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. He replaces Terry Smith, who resigned recently after going 1-9 during the fall 2021 season his only one with the program. Smith said he and London remain friends and that the W&M coach recommended him for the Jamestown job. 2 name on the Jays' golf roster. 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.". Interim Head Coach: Scott Lambin - Assistant Coach: Dominic Varacallo - We really don't care who gets all the glory as long as our team is winning. Jamestown High has named Scott Lambdin as its new head football coach. The coach-player relationship goes beyond the out-of-season sports or the classroom. We look forward to seeing him develop at the college level.". Other times, the kids are provided with a meal at the end of a workday. "Its been a hell of a ride fellas," Frank said. 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Huckno, the hectic, frantic pace of game days against rivals such as Lancaster, Orchard Park, and North Tonawanda has been replaced by the leisurely pace of retirement. James Valley CTC. The defense also got a sack of Saints' quarterback Nick Schumacher that resulted in the Jays, once again, gunning for a team goal. "I am a firm believer that you should think about others before you think about yourself. "It takes all 11 individuals to work as one in order for a play to be successful. 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. Through the team's six games he has averaged 225 yards passing and is 54% in terms of completions. "When people need help, I like being there for everyone.". "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. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Wt. Football / Football Coaching Staff Fargo North was 0-1 on fourth-down conversions while Jamestown was 4-for-6. Jamestown, ND 58401 Email. Coach Marty Hochhalter also came from a Class B program. "I think they saw how fun it was to be successful. Hochhalter was responsible for 296 of the Jays' passing yards. These kids never walk away without something in their hearts or their belly.". Football | High School Athletics - Jamestown.k12.nd.us Assistant Coach: Richie Joly. List Grid # Name Cl. Jamestown, ND 58401 Jamestowns boys finished 20-5 last season, led by all-state selections Xavier Brown and Christopher Newport recruit Scott Mullin. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. 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. 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. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. "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. It takes all of us to be successful on a play.". "Obviously, the success he's had at JHS sparked our interest in him. Pos. Thats my job beginning with the first game August 26 to the last game, whenever that is. Through the 2022 state semifinals, Mewes was the Jays' second-leading tackler. A significant contribution so far was coaching the Eagles first junior varsity football team in more than five years. 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. "Growing up I was always at either football, basketball, or track practice due to my parents coaching," Payton said. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. "So when everything finally clicks, you are going to be really thankful. Head Coach: Brian Mistro. 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. 701-252-8841 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. "That's something that we've tried for seven years. The Eagles boys basketball team, which galvanized the student body this winter in winning the Bay Rivers District title, is in search of one. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Hochhalter suffered a broken clavicle back in week No. 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. "I have always enjoyed how the community comes out and supports teams even if the weather is bad," Mewes said. He's pushing his kids to be the best that they can be and that is the same for us.". Beginning last fall, Nelson required each team member to work two 4 1/2-hour shifts at the pumpkin patch. 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. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. The current offensive line coach began his more than 30-year career up at Carrington. It's just a matter of melding it all together.". 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 LLM's average margin of victory was more than 46 points per game. 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. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . Jamestown, ND 58401 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. The Eagles have won just 13 games in the past eight seasons, but will, at a minimum, get a jot of enthusiasm from Lambin. Nottoway reached the Class 2 Region A semifinals in April, losing to Poquoson 16-12. They have represented their school and community in a first-class manner.". Katie Ringer / The Jamestown Sun By Katie Ringer October 07, 2022 10:01 PM We are part of The Trust Project. Character Coach: Arrick Davis. 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. 2 of the season, topping Cooperstown Griggs County Central 76-0. 701-952-4001, 1509 Tenth Street NE Thats what Ive done in the past at the places Ive been. "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.". The coaching veteran heads up the Blue Jay offensive line. As soon as Frank started talking, it was clear he would rather lose a limb than one of his Blue Jay football players. Donate to Jamestown Football; Jamestown High School Football Coaching Staff. "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. Wally retired as the winningest coach in Jamestown gridiron history with a sparkling record of 159-47-1. 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. Jamestown High School - Williamsburg, VA - NFHS Network "What's unique about coaching is that you have the ability to help student-athletes achieve their goals or achieve more than what they think they are capable of," Marty said. Jamestown, N.D. Jamestown High School: Coaching Staff. Football Shack: 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. While he's always kind of been a part of the program, Mewes' official UJ football journey began four weeks ago. 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. 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. 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. He was on the sidelines during practices and then on Friday nights he was the ball boy.". Brian Mistro. "I was the head football coach up in Carrington from kindergarten on he almost never missed a practice. If he keeps it up, it wouldn't be surprising if the senior's voicemail was flooded with messages from college coaches. Hochhalter has been a part of the Blue Jay staff the last six years. Roaldson then recapped the 30th annual Dakota Bowl. "It kind of came out of nowhere. We see that you have javascript disabled. 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. Coach Ryan Williams and Coach Shawn Jenner have combined for approximately 10 years out on the field. "We got what we expected from a good Cavalier football team," DelaBarre said. Between coaching the college and high school levels, Shawn Frank has racked up more than 25 years on a sideline. Head . 