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 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. Prior to last week against Dickinson, the line had only allowed for 619 rushing yards all season. Brown has coached numerous teams deep into state tournaments, winning the VISAA Division I boys crown in 2017 with Williamsburg Christian. "It turned us into (an even bigger) family.". 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. Email. Payton has had plenty of practice when it comes to cultivating and developing his abilities as a team member since he has not only played sports from the time he was five years old but he's also watched others and has seen what it took for them to succeed. It's about the relationships, you get to see kids go on past high school. The coach-player relationship goes beyond the out-of-season sports or the classroom. Having Payton as one of the 11 offensive players is a definite plus. "That's something that we've tried for seven years. The Rugby, N.D., native, who arrived in Jamestown in . It takes all of us to be successful on a play.". "They did it with such so much enthusiasm and made moving a very fun experience. Thanks to the donations offered, Nelson has been able to turn around and bless the community right back. 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. "They came out, we had wrapping stations set up figured out really quick which guys were great at wrapping presents and which guys were really bad at wrapping presents it was great.". Jamestown, ND 58401 If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. 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. 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. Jackson Walters, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall and Payton Hochhalter also committed to the program late last year. He said that 31 players dressed weekly last fall and he expects almost all to continue playing, along with almost all of the non-seniors on this years varsity. Jamestown Public Schools The Red Raiders Football Home Program Philosophy Our Championship Tradition JHS Football Weekly Schedule February Calendar 2022 Game Schedules The Red Raiders Varsity Team Captains JHS Junior Varsity Football JHS Freshmen Football Football Coaching Staff Future Red Raiders Camp Future Red Raiders Red Raiders in the NFL "We'd like to thank all of the younger guys for buying into what we were trying to do," Hochhalter. Associations Virginia High School League 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. Fax 701-952-3845, 1509 Tenth Street NE "Growing up I was always at either football, basketball, or track practice due to my parents coaching," Payton said. "I've always had the dream of playing at the next level," Payton said. "Growing up with my brother, that is four years older than me, was a challenge but it made me a great competitor," Payton said. "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. "UJ felt like a great fit, the small campus with the supportive staff and couches made it an easy choice.". We need multi-sport athletes and multi-sport coaches.". The Official 2020 Football Roster of University of Jamestown Athletics. This summer, the Blue Jays did a whole lot more than load trailers and vehicles with boxes and furniture. 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. His son, Payton, has been the starting quarterback for the Blue Jays since last year. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. List Grid # Name Cl. Jamestown rushed for 161 yards while the team's defense held the Saints to 51 yards on the ground. JAMESTOWN Jamestown High School assistant football coach Shawn Frank got roasted Monday night 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. 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. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Head Coach: Brian Mistro. The next oldest, Kauri, went on to compete for the University of North Dakota track and field team. Payton Hochhalter, a junior quarterback, went 72-118 for a 61.02% pass completion, averaging 9.89 yards per completion. Leading rushers Aden Braun and Jakob Schempp suit up for the Blue Jay wrestling and baseball teams. Youve got to be tough mentally. Wally retired as the winningest coach in Jamestown gridiron history with a sparkling record of 159-47-1. 2021 DICK GALLAGHER LEGACY AWARD. "Every year we have great kids but this group was able to put all of the pieces together.". "He has an ability to get others on the same page and he demonstrates leadership. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. "Coach (Larry) Eslick used to be the head freshmen coach and he and I still work closely together. The head coach credited the success to the team's work ethic -- watching film, training in and out of season, and trusting the coaching staff's game plan every single game. They will continue to do great things, and we are thankful for that. "There are days that not everybody agrees and you agree to disagree because it's all about what is best for the kids. Copyright 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. 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). DelaBarre gave enormous credit to the Loboes' scout team and spoke of the team's high football IQ, "Particularly in 9-man football, it's been a lot of eastern schools winning state titles," DelaBarre said. 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. 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 was more than 20 years ago when Andy DelaBarre walked in on Bill Nelson giving a strength and conditioning spiel in the North Dakota State University weight room. Jamestown, ND 58401 His 2017-18 squad was ranked third in the nation and were the GNAC Regular . As soon as Frank started talking, it was clear he would rather lose a limb than one of his Blue Jay football players. We see that you have javascript disabled. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. List Grid # Name Cl. 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. All of the gifts are given out by school counselors anonymously. Jamestown, KY Posted: March 02, 2023 Full-Time Assistant RCHS Coach: Football (defensive coordinator) Previous experience coaching football. He replaces Terry Smith, who resigned recently after going 1-9 during the fall 2021 season his only one with the program. Will Terry Smith be the man to slow it? Hucknos stint at Lincoln, which included three Chadakoin Valley Championships, groomed the veteran assistant for immediate success at the varsity high school level. 