Head Coach: Brian Mistro. "It wasnt very easy," Mewes said of choosing between the two sports. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. 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. When Marty was the head coach up at Carrington, Payton was on the sidelines for almost every practice and on Friday nights, he carried on the family tradition of being a ball boy for the Cardinals. He has confidence in his teammates and (believes) that together we can keep going 1-0 each week.". Payton's older sister, Kayla, went on to compete for first the University of Iowa and then North Dakota State University (NDSU) track and field programs. That's what it's all about. "It kind of came out of nowhere. Having Payton as one of the 11 offensive players is a definite plus. Success was defined by what they did as a team not as an individual. Copyright 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Jackson Walters, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall and Payton Hochhalter also committed to the program late last year. 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 We just got asked to help one time and we have access to a lot of manpower so we can go really fast.". "I think people can expect Payton to keep being a good teammate and for him to keep striving to play at a very high level and do the little things right," Marty said. He is the fifth member of the 2022 Jamestown High School State Championship football team to sign with the Jimmies. "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. 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. 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. 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.". Once he narrowed down which sport he'd be competing in, Mewes' next test was choosing a school. I am pretty proud of our boys for what they accomplished.". The Eagles have won just 13 games in the past eight seasons, but will, at a minimum, get a jot of enthusiasm from Lambin. 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. "Payton's been dragged along to a lot of different sporting events in his day," Marty said. Nottoway reached the Class 2 Region A semifinals in April, losing to Poquoson 16-12. We see that you have javascript disabled. Its unclear why Wheeler resigned recently as neither he nor Jamestown athletic director Ken Edwards who said the coach departed voluntarily chose to comment. Youve got to be disciplined in your approach. By Katie Ringer November 19, 2021 11:00 PM We are part of The Trust Project. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . After Valley, the Jays rattled off two wins to end the regular season at 7-2. "That's pretty cool stuff. It could also be the fact that the Jays, prior to the Dakota Bowl, had recorded 22 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns. 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. 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. That's a really good thing. 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. We see that you have javascript disabled. Jamestown High School.Sanfilippo was an outstanding football player for Jamestown coach Dent Moon and in his senior season of 1942 was named co-captain with Pete Wilson . "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. The Jamestown High School and LaMoure/LM football teams brought home the Class A 11-man and 9-man state titles last week. The current offensive line coach began his more than 30-year career up at Carrington. 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.. 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. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. In December of 2021, they doubled the numbers, giving out 500 gifts. "These kids grew up together and they played together," Nelson said. Nelson handles the team's inside linebackers and partners with Frank and Schwanz on special teams. I feel like I know the competition in this area very well, and its tough, Smith said. A significant contribution so far was coaching the Eagles first junior varsity football team in more than five years. They have represented their school and community in a first-class manner.". Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. Other times, the kids are provided with a meal at the end of a workday. Nelson said he talked to the team leaders for about 20 minutes then turned the reins over to his captains. 909-537-5051. "We produce good, talented football players in this part of the country and the (competition) makes it fun. 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 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, N.D. Jamestown High School: Coaching Staff. Varsity Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Tom Langworthy. 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 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. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. "Now he's an ex-college athlete and a coach. No attempt has been made to update these narratives to reflect more recent events, activities, or statistics. 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. Everybody has experience in different areas and it's all about melding it together for what is best for the team.". The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. "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. Jamestown, ND 58401 Many hands make light work.". 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 was the head football coach up in Carrington from kindergarten on he almost never missed a practice. 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. 701-251-2102 Jamestown Athletics Mission Statement; Athletics + Activities. 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. We've all been successful in different realms. Tom Maus gave up his head coaching position in Grafton to become the Blue Jay's offensive coordinator. Payton has done his part when it comes to making the Blue Jays great. "Growing up I was always at either football, basketball, or track practice due to my parents coaching," Payton said. 1509 Fourth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-252-3846 Fax 701-952-3845. Hochhalter was 17-28 for 148 yards during the championship game. The No. VALLEY CITY, N.D. Cavalier was undefeated in the 9-man standings up until the Dakota Bowl matchup. Pos. 