He has confidence in his teammates and (believes) that together we can keep going 1-0 each week.". "His experience and knowledge of the game make him a great coach.". It takes a special person to play. A few years later, the third-born, Marcus, went on to play football at the North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS). Jamestown, ND 58401 Hochhalter has been a part of the Blue Jay staff the last six years. 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. 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. Payton has done his part when it comes to making the Blue Jays great. His work ethic, combined with his community relations and dedication to improving our weight room, makes him an excellent addition to our athletic staff.. We share a lot of kids between football and wrestling. Ht. The defense also got a sack of Saints' quarterback Nick Schumacher that resulted in the Jays, once again, gunning for a team goal. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. 701-252-0867 That's what it's all about. The Blue Jays have provided the muscle required to move to multiple people in the community, including JHS head girls basketball coach Andy Skunberg. 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. 2021 DICK GALLAGHER LEGACY AWARD. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. Will Terry Smith be the man to slow it? Associations Virginia High School League Courtesy photo (Courtesy photo). 1509 Fourth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-252-3846 Fax 701-952-3845. Roaldson started the event by recapping the Blue Jays season. That makes my life a lot easier. "You have to get everybody under the same umbrella, pushing for the same cause," Nelson said. 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. But Brown was employed only as a coach at Jamestown. 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. "We all make mistakes -- I'll be the first to admit that I make mistakes all the time," Nelson said. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. Hucknos stint at Lincoln, which included three Chadakoin Valley Championships, groomed the veteran assistant for immediate success at the varsity high school level. Their help and assistance allowed us to move our entire house in half a day and we were so grateful.". 909-537-5051. There's a reason. 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. 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. Jamestown, ND 58401 "We all thought Colton was going to die that day, senior quarterback Payton Hochhalter said with a laugh. Jamestown High School Football Coach. The 84-year drought was snapped with a 41-27 victory performance over 2020 Class AA state champs, Bismarck St. Mary's. 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. 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. "There are days that not everybody agrees and you agree to disagree because it's all about what is best for the kids. That's what this group has embodied all the time. Marty has been coaching for the Jamestown High School team since 2016. 701-251-2102 In December of 2021, they doubled the numbers, giving out 500 gifts. We have a lot of guys who have experienced and tried a lot of things. 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. "It wasnt very easy," Mewes said of choosing between the two sports. 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. 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. 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. "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. Jamestown Athletics Mission Statement; Athletics + Activities. Hucknos no-nonsense approach produced not only great teams, but many individual stars. "It kind of came out of nowhere. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4003 Fax 701-252-8580 Attendance Clerk 701-952-4001. Nelson and the squad have done a record number of 25 jobs in a matter of three months. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. 2022 Football Roster. "I was the head football coach up in Carrington from kindergarten on he almost never missed a practice. 910 Twelfth . "I love the relationships with the kids and the coaches," Nelson said. 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. We need multi-sport athletes and multi-sport coaches.". "How awesome is that, that these kids are being good role models for little kids? Turnage coached at Jamestown High School from 2007 to 2011, posting a record of 26-25. A significant contribution so far was coaching the Eagles first junior varsity football team in more than five years. The next oldest, Kauri, went on to compete for the University of North Dakota track and field team. Pos. "I've always had the dream of playing at the next level," Payton said. Jordan Jamestown joined CSUSB men's basketball as an assistant coach in the summer of 2020. It only took an hour to form a completely new team. I feel like I know the competition in this area very well, and its tough, Smith said. Assistant Coach: Peyton Olson. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. 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. NDACTE-ND Assoc. "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. 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. 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 Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. "It turned us into (an even bigger) family.". "We were still doing it during playoffs and there were so many people coming up and wishing us luck," he said. That's what it's about right there.". Jamestown, ND 58401 "Everybody has jobs, that's the beauty of it," Nelson said. "UJ felt like a great fit, the small campus with the supportive staff and couches made it an easy choice.". The more variety that we can have, the more kids you can pull from other sports, the better. Jamestown Public Schools PO Box 269 207 2nd Avenue Southeast Jamestown, ND 58401 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. "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 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. "We're getting out and serving others," Nelson said. Nelson said he talked to the team leaders for about 20 minutes then turned the reins over to his captains. Thats my job beginning with the first game August 26 to the last game, whenever that is. They will continue to do great things, and we are thankful for that. In 1983, he took over the varsity at Jamestown and for the next 21 years, the Red Raiders opponents paid. James Valley CTC. 