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. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. No playoff games have been lost in the last two years. "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. The revolving door that is the Jamestown High football head coaching job continues to spin. Jamestown names football coach, but continues search for boys Payton has not yet made a final decision regarding his collegiate career. He is the fifth member of the 2022 Jamestown High School State Championship football team to sign with the Jimmies. "I knew I could see myself in the orange and black ever since I went on my junior day visit and getting to meet the coaches and see how passionate they are made me want it even more," Mewes said. "How awesome is that, that these kids are being good role models for little kids? Football - Jamestown High School - rSchoolTeams 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. Jamestowns boys finished 20-5 last season, led by all-state selections Xavier Brown and Christopher Newport recruit Scott Mullin. JHS-The BJA. "That's something that we've tried for seven years. Brian Mistro. You own up to it, make a change and do what you need to do to get better. The biographies contained on this website were written at the time of the honoree's induction into the Hall of Fame. Jackson Walters, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall and Payton Hochhalter also committed to the program late last year. These kids never walk away without something in their hearts or their belly.". "It is getting better every year with a tremendous coaching staff to push the program to the next level. The event gave community members an opportunity to extend congratulations to the JHS football team for winning its second-straight Class A State Football title. Phone. After Valley, the Jays rattled off two wins to end the regular season at 7-2. Wm. "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. 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. Assistant Coach. Jamestown, N.D. Jamestown High School: Coaching Staff. Nelson said he couldn't put his finger on the one thing that made the Jays state champs. Jackson Walters, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall and Payton Hochhalter also committed to the program late last year. Many of those who the Blue Jays have helped provide donations to the weight room and Blue Jays' strength program. 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. 701-952-4001, 1509 Tenth Street NE Coach Kroeber did one a couple of years ago where they loaded a huge amount of shoes into a U-Haul. Fargo North was 0-1 on fourth-down conversions while Jamestown was 4-for-6. Jamestown, ND 58401 It's just a matter of melding it all together.". 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. 701-252-0468 The mission of the Jamestown High School Athletic Department is to provide opportunities for all students to participate in sports and activity programs that build character, integrity, and leadership, while simultaneously teaching good sportsmanship, responsibility and teamwork. That's what comes down to. Jamestown High School (ND) Varsity Football - MaxPreps 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. Through the team's six games he has averaged 225 yards passing and is 54% in terms of completions. "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. "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. I definitely enjoyed my time at Jamestown and Id like to thank Coach Edwards and (principal) Howard Townsend, Chris Brown said. DelaBarre has done 10 seasons at LaMoure and 15 in North Dakota high school football. 3rd Row (left to right) Malakai Robinson, Lucas Mimong, Bo Nelson, Tyson Jorissen, Eric Levin, Connor Ede, Jack Van Berkom, Sam Ulrich, Colin Conway, James Horgan, Gage Freberg. 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. Once the weather turns, the coaches will be in attendance at track meets and at Jack Brown for baseball doubleheaders. Assistant Coach: Richie Joly. 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. The new coach will be Terry. Copyright 2022 Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. 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.. 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. It takes all of us to be successful on a play.". That's the cool stuff.". 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. Lee-Davis hires Turnage to coach football - Richmond Times-Dispatch Payton Hochhalter, a junior quarterback, went 72-118 for a 61.02% pass completion, averaging 9.89 yards per completion. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. They will continue to do great things, and we are thankful for that. 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. Marty began his coaching career in 1989 at Fergus Falls Community College. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. "We'd like to thank all of the younger guys for buying into what we were trying to do," Hochhalter. The next oldest, Kauri, went on to compete for the University of North Dakota track and field team. Jamestown High has named Scott Lambdin as its new head football coach. The coaching veteran heads up the Blue Jay offensive line. Smithfield has also been successful in boys basketball, reaching the 2017 Class 4 state tournament before winning the 2021 state title. In a word, Im `passionate, not just about Jamestown football, but the school, the parents and the students.. Jamestown rushed for 161 yards while the team's defense held the Saints to 51 yards on the ground. The Eagles reached the Class 4 state final in 2017 and made it to the state quarters in Browns second season last winter. Smith said he and London remain friends and that the W&M coach recommended him for the Jamestown job. 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 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. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Jamestown High School. "I believe that UJ is on a rise to greatness," he said. JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools has announced the name of the new head football coach at Jamestown High School. Instead, he and Marty are enjoying their final high school season as a father-son duo. 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. His son, Payton, has been the starting quarterback for the Blue Jays since last year. No attempt has been made to update these narratives to reflect more recent events, activities, or statistics. 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. Hucknos stint at Lincoln, which included three Chadakoin Valley Championships, groomed the veteran assistant for immediate success at the varsity high school level. It takes a lot of heart. