CiAgKGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVF He's getting to be a lot of attention with him around the country. He's an amazing practice player who transfers it to the game on Friday night.. Photo credit: Omaha World Herald. Copyright 2022 WOWT. 5 kicker in the country by Kohl's Professional Camps. Froendt's take's on DB Ty Keifer: "That's the guy nobody knows about. And the kids really enjoyed that experience and still do to this day. A captain with an exceptional work ethic.. After 13 years on the sidelines, Froendt has decided to hang up the whistle, and say farewell to football. Hi, my name is Jordan Nogg! Omaha Westside has a new football coach. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j WESTSIDE ANNOUNCES IT WILL HAVE A NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH THIS UPCOMING SEASON. Rhule doesn't know. Omaha Westside names Paul Limongi as next varsity football coach. Wyoming recruit ran for 2,180 yards and 35 touchdowns. Limongi will be taking over following former head coach. I'm an editor for Sports Journalism this year. In his 29 years at Westside and 14 years as head football coach, Froendt led Westside to five state championship games (four as head coach, one as defensive coordinator) and won the Warriors first state football championship in 38 years in 2020. The first lineman to be a three-time All-Nebraska first-teamer has committed to North Dakota State. Omaha Benson Omaha Bryan Omaha Burke Omaha Central Omaha North Omaha Northwest Omaha South Papillion-LaVista Papillion-LaVista South Westside College Sports Creighton University Creighton Baseball Creighton Men's Cross Country University Nebraska Lincoln University Nebraska Omaha Chadron State Kearney Wayne State Leagues & Clubs It's going to be great after I leave, so it's in good hands.". Jordan Nogg and Grace Vandercoy|March 5, 2022, Coach Limongi works with his team at Omaha Burke. I think people are going to really open their eyes when they see him play this football season.". Please update it here. Koa is one of the best athletes to ever come through Bergan, and I don't even think he's scratched the surface for his potential at the collegiate level. Paul Limongi coaches during a high school football quarterfinal game between Omaha Burke and Omaha Westside on Nov. 5, 2021, at Westside High School. A lot of guys can really thump on kickoffs but I think my specialty is being able to just always be consistent. By the numbers: The 6-foot-4, 205 pound Spady has a 30-inch vertical and also runs the 110-hurdles in track. Limongi also coached multiple college recruits led by Husker standouts Chris Hickman and Nick Henrich, plus Notre Dame linebacker Xavier Watts. While Omaha Westside is coming off a three-year run of appearances in the Class A championship game, Limongi led Omaha Burke to an undefeated state title in 2018 as the crowning accomplishment of his 16 years leading the Bulldog program. That same year, current athletic director Tom Kerkman began his time at Westside. His legacy that he is leaving will be helpful as this program continues.. Rezac for his expertise from improving the culture of the schools girls basketball program. Pending board approval, Paul Limongi will coach the team beginning with the 2022/23 season. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Set the state 11-man rushing record with 3,089 yards and the Class B touchdown record with 44 in the Badgers 13-0 season. "Froendt boasts a decorated coaching career.He racked up 101 wins, took the Warriors to four state championship appearances as head coach (including three straight from 2019-2021), and led Westside to the 2020 Class A state title, ending a 38-year championship drought. Im so excited to meet the kids, Limongi said, Im excited to establish a good relationship with them and each day were going to grow and get better.. As was his predecessor as coach, Marty Kauffman, who promoted him to defensive coordinator in 2002. Third game we played [Creighton] Prep and it was Tom Jaworskis last year whos the winningest coach in Nebraska history. Coach Reed Manstedt: Trevor was a force on both our offensive and defensive line. I am very excited for the opportunity to be the new Head Football Coach at Westside High School, said Limongi. Limongi directed the Bulldogs to several state championship appearances, including a state title win in 2018 and a runner-up finish in 2011. His football IQ is very high, and he just understands the game really well. On 11/4, the Omaha Westside varsity football team won their neutral playoff game against Lincoln Southwest (Lincoln, NE) by a score of 42-28. Click the link above for the agenda and meeting documents. Omaha Westside High School announces it will have a new head football coach this upcoming season. Vince has a bright future ahead of him.. Froendt's Farewell: Westside football coach to retire after school year. Made 51 pancakes. "I'm going to go up to Iowa and Minnesota for camps in the summer for sure, and I go down to Alabama for a kicking camp and a spring game or spring practice. OMAHA, Neb. Sam has great hands and feet along with great strength and explosion. Sprinter had a season in which North Platte hosted a state quarterfinal and he generated FBS recruiting interest. Sam is an outstanding young man with a very bright future in the game of football.. Hes a great motivator and he seems to have improved every year. Comprehensive look at high school football champions from across the country. As he develops strength and speed, he's just going to become better. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go News of no seniors cast doubt on whether or not the Falcons would play a varsity football season. Yeah, Damon Benning has lived a life that has been made better by football. Rezac was a part of Indiana's football program as a player for one season, and his older brother Dominic Rezac signed with Air Force in 2022. Alvano's take: "I think my greatest weapon, you know, a lot of guys have big legs. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. Volunteer Roster last updated on Feb 27, 2023 @ 10:02pm (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster By the numbers: The 5-foot-11, 190 pound inside linebacker has a 33.5 inch vertical. Coach Mike Huffman:Extremely dynamic player who took his ability to another level this year. Coach Tim Williams: Will is one of the major cogs in our team's culture. The Nebraska commit helped the 2020 Class C-1 champions return to the title game with 1,119 yards and 13 touchdowns. A defender with 61 tackles and three takeaways, he had a big postseason to top 1,000 yards receiving with 14 touchdowns. Froendt's take's on LB Curt Cubrich: "We had some great linebackers last year, and Kurt's going to step into that role. "We maximized our talent, so every year is different excitement and different reasons to be proud. Learning to evolve as a coach, learning the game, bringing in experts, Froendt said. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, 2022 NSAA State Football Championships (Nebraska) Class A, Photos: Gretna vs. Omaha Westside (NSAA Class A Final), Nebraska: Big Time Touchdowns from Weekend of Nov 11th, 2022, 42-28 (W) Omaha Westside vs. Lincoln Southwest. 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ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH Repeat selection had 12.5 sacks among his 29 tackles for loss and will be a preferred walk-on at Iowa. The Warriors have been to the state finals the past three seasons, winning in 2020 on their home field, and four times in his 14 years. "I'm just going to take it day by day, enjoy the experience, be excited about the next step, and be excited for Westside in the future," said Froednt. cHM6Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnRO For a guy who can make every throw on the field, his greatest attribute is that he is a winner.. "It's given me a nice, refreshing break a couple months of the year, but it's still a grind," he added. YWhhLXdlc3RzaWRlLTYmYzU9MjAyMjczMzEyMSZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191 (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Omaha Westside High School announces it will have a new head football coach this upcoming season. Coaches know what I'm going to bring to the table. Following a state runner-up appearance in 2021 and a Shrine Bowl coaching appearance this upcoming June, Froendt will end his football coaching career at Westside as the second most-winning coach in Westside football history with a final record of 101-42. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 "I had a lot of great coaches to coach with, a supportive . With who the Warriors have coming back, it could have been easy for Froendt, who turns 56 in May, to delay retirement another year. He's short, but it doesn't matter. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg PAUL LIMONGI WILL JOIN THE WARRIORS PENDING BOARD APPROVAL. I am very excited for the opportunity to be the new Head Football Coach at Westside High School, Limongi said in a statement. Benning received his first offer from NU head coach Scott Frost on Thanksgiving. Recruiting: Spady attended a Nebraska home game as a visitor and will be at Iowa's Junior Day this weekend. In November, Omaha Westside kicker Tristan Alvano made five field goals in the Warriors' state championship at Memorial Stadium. Please subscribe to keep reading. With regards to his future, Froendt hasn't settled on what's in store for him. Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain, Jackson Arnold, Roderick Robinson headline list of this fall's top performers. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside. He's poised to take over the offense. Played free safety the last eight games. Theres lots of reasons that Im ready to move on and only a few to stay. Alvano certainly made his case for that distinction in the Warriors'. Top 2022 single-game football performances. We had a running back, Tiras Bolton, and we just ran an ISO with him and he went for a 76-yard touchdown. He's got a lot of exposure quickly. You can cancel at any time. Brett Froendt thinks he's leaving the Omaha Westside. He truly is a special player.". To have a kicker pin the opposing offense a majority of the time at their 20 to start drives drastically improved the success of our defense and team. Being able to see him grow his program has been amazing, Kerkman said. He has tremendous athleticism for a big kid. It's now seven finals in the last decade for Coach Benning. Devon also had the speed to prevent big plays from occurring by hawking players down from behind. Westside names new high school football coach, Signature deadline hits for Bellevue abortion ban petition, Summer camps pushing for enough staff members. Gage is a fierce competitor that absolutely hates to lose. