Marty began his coaching career in 1989 at Fergus Falls Community College. Jamestown High has its head football coach, for now. The Jays topped Fargo North in the Class A championship on Nov. 11, 2022. LLM's offense, led by senior quarterback Corban Potts, put up 609 points on the year. He's the only football coach in Jamestown. Terry Smith, a former Virginia Tech football player and University of Virginia assistant, is the new football coach at Jamestown High. "It kind of came out of nowhere. The new coach will be Terry. His Surry County girls teams reached the Class 1 state final in 2018 and 19. Excellent communication skills. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . Wally retired as the winningest coach in Jamestown gridiron history with a sparkling record of 159-47-1. 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.. His work ethic, combined with his community relations and dedication to improving our weight room, makes him an excellent addition to our athletic staff.. Then weve got to coach them up and give them the skills to be confident in themselves and each other, and be knowledgeable and physical enough to compete on Friday nights. "Payton's been dragged along to a lot of different sporting events in his day," Marty said. 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. The Jays' coaching staff is by committee and while Nelson might give the interviews and pregame talks, the head coach said there is great value in having multiple people with different coaching backgrounds on his staff. "If you go back and watch that play, the entire defense sprinted their tails off to celebrate with him in the endzone because they were so freaking excited that he got a touchdown. Frank is the Jays' defensive coordinator. Paris Ndikum is a sprinter for the JHS track and field team while Andrew Walz is the No. "These seniors have left their mark on this program and this community," Roaldson said. 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. If everybody always saw eye to eye, I don't think we would be having the success we've been having.". "Not only do we have a lot of smart football players, we have a lot of really smart coaches. "He has an ability to get others on the same page and he demonstrates leadership. "Sometimes you don't make the best decisions. 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. DelaBarre and Nelson both proved last Friday that their kids were in fact the best in the state. Fax 701-952-3845, 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 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. 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. 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. Katie Ringer is a sports reporter for the Jamestown Sun. 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. 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. Coach Ryan Williams and Coach Shawn Jenner have combined for approximately 10 years out on the field. Nelson has also cashed checks that are made out to the football program. Fax 701-952-2395, 705 Fourth Avenue NW 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. 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 Jamestowns boys finished 20-5 last season, led by all-state selections Xavier Brown and Christopher Newport recruit Scott Mullin. DelaBarre and Nelson both spoke to the fact that the Loboes and Blue Jays have a tradition of raising up multi-sport athletes. 701-952-4003 We see that you have javascript disabled. "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 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 . This summer, the Blue Jays did a whole lot more than load trailers and vehicles with boxes and furniture. Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. Jordan Jamestown joined CSUSB men's basketball as an assistant coach in the summer of 2020. 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. They always worked really well together. That's the cool stuff.". The coaching veteran heads up the Blue Jay offensive line. The revolving door that is the Jamestown High football head coaching job continues to spin. 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 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. "Blue Jay nation its been a hell of a ride.. ", 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. Fax 701-952-2734, 615 Sixth Avenue SE It's always what is more important on the front of the jersey than what is on the back. Cavalier was undefeated in the 9-man standings up until the Dakota Bowl matchup. The squad went 10-2 on the year and has gone 20-4 over the last two seasons. It takes 11 guys pulling in the same direction. He plays football with an edge. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. "When this group was in seventh and eighth grade, they weren't an overly huge class, but they were always successful. 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. Jamestown, N.D. Jamestown High School: Coaching Staff. Having Payton as one of the 11 offensive players is a definite plus. 