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. "These kids grew up together and they played together," Nelson said. "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. 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. "Every one of our boys has a relationship of some form or other with each other and I think that helps. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . Between coaching the college and high school levels, Shawn Frank has racked up more than 25 years on a sideline. "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. The Loboes went 12-0 this season. It's always what is more important on the front of the jersey than what is on the back. 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. They have represented their school and community in a first-class manner.". Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. "To head coach Brian Mistro I would first say, lets goooo," Mewes said. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. 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. Through the team's six games he has averaged 225 yards passing and is 54% in terms of completions. 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. "They are more than just football players. Varsity Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Tom Langworthy. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. Jackson Walters, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall and Payton Hochhalter also committed to the program late last year. The Official 2022 Football Roster of University of Jamestown Athletics. Smithfield has also been successful in boys basketball, reaching the 2017 Class 4 state tournament before winning the 2021 state title. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. It's about the relationships, you get to see kids go on past high school. "We'd like to thank all of the younger guys for buying into what we were trying to do," Hochhalter. I am proud of him and what he has done there.". It's hard to fool a coaching staff that has more than 100 years of collective experience on the sidelines. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. jordan.jamestown@csusb.edu. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. league team that played in Aberdeen back together to watch the game on Friday. Then Roaldson, a former Blue Jay quarterback himself, picked Hochhalter out of the crowd. Xavier Brown, Chris Browns son, signed recently with James Madison after leading the area with a 28.6 scoring average. "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's been a great profession and I'm blessed to be a part of it.". 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). Hometown Previous School . 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 Fall Sports: Theatre: Dance Team: Cheerleading: . 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. Excellent communication skills. "Sometimes you don't make the best decisions. Coach Ryan Williams and Coach Shawn Jenner have combined for approximately 10 years out on the field. Jamestown, ND 58401 "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. 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 Jays have become known across the state as a community-minded team, helping those in the Buffalo City with whatever they possibly could need. 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. 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. If he keeps it up, it wouldn't be surprising if the senior's voicemail was flooded with messages from college coaches. Nelson said that while no job is ever a definite "no," there are a few where the team specializes. Email. Wide receiver James Douglas . Beginning last fall, Nelson required each team member to work two 4 1/2-hour shifts at the pumpkin patch. Hochhalter was responsible for 296 of the Jays' passing yards. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. "I could give you name after name of kids who have jumped in saying, 'Coach, I can help you!' Fargo North was 0-1 on fourth-down conversions while Jamestown was 4-for-6. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Coach Matt Stockert has been the Jays' freshman coach for the last few years while also overseeing the varsity running backs. 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. Assistant Coach: Steve Propheter. "I have always enjoyed how the community comes out and supports teams even if the weather is bad," Mewes said. Copyright 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. 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. Jamestown, ND 58401 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). 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. 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. 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. "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. Start your morning in-the-know with the day's top stories. 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. Jamestown rushed for 161 yards while the team's defense held the Saints to 51 yards on the ground. Smith said he and London remain friends and that the W&M coach recommended him for the Jamestown job. Wt. "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 honestly can't tell you how or when it started," Nelson said of the Jays' focus toward community service. He accounted for two of the team's 21 sacks and was the only member of the team to pick up a safety. Assistant Coach. He's pushing his kids to be the best that they can be and that is the same for us.". They always worked really well together. The senior was also credited with two fumble recoveries and was responsible for running back one of the Jays' three defensive touchdowns. 