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Huckno, the hectic, frantic pace of game days against rivals such as Lancaster, Orchard Park, and North Tonawanda has been replaced by the leisurely pace of retirement. That's what this group has embodied all the time. "I am thankful for everything hes done for me and how hes given me the opportunity to continue playing the game I love.". . Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. 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 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 is a special place. All of the gifts are given out by school counselors anonymously. 701-252-3846 Jamestown High School Football Coach. Jamestown, ND 58401 It has grown with them as they have gotten older.". "Growing up with my brother, that is four years older than me, was a challenge but it made me a great competitor," Payton said. 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.. An ex-Marine who worked in counter terrorism after his time in the military, Lambin, 41, has served as junior varsity football coach and athletic strength and conditioning coordinator during his two years at Jamestown. Coach Marty Hochhalter also came from a Class B program. Ht. Hochhalter was responsible for 296 of the Jays' passing yards. Fax 701-252-3646, 1312 Tenth Street NE Hochhalter was 17-28 for 148 yards during the championship game. Fax 701-252-3310. It all comes down to your kids, your coaches and your support. "He's grown up with sports watching his older siblings compete and been a part of their victories and their defeats and I think he's learned from each one of them how to get ready for a game or how to prepare yourself for a season," Marty said of Payton. 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-1891. As soon as Frank started talking, it was clear he would rather lose a limb than one of his Blue Jay football players. Pos. His 2017-18 squad was ranked third in the nation and were the GNAC Regular . "I am a firm believer that you should think about others before you think about yourself. 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). 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. "Coach (Jacoby) Lloyd coaches seventh-grade football for us. "To head coach Brian Mistro I would first say, lets goooo," Mewes said. "It wasnt very easy," Mewes said of choosing between the two sports. 2nd Row (left to right) Payton Hochhalter, Preston Gall, Jackson Walters, Aiden Heinle, Andrew Walz, Kellen Lange, Aden Braun, Sam Schlepuetz, Colton Mewes, Tuyikeze Faustin, Ethan Gall, Kristen Spanier, Grady Joseph. Lambdin was the Eagles' junior varsity coach this past season. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. "The kids were great," Nelson said in reflection of the first year of the project. Head Coach: Brian Mistro. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. Once the weather turns, the coaches will be in attendance at track meets and at Jack Brown for baseball doubleheaders. The next oldest, Kauri, went on to compete for the University of North Dakota track and field team. "I am so proud of everyone and thank you all for stepping up.". Hometown Previous School . Other times, the kids are provided with a meal at the end of a workday. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. The records from eight years ago, boast undefeated records for the young Loboes. The senior was also credited with two fumble recoveries and was responsible for running back one of the Jays' three defensive touchdowns. The pair of coaches said training different muscle groups and working with other teams, in the winter and spring seasons make their kids stronger every single fall. 701-952-4200, 203 Second Avenue SE 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. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. 701-251-1891, 910 Twelfth Avenue NE The Eagles have won just 13 games in the past eight seasons, but will, at a minimum, get a jot of enthusiasm from Lambin. Blue Jay receiver Brode Hillstrom was the starting netminder for the hockey team last season. "It is getting better every year with a tremendous coaching staff to push the program to the next level. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . Assistant Coach. 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. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. 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.". 909-537-5051. "We got what we expected from a good Cavalier football team," DelaBarre said. In a word, Im `passionate, not just about Jamestown football, but the school, the parents and the students.. Mewes' physicality on the football field has been honed, largely, by his wrestling background. "It's been a great profession and I'm blessed to be a part of it.". If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. "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.". His Surry County girls teams reached the Class 1 state final in 2018 and 19. Brian Mistro. 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. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. 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. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. "Being at football practice since I can remember showed me what it takes to make a great team.". After Valley, the Jays rattled off two wins to end the regular season at 7-2. 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. Through the 2022 state semifinals, Mewes was the Jays' second-leading tackler. "Now he's an ex-college athlete and a coach. His son, Payton, has been the starting quarterback for the Blue Jays since last year. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. "I hand out all the jerseys for games and I get to have a personal 1-on-1 interaction with every single boy that is dressing on Friday night. 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. It's always what is more important on the front of the jersey than what is on the back. Marty began his coaching career in 1989 at Fergus Falls Community College. That's what it's all about. Phil Kroeber began his coaching career at Grand Forks Central, but has been at Jamestown for the majority of his 27 years. Jamestown, ND 58401 701-252-5548, 1509 Fourth Street NE "I've been very fortunate to be able to coach all of these years and have him and all of my kids be a part of it," Marty said. Hucknos stint at Lincoln, which included three Chadakoin Valley Championships, groomed the veteran assistant for immediate success at the varsity high school level. Nelson said the Jays also benefit from having coaches of different sports, like Stockert, on staff. 319 Fifth Street NE 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4003 Fax 701-252-8580 Attendance Clerk 701-952-4001. I am pretty proud of our boys for what they accomplished.". ", 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. "Every one of our boys has a relationship of some form or other with each other and I think that helps. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Edwards said the search for his replacement is underway. 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. 