"I knew I could see myself in the orange and black ever since I went on my junior day visit and getting to meet the coaches and see how passionate they are made me want it even more," Mewes said. "Youve got to be tough physically. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . "It turned us into (an even bigger) family.". 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. 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. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. We see that you have javascript disabled. It all comes down to your kids, your coaches and your support. Interim Head Coach: Scott Lambin - Assistant Coach: Dominic Varacallo - Nelson, who is in his seventh year at the helm of the Blue Jay program, has been joined every Friday night this fall by nine others who have helped to steer the Jays to a 9-2 record this season. The defense also got a sack of Saints' quarterback Nick Schumacher that resulted in the Jays, once again, gunning for a team goal. Nelson has also cashed checks that are made out to the football program. While football has struggled at Jamestown, basketball has generally thrived of late. Everybody has experience in different areas and it's all about melding it together for what is best for the team.". Jamestown High School Football Coach. Attendance Clerk The senior has been wrestling since he was in elementary school and was a four-year varsity team member and state placer for the JHS wrestling squad. No playoff games have been lost in the last two years. Jackson Walters, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall and Payton Hochhalter also committed to the program late last year. 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. "Not only do we have a lot of smart football players, we have a lot of really smart coaches. Everyone was excited for me to continue playing football and thought it was a great fit.". "Growing up with my brother, that is four years older than me, was a challenge but it made me a great competitor," Payton said. Youve got to be disciplined in your approach. Pos. Jamestown has not lost a league game at Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium in two seasons. Ryan Turnage has been named the new coach at Lee-Davis. When Payton wasn't watching or playing with his siblings, he was watching Marty and his mom, Jan. The No. Payton Hochhalter, a junior quarterback, went 72-118 for a 61.02% pass completion, averaging 9.89 yards per completion. Courtesy photo (Courtesy photo). We just got asked to help one time and we have access to a lot of manpower so we can go really fast.". Assistant Coach: Richie Joly. 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. 701-252-5548, 1509 Fourth Street NE I am pretty proud of our boys for what they accomplished.". He later assisted on the staffs of George Welsh and Al Groh at Virginia, teaming with current William & Mary coach Mike London to coach the Cavaliers defensive tackles. Hometown Previous School . Nelson said he couldn't put his finger on the one thing that made the Jays state champs. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. DelaBarre, the head coach for the LaMoure/Litchville Marion football team, helped lead the Loboes to their first state title since 1991 with a 42-14 defeat of Cavalier. James Valley CTC. "Every year we have great kids but this group was able to put all of the pieces together.". Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Copyright 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. "It takes all 11 individuals to work as one in order for a play to be successful. 701-952-4200, 203 Second Avenue SE On the defensive side of the ball, you need that edge. It takes 11 guys pulling in the same direction. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. Jamestown, ND 58401 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. Having Payton as one of the 11 offensive players is a definite plus. The event gave community members an opportunity to extend congratulations to the JHS football team for winning its second-straight Class A State Football title. Thats what Ive done in the past at the places Ive been. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. Many hands make light work.". "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. This summer, the Blue Jays did a whole lot more than load trailers and vehicles with boxes and furniture. When they were freshmen, they lost two games and those were to Century and to Minot and those were really close games that came down to the last minute of the game.". "He has a great understanding of the game and a good understanding of what it means to be a good teammate. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. "Blue Jay nation its been a hell of a ride.. Mark Johnson Jr., 34, is being charged with two counts They always worked really well together. Brian Mistro. Through the 2022 state semifinals, Mewes was the Jays' second-leading tackler. It's about the relationships, you get to see kids go on past high school. That's what it's about right there.". "Now he's an ex-college athlete and a coach. 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. The ball bounced once and Thomas Allmer grabbed it and went streaking down the sideline. 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). If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. 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. "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. "I honestly can't tell you how or when it started," Nelson said of the Jays' focus toward community service. Coach Marty Hochhalter also came from a Class B program. 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 701-952-2734, 615 Sixth Avenue SE Hochhalter was 17-28 for 148 yards during the championship game. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Fax 701-252-3646, 1312 Tenth Street NE 701-252-8841 Turnage coached at Jamestown High School from 2007 to 2011, posting a record of 26-25. Lambdin was the Eagles' junior varsity coach this past season. Excellent communication skills. "When I was a little kid growing up, there was a group of UJ football players that lived next door to me and they would always play football with me in the yard," Mewes said. Phil Kroeber began his coaching career at Grand Forks Central, but has been at Jamestown for the majority of his 27 years. The next oldest, Kauri, went on to compete for the University of North Dakota track and field team. DelaBarre said he thinks the selfless, team-first mentality started back in elementary school and early middle school. 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. "I've had a couple of jobs go on where I couldn't be there but other coaches stepped up. ", Nelson also spoke of the importance of having a wealth of experience on the sidelines that has the ability to coach up every single position. We see that you have javascript disabled. I like taking programs and building them, Smith said. Hucknos 1994, 1995, and 2000 teams were unbeaten New York State champions in their class, and Wally was honored each of those seasons as New York State Sportswriters Association Coach of the Year. We really don't care who gets all the glory as long as our team is winning. 