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. The melding hasn't always come easy for a staff that averages 15 years of experience per coach. "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. Tom Maus gave up his head coaching position in Grafton to become the Blue Jay's offensive coordinator. List Grid # Name Cl. Hochhalter suffered a broken clavicle back in week No. If he keeps it up, it wouldn't be surprising if the senior's voicemail was flooded with messages from college coaches. Both have talked about the tradition-rich small town program nurturing their love of football, and Lambin would like to instill some of that enthusiasm into Jamestown, an area power in most other sports. Interim Head Coach: Scott Lambin - Assistant Coach: Dominic Varacallo - His son, Payton, has been the starting quarterback for the Blue Jays since last year. "We'd like to thank all of the younger guys for buying into what we were trying to do," Hochhalter. Varsity Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Tom Langworthy. Courtesy photo (Courtesy photo). Mewes was approached by several Division 1 and Division 2 wrestling coaches about the possibility of competing collegiately. Tonights induction ceremony will be a chance to feel the rush once again, as Wally joins fellow football coaching legends in the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. While football has struggled at Jamestown, basketball has generally thrived of late. Will Terry Smith be the man to slow it? They will continue to do great things, and we are thankful for that. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. "(Valley) played phenomenally and we did not play very well," Nelson said. "One of the greatest things that happened on Friday afternoon was -- we were up 27-20 and it was early fourth quarter and Aden (Braun) got a strip-sack. 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 "Very rarely do we come across a situation that someone hasn't encountered. Football Shack: Kroeber heads up the Jays' group of wideouts. I am excited, it will be a great journey with an excellent team.". The group has carried out multiple moves and clean-outs, knocked out a chimney, leveled and screed the bottom of a pool and loaded a whole mess of hay bales. 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. league team that played in Aberdeen back together to watch the game on Friday. Prior to last week against Dickinson, the line had only allowed for 619 rushing yards all season. "It takes all 11 individuals to work as one in order for a play to be successful. Roaldson then recapped the 30th annual Dakota Bowl. 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. "Sports have always been a part of our lives," said Jamestown High School assistant football coach, Marty Hochhalter. 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 Payton has done his part when it comes to making the Blue Jays great. 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. Jamestown, ND 58401 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. 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. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. Email. Their help and assistance allowed us to move our entire house in half a day and we were so grateful.". "That's something that we've tried for seven years. 1509 Tenth Street NE Jamestown, ND 58401 701-952-4003 Fax 701-252-8580 Attendance Clerk 701-952-4001. The Eagles have won just 13 games in the past eight seasons, but will, at a minimum, get a jot of enthusiasm from Lambin. 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. "We produce good, talented football players in this part of the country and the (competition) makes it fun. No playoff games have been lost in the last two years. Brian Mistro. 701-252-0867 Wm. Nelson and the squad have done a record number of 25 jobs in a matter of three months. Lambin is the latest in a revolving door of eight head coaches at Jamestown in the past 10 years. Hochhalter and Jackson Walters combined for 331 yards passing compared to the Spartans' 182 yards through the air. 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. Hucknos no-nonsense approach produced not only great teams, but many individual stars. On the defensive side of the ball, you need that edge. While he's always kind of been a part of the program, Mewes' official UJ football journey began four weeks ago. 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. Jamestown has not lost a league game at Charlotte and Gordon Hansen Stadium in two seasons. 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. Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; The Official Home Of The University Of Jamestown Jimmies . Youve got to be disciplined in your approach. Edwards said the search for his replacement is underway. Then Ill revisit this interim tag down the road., Edwards said, Scott brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and a passion for helping student-athletes to succeed on and off the field. The Rugby, N.D., native, who arrived in Jamestown in . 2 of the season, topping Cooperstown Griggs County Central 76-0. 319 Fifth Street NE It's just a matter of melding it all together.". Jamestown Athletics Mission Statement; Athletics + Activities. As soon as Frank started talking, it was clear he would rather lose a limb than one of his Blue Jay football players. They have represented their school and community in a first-class manner.". 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. That's how you become successful is through trial and error. We see that you have javascript disabled. The senior set a Dakota Bowl record for the most touchdowns had in a game with three passing, three rushing and one receiving. She can be reached by email at kringer@jamestownsun.com or by phone at 701-952-8460. "I always had the underdog mentality while playing sports with my brother and his friends.". 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. Fax 701-252-3646, 1312 Tenth Street NE If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. Leading rushers Aden Braun and Jakob Schempp suit up for the Blue Jay wrestling and baseball teams. The 84-year drought was snapped with a 41-27 victory performance over 2020 Class AA state champs, Bismarck St. Mary's. Clarifies why and how a story was reported. Since he first started coaching Marty has gone on to coach track and field, baseball and for a brief stint junior high basketball. 