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. "Growing up I was always at either football, basketball, or track practice due to my parents coaching," Payton said. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. jordan.jamestown@csusb.edu. Its the greatest team sport on the planet. 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. Athletics + Activities > Fall Sports > Football > Coaches. Mewes' physicality on the football field has been honed, largely, by his wrestling background. Jamestown's opponents were held to 15 total scores. "My role is to make sure we understand the play up front," Marty said. Brown has coached numerous teams deep into state tournaments, winning the VISAA Division I boys crown in 2017 with Williamsburg Christian. Jamestown, ND 58401 2022 Football Roster. They always worked really well together. If he keeps it up, it wouldn't be surprising if the senior's voicemail was flooded with messages from college coaches. 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). "(Valley) played phenomenally and we did not play very well," Nelson said. I feel like I know the competition in this area very well, and its tough, Smith said. Jordan Jamestown - Men's Basketball Coach - California State University Everybody has experience in different areas and it's all about melding it together for what is best for the team.". 701-252-3846 "Payton's been dragged along to a lot of different sporting events in his day," Marty said. VALLEY CITY, N.D. Katie joined the Sun staff in the summer of 2019 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a degree in journalism. He replaces Thad Wheeler, who resigned after one season. "I love the relationships with the kids and the coaches," Nelson said. Jordan Jamestown - Assistant Coach - Staff Directory In it together: Loboes, Blue Jays credit state title to - Jamestown Sun 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. Jamestown's Trey Drake commits to North Dakota State, thanks father for "We produce good, talented football players in this part of the country and the (competition) makes it fun. His Surry County girls teams reached the Class 1 state final in 2018 and 19. Football, sports seasons are 'pretty special' for Hochhalters While football has struggled at Jamestown, basketball has generally thrived of late. Since the duo has been on the sidelines together, the Jays have gone 15-3. 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 Spartans' time of possession only clocked 11 minutes while the Jays' maintained possession for 33 of the 48 minutes. "Blue Jay nation its been a hell of a ride.. "Everybody has jobs, that's the beauty of it," Nelson said. That makes my life a lot easier. "Growing up with my brother, that is four years older than me, was a challenge but it made me a great competitor," Payton said. We just got asked to help one time and we have access to a lot of manpower so we can go really fast.". 701-252-8841 Jamestown Athletics Mission Statement; Athletics + Activities. "It turned us into (an even bigger) family.". 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. It's hard to fool a coaching staff that has more than 100 years of collective experience on the sidelines. He's the only football coach in Jamestown. We see that you have javascript disabled. From (Tabbs) Charlie Hovis (who won three state titles) to Paul Wheelers and Andy Linns teams at Lafayette, theres a great history.. It only took an hour to form a completely new team. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. 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. 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. In 1983, he took over the varsity at Jamestown and for the next 21 years, the Red Raiders opponents paid. "Obviously, the success he's had at JHS sparked our interest in him. As soon as Frank started talking, it was clear he would rather lose a limb than one of his Blue Jay football players. Youve got to be disciplined in your approach. It helps in the locker room and on the field. "The coaching staff is the ultimate teamwork," Nelson said. While he's always kind of been a part of the program, Mewes' official UJ football journey began four weeks ago. 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 He has confidence in his teammates and (believes) that together we can keep going 1-0 each week.". Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . Jamestown has not lost a league game at Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium in two seasons. Edwards said the search for his replacement is underway. Colton Mewes excited and ready 'for a great journey' at UJ - Jamestown We have a lot of guys who have experienced and tried a lot of things. Frank is the Jays' defensive coordinator. The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. If everybody always saw eye to eye, I don't think we would be having the success we've been having.". "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. 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. Fax 701-952-3845, 1509 Tenth Street NE Clarifies why and how a story was reported. 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 Their help and assistance allowed us to move our entire house in half a day and we were so grateful.". "We, collectively as a group, have a lot of experience," JHS head football coach Bill Nelson said. Once he narrowed down which sport he'd be competing in, Mewes' next test was choosing a school. Jamestown, ND 58401 "We were still doing it during playoffs and there were so many people coming up and wishing us luck," he said. Jamestown came to CSUSB after spending two seasons at Western Oregon as an assistant on their staff. "It's come with a lot of work and effort to creating that culture. 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. 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.. 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. 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. 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. 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. We see that you have javascript disabled. 2021 DICK GALLAGHER LEGACY AWARD. Fall Sports | High School Athletics - jamestown.k12.nd.us "When people need help, I like being there for everyone.". 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. 701-251-2102 Blue Jay nation welcomes home Class A champions Monday evening "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. He garnered both awards again in 1986, when his squad turned in the first of four undefeated seasons during his tenure.