons, leading the Briar Jumpers to the program’s only KHSAA championship, the 2A title in 2019 over traditional state power Mayfield. That Somerset team was led by current University of Kentucky backup quarterback Kaiya Sheron.
Lucas posted a 114-62 record at Somerset. He spent over 20 years at the school as either an assistant coach or head coach.
Prior to coaching in Pulaski County, Lucas played for and was the head coach at Lincoln County High School in 2002 and 2003. He graduated from Lincoln County HS in 1990.
Somerset Independent Schools Superintendent Kyle Lively issued the following statement on Lucas’ death:
The Somerset Independent School System and the entire Somerset Community mourn the passing of Coach Robbie Lucas. He was an outstanding football coach, an excellent teacher, and an even better person. Coach Lucas always put others before himself and made countless sacrifices for the betterment of his players, coaches, and students. The positive impact Robbie made on everyone around him is immeasurable and will span for decades to come through the success of his players and students. The world lost a great football coach and a fantastic man. Coach Lucas will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Nicole, his daughters Molly, and Maddie as well as his entire family.
(Photo: Somerset HS football coach Robbie Lucas, courtesy of the Commonwealth Journal)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