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. "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. He and Nelson both will be returning a solid core of guys next season who will be fighting to keep their teams on top. Attendance Clerk Hochhalter has been a part of the Blue Jay staff the last six years. Youve got to be tough mentally. Between coaching the college and high school levels, Shawn Frank has racked up more than 25 years on a sideline. It helps in the locker room and on the field. 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. "We've moved a lot in our family in 12 years of marriage we were in 17 different places," Nelson said. The Blue Jay senior committed to the University of Jamestown football program on Feb. 4. These kids never walk away without something in their hearts or their belly.". Clarifies why and how a story was reported. Mewes' one 19-yard reception was all Blue Jay fans saw from him on offense but on defense, there was no stopping the kid. "Payton's been dragged along to a lot of different sporting events in his day," Marty said. 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. "We don't do many competitive things around the house because we are all very competitive. "I am a firm believer that you should think about others before you think about yourself. Hometown Previous School . We try to eliminate that part as much as possible.". 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. Nelson said whatever the payment might be, the biggest thing for him is developing a group of kids that is others-focused. Wt. Coach Matt Stockert has been the Jays' freshman coach for the last few years while also overseeing the varsity running backs. "These kids grew up together and they played together," Nelson said. 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.". The Official 2022 Football Roster of University of Jamestown Athletics. 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. "Coach (Jacoby) Lloyd coaches seventh-grade football for us. In December of 2021, they doubled the numbers, giving out 500 gifts. "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.". 2022 Football Roster. "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. We see that you have javascript disabled. 701-251-2102 Wally Huckno arrived in Jamestown in 1962, and spent 20 years . 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. 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. He accounted for two of the team's 21 sacks and was the only member of the team to pick up a safety. The ball bounced once and Thomas Allmer grabbed it and went streaking down the sideline. 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. We really don't care who gets all the glory as long as our team is winning. Aden Braun, Ethan Gall, Preston Gall, Hochhalter, Mewes, Walters, Tyson Jorissen and Bo Nelson were congratulated for earning all-WDA honors while Jack Van Berkom and Nate Walz were applauded for earning honorable mentions. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801. 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. "Youve got to be tough physically. "There are days that not everybody agrees and you agree to disagree because it's all about what is best for the kids. 701-252-8841 "We all thought Colton was going to die that day, senior quarterback Payton Hochhalter said with a laugh. Phone. Instead, he and Marty are enjoying their final high school season as a father-son duo. "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. That's a really good thing. Ryan Turnage has been named the new coach at Lee-Davis. 910 Twelfth . 701-952-4001, 1509 Tenth Street NE It could also be the fact that the Jays, prior to the Dakota Bowl, had recorded 22 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns. 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. DelaBarre said he thinks the selfless, team-first mentality started back in elementary school and early middle school. "Being their dad and their coach is very special to me and I think it's pretty special for the kids.". Once he narrowed down which sport he'd be competing in, Mewes' next test was choosing a school. The Jamestown High School and LaMoure/LM football teams brought home the Class A 11-man and 9-man state titles last week. The senior was also credited with two fumble recoveries and was responsible for running back one of the Jays' three defensive touchdowns. "I am so proud of everyone and thank you all for stepping up.". 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. That's one of the huge positives of having an experienced staff," Nelson 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. "So when everything finally clicks, you are going to be really thankful. Pos. This group they are special.". "I could give you name after name of kids who have jumped in saying, 'Coach, I can help you!' 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 kids were great," Nelson said in reflection of the first year of the project. 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. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. 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. "To head coach Brian Mistro I would first say, lets goooo," Mewes said. "How awesome is that, that these kids are being good role models for little kids? 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. 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. 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.