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. jordan.jamestown@csusb.edu. That's what it's about right there.". Interim Head Coach: Scott Lambin - Assistant Coach: Dominic Varacallo - Nelson has also cashed checks that are made out to the football program. The revolving door that is the Jamestown High football head coaching job continues to spin. 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. 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. "It's all about helping others," Nelson said. Ht. "I could give you name after name of kids who have jumped in saying, 'Coach, I can help you!' DelaBarre and Nelson both spoke to the fact that the Loboes and Blue Jays have a tradition of raising up multi-sport athletes. 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. Payton has not yet made a final decision regarding his collegiate career. 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. They always worked really well together. His 2017-18 squad was ranked third in the nation and were the GNAC Regular-Season and Conference Champions that season before advancing to the NCAA Sweet 16. "We're getting out and serving others," Nelson said. "We all make mistakes -- I'll be the first to admit that I make mistakes all the time," Nelson said. "It is getting better every year with a tremendous coaching staff to push the program to the next level. "I am a firm believer that you should think about others before you think about yourself. DelaBarre has done 10 seasons at LaMoure and 15 in North Dakota high school football. "Both sports have built me into the young man I am today but when it came down to making the decision, the idea of playing football felt right. 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-1891. "I think that's been important.". "These seniors have left their mark on this program and this community," Roaldson said. 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. After Roaldson finished congratulating the team on its season, he turned the event over to Blue Jay head coach Bill Nelson who went on to introduce each member of the 2022 Blue Jay team. "You have to get everybody under the same umbrella, pushing for the same cause," Nelson said. Paris Ndikum is a sprinter for the JHS track and field team while Andrew Walz is the No. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. The senior was also credited with two fumble recoveries and was responsible for running back one of the Jays' three defensive touchdowns. Coach Kroeber did one a couple of years ago where they loaded a huge amount of shoes into a U-Haul. 701-252-0317 "Jamestown is a special place. Lambin is the latest in a revolving door of eight head coaches at Jamestown in the past 10 years. 701-252-5548, 1509 Fourth Street NE Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Assistant Coach: Steve Propheter. Tom Maus gave up his head coaching position in Grafton to become the Blue Jay's offensive coordinator. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. 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. Jamestown High School Athletic Director, Jim Roaldson, hosted a welcome home event for the "special" group at Jerry Meyer Arena. Mewes' one 19-yard reception was all Blue Jay fans saw from him on offense but on defense, there was no stopping the kid. JAMESTOWN Unofficially, Jamestown High School senior Colton Mewes has been a part of the University of Jamestown football program since he was in elementary school. 1509 Fourth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-252-3846 Fax 701-952-3845. 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. 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. The momentum carried over into the postseason with a pair of wins over Grand Forks Central and Red River to land the Jays in the championship game for the second time in two years. "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. Nelson's squad was led by 15 seniors, who had all stuck with the program since their early high school days. 701-252-0867 The more variety that we can have, the more kids you can pull from other sports, the better. It could be part of the reason the 2021 Jamestown High School football team has made it to its first state championship in 65 years. Payton has done his part when it comes to making the Blue Jays great. The new coach will be Terry. It has grown with them as they have gotten older.". If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. This group they are special.". "We've moved a lot in our family in 12 years of marriage we were in 17 different places," Nelson said. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Phone: 701-252-1950 | Fax: 701-251-2011 | Copyright 2017 Jamestown Public Schools. 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. Nelson and the squad have done a record number of 25 jobs in a matter of three months. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. Instead, he and Marty are enjoying their final high school season as a father-son duo. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. "Its great to have him around at practice but the best part is to break down film at home with him," Payton said of Marty. Pos. 701-252-1679 "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. Many hands make light work.". GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) A former employee of Page High School is facing multiple child sex crime charges, according to court records. Nelson and the Jays went 10-2 and 4-0 in the Class A 11-man standings en route to their first outright state championship since 1937. The defense also got a sack of Saints' quarterback Nick Schumacher that resulted in the Jays, once again, gunning for a team goal. Wide receiver James Douglas . 4 but was able to come back for all three playoff games. Nelson said he talked to the team leaders for about 20 minutes then turned the reins over to his captains. "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.". This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software. 909-537-5051. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. 