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. That's a really good thing. LLM's offense, led by senior quarterback Corban Potts, put up 609 points on the year. VALLEY CITY, N.D. 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. Three more Lake Havasu High School varsity football players signed and committed to play collegiate football Monday, bringing the program's total to five athletes. "We all make mistakes -- I'll be the first to admit that I make mistakes all the time," Nelson said. The Spartans' time of possession only clocked 11 minutes while the Jays' maintained possession for 33 of the 48 minutes. I definitely enjoyed my time at Jamestown and Id like to thank Coach Edwards and (principal) Howard Townsend, Chris Brown said. Assistant Coach: Richie Joly. In December of 2021, they doubled the numbers, giving out 500 gifts. You own up to it, make a change and do what you need to do to get better. The ability to work positively with students, parents and staff of all age levels. 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. 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. It only took an hour to form a completely new team. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. 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. 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. 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. The Blue Jays do not charge those they help, rather those helped are asked the question: What is it worth to you? 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. 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. No playoff games have been lost in the last two years. "You have to get everybody under the same umbrella, pushing for the same cause," Nelson said. 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. The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. 2020 Football Roster. The Eagles reached the Class 4 state final in 2017 and made it to the state quarters in Browns second season last winter. Jamestown High School (NY) Varsity Football Jamestown Red Raiders Varsity Boys Football Jamestown, NY FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Jamestown High School Football Jamestown Football OVERALL 9-3 0.75 Win % LEAGUE 5-0 1st Section 6 A - 1 HOME6-0 AWAY2-3 NEUTRAL1-0 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 current offensive line coach began his more than 30-year career up at Carrington. It could also be the fact that the Jays, prior to the Dakota Bowl, had recorded 22 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns. The new coach will be Terry. 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. 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. The Blue Jays have provided the muscle required to move to multiple people in the community, including JHS head girls basketball coach Andy Skunberg. "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. Brown has coached numerous teams deep into state tournaments, winning the VISAA Division I boys crown in 2017 with Williamsburg Christian. 910 Twelfth . The senior quarterback wasn't the only one recognized as one of the best. Ht. DelaBarre and Nelson both spoke to the fact that the Loboes and Blue Jays have a tradition of raising up multi-sport athletes. No attempt has been made to update these narratives to reflect more recent events, activities, or statistics. We try to eliminate that part as much as possible.". We have a lot of guys who have experienced and tried a lot of things. 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. Payton Hochhalter, a junior quarterback, went 72-118 for a 61.02% pass completion, averaging 9.89 yards per completion. I am proud of him and what he has done there.". Jamestown, ND 58401 3rd Row (left to right) Malakai Robinson, Lucas Mimong, Bo Nelson, Tyson Jorissen, Eric Levin, Connor Ede, Jack Van Berkom, Sam Ulrich, Colin Conway, James Horgan, Gage Freberg. 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. "Coach (Larry) Eslick used to be the head freshmen coach and he and I still work closely together. Associations Virginia High School League "I believe that UJ is on a rise to greatness," he said. 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. 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. Fargo North was 0-1 on fourth-down conversions while Jamestown was 4-for-6. This group they are special.". "Its been a hell of a ride fellas," Frank said. "Payton's been dragged along to a lot of different sporting events in his day," Marty said. Assistant Coach: Steve Propheter. Smithfield has also been successful in boys basketball, reaching the 2017 Class 4 state tournament before winning the 2021 state title. 2 name on the Jays' golf roster. We share a lot of kids between football and wrestling. 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. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. Katie Ringer / The Jamestown Sun By Katie Ringer October 07, 2022 10:01 PM We are part of The Trust Project. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. Jamestowns boys finished 20-5 last season, led by all-state selections Xavier Brown and Christopher Newport recruit Scott Mullin. "Colton is a competitor in everything he does," UJ head football coach Brian Mistro said. Ryan Turnage has been named the new coach at Lee-Davis. "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. 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. Attendance Clerk I am excited, it will be a great journey with an excellent team.". "We've done some in the cold and some in the hot," Nelson said. 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 Will Terry Smith be the man to slow it? Coach Matt Stockert has been the Jays' freshman coach for the last few years while also overseeing the varsity running backs. The senior set a Dakota Bowl record for the most touchdowns had in a game with three passing, three rushing and one receiving. The linebacker was responsible for 45 solo and 69 total tackles. "That was my goal when I got the job seven years ago was to have as many coaches from other sports as I could on the roster," Nelson said. 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. A few years later, the third-born, Marcus, went on to play football at the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS). It helps in the locker room and on the field. Its unclear why Wheeler resigned recently as neither he nor Jamestown athletic director Ken Edwards who said the coach departed voluntarily chose to comment. 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. Through the team's six games he has averaged 225 yards passing and is 54% in terms of completions. "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. He replaces Terry Smith, who resigned recently after going 1-9 during the fall 2021 season his only one with the program. 701-952-4003 Excellent communication skills. They will continue to do great things, and we are thankful for that. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. "I've had a couple of jobs go on where I couldn't be there but other coaches stepped up. 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 joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Coach Kroeber did one a couple of years ago where they loaded a huge amount of shoes into a U-Haul.