His son, Payton, has been the starting quarterback for the Blue Jays since last year. Marty has been coaching for the Jamestown High School team since 2016. "I say this to our players all of the time but football is the ultimate team game," Frank said. His children, daughter Jenna and son Jordan, are athletes at the school and he gives every indication of remaining involved with Eagles athletics for the long haul. 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. We battle every single week and iron sharpens iron in Region 1 football.". Clarifies why and how a story was reported. 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. Nelson and the squad have done a record number of 25 jobs in a matter of three months. "(Valley) played phenomenally and we did not play very well," Nelson said. It has grown with them as they have gotten older.". All of the gifts are given out by school counselors anonymously. 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. 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. Assistant Coach: Cordell O'Brien. Jamestown, ND 58401 Phone. Jamestown, ND 58401 "Blue Jay nation its been a hell of a ride.. 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. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. We see that you have javascript disabled. 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. "Not only do we have a lot of smart football players, we have a lot of really smart coaches. 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. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Then Roaldson, a former Blue Jay quarterback himself, picked Hochhalter out of the crowd. He has thrown for 19 touchdowns and has rushed for a pair of scores. "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. VALLEY CITY, N.D. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . Jamestown has not lost a league game at Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium in two seasons. 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. Assistant Coach. Mewes' one 19-yard reception was all Blue Jay fans saw from him on offense but on defense, there was no stopping the kid. "When people need help, I like being there for everyone.". The next oldest, Kauri, went on to compete for the University of North Dakota track and field team. 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. The senior was also credited with two fumble recoveries and was responsible for running back one of the Jays' three defensive touchdowns. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. Nelson said that while no job is ever a definite "no," there are a few where the team specializes. 701-252-0317 2022 Football Roster. Katie Ringer / The Jamestown Sun By Katie Ringer October 07, 2022 10:01 PM We are part of The Trust Project. "You have to get everybody under the same umbrella, pushing for the same cause," Nelson said. 701-252-1679 Youve got to be disciplined in your approach. Nelson said whatever the payment might be, the biggest thing for him is developing a group of kids that is others-focused. 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. Coach Ryan Williams and Coach Shawn Jenner have combined for approximately 10 years out on the field. 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. 701-252-0867 "Now he's an ex-college athlete and a coach. 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. 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. The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) A former employee of Page High School is facing multiple child sex crime charges, according to court records. Jamestown High School Football Coach. Coach Matt Stockert has been the Jays' freshman coach for the last few years while also overseeing the varsity running backs. "His experience and knowledge of the game make him a great coach.". We see that you have javascript disabled. You own up to it, make a change and do what you need to do to get better. By Katie Ringer November 19, 2021 11:00 PM We are part of The Trust Project. Fax 701-952-0868, 1102 Fifteenth St. SW Their help and assistance allowed us to move our entire house in half a day and we were so grateful.". 701-252-0468 Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. All told, the kids worked almost 800 man hours, working in the fields, with the clowns or spending time with kids. 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.. Wally retired as the winningest coach in Jamestown gridiron history with a sparkling record of 159-47-1. Jordan Jamestown joined CSUSB men's basketball as an assistant coach in the summer of 2020. We try to eliminate that part as much as possible.". 701-952-4200, 203 Second Avenue SE 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. 2 of the season, topping Cooperstown Griggs County Central 76-0. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. 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. The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. After Valley, the Jays rattled off two wins to end the regular season at 7-2. Through the 2022 state semifinals, Mewes was the Jays' second-leading tackler. As soon as Frank started talking, it was clear he would rather lose a limb than one of his Blue Jay football players. This group they are special.". That's the cool stuff.". 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. 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. The Loboes went 12-0 this season. Even when Nelson has to pass on a job due to prior obligations, he still seeks the opportunity to help people out, calling upon his contacts at the University of North Dakota or North Dakota State University to provide those in North Dakota a little extra muscle and energy. 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. 701-251-1891, 910 Twelfth Avenue NE "Being at football practice since I can remember showed me what it takes to make a great team.". "I was the head football coach up in Carrington from kindergarten on he almost never missed a practice. "The coaching staff is the ultimate teamwork," Nelson said. 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. 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. "The kids were great," Nelson said in reflection of the first year of the project. Once he narrowed down which sport he'd be competing in, Mewes' next test was choosing a school. Youve got to be tough mentally. Mark Johnson Jr., 34, is being charged with two counts Nottoway reached the Class 2 Region A semifinals in April, losing to Poquoson 16-12. Email. Thanks to the donations offered, Nelson has been able to turn around and bless the community right back. He plays football with an edge. DelaBarre said he thinks the selfless, team-first mentality started back in elementary school and early middle school. "Every year we have great kids but this group was able to put all of the pieces together.". Nelson's squad was led by 15 seniors, who had all stuck with the program since their early high school days. 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. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. DelaBarre and Nelson both proved last Friday that their kids were in fact the best in the state. Hochhalter was 17-28 for 148 yards during the championship game. Its unclear why Wheeler resigned recently as neither he nor Jamestown athletic director Ken Edwards who said the coach departed voluntarily chose to comment. 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. "It turned us into (an even bigger) family.". Many of those who the Blue Jays have helped provide donations to the weight room and Blue Jays' strength program. DelaBarre has done 10 seasons at LaMoure and 15 in North Dakota high school football. 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. Nelson said he talked to the team leaders for about 20 minutes then turned the reins over to his captains. The Official 2020 Football Roster of University of Jamestown Athletics. DelaBarre's squad pitched eight shutouts and the Loboes' defense only allowed 54 points all season. 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. "Growing up with my brother, that is four years older than me, was a challenge but it made me a great competitor," Payton said. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. We really don't care who gets all the glory as long as our team is winning. "We produce good, talented football players in this part of the country and the (competition) makes it fun. Marty has been coaching for the Jamestown High School team since 2016. 2021 DICK GALLAGHER LEGACY AWARD. Varsity Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Tom Langworthy. Edwards said the search for his replacement is underway. Jamestown, ND 58401 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. Tom Maus gave up his head coaching position in Grafton to become the Blue Jay's offensive coordinator. Copyright 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Blue Jays Roundup: Boys basketball can't hold out against Minot, Bre Oettle pushes Jays through to final day of WDA tournament, Blue Jays esports team settling into inaugural season, 'Heart and toughness' earn Blue Jays a spot in WDA semifinals, Freshman leads top-ranked Thompson to opening round win in state Class B tournament. "I've always had the dream of playing at the next level," Payton said. "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. "I love the relationships with the kids and the coaches," Nelson 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. Jamestown, ND 58401 We see that you have javascript disabled. 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. No playoff games have been lost in the last two years. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. "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. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Pos. That's what this group has embodied all the time. This summer, the Blue Jays did a whole lot more than load trailers and vehicles with boxes and furniture. He is the fifth member of the 2022 Jamestown High School State Championship football team to sign with the Jimmies. 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 Athletic Director, Jim Roaldson, hosted a welcome home event for the "special" group at Jerry Meyer Arena. 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. That's what comes down to. It all comes down to your kids, your coaches and your support. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. "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. He was defensive coordinator on the Nottoway team that won a state title in 1998. S. Gussner Elem. Terry Smith, a former Virginia Tech football player and University of Virginia assistant, is the new football coach at Jamestown High. 701-252-3846 Date Time Event Opponent Location Score Game Summary W/L; 227317: 08/11/22: 05:30 PM: Scrimmage Wt. "That's something that I am blessed by and reminded of daily. "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. Mewes was approached by several Division 1 and Division 2 wrestling coaches about the possibility of competing collegiately. Jamestown rushed for 161 yards while the team's defense held the Saints to 51 yards on the ground. Edwards and Jamestown administration moved quickly to fill the position, hiring Smith, 53, who has served as defensive coordinator the past four seasons at Nottoway High in Crewe. Jamestown, ND 58401 "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. 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. 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 biographies contained on this website were written at the time of the honoree's induction into the Hall of Fame. "Its been a hell of a ride fellas," Frank said. Jamestown's opponents were held to 15 total scores. "Payton's been dragged along to a lot of different sporting events in his day," Marty said. "I believe that UJ is on a rise to greatness," he said. "Coach (Jacoby) Lloyd coaches seventh-grade football for us. 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. It's always what is more important on the front of the jersey than what is on the back. It takes a lot of heart. 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. "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.". List Grid # Name Cl. Ht. Having Payton as one of the 11 offensive players is a definite plus. "Being their dad and their coach is very special to me and I think it's pretty special for the kids.". Mewes' physicality on the football field has been honed, largely, by his wrestling background. 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. I definitely enjoyed my time at Jamestown and Id like to thank Coach Edwards and (principal) Howard Townsend, Chris Brown said. Lambin is the latest in a revolving door of eight head coaches at Jamestown in the past 10 years. "Very rarely do we come across a situation that someone hasn't encountered. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. Leading rushers Aden Braun and Jakob Schempp suit up for the Blue Jay wrestling and baseball teams. The team's most dominant win came in week No. "Sometimes you don't make the best decisions. 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. The Blue Jays do not charge those they help, rather those helped are asked the question: What is it worth to you? It only took an hour to form a completely new team. Smithfield has also been successful in boys basketball, reaching the 2017 Class 4 state tournament before winning the 2021 state title. Aden Braun, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall, Hochhalter, Mewes, Walters, Tyson Jorissen and Bo Nelson were congratulated for earning all-WDA honors while Jack Van Berkom and Nate Walz were applauded for earning honorable mentions. "We got what we expected from a good Cavalier football team," DelaBarre said. Fax 701-952-3845, 1509 Tenth Street NE Head Coach: Brian Mistro. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Wm. Knowledge of KHSAA rules governing football. 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. That's what it's all about. He replaces Terry Smith, who resigned recently after going 1-9 during the fall 2021 season his only one with the program. "I think that's been important.". 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. Will Terry Smith be the man to slow it? Phil Kroeber began his coaching career at Grand Forks Central, but has been at Jamestown for the majority of his 27 years. Nelson has also cashed checks that are made out to the football program. . He was on the sidelines during practices and then on Friday nights he was the ball boy.". Trey Drake committed to North Dakota State University's football program, becoming the first Jamestown football player to go Division I since Steve Carlson went to Princeton in 2015. 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.". "They are more than just football players. It's hard to fool a coaching staff that has more than 100 years of collective experience on the sidelines. 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. 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 records from eight years ago, boast undefeated records for the young Loboes. Hochhalter has been a part of the Blue Jay staff the last six years. Excellent communication skills. While football has struggled at Jamestown, basketball has generally thrived of late. They always worked really well together. 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. The Spartans' time of possession only clocked 11 minutes while the Jays' maintained possession for 33 of the 48 minutes. 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-1891. He's an excellent coach. Roaldson then recapped the 30th annual Dakota Bowl. We need multi-sport athletes and multi-sport coaches.". Blue Jay receiver Brode Hillstrom was the starting netminder for the hockey team last season. Ht. Frank is the Jays' defensive coordinator. A significant contribution so far was coaching the Eagles first junior varsity football team in more than five years. "That's something that we've tried for seven years. But Brown was employed only as a coach at Jamestown. Start your morning in-the-know with the day's top stories. "I honestly can't tell you how or when it started," Nelson said of the Jays' focus toward community service. 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. 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.