"We're asking the kids to get better every day and I ask the coaches to continue to learn, grow and get better for the kids.". Katie Ringer / The Jamestown Sun By Katie Ringer October 07, 2022 10:01 PM We are part of The Trust Project. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student and/or employees race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or other status protected by law. 1st Row(left to right) Taylor Bredeson, Lucas Schlepuetz, Ayden Fosse, Kelan Harstad, Jacoby Traut, Jackson Steele, Max Rittenbach, Derek Hatlewick, Caleb Schiele, Kadin Snow, Mack Allmaras, Isaac Williams, Dezyon Butler. I am proud of him and what he has done there.". Hucknos stint at Lincoln, which included three Chadakoin Valley Championships, groomed the veteran assistant for immediate success at the varsity high school level. Nelson has also cashed checks that are made out to the football program. We really don't care who gets all the glory as long as our team is winning. "I am thankful for everything hes done for me and how hes given me the opportunity to continue playing the game I love.". Assistant Coach: Cordell O'Brien. Jamestown's opponents were held to 15 total scores. All told, the kids worked almost 800 man hours, working in the fields, with the clowns or spending time with kids. No attempt has been made to update these narratives to reflect more recent events, activities, or statistics. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. Roaldson started the event by recapping the Blue Jays season. Jamestown rushed for 161 yards while the team's defense held the Saints to 51 yards on the ground. The next oldest, Kauri, went on to compete for the University of North Dakota track and field team. Hometown Previous School . James Valley CTC. "We've moved a lot in our family in 12 years of marriage we were in 17 different places," Nelson said. I am excited, it will be a great journey with an excellent team.". Email. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. After Valley, the Jays rattled off two wins to end the regular season at 7-2. He is the fifth member of the 2022 Jamestown High School State Championship football team to sign with the Jimmies. An English teacher for his first 32 years in Jamestown, Huckno is gratified that for many of his standout players, football opened the door of opportunity represented by a college education. Marty has been coaching for the Jamestown High School team since 2016. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Youve got to be tough mentally. "I am a firm believer that you should think about others before you think about yourself. He was on the sidelines during practices and then on Friday nights he was the ball boy.". Ht. We have guys who have coached track too. "Sunday night I was still kind of stewing and so I sent out a text to our leadership council and told them we were going to have a meeting.". "It feels pretty dang good. He accounted for two of the team's 21 sacks and was the only member of the team to pick up a safety. Coach Jared Schwanz moved to be the Blue Jays' defensive line coach four years ago while Coach Tyler Shrenk has been monitoring the outside linebackers for five or six years. "I know Bill Nelson and I know the kind of program that he is building and has built and it's not just by mistake that Jamestown won a state championship," DelaBarre said. Many of those who the Blue Jays have helped provide donations to the weight room and Blue Jays' strength program. Jamestown finished 2-3 in the truncated spring season as participation numbers increased to more than 50 and the team fielded its most competitive defense in years. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. Jamestown High School 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4003 Fax 701-252-8580 Attendance Clerk 701-952-4001 JHS-The BJA 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-1891 James Valley CTC 910 Twelfth Avenue NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-252-8841 Fax 701-252-3646 Transition Program 1312 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4200 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4003 Fax 701-252-8580 Attendance Clerk 701-952-4001. "Coach (Jacoby) Lloyd coaches seventh-grade football for us. The Rugby, N.D., native, who arrived in Jamestown in . "Being their dad and their coach is very special to me and I think it's pretty special for the kids.". If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Instead, he and Marty are enjoying their final high school season as a father-son duo. Smith, a former Virginia Tech player and University of Virginia assistant coach with head coaching experience at three state high schools, was announced this week as the seventh head coach at Jamestown in the past 10 years. "That's pretty cool stuff. Payton has done his part when it comes to making the Blue Jays great. The current offensive line coach began his more than 