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. Phone. "These seniors have left their mark on this program and this community," Roaldson said. S. Gussner Elem. We see that you have javascript disabled. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. Pos. Jamestown, ND 58401 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. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. 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. "(Valley) played phenomenally and we did not play very well," Nelson said. "Now he's an ex-college athlete and a coach. 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. "Growing up with my brother, that is four years older than me, was a challenge but it made me a great competitor," Payton said. He has confidence in his teammates and (believes) that together we can keep going 1-0 each week.". "We have one common goal and vision. 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4003 Fax 701-252-8580 Attendance Clerk 701-952-4001. The senior set a Dakota Bowl record for the most touchdowns had in a game with three passing, three rushing and one receiving. The Jamestown High School and LaMoure/LM football teams brought home the Class A 11-man and 9-man state titles last week. Hochhalter and Jackson Walters combined for 331 yards passing compared to the Spartans' 182 yards through the air. "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. 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. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. Blue Jay receiver Brode Hillstrom was the starting netminder for the hockey team last season. 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. I am pretty proud of our boys for what they accomplished.". Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. 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. Athletics + Activities > Fall Sports > Football > Coaches. "Sports have always been a part of our lives," said Jamestown High School assistant football coach, Marty Hochhalter. Mewes' one 19-yard reception was all Blue Jay fans saw from him on offense but on defense, there was no stopping the kid. Leading rushers Aden Braun and Jakob Schempp suit up for the Blue Jay wrestling and baseball teams. Fax 701-252-8580 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. When Payton wasn't watching or playing with his siblings, he was watching Marty and his mom, Jan. Jamestown High School (NY) Varsity Football - MaxPreps 2022 JHS Varsity Football Regular Season Roster, CONTACT INFORMATION: 197 Martin Road Jamestown, NY 14701 (PHONE) 716-483-4350 (FAX) 716-483-4421 Site Map. By Katie Ringer November 19, 2021 11:00 PM We are part of The Trust Project. Youve got to be tough mentally. Jordan Jamestown joined CSUSB men's basketball as an assistant coach in the summer of 2020. Coach Kroeber did one a couple of years ago where they loaded a huge amount of shoes into a U-Haul. "The coaching staff is the ultimate teamwork," Nelson said. 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 has its head football coach, for. Xavier Brown, Chris Browns son, signed recently with James Madison after leading the area with a 28.6 scoring average. 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. Jamestown High School. ", 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. Head Coach: Brian Mistro. Jamestown, ND 58401 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. That's what it's all about. I am excited, it will be a great journey with an excellent team.". Once he narrowed down which sport he'd be competing in, Mewes' next test was choosing a school. "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.". "I say this to our players all of the time but football is the ultimate team game," Frank said. Nelson said the Jays also benefit from having coaches of different sports, like Stockert, on staff. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. The Eagles' boys basketball team, which galvanized the student body this winter in winning the Bay Rivers District title, is in search of one. DelaBarre's squad pitched eight shutouts and the Loboes' defense only allowed 54 points all season. "It's all about helping others," Nelson said. "You have to get everybody under the same umbrella, pushing for the same cause," Nelson said. The key is consistency, he said. The Blue Jays do not charge those they help, rather those helped are asked the question: What is it worth to you? Once the weather turns, the coaches will be in attendance at track meets and at Jack Brown for baseball doubleheaders. It's about the relationships, you get to see kids go on past high school. Nelson said he talked to the team leaders for about 20 minutes then turned the reins over to his captains. The linebacker was responsible for 45 solo and 69 total tackles. "The kids were great," Nelson said in reflection of the first year of the project. 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. He garnered both awards again in 1986, when his squad turned in the first of four undefeated seasons during his tenure. Fax 701-252-3310. Paris Ndikum is a sprinter for the JHS track and field team while Andrew Walz is the No. 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. He's the only football coach in Jamestown. "It feels pretty dang good. 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. "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. 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. The biographies contained on this website were written at the time of the honoree's induction into the Hall of Fame. "Youve got to be tough physically. "That's pretty cool stuff. 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. 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. 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. The Spartans' time of possession only clocked 11 minutes while the Jays' maintained possession for 33 of the 48 minutes. 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). Assistant Coach: Steve Propheter. Lambin is the latest in a revolving door of eight head coaches at Jamestown in the past 10 years. That makes my life a lot easier. "Sometimes you don't make the best decisions. Ht. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. Assistant Coach. Bill Nelson helping Blue Jays figure out 'what it's all about' It's hard to fool a coaching staff that has more than 100 years of collective experience on the sidelines. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. There's a reason. Fax 701-952-2395, 705 Fourth Avenue NW "Blue Jay nation its been a hell of a ride.. 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 team's most dominant win came in week No. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. "He has a great understanding of the game and a good understanding of what it means to be a good teammate. Team game: Blue Jay football coaches working toward success - Jamestown Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. There is no one man on this team, it's been a team effort throughout.". Hometown Previous School . "We were still doing it during playoffs and there were so many people coming up and wishing us luck," he said. We just got asked to help one time and we have access to a lot of manpower so we can go really fast.".