I'll probably make it up to Florida and hopefully, maybe Northern Illinois or Indiana - they've been talking to me.". They do their job. "I had a lot of great coaches to coach with, a supportive . Omaha Westside has a new football coach. The Husker commit was a two-way standout for the Discoverers with eight touchdowns receiving and 89 tackles and two safeties at linebacker. Such sayings as E+R=O and A414A (All For One, One For All) have grown to impact both the football program as well as the larger Westside athletic community. Coach Brett Froendt: Tristan was clutch for us all year. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Alvano certainly made his case for that distinction in the Warriors'. Its my first year that I am eligible to retire. Westside is an amazing place, Froendt said. Photo credit: Omaha World Herald. The Mustangs won in 1:44.91, 0.20 seconds ahead of Marian's foursome. Omaha Westside High School announces it will have a new head football coach this upcoming season.Paul Limongi will join the Warriors pending board approval.Paul brings a great deal of experience to WHS, Westside Athletic Director Tom Kerkman said in a statement. 57 of his 68 kickoffs went for touchbacks and he finished 49-of-50 on extra points. "The head coach of Westside football is both.After 13 years on the sidelines, Froendt has decided to hang up the whistle, and say farewell to football. He knows people still doubt him, and he's not going to stop working to prove himself.. Paul Limongi coaches during a high school football quarterfinal game between Omaha Burke and Omaha Westside on Nov. 5, 2021, at Westside High School. We're excited about his senior year.". He's got a lot of speed. Please update it here. A 2,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher, the speedster is signing with Wyoming. The academic and athletic traditions in the district are excellent and I am excited to be a part of it. He was the unquestioned leader of our team this year and greatly responsible for our success.. He's got a lot of exposure quickly. The offseason work professionally and teaching I am ready to move on and refresh my life so its time to experience life in a different way, Froendt said. A very dangerous receiver with a huge catch radius.. Coach, [email protected], Nick Schroeder, Head Coach, [email protected], Bob Mulligan, Freshman Coach, [email protected], Fitness Director, Craig Secora, [email protected], Shawn Campbell, Head Trainer, [email protected], Justin Annin, Asst. Omaha Westside announced on Monday that Paul Limongi, formerly the coach at Omaha Burke, will lead the Warrior football program beginning next season. "It's given me a nice, refreshing break a couple months of the year, but it's still a grind," he added.With regards to his future, Froendt hasn't settled on what's in store for him.He just knows that he's excited to move on to the next chapter in his life. No question, DJ Rezac, Froendt said. This includes quarterback, Anthony Rezac, running back Jahmez Ross, safety Caleb Benning, and kicker Tristan Alvano all, of which have been taking D1 unofficial visits this offseason. He truly is a special player.". Froendt felt that there is one person that truly helped grow the programs culture to a new level. Coach, [email protected], Mike Leapley, Asst. "It was about what kind of experiences I wanted the kids to have and our staff feeling the same way. The repeat All-Nebraska lineman played on two state finalist teams. 10 WINDS, AND A STATE TITLE THE , WARRIORS FIRST IN 38 YEA.RS >> IT WAS SATISFYING. "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. MATT: BUT IT TAKES A SPEALCI PERSON TO LEAD A PROGRAM. Coach Jay Landstrom: Deshawn is an intelligent player who excels in pass protection. Paul Limongi will join the Warriors pending board approval. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KETV-TV. 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 also returned a kick and a punt for a touchdown. A106-55 record at Burke, he led the Bulldogs to the state playoffs in ten of the past eleven seasons including the title in 18, state playoff finals in 2011 and semifinals in 2010 and 2017. Jordan Nogg and Grace Vandercoy|March 5, 2022, Coach Limongi works with his team at Omaha Burke. 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Vince not only has a confidence in himself, but has also built that confidence in his teammates. Benning received his first offer from NU head coach Scott Frost on Thanksgiving. Nathanael Monjarez | September 7, 2018. Devon also had the speed to prevent big plays from occurring by hawking players down from behind. "I tell kids that all the time and coaches, Westside was great before I got there. An amazing community, amazing place to teach and coach. b2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8 Coach Kyle Peterson: Gage is an incredibly physical offensive lineman. "Getting things kickstarted with my dad going there and all the ties, it was pretty cool. Learning to evolve as a coach, learning the game, bringing in experts, Froendt said. From his office in North Stadium earlier this month, the 48-year-old leans back in his chair at the question of which Huskers position group is the best. Froendt understands and values the deep connections and relationships he has made with his athletes and the bond that exists among the team. Jaden Taylor, Sports J Editor in Chief, WTV Live Club Director. bm9zY3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVz After working his way up the ranks of the coaching staff for over two decades, the now head coach collected the big ring as the man calling the shots. "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. He's an amazing practice player who transfers it to the game on Friday night.. Garrett scored 28 points to lead Lincoln High. Theres nothing like Friday night football at Phelps Field at Westside," he