14 TITLES IN 35 YEARS With a record like Chuck Lenahan’s, it’s almost impossible to fly “under the radar.” But national prep football rankings and other similar recognition happens in New Hampshire about as often awards for maple syrup making go out to folks in Florida. So, it’s safe to say that Lenahan and his Plymouth Regional program is very much soaring under the radar. Even with a 2004-05 NFHS Coach of the Year award in his pocket, Lenahan and his old-school brand of hard-nosed “keep it on the ground and play tough defense” football probably doesn’t get as much respect for his accomplishments as he deserves. In November, Plymouth defeated Souhegan (Amherst), 20-14, for the Division III state title. It was the Bobcats’ 14th crown in an amazing 24 state finals appearances in 35 years under Lenahan, who also serves as his school’s athletics director. Lenahan has
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