CB South Tom Hetrick is our football Coach of the Year in 'season we'll never forget'
In his 10th season as head football coach at Central Bucks South, Tom Hetrick was able to cross off plenty of boxes.
Most wins in a season in school history with 13. Check.
The first PIAA District One Class 6A playoff victory during his tenure. Check.
The first road district playoff victory during his tenure. Check.
The first district football title in school history. Check.
The first PIAA semifinal appearance in school history. Check.
A trunkful of memories for a lifetime. Check.
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"Coach Hetrick means so much to all of us," CB South senior lineman Collin Goetter said. "He's not just a great coach, but he cares about you and wants you to do well. We're lucky to have him as a coach."
Hetrick can also check off another box as he's been named the Courier Times/Intelligencer Football Coach of the Year.
"It's all about the kids and them buying in to what we were teaching and giving all they had every day at practice," Hetrick said. "We as a coaching staff thought before the season that this team could be pretty good, and these kids went out and did it.
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"When we were 8-0 and then lost to CB West, they didn't let it discourage them or keep them from their goals. They learned from it and just kept winning. I couldn't be happier for all this team was able to do this season."
Hetrick, who's had seven winning seasons and seven district playoff appearances as head coach with an overall 65-44 record, guided his 2022 team to a 7-4 mark.
"We had a lot of guys from our team this year playing last year and getting valuable time," Hetrick said.
"And they had goals for this season and worked hard to reach them. They gave everyone a season we'll never forget."
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Drew Markol: dmarkol@theintell.com; @dmarkol
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