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q Me being open to learn from other people and bringing that to our program transcend[ed] it to the next level. Evolving even more by allowing other people who know more than me to enter the program and to influence how we teach, and how our culture is grown. He started coaching the freshman team with Fred Hutchinson. (WOWT) - Westside High School announced its new varsity football coach Monday. I enjoyed my time before I was the head coach with Coach (Larry) Morrissey and Coach (Tom) Hall and all the legends of Westside, Coach (Marty) Kaufman, and I just took my place and took my turn and tried to improve it the best I could. LIMONGI LED THE BULLDOGS TO SEVERAL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARANCES, WON THE STATE TITLE IN 2018, AND FINISHED AS STATE RUERNN UP IN 2. Photos: Millard South @ Omaha Westside Jaden Taylor, Sports J Editor in Chief, WTV Live Club Director. >> ITS GIVEN ME A NICE REFRESHING BREAK A COUPLE MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR, BUT ITS STILL A GRIND. Journal Star sports editor Clark Grell joins Prep Extra Podcast hosts Luke Mullin and Geoff Exstrom to break down the district rounds of boys and girls basketball. THAT HAPPENED ORVE THE LAST MONTHS, MAYBE THE LAST YEARS, ESPECIALLY IN THE CLASSROOM, SO YOU JUST KNOW WHEN ITS TIME. Both teams had three swimmers in the championship final race won by Hood, and the Crusaders outscored Westside 49-41. "It wasn't about what kind of accomplishments I wanted," said Brett Froendt. 57 of his 68 kickoffs went for touchbacks and he finished 49-of-50 on extra points. Omaha Westside coach Brett Froendt ANNA REED, THE WORLD-HERALD Stu Pospisil Here are the All-Nebraska football teams since 2015. Vince not only has a confidence in himself, but has also built that confidence in his teammates. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. That kind of spring boarded that season to 7-3 and it was one of the biggest wins of my life.. Ten Warriors plan to play college football, Westsides Cubrich is ready for National Signing Day, Kicker Tristan Alvano reflects on high school career and looks towards future, Westsides AJ Shefsky has a bright future on the tennis court, Governor Ricketts honors Westside state championship football team, Special teams coach uses behavioral science, helps create Bomb Squad. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. 2022 is the 19th year of the HuskerOnline In-State Tour. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg In his final three seasons, Froendt led the Warriors to a state title in 2020 and runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2021. Omaha. (Name will only be used to verify billing. In the classroom, Benning carries a 3.9 GPA. bGVtZW50KCJzY3JpcHQiKSwgZWwgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5nZXRFbGVtZW50c0J5 His desire to be so competitive raises the level of competition in all of the other kids. The way he plays the game with confidence, love, and enthusiasm was contagious and his teammates would elevate their level of play. There was a problem saving your notification. "He was voted co-defensive MVP and co-lineman of the year by his teammates and has the utmost respect of his teammates and coaches as a competitor. THE SPRING GAME IS SLATED RFO APRIL 9. Bluejays win fifth state football title to claim the top spot in Nebraska's final rankings. Those reasons revolve around that coaching fraternity that I so unbelievably love and am going to miss, its painful to think about that.. Along with the state championship victory in 2020, Froendts most memorable experience on the sidelines came in the second season as head football coach. It was the loudest I had ever heard our stadium. Anywhere.. Lincoln East's record-breaking quarterback is heading to the Division I ranks. There are tons of reasons to leave and a few reasons to stay, and I just decided this was the time for new adventures," Froendt said Thursday after informing the team. "This happened over the last four, five, six months and maybe over the last couple years, especially in the classroom, so you just know when it's time.". b20vbmV3cy9pbi1zdGF0ZS10b3VyLW9tYWhhLXdlc3RzaWRlLTYiCiAgfSk7 On 11/21, the Omaha Westside varsity football team won their neutral playoff game against Gretna (NE) by a score of 43-41. In addition to his achievements on the field, coach Froendt has been widely recognized for the culture work throughout his programs. Minnesota school moves into first place past Hinsdale Central (Ill.), Jesuit (Ore.). His ability to pass protect is aided by his ability to anticipate, move his feet and use his reach to his advantage. That reflects his decision five or six years ago to introduce new elements of mental training to the program. 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