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.. Four years ago, through a donation from the football program, Nelson organized what is now known as the Jim "Christ" mas Project a program that gives gifts to underprivileged children in the Jamestown area during the holiday season. Ht. JHS-The BJA. That makes my life a lot easier. "I say this to our players all of the time but football is the ultimate team game," Frank said. "Any job can suck if you are negative about it but if you can find the positive that's good stuff," Nelson said. Frank is the Jays' defensive coordinator. At one point during the season, a senior linebacker, Colton Mewes, got himself into a situation that may have raised Frank's frustrations a little bit. Jamestown High has named Scott Lambdin as its new head football coach. We have a lot of guys who have experienced and tried a lot of things. I know of a young man who used to play for me, that when we would get hit with a snowstorm, he would go out and shovel driveways," Nelson said. Football numbers have plummeted to the point that Jamestown, the second-largest of 10 Bay Rivers District schools, has not fielded a junior-varsity team for years. We've all been successful in different realms. He and Nelson both will be returning a solid core of guys next season who will be fighting to keep their teams on top. "We're getting out and serving others," Nelson said. "We, collectively as a group, have a lot of experience," JHS head football coach Bill Nelson said. Payton has done his part when it comes to making the Blue Jays great. "We'd like to thank all of the younger guys for buying into what we were trying to do," Hochhalter. 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. Once the weather turns, the coaches will be in attendance at track meets and at Jack Brown for baseball doubleheaders. Once the football season is over, fans will see Nelson and some others of the Blue Jay staff crowd the stands at the Jays' basketball, wrestling and hockey games. 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. The coach-player relationship goes beyond the out-of-season sports or the classroom. Nelson said the Jays also benefit from having coaches of different sports, like Stockert, on staff. Nelson's squad was led by 15 seniors, who had all stuck with the program since their early high school days. 2 of the season, topping Cooperstown Griggs County Central 76-0. He was defensive coordinator on the Nottoway team that won a state title in 1998. He's an excellent coach. "Obviously, the success he's had at JHS sparked our interest in him. Fax 701-952-2395, 705 Fourth Avenue NW "I believe that UJ is on a rise to greatness," he said. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. Jamestown, ND 58401 His work ethic, combined with his community relations and dedication to improving our weight room, makes him an excellent addition to our athletic staff.. Opening Day Information 2022-23 School Year, 2018-19 Student Immunizations Requirements, New Health Exam Requirements 2018-19 School Year, COVID- 19 Vaccination Clinic Information, May 12th at JHS, 2022 JHS Varsity Football - Regular Season Roster, 2022 Regular Season Varsity Gameday Roster.pdf, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). When Huckno retired following the 2003 campaign, he was able to look back at a resume tarnished by only two losing seasons in 21 years at the helm, and highlighted by a run of 10 consecutive playoff appearances and accolades as the Coach of the Decade for 1990-2000 by the prestigious Western New York High School Sports publication. 701-252-3846 Jamestown High School Athletic Director, Jim Roaldson, hosted a welcome home event for the "special" group at Jerry Meyer Arena. Fax 701-252-3310. Nelson said in addition to getting back on track quickly after a misstep, having an experienced staff helps curb emotions and challenges of high-stress games like the upcoming Dakota Bowl, since most have been coaching for years before a number of Blue Jays were even born. Stockert, a former Mr. Hockey selection for Jamestown High School, will kick off his 17th year as the Blue Jays' hockey coach later this month. "(Valley) played phenomenally and we did not play very well," Nelson said. We see that you have javascript disabled. "To head coach Brian Mistro I would first say, lets goooo," Mewes said. 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 It takes all of us to be successful on a play.". I definitely enjoyed my time at Jamestown and Id like to thank Coach Edwards and (principal) Howard Townsend, Chris Brown said. 910 Twelfth . His Surry County girls teams reached the Class 1 state final in 2018 and 19. "When people need help, I like being there for everyone.". 1509 Fourth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-252-3846 Fax 701-952-3845. He plays football with an edge. 2 seeded Blue Jays are slated to meet Class AA's defending state champs, Bismarck St. Mary's, on Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the Fargodome. Jamestown - Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Welcome to Jamestown Sneak Peek at Career & Technical Education in WJCC PTSA Reflections Winners 2023-24 Academic Calendar Approved Office 365 VUE Canvas Principal Newsletter Peachjar Flyers More Resources News Sneak Peek at Career & Technical Education in WJCC February 17, 2023 All told, the kids worked almost 800 man hours, working in the fields, with the clowns or spending time with kids. Jordan Jamestown joined CSUSB men's basketball as an assistant coach in the summer of 2020. "We're all put here for a reason and you might as well make good on it.". "I am a firm believer that you should think about others before you think about yourself. Nottoway reached the Class 2 Region A semifinals in April, losing to Poquoson 16-12. 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. He has thrown for 19 touchdowns and has rushed for a pair of scores. "There are days that not everybody agrees and you agree to disagree because it's all about what is best for the kids. He was on the sidelines during practices and then on Friday nights he was the ball boy.". Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. Smith was part of Frank Beamers first recruiting class at Virginia Tech in 1987 and played free safety for the Hokies from 1987-90, graduating in 1991. 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 . That's the cool stuff.". He said the opportunity to coach and work full-time in the building at Smithfield was too good to pass up. Mewes said the reason he thinks UJ has attracted him and so many other athletes from Jamestown has less to do with the program's record and more with the community of the Buffalo City. Wt. "They did it with such so much enthusiasm and made moving a very fun experience. His 2017-18 squad was ranked third in the nation and were the GNAC Regular . Jamestowns boys finished 20-5 last season, led by all-state selections Xavier Brown and Christopher Newport recruit Scott Mullin. Wally retired as the winningest coach in Jamestown gridiron history with a sparkling record of 159-47-1. "Being their dad and their coach is very special to me and I think it's pretty special for the kids.". 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. 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. We see that you have javascript disabled. LLM's average margin of victory was more than 46 points per game. 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. That's one of the huge positives of having an experienced staff," Nelson said. 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. In his last eight years as the head coach for the Jamestown High School football team, Nelson has worked hard to develop not only standout athletes but young men who are productive and community minded. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Jamestown, KY Posted: March 02, 2023 Full-Time Assistant RCHS Coach: Football (defensive coordinator) Previous experience coaching football. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460.
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