30-year career up at Carrington. The Blue Jay football team will be back at the pumpkin patch this fall, continuing the tradition of developing themselves as caring and productive members of the community. Athletics + Activities > Fall Sports > Football > Coaches. Fall Sports: Theatre: Dance Team: Cheerleading: . The key is consistency, he said. "Coach (Larry) Eslick used to be the head freshmen coach and he and I still work closely together. It's about the relationships, you get to see kids go on past high school. We have been able to generate a little bit more success and you just hope that the younger kids who have had a taste of success want a little bit more of it. Fax 701-952-0469 . That's what it's all about. "Colton is a competitor in everything he does," UJ head football coach Brian Mistro said. Interim Head Coach: Scott Lambin - Assistant Coach: Dominic Varacallo - Mewes earned his lone individual state wrestling title as a junior and three weeks ago, Mewes fought through a nagging injury to place third at the 2023 Class A State Wrestling Individual Championships. No playoff games have been lost in the last two years. "If you go back and watch that play, the entire defense sprinted their tails off to celebrate with him in the endzone because they were so freaking excited that he got a touchdown. List Grid # Name Cl. Frank, a former college football coach, has been coaching the Blue Jays' defense for five years and is well-known by his fellow coaches and his players for his no-nonsense, straight-edge coaching mentality. A significant contribution so far was coaching the Eagles first junior varsity football team in more than five years. "Everybody has jobs, that's the beauty of it," Nelson said. 5th Row (left to right) Vaughn Romsdal, Jake Moser, Brodie Scott, Thomas Newman, Levi Trevithick, Josh Dickerman, Jackson Jarrett, Ryan Kallenbach, Noah Meissner, Kaden Kiem, Follow us on Facebook (opens in new window) (opens in new window), Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window) (opens in new window), Follow us on Facebook (opens in new window), Follow us on Twitter (opens in new window), CDDLC-Central Dakota Telecommunications Consortium & North Central Distance Learning Consortium, ESPB-Education Standards & Practices Board. "It's been a great profession and I'm blessed to be a part of it.". Fax 701-252-3310. "We produce good, talented football players in this part of the country and the (competition) makes it fun. Mark Johnson Jr., 34, is being charged with two counts "I still remember him wearing his Minot Ryan letterman jacket when I was demonstrating in the weight room," Nelson, the current Jamestown High School football coach said. The revolving door that is the Jamestown High football head coaching job continues to spin. There's a reason. They have represented their school and community in a first-class manner.". 701-252-1679 He has confidence in his teammates and (believes) that together we can keep going 1-0 each week.". LLM's average margin of victory was more than 46 points per game. If he keeps it up, it wouldn't be surprising if the senior's voicemail was flooded with messages from college coaches. Preston Kroeber, Devin Beach, Luke Van Berkom, Chanse Grenz and Adam Kallenbach are all slated to suit up for Lloyd and the Blue Jay basketball team this season. "Youve got to be tough physically. It was a great opportunity to be close to home and coach my son, the last of my children, in his final year of high school as he prepared for college.. It's hard to fool a coaching staff that has more than 100 years of collective experience on the sidelines. The No. Eagles athletic director Ken Edwards said that Scott Lambin, an assistant with the football program the past two seasons, will serve as interim head coach for the 2022 season. The Jays topped Fargo North in the Class A championship on Nov. 11, 2022. That's what it's about right there.". Blue Jay receiver Brode Hillstrom was the starting netminder for the hockey team last season. Ive asked each kid who steps in the weight room to promise theyll be gentlemen first, students next and football players last, and that all are accountable for their actions. I like taking programs and building them, Smith said. The Eagles reached the Class 4 state final in 2017 and made it to the state quarters in Browns second season last winter. Courtesy photo (Courtesy photo). Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. "We've done some in the cold and some in the hot," Nelson said. Jamestown High School.Sanfilippo was an outstanding football player for Jamestown coach Dent Moon and in his senior season of 1942 was named co-captain with Pete Wilson . They always worked really well together. The more variety that we can have, the more kids you can pull from other sports, the better. The group has carried out multiple moves and clean-outs, knocked out a chimney, leveled and screed the bottom of a pool and loaded a whole mess of hay bales. Frank is the Jays' defensive coordinator. 