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. Since he first started coaching Marty has gone on to coach track and field, baseball and for a brief stint junior high basketball. This group they are special.". Jamestown High School (NY) Varsity Football Jamestown Red Raiders Varsity Boys Football Jamestown, NY FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Football Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Jamestown High School Football Jamestown Football OVERALL 9-3 0.75 Win % LEAGUE 5-0 1st Section 6 A - 1 HOME6-0 AWAY2-3 NEUTRAL1-0 "Coach (Larry) Eslick used to be the head freshmen coach and he and I still work closely together. "It's all about helping others," Nelson said. "It's come with a lot of work and effort to creating that culture. 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. "Coach (Jacoby) Lloyd coaches seventh-grade football for us. 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. 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. Football Shack: Jamestown, N.D. Jamestown High School: Coaching Staff. That's the cool stuff.". Phil Kroeber began his coaching career at Grand Forks Central, but has been at Jamestown for the majority of his 27 years. All told, the kids worked almost 800 man hours, working in the fields, with the clowns or spending time with kids. In the Class A state championship game, the Jays had produced 485 yards of total offense of 71 plays while Fargo North only managed 340 yards on 45 plays run. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. Nelson said whatever the payment might be, the biggest thing for him is developing a group of kids that is others-focused. 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. Mewes' one 19-yard reception was all Blue Jay fans saw from him on offense but on defense, there was no stopping the kid. "He has an ability to get others on the same page and he demonstrates leadership. 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. Leading rushers Aden Braun and Jakob Schempp suit up for the Blue Jay wrestling and baseball teams. Jamestown High School. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Phone: 701-252-1950 | Fax: 701-251-2011 | Copyright 2017 Jamestown Public Schools. It's hard to fool a coaching staff that has more than 100 years of collective experience on the sidelines. This summer, the Blue Jays did a whole lot more than load trailers and vehicles with boxes and furniture. Bill Nelson knows what it is to need help. 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 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. 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. Edwards said the search for his replacement is underway. 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. "Any job can suck if you are negative about it but if you can find the positive that's good stuff," Nelson said. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. That's one of the huge positives of having an experienced staff," Nelson said. The Loboes went 12-0 this season. It's just a matter of melding it all together.". "I think that's been important.". The Blue Jays do not charge those they help, rather those helped are asked the question: What is it worth to you? 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. Brian Mistro. jordan.jamestown@csusb.edu. Hometown Previous School . Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Knowledge of KHSAA rules governing football. We have guys who have coached track too. "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. Prior to coming to Jamestown, Marty was the head football coach at Carrington for 25 years. DelaBarre said he thinks the selfless, team-first mentality started back in elementary school and early middle school. Jamestowns boys finished 20-5 last season, led by all-state selections Xavier Brown and Christopher Newport recruit Scott Mullin. It takes a special person to play. Lambdin was the Eagles' junior varsity coach this past season. Start your morning in-the-know with the day's top stories. It takes a lot of heart. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. DelaBarre and Nelson both spoke to the fact that the Loboes and Blue Jays have a tradition of raising up multi-sport athletes. 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. "Sometimes you don't make the best decisions. "When people need help, I like being there for everyone.". 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. 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. Terry Smith, a former Virginia Tech football player and University of Virginia assistant, is the new football coach at Jamestown High. 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. 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). The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. He plays football with an edge. The records from eight years ago, boast undefeated records for the young Loboes. "To head coach Brian Mistro I would first say, lets goooo," Mewes said. "We got what we expected from a good Cavalier football team," DelaBarre said. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. 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. "There are days that not everybody agrees and you agree to disagree because it's all about what is best for the kids. It has grown with them as they have gotten older.". Jamestown Public Schools The Red Raiders Football Home Program Philosophy Our Championship Tradition JHS Football Weekly Schedule February Calendar 2022 Game Schedules The Red Raiders Varsity Team Captains JHS Junior Varsity Football JHS Freshmen Football Football Coaching Staff Future Red Raiders Camp Future Red Raiders Red Raiders in the NFL There is no one man on this team, it's been a team effort throughout.". 2021 DICK GALLAGHER LEGACY AWARD. 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. "We have one common goal and vision. 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-251-1891. "We all make mistakes -- I'll be the first to admit that I make mistakes all the time," Nelson said. "Its been a hell of a ride fellas," Frank said. 