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. We see that you have javascript disabled. The Eagles boys basketball team, which galvanized the student body this winter in winning the Bay Rivers District title, is in search of one. Brian Mistro. Tom Maus gave up his head coaching position in Grafton to become the Blue Jay's offensive coordinator. The Eagles have won just 13 games in the past eight seasons, but will, at a minimum, get a jot of enthusiasm from Lambin. On the defensive side of the ball, you need that edge. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. The team's most dominant win came in week No. Fax 701-952-2395, 705 Fourth Avenue NW Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. "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. "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. 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. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . No attempt has been made to update these narratives to reflect more recent events, activities, or statistics. "We're all put here for a reason and you might as well make good on it.". I definitely enjoyed my time at Jamestown and Id like to thank Coach Edwards and (principal) Howard Townsend, Chris Brown said. 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. Nelson handles the team's inside linebackers and partners with Frank and Schwanz on special teams. That's how you become successful is through trial and error. 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. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. List Grid # Name Cl. 701-251-1891, 910 Twelfth Avenue NE Thanks to the donations offered, Nelson has been able to turn around and bless the community right back. Frank is the Jays' defensive coordinator. "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. for Colleges for Teacher Ed. "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. Its the greatest team sport on the planet. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. "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. "Coach (Jacoby) Lloyd coaches seventh-grade football for us. He said the opportunity to coach and work full-time in the building at Smithfield was too good to pass up. "Youve got to be tough physically. Thats what Ive done in the past at the places Ive been. Once the weather turns, the coaches will be in attendance at track meets and at Jack Brown for baseball doubleheaders. Phone: 701-252-1950 | Fax: 701-251-2011 | Copyright 2017 Jamestown Public Schools. Marty began his coaching career in 1989 at Fergus Falls Community College. Brian Mistro. Lambdin was the Eagles' junior varsity coach this past season. 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. 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. 701-252-0468 His Surry County girls teams reached the Class 1 state final in 2018 and 19. Payton Hochhalter, a junior quarterback, went 72-118 for a 61.02% pass completion, averaging 9.89 yards per completion. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. The No. "When this group was in seventh and eighth grade, they weren't an overly huge class, but they were always successful. 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. We battle every single week and iron sharpens iron in Region 1 football.". 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. Roaldson then recapped the 30th annual Dakota Bowl. "Being their dad and their coach is very special to me and I think it's pretty special for the kids.". 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. Other times, the kids are provided with a meal at the end of a workday. 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. We see that you have javascript disabled. The senior quarterback wasn't the only one recognized as one of the best. "We got what we expected from a good Cavalier football team," DelaBarre said. "Blue Jay nation its been a hell of a ride.. The Jays topped Fargo North in the Class A championship on Nov. 11, 2022. By Katie Ringer November 19, 2021 11:00 PM We are part of The Trust Project. In a word, Im `passionate, not just about Jamestown football, but the school, the parents and the students.. Jamestown, ND 58401 Coach, Assistant Coach, Volunteer Coach, Part-time Jamestown Community College Dunkirk, NY 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Leading rushers Aden Braun and Jakob Schempp suit up for the Blue Jay wrestling and baseball teams. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. Terry Smith, a former Virginia Tech football player and University of Virginia assistant, is the new football coach at Jamestown High. 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. It takes a lot of heart. That's why you coach. Prior to last week against Dickinson, the line had only allowed for 619 rushing yards all 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. Mewes' physicality on the football field has been honed, largely, by his wrestling background. JAMESTOWN Jamestown High School assistant football coach Shawn Frank got roasted Monday night. 2 name on the Jays' golf roster. It takes 11 guys pulling in the same direction. Bill Nelson knows what it is to need help. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. 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. Nelson has also cashed checks that are made out to the football program. It all comes down to your kids, your coaches and your support. "We don't do many competitive things around the house because we are all very competitive. All told, the kids worked almost 800 man hours, working in the fields, with the clowns or spending time with kids. 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, ND 58401 2020 Football Roster. 701-252-8841 Knowledge of KHSAA rules governing football. 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. Courtesy photo, Speak to recruitment advertising specialist, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. He has thrown for 19 touchdowns and has rushed for a pair of scores. 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.
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