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. Then Ill revisit this interim tag down the road., Edwards said, Scott brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and a passion for helping student-athletes to succeed on and off the field. He's the only football coach in Jamestown. As a player at Abingdon High, he competed against teams coached at Virginia High by Paul Wheeler, Thads father, who went on to guide Lafayette to the 2001 Class 4 state title. The Jays have become known across the state as a community-minded team, helping those in the Buffalo City with whatever they possibly could need. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. "Every one of our boys has a relationship of some form or other with each other and I think that helps. Brian Mistro. We see that you have javascript disabled. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. "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.". 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 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). We see that you have javascript disabled. He is the fifth member of the 2022 Jamestown High School State Championship football team to sign with the Jimmies. Wally Huckno arrived in Jamestown in 1962, and spent 20 years . "I believe that UJ is on a rise to greatness," he said. Then weve got to coach them up and give them the skills to be confident in themselves and each other, and be knowledgeable and physical enough to compete on Friday nights. We just got asked to help one time and we have access to a lot of manpower so we can go really fast.". "It wasnt very easy," Mewes said of choosing between the two sports. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. Jamestown High School. "It takes all 11 individuals to work as one in order for a play to be successful. 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. Jamestown's opponents were held to 15 total scores. Cavalier was undefeated in the 9-man standings up until the Dakota Bowl matchup. 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. The Eagles have won just 13 games in the past eight seasons, but will, at a minimum, get a jot of enthusiasm from Lambin. It's always what is more important on the front of the jersey than what is on the back. Head . The senior set a Dakota Bowl record for the most touchdowns had in a game with three passing, three rushing and one receiving. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. Assistant Coach: Peyton Olson. He replaces Thad Wheeler, who resigned after one season. "It feels pretty dang good. Fax 701-252-8580 We see that you have javascript disabled. It takes a special person to play. JAMESTOWN Competitiveness runs in the Hochhalter family's genetic code. Coach Matt Stockert has been the Jays' freshman coach for the last few years while also overseeing the varsity running backs. In 1983, he took over the varsity at Jamestown and for the next 21 years, the Red Raiders opponents paid. The line has allowed Payton time to pass for more than 1,300 yards this season. They have represented their school and community in a first-class manner.". "Sometimes you don't make the best decisions. If everybody always saw eye to eye, I don't think we would be having the success we've been having.". I am pretty proud of our boys for what they accomplished.". He has thrown for 19 touchdowns and has rushed for a pair of scores. He has confidence in his teammates and (believes) that together we can keep going 1-0 each week.". The Jays topped Fargo North in the Class A championship on Nov. 11, 2022. 701-952-4003 "We were still doing it during playoffs and there were so many people coming up and wishing us luck," he said. Nottoway reached the Class 2 Region A semifinals in April, losing to Poquoson 16-12. "It's fun to give and see other people's smiles and then the boys have that sense of accomplishment that they helped someone else. 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 Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. Nelson handles the team's inside linebackers and partners with Frank and Schwanz on special teams. 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. Hochhalter suffered a broken clavicle back in week No. "The JHS football players showed up with a great attitude and were ready to do all the heavy lifting for us," Skunberg said. 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 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. From (Tabbs) Charlie Hovis (who won three state titles) to Paul Wheelers and Andy Linns teams at Lafayette, theres a great history.. Thats what Ive done in the past at the places Ive been. Before joining the Marines, Lambin was a running back and defensive back at Geneseo (Illinois) High, where his teammate was Jared Van Acker, head coach at Grafton High from 2010-12. 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. JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools has announced the name of the new head football coach at Jamestown High School. On the defensive side of the ball, you need that edge. Thats my job beginning with the first game August 26 to the last game, whenever that is. While he's always kind of been a part of the program, Mewes' official UJ football journey began four weeks ago. For Huckno, the hectic, frantic pace of game days against rivals such as Lancaster, Orchard Park, and North Tonawanda has been replaced by the leisurely pace of retirement. "I am so proud of everyone and thank you all for stepping up.". Success was defined by what they did as a team not as an individual. "When they were eighth graders, I think they lost one game. 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. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. "So when everything finally clicks, you are going to be really thankful. While football has struggled at Jamestown, basketball has generally thrived of late. Pos. 701-251-1891, 910 Twelfth Avenue NE James Valley CTC. "We've done some in the cold and some in the hot," Nelson said. Wally Huckno arrived in Jamestown in 1962, and spent 20 years paying his dues as an assistant coach (1963-1971) and coach (1972-1975) at Lincoln Junior High School, and as an assistant coach at Jamestown High (1976-1982). Chris Brown, who guided Jamestowns boys basketball team to the Class 4 state quarterfinals last season, has resigned to become the head coach at Bay Rivers District rival Smithfield.