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. Hochhalter was responsible for 296 of the Jays' passing yards. Jamestown, ND 58401 She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. "We all thought Colton was going to die that day, senior quarterback Payton Hochhalter said with a laugh. Lambin is the latest in a revolving door of eight head coaches at Jamestown in the past 10 years. They always worked really well together. DelaBarre has done 10 seasons at LaMoure and 15 in North Dakota high school football. James Valley CTC. "The kids were great," Nelson said in reflection of the first year of the project. Head Coach: Brian Mistro. "We'd like to thank all of the younger guys for buying into what we were trying to do," Hochhalter. Hochhalter suffered a broken clavicle back in week No. Ht. His Surry County girls teams reached the Class 1 state final in 2018 and 19. 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. We battle every single week and iron sharpens iron in Region 1 football.". 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Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Hometown Previous School . "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. It's always what is more important on the front of the jersey than what is on the back. Through the team's six games he has averaged 225 yards passing and is 54% in terms of completions. It helps in the locker room and on the field. 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. Phil Kroeber began his coaching career at Grand Forks Central, but has been at Jamestown for the majority of his 27 years. "I have always enjoyed how the community comes out and supports teams even if the weather is bad," Mewes said. Jamestown has not lost a league game at Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium in two seasons. Fax 701-252-3646, 1312 Tenth Street NE In a word, Im `passionate, not just about Jamestown football, but the school, the parents and the students.. Mewes' physicality on the football field has been honed, largely, by his wrestling background. 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. Jamestown High School Football Coach. "Not only do we have a lot of smart football players, we have a lot of really smart coaches. But Brown was employed only as a coach at Jamestown. We share a lot of kids between football and wrestling. 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. 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. DelaBarre's squad pitched eight shutouts and the Loboes' defense only allowed 54 points all season. His 2017-18 squad was ranked third in the nation and were the GNAC Regular . His work ethic, combined with his community relations and dedication to improving our weight room, makes him an excellent addition to our athletic staff.. "Every one of our boys has a relationship of some form or other with each other and I think that helps. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. Nelson said that while no job is ever a definite "no," there are a few where the team specializes. If he keeps it up, it wouldn't be surprising if the senior's voicemail was flooded with messages from college coaches. On the defensive side of the ball, you need that edge. 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 came out, we had wrapping stations set up figured out really quick which guys were great at wrapping presents and which guys were really bad at wrapping presents it was great.". Fax 701-952-2395, 705 Fourth Avenue NW "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. Coach Marty Hochhalter also came from a Class B program. for Colleges for Teacher Ed. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. "These seniors have left their mark on this program and this community," Roaldson said. Marty began his coaching career in 1989 at Fergus Falls Community College. 2020 Football Roster. Many of those who the Blue Jays have helped provide donations to the weight room and Blue Jays' strength program. "That was my goal when I got the job seven years ago was to have as many coaches from other sports as I could on the roster," Nelson said. We've been blessed to have really good pieces in all those aspects.". 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. 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. "Every year we have great kids but this group was able to put all of the pieces together.". Athletics + Activities > Fall Sports > Football > Coaches. I like taking programs and building them, Smith said. Email. 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. Smith said he and London remain friends and that the W&M coach recommended him for the Jamestown job. 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. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. Jamestown High has named Scott Lambdin as its new head football coach. List Grid # Name Cl. Jamestown, ND 58401 "Blue Jay nation its been a hell of a ride.. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. Jamestown finished 2-3 in the truncated spring season as participation numbers increased to more than 50 and the team fielded its most competitive defense in years. The melding hasn't always come easy for a staff that averages 15 years of experience per coach. Jamestown - Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools Welcome to Jamestown Sneak Peek at Career & Technical Education in WJCC PTSA Reflections Winners 2023-24 Academic Calendar Approved Office 365 VUE Canvas Principal Newsletter Peachjar Flyers More Resources News Sneak Peek at Career & Technical Education in WJCC February 17, 2023 Clarifies why and how a story was reported. Youve got to be tough mentally. 701-252-0468 S. Gussner Elem. "We're getting out and serving others," Nelson said. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student and/or employees race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age or other status protected by law. 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. The Jays topped Fargo North in the Class A championship on Nov. 11, 2022. 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. We see that you have javascript disabled. 2022 Football Roster. He said the opportunity to coach and work full-time in the building at Smithfield was too good to pass up. "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. 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. We see that you have javascript disabled. Roaldson then recapped the 30th annual Dakota Bowl. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. 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 at Jamestown in the past 10 years.