910 Twelfth . Paris Ndikum is a sprinter for the JHS track and field team while Andrew Walz is the No. Nelson's squad was led by 15 seniors, who had all stuck with the program since their early high school days. "We're getting out and serving others," Nelson said. Jamestown, ND 58401 Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. The ball bounced once and Thomas Allmer grabbed it and went streaking down the sideline. Smiths other tie to the area is that he is a second cousin to Hampton High coach Mike Smith, whose 497 wins are second nationally among high school coaches. The Eagles' boys basketball team, which galvanized the student body this winter in winning the Bay Rivers District title, is in search of one. "Every year we have great kids but this group was able to put all of the pieces together.". "I coached basketball for one year a long time ago, and I got a text message on Friday from a young man talking about getting an old summer rec. But Brown was employed only as a coach at Jamestown. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. Joe Sanfilippo retired from the high school football coaching ranks in 1982, but when one thinks about the top coaches his name is always brought up for his accomplishments. The biographies contained on this website were written at the time of the honoree's induction into the Hall of Fame. We share a lot of kids between football and wrestling. "I think people can expect Payton to keep being a good teammate and for him to keep striving to play at a very high level and do the little things right," Marty said. On the defensive side of the ball, you need that edge. Wide receiver James Douglas . Southwestern High School (Jamestown, NY) Varsity Football Southwestern Trojans Varsity Boys Football Jamestown, NY FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Southwestern High School Football Southwestern Football OVERALL 6-3 0.67 Win % LEAGUE 4-1 1st Section 6 C - South The team was named the Class A West Region champion both in 2021 and 2022 and has earned a home-field advantage during the playoffs. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our, Terry Smith, a former Virginia Tech football player and University of Virginia assistant, is the new football coach at Jamestown High. Smith said he and London remain friends and that the W&M coach recommended him for the Jamestown job. Copyright 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Hochhalter and Jackson Walters combined for 331 yards passing compared to the Spartans' 182 yards through the air. Jamestown, ND 58401 Tonights induction ceremony will be a chance to feel the rush once again, as Wally joins fellow football coaching legends in the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Jamestown High School. "Growing up I was always at either football, basketball, or track practice due to my parents coaching," Payton said. JAMESTOWN, N.D. -- Jerry Meyer, who put Jamestown High School basketball on the map in the 1970s and 1980s, died at a Minot hospital on Monday. "We'd like to thank all of the younger guys for buying into what we were trying to do," Hochhalter. "Its been a hell of a ride fellas," Frank said. "Very rarely do we come across a situation that someone hasn't encountered. Wally coached 27 All-Western New York selections, including Shawn Bowman (1986-1988), and Buffalo News Players of the Year David Hinson (1994) and Aaron Leeper (2000). The 84-year drought was snapped with a 41-27 victory performance over 2020 Class AA state champs, Bismarck St. Mary's. Marty began his coaching career in 1989 at Fergus Falls Community College. Colton Mewes excited and ready 'for a great journey' at UJ, Blue Jays Roundup: Boys basketball can't hold out against Minot, Blue Jays esports team settling into inaugural season, Bre Oettle pushes Jays through to final day of WDA tournament, 'Heart and toughness' earn Blue Jays a spot in WDA semifinals. The Loboes aren't the only ones with the team-first, nose-to-the-grindstone mentality, 58.4 miles north, Nelson has been preaching brotherhood and team success to the Blue Jays for the last seven years. Mewes' physicality on the football field has been honed, largely, by his wrestling background. Smith was head coach for a total of nine seasons at Jefferson Forest, Virginia High of Bristol and Tazewell with a record of 39-45. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. The senior set a Dakota Bowl record for the most touchdowns had in a game with three passing, three rushing and one receiving. The Jays' coaching staff is by committee and while Nelson might give the interviews and pregame talks, the head coach said there is great value in having multiple people with different coaching backgrounds on his staff. Nelson said whatever the payment might be, the biggest thing for him is developing a group of kids that is others-focused. Through the 2022 state semifinals, Mewes was the Jays' second-leading tackler. "He has an ability to get others on the same page and he demonstrates leadership. The head coach also expressed his pride in his team for their resiliency which came into full effect after the 34-6 loss in Valley City. Pos. It takes a lot of heart. Colton Mewes excited and ready 'for a great journey' at UJ, Blue Jays esports team settling into inaugural season, Blue Jays Roundup: Boys basketball can't hold out against Minot. The Jamestown native, fresh off leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance in just his second season as head coach, was asked about his Western New York roots during his news. Jackson Walters, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall and Payton Hochhalter also committed to the program late last year. "It turned us into (an even bigger) family.". That's the cool stuff.". The Jamestown High School and LaMoure/LM football teams brought home the Class A 11-man and 9-man state titles last week. The A-Maze-N Clown Pumpkin Patch gives at least some of the Blue Jay football players a free meal almost every weekend during the season. "Every one of our boys has a relationship of some form or other with each other and I think that helps. "That's something that we've tried for seven years. "After the first couple of series we kind of felt each other out and we made some adjustments on offense and defense and some guys made some plays to really turn the momentum of that football game in our favor. Hochhalter was responsible for 296 of the Jays' passing yards. JAMESTOWN Competitiveness runs in the Hochhalter family's genetic code. The Loboes went 12-0 this season. We see that you have javascript disabled. Brown has coached numerous teams deep into state tournaments, winning the VISAA Division I boys crown in 2017 with Williamsburg Christian. When Marty was the head coach up at Carrington, Payton was on the sidelines for almost every practice and on Friday nights, he carried on the family tradition of being a ball boy for the Cardinals. Nelson and the squad have done a record number of 25 jobs in a matter of three months. The Blue Jays do not charge those they help, rather those helped are asked the question: What is it worth to you? Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. Jamestown, KY Posted: March 02, 2023 Full-Time Assistant RCHS Coach: Football (defensive coordinator) Previous experience coaching football. It's always what is more important on the front of the jersey than what is on the back. "Sometimes you don't make the best decisions. "I honestly can't tell you how or when it started," Nelson said of the Jays' focus toward community service. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. We have a lot of guys who have experienced and tried a lot of things. It could also be the fact that the Jays, prior to the Dakota Bowl, had recorded 22 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns. DelaBarre's squad pitched eight shutouts and the Loboes' defense only allowed 54 points all season. 701-952-4003 Smith, a former Virginia Tech player and University of Virginia assistant coach with head coaching experience at three state high schools, was announced this week as the seventh head coach. The Blue Jay defense out sacked their competition 17-7 during the regular season and only gave up 16 turnovers compared to 27 recorded by their opponents. He's an excellent coach. Wm. 701-252-0468 Jamestowns boys finished 20-5 last season, led by all-state selections Xavier Brown and Christopher Newport recruit Scott Mullin. "My role is to make sure we understand the play up front," Marty said. Phil Kroeber began his coaching career at Grand Forks Central, but has been at Jamestown for the majority of his 27 years. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Other times, the kids are provided with a meal at the end of a workday. Payton Hochhalter, a junior quarterback, went 72-118 for a 61.02% pass completion, averaging 9.89 yards per completion. The Jamestown Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. Phone. Varsity Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Tom Langworthy. Having Payton as one of the 11 offensive players is a definite plus. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Once he narrowed down which sport he'd be competing in, Mewes' next test was choosing a school. His son, Payton, has been the starting quarterback for the Blue Jays since last year. The line has allowed Payton time to pass for more than 1,300 yards this season. Jamestown High has named Scott Lambdin as its new head football coach. The senior was also credited with two fumble recoveries and was responsible for running back one of the Jays' three defensive touchdowns. It helps in the locker room and on the field. While many high school coaches receive varsity coaching positions early in their careers, some must develop and hone their skills during extended periods of apprenticeship before varsity opportunity knocks. "I have always enjoyed how the community comes out and supports teams even if the weather is bad," Mewes said. We've been blessed to have really good pieces in all those aspects.". Assistant Coach: Peyton Olson. "We, collectively as a group, have a lot of experience," JHS head football coach Bill Nelson said. Prior to coming to Jamestown, Marty was the head football coach at Carrington for 25 years. There is no one man on this team, it's been a team effort throughout.". Both have talked about the tradition-rich small town program nurturing their love of football, and Lambin would like to instill some of that enthusiasm into Jamestown, an area power in most other sports. Brian Mistro. "Sports have always been a part of our lives," said Jamestown High School assistant football coach, Marty Hochhalter. The next Christmas, Nelson opened up the program to all sports teams and the Blue Jay athletes wound up providing 260 presents to children in the community. The mission of the Jamestown High School Athletic Department is to provide opportunities for all students to participate in sports and activity programs that build character, integrity, and leadership, while simultaneously teaching good sportsmanship, responsibility and teamwork. Nelson said that while no job is ever a definite "no," there are a few where the team specializes. S. Gussner Elem. Xavier Brown, Chris Browns son, signed recently with James Madison after leading the area with a 28.6 scoring average. We try to eliminate that part as much as possible.". Its the greatest team sport on the planet. Assistant Coach: Richie Joly. 4th Row (left to right) Louis Kjellberg, Isaac Duven, Josh Robertson, Eric Chea, Xander Netolicky, Asher Williams, Sara Sletto, Damien Cross, Caden Michaelson, Sam Mayhair, Ray Vasquez, Isaac Webster. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. The Blue Jays have provided the muscle required to move to multiple people in the community, including JHS head girls basketball coach Andy Skunberg. "One of our boys, every time he worked he wanted to do the corn maze, because then he would dive in like he was 5 years old and swim around in the corn with the little kids," Nelson said. Nelson said he couldn't put his finger on the one thing that made the Jays state champs. He garnered both awards again in 1986, when his squad turned in the first of four undefeated seasons during his tenure. "When this group was in seventh and eighth grade, they weren't an overly huge class, but they were always successful. Im passionate, excited and motivated, and Jamestown High School is what gets me out of bed in the morning, said Lambin, who is employed as a teachers aide at the school. Fax 701-952-0868, 1102 Fifteenth St. SW He's the only football coach in Jamestown. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. In the Class A state championship game, the Jays had produced 485 yards of total offense of 71 plays while Fargo North only managed 340 yards on 45 plays run. "One of the greatest things that happened on Friday afternoon was -- we were up 27-20 and it was early fourth quarter and Aden (Braun) got a strip-sack. 319 Fifth Street NE "I love the relationships with the kids and the coaches," Nelson said. Coach, Assistant Coach, Volunteer Coach, Part-time Jamestown Community College Dunkirk, NY 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants That's how you become successful is through trial and error. When Payton wasn't watching or playing with his siblings, he was watching Marty and his mom, Jan. DelaBarre and Nelson both spoke to the fact that the Loboes and Blue Jays have a tradition of raising up multi-sport athletes. Jamestown High School (ND) Varsity Football Jamestown Bluejays Varsity Boys Football Jamestown, ND 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings News More / Jamestown High School Football Jamestown Football OVERALL 10-2 0.83 Win % DISTRICT 3-0 1st A West HOME7-0 AWAY2-2 NEUTRAL1-0 PF442 PA202 STREAK5W Contribute to the Team The Jamestown High School football team traveled to Valley City on Oct. 7 Jamestown High School assistant coach, Marty Hochhalter, looks on during the JHS football team's tilt against Valley City on Oct. 7, 2022. JHS-The BJA. Phil Kroeber began his coaching career at Grand Forks Central, but has been at Jamestown for the majority of his 27 years. It takes a special person to play. Payton's older sister, Kayla, went on to compete for first the University of Iowa and then North Dakota State University (NDSU) track and field programs. JAMESTOWN Jamestown High School assistant football coach Shawn Frank got roasted Monday night. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Still, by practicing what they've been preaching, Nelson said mistakes are quickly admitted and changes are made for the benefit of the team -- players and coaches alike.