"We've moved a lot in our family in 12 years of marriage we were in 17 different places," Nelson said. Xavier Brown, Chris Browns son, signed recently with James Madison after leading the area with a 28.6 scoring average. "I always had the underdog mentality while playing sports with my brother and his friends.". 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. Football / Football Coaching Staff Everybody has experience in different areas and it's all about melding it together for what is best for the team.". "We have one common goal and vision. Roaldson started the event by recapping the Blue Jays season. "It kind of came out of nowhere. The new coach will be Terry. 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. "I am so proud of everyone and thank you all for stepping up.". Head . I definitely enjoyed my time at Jamestown and Id like to thank Coach Edwards and (principal) Howard Townsend, Chris Brown said. "When people need help, I like being there for everyone.". The Jays topped Fargo North in the Class A championship on Nov. 11, 2022. 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. Payton Hochhalter, a junior quarterback, went 72-118 for a 61.02% pass completion, averaging 9.89 yards per completion. 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. "It's been a great profession and I'm blessed to be a part of it.". Fax 701-952-0469 "There are days that not everybody agrees and you agree to disagree because it's all about what is best for the kids. 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. 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 line has allowed Payton time to pass for more than 1,300 yards this season. "I know Bill Nelson and I know the kind of program that he is building and has built and it's not just by mistake that Jamestown won a state championship," DelaBarre said. That's what this group has embodied all the time. I am proud of him and what he has done there.". 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. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Head Coach: Brian Mistro. In a word, Im `passionate, not just about Jamestown football, but the school, the parents and the students.. Pos. 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. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for. 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. Copyright 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-1891. 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. He said the opportunity to coach and work full-time in the building at Smithfield was too good to pass up. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. 701-252-1679 He replaces Terry Smith, who resigned recently after going 1-9 during the fall 2021 season his only one with the program. "Coach (Larry) Eslick used to be the head freshmen coach and he and I still work closely together. Knowledge of KHSAA rules governing football. We look forward to seeing him develop at the college level.". Mewes' one 19-yard reception was all Blue Jay fans saw from him on offense but on defense, there was no stopping the kid. Hometown Previous School . Then Roaldson, a former Blue Jay quarterback himself, picked Hochhalter out of the crowd. "I hope this team continues to worry more about the name on the front of the jersey than the one on the back," Nelson said. Hochhalter and Jackson Walters combined for 331 yards passing compared to the Spartans' 182 yards through the air. We really don't care who gets all the glory as long as our team is winning. It's hard to fool a coaching staff that has more than 100 years of collective experience on the sidelines. While football has struggled at Jamestown, basketball has generally thrived of late. Through the 2022 state semifinals, Mewes was the Jays' second-leading tackler. LLM's average margin of victory was more than 46 points per game. They have represented their school and community in a first-class manner.". That's what comes down to. 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. "It turned us into (an even bigger) family.". Jamestown High School Athletic Director, Jim Roaldson, hosted a welcome home event for the "special" group at Jerry Meyer Arena. Nelson said whatever the payment might be, the biggest thing for him is developing a group of kids that is others-focused. Nelson has also cashed checks that are made out to the football program. These kids never walk away without something in their hearts or their belly.". 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. Leading rushers Aden Braun and Jakob Schempp suit up for the Blue Jay wrestling and baseball teams. DelaBarre's squad pitched eight shutouts and the Loboes' defense only allowed 54 points all season. 2 name on the Jays' golf roster. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. "Colton is a competitor in everything he does," UJ head football coach Brian Mistro said. The Eagles boys basketball team, which galvanized the student body this winter in winning the Bay Rivers District title, is in search of one. Smith said he and London remain friends and that the W&M coach recommended him for the Jamestown job. Its unclear why Wheeler resigned recently as neither he nor Jamestown athletic director Ken Edwards who said the coach departed voluntarily chose to comment. Jamestown rushed for 161 yards while the team's defense held the Saints to 51 yards on the ground. Hucknos stint at Lincoln, which included three Chadakoin Valley Championships, groomed the veteran assistant for immediate success at the varsity high school level. The biographies contained on this website were written at the time of the honoree's induction into the Hall of Fame. Will Terry Smith be the man to slow it? He and Nelson both will be returning a solid core of guys next season who will be fighting to keep their teams on top. Jamestown's opponents were held to 15 total scores. "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. "UJ felt like a great fit, the small campus with the supportive staff and couches made it an easy choice.". It has grown with them as they have gotten older.". Their help and assistance allowed us to move our entire house in half a day and we were so grateful.". Ryan Turnage has been named the new coach at Lee-Davis. Many of those who the Blue Jays have helped provide donations to the weight room and Blue Jays' strength program. Between coaching the college and high school levels, Shawn Frank has racked up more than 25 years on a sideline. Marty began his coaching career in 1989 at Fergus Falls Community College. Once he narrowed down which sport he'd be competing in, Mewes' next test was choosing a school. Assistant Coach: Richie Joly. Ive been interested in the Williamsburg area and the Bay Rivers District is probably the best in the state in our division, so Im excited to be coaching this caliber of competition and to lead this team.. Fall Sports | High School Athletics - jamestown.k12.nd.us He is the fifth member of the 2022 Jamestown High School State Championship football team to sign with the Jimmies. The next oldest, Kauri, went on to compete for the University of North Dakota track and field team. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. He replaces Thad Wheeler, who resigned after one season. 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. Fax 701-252-8580 league team that played in Aberdeen back together to watch the game on Friday. "I believe that UJ is on a rise to greatness," he said. Jamestown, ND 58401 Fargo North was 0-1 on fourth-down conversions while Jamestown was 4-for-6. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. jordan.jamestown@csusb.edu. 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. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. 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 Official 2022 Football Roster of University of Jamestown Athletics. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. 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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 Coaches - Football - Jamestown High School - RSchoolTeams Clarifies why and how a story was reported. 701-252-5548, 1509 Fourth Street NE 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. "Sports have always been a part of our lives," said Jamestown High School assistant football coach, Marty Hochhalter. 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. "I love the relationships with the kids and the coaches," Nelson said. "We've done some in the cold and some in the hot," Nelson said. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Assistant Coach. Brown has coached numerous teams deep into state tournaments, winning the VISAA Division I boys crown in 2017 with Williamsburg Christian. 701-952-4003 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. "His experience and knowledge of the game make him a great coach.". 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. "We're a pretty tight-knit squad," DelaBarre said. Football Shack: The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software. 701-252-0468 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. Paris Ndikum is a sprinter for the JHS track and field team while Andrew Walz is the No. That's why you coach. "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. Payton has done his part when it comes to making the Blue Jays great. Phil Kroeber began his coaching career at Grand Forks Central, but has been at Jamestown for the majority of his 27 years. Interim Head Coach: Scott Lambin - Assistant Coach: Dominic Varacallo - 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. I am pretty proud of our boys for what they accomplished.". The Blue Jays have provided the muscle required to move to multiple people in the community, including JHS head girls basketball coach Andy Skunberg. I am excited, it will be a great journey with an excellent team.". 701-252-0317 Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. Thanks to the donations offered, Nelson has been able to turn around and bless the community right back. Jamestown names football coach, but continues search for boys The Red Raiders were 8-1 his first season and Wally won Western New York Large School and Western New York Football Coaches Coach of the Year honors as a result. Youve got to be tough mentally. James Valley CTC. "It feels pretty dang good. It only took an hour to form a completely new team. 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. Donate to Jamestown Football; Jamestown High School Football Coaching Staff. 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 said that while no job is ever a definite "no," there are a few where the team specializes. "(Valley) played phenomenally and we did not play very well," Nelson said. 701-952-4001, 1509 Tenth Street NE Turnage coached at Jamestown High School from 2007 to 2011, posting a record of 26-25. 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. Courtesy photo, Speak to recruitment advertising specialist, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. "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. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. 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. Its the greatest team sport on the planet. It all comes down to your kids, your coaches and your support. 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. "Jamestown is a special place. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. ", 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. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. Jamestown High School Football Coach. After Valley, the Jays rattled off two wins to end the regular season at 7-2. "Coach (Jacoby) Lloyd coaches seventh-grade football for us. "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. He was defensive coordinator on the Nottoway team that won a state title in 1998. NDCTM-ND Council of Teachers of Mathematics, download the Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software. 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. Football, sports seasons are 'pretty special' for Hochhalters 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. "I honestly can't tell you how or when it started," Nelson said of the Jays' focus toward community service. Football - Jamestown High School - rSchoolTeams Character Coach: Arrick Davis. The linebacker was responsible for 45 solo and 69 total tackles. We just got asked to help one time and we have access to a lot of manpower so we can go really fast.". Former Virginia Tech player, U.Va. assistant Terry Smith is Jamestown's No attempt has been made to update these narratives to reflect more recent events, activities, or statistics. 701-251-2102 Lee-Davis hires Turnage to coach football - Richmond Times-Dispatch 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. Team game: Blue Jay football coaches working toward success - Jamestown 2022 Football Roster. Ht. Jamestown High School (ND) Varsity Football - MaxPreps The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. Coach, Assistant Coach, Volunteer Coach, Part-time Jamestown Community College Dunkirk, NY 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Blue Jay nation welcomes home Class A champions Monday evening "That's something that we've tried for seven years. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . "Everybody has jobs, that's the beauty of it," Nelson 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. Date Time Event Opponent Location Score Game Summary W/L; 227317: 08/11/22: 05:30 PM: Scrimmage 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. Instead, he and Marty are enjoying their final high school season as a father-son duo. "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.". The senior quarterback wasn't the only one recognized as one of the best. "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.". "We're getting out and serving others," Nelson said. All of the gifts are given out by school counselors anonymously. Fax 701-952-2395, 705 Fourth Avenue NW As soon as Frank started talking, it was clear he would rather lose a limb than one of his Blue Jay football players. We share a lot of kids between football and wrestling. The 84-year drought was snapped with a 41-27 victory performance over 2020 Class AA state champs, Bismarck St. Mary's. That's one of the huge positives of having an experienced staff," Nelson said. All told, the kids worked almost 800 man hours, working in the fields, with the clowns or spending time with kids. Phil Kroeber began his coaching career at Grand Forks Central, but has been at Jamestown for the majority of his 27 years. 2 of the season, topping Cooperstown Griggs County Central 76-0. Mewes' physicality on the football field has been honed, largely, by his wrestling background. He plays football with an edge. Email. Terry Smith, a former Virginia Tech football player and University of Virginia assistant, is the new football coach at Jamestown High. 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. 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. Football | High School Athletics - Jamestown.k12.nd.us Attendance Clerk "These kids grew up together and they played together," Nelson said. 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. GREENSBORO, N.C. 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