said. I am very excited for the opportunity to be the new Head Football Coach at Westside High School, Limongi said in a statement. Froendt's take on TE Trevor Spady: "He's a talented kid who fought through injuries this year, but he ran high hurdles last year as a freshman, almost made state, he's got some athleticism. "Although blessed with tremendous natural ability, nobody worked harder to maximize their potential like Koa has done with his time at Bergan. He spent the previous seven years as an assistant at Millard West. By the numbers: The 6-foot-4, 205 pound Spady has a 30-inch vertical and also runs the 110-hurdles in track. "It was pretty special," Benning said of getting his first offer from Nebraska. I have never seen an athlete perform at this level as a three-sport athlete. b20vbmV3cy9pbi1zdGF0ZS10b3VyLW9tYWhhLXdlc3RzaWRlLTYiCiAgfSk7 Malachi Coleman and 11 other prep football players in the Cornhusker State have elected to stay home and play for first-year Nebraska coach Matt Rhule. 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. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK. I can't wait to see what his future holds, because he still has a big chip on his shoulders. Amanda Knight, Freshman Cheer, [email protected], Lisa Butler, Coordinator, 402-408-8641 [email protected], Brett Froendt,Varsity Head Coach, [email protected], Craig Secora, Assistant Coach, [email protected], Justin Haberman,Assistant Coach, [email protected], Tyler Zahn, Assistant Coach [email protected], Garet Moravec, Assistant Coach [email protected], Tyler Wrice, Assistant Coach [email protected], Don Salazar, Asst. (Name will only be used to verify billing. His ability to pass protect is aided by his ability to anticipate, move his feet and use his reach to his advantage. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg Froendt's take on RB Jahmez Ross: "He battled injuries this year, and he had to sit for five games with a broken hand, and so he had a little slow development along the way, and once he came back, we just concentrated on keeping him on the offensive side and he backed up Dom (Rezac) as he fought through injuries and certainly had a fantastic playoff game against Bellevue West. The Nebraska commit helped the 2020 Class C-1 champions return to the title game with 1,119 yards and 13 touchdowns. "The combination of these two traits will allow him to find success moving forward at the next level.. I'm pretty sure they'll build the offense around him because he's quite the talent.". By the numbers: The 5-foot-11, 190 pound inside linebacker has a 33.5 inch vertical. Your donation will support the student journalists of Omaha Westside High School. By the numbers: The talented Ross was brought up as a freshman to Westside's varsity in 2020, and split the workload with 2022 Air Force signee Dominic Rezac. Brett Froendt, Varsity Head Coach, . Follow @westsidewired on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to get updates on news and sports. Omaha Westside head coach Paul Limongi talks to his team following the Grand Island vs. Omaha Westside NSAA Class A semifinal football game at Omaha Westside High School in Omaha. 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. We had a running back, Tiras Bolton, and we just ran an ISO with him and he went for a 76-yard touchdown. The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. He also has a great balance that allows him to run through arm tackles. News of no seniors cast doubt on whether or not the Falcons would play a varsity football season. We got smoked in our first game. OMAHA, Neb. Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz checked in on Benning at Westside over the month of January. Assistant Coach [email protected] Freshman. Limongi will be taking over following former head coach Brett Froendts announcement of his retirement in January. Position switches part of 'magic' for Nebraska coach Matt Rhule. Made more than 55 solo tackles and four interceptions and returned punts and kickoffs for touchdowns. Benning's take: "This was my first year playing safety. "It wasn't about what kind of accomplishments I wanted," said Brett Froendt. 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 is one of the most humble young men I have ever coached. In addition to his achievements on the field, coach Froendt has been widely recognized for the culture work throughout his programs. We demanded change in the brain, but we didn't train it. Recruiting: Rezac will attend Iowa's Junior Day and he's currently being recruited by the Hawkeyes, Minnesota, Northern Illinois and Austin Peay. Froendt's take's on DB Ty Keifer: "That's the guy nobody knows about. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. A defender with 61 tackles and three takeaways, he had a big postseason to top 1,000 yards receiving with 14 touchdowns. Larry Morrissey and Tom Hall were profound influences," Froendt said. "I think he could play multiple positions. aWdodD0nMCcgc3JjPSdodHRwczovL3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNv The future of the football program is bright, something the Warriors owe to the foundation that Froendt helped build. It takes a special coach to win a championship, but it takes a special person to lead a program. Creighton-bound Jasen Green helped Millard North finish off Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, scoring seven points in a minute late in the fourt. Westside Announces New Football Head Coach Paul Limongi. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs. A lot of guys can really thump on kickoffs but I think my specialty is being able to just always be consistent. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go Minnesota school moves into first place past Hinsdale Central (Ill.), Jesuit (Ore.). You have permission to edit this article. PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo Sophomore guard Peyton McCabe scored 22 points to lead Omaha Skutt to a girls basketball win over Elkhorn North. Its just about caring about each other, building a culture within the team to care about one another and then trying to get the most out of people. The standard has to keep rising in order to be great and I think weve reached that now to where I get to leave the program in the best place that I could possibly leave it., I knew I could accomplish with great people what I wanted to do here both with kids and with coaches and thats why Ive never left.. Nebraska linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek speaks during a news conference Wednesday at Memorial Stadium. omaha ne, 68114 Westside Photojournalism 402-343-2600 - [email protected] . I am very excited for the opportunity to be the new Head Football Coach at Westside High School, said Limongi. We look forward to him continuing to lead the WHS football team on and off the field.. 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. Coach Craig Williams: Ernest has been one of the key players in raising the standard of Discoverer football. On offense, he played wide receiver and tight end and was one of our backup QBs.". Brett Froendt thinks he's leaving the Omaha Westside. Theres lots of reasons that Im ready to move on and only a few to stay. Watch this highlight video of the Omaha Westside (Omaha, NE) football team in its game Recap: Westside vs. Grand Island 2022 on Nov 11, 2022. 2022 is the 19th year of the HuskerOnline In-State Tour. Not only has he been successful on the football field, his teams are visible in the community. Luke is in his fourth year with the Journal Star and previously covered prep sports. (WOWT) - Westside High School announced its new varsity football coach Monday. Coach Larry Martin: Keshaun is a very physical football player and attacks the ball while it is in the air. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj Omaha Skutt boys basketball defeated Omaha Roncalli in overtime Friday night. This article will be updated as more information becomes available. I'm a junior and this is my third year in Sports Journalism. The head coach of Westside football is both. He has tremendous upside and potential as he heads to the next level.. He threw for 2,885 yards in the Dragons first championship season and has topped 6,000 with a year to go. Trevor has the rare ability to just take over a game on either side of the ball from his offensive/defensive line position. Legendary coach Brett Froendt will no longer patrol the Omaha Westside sidelines after announcing his retirement, but the Warriors will be replacing him with another state title-winning coach. His ability to get vertical push when covered is as good as I have ever coached. At receiver, Devon would take short passes and turn them into large gains and/or touchdowns. Brett Froendt thinks he's leaving the Omaha Westside football program, which he's been a part of for 29 years, at a time of strength. He is one of the nicest young men off the field and one of the fiercest kids on the field. cyd9KTt2YXIgZj1kLmdldEVsZW1lbnRzQnlUYWdOYW1lKHMpWzBdLAogICAg My first week was Week 3, and Coach Froendt was just like, 'You'll figure it out, you'll get it.' Both teams had three swimmers in the championship final race won by Hood, and the Crusaders outscored Westside 49-41. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Our next stop of the 2022 In-State Tour takes us to Omaha Westside, where the Warriors are coming of another great season led by some up-and-coming talent in the class of 2024. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy Burke won the 2018 Class A state title defeating Grand Island 24-20. >> FRIDAY NIGHTS IN THE FALL WILL BE TOUGH, BUT I WILL TAKE IT DAYY B DAY, ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE AND BE EXCITED FOR WESTSIDE IN THE FUTURE. Paul brings a great deal of experience to WHS, said Westside Athletic Director Tom Kerkman. His legacy that he is leaving will be helpful as this program continues.. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Please subscribe to keep reading. The Oklahoma-bound receiver had 51 catches for 944 yards and 11 touchdowns and had a kickoff-return touchdown. Dylan will be a great addition to any team he chooses at the collegiate level.. Alvano's take: "I think my greatest weapon, you know, a lot of guys have big legs. His speed and explosiveness on defense caused much disruption to our opponents. In his final three seasons, Froendt led the Warriors to a state title in 2020 and runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2021. Now Benning coaches at Omaha Westside and, when he returns to Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, he'll bring his son Caleb, starting safety for the Warriors. Limongi directed the Bulldogs to several state championship appearances, including a state title win in 2018 and a runner-up finish in 2011. "Coaches want to see kickers on campus, and it's just different. Being able to see him grow his program has been amazing, Kerkman said. Me being open to learn from other people and bringing that to our program transcend[ed] it to the next level. The Warriors didnt miss the playoffs after that. Hes done a great job, hes worked hard at it, hes hired great assistants as a head coach and hes built a culture that I think a lot of other schools envy. Brett Froendt, the Warriors' current head coach, is retiring at the end of the 2021-22 school year. Omaha Westside names Paul Limongi as next varsity football coach. "It's given me a nice, refreshing break a couple months of the year, but it's still a grind," he added. Wayzata, Jesuit hold commanding leads in their respective states. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KETV-TV. Coach, [email protected], Mike Jernigan, Head Coach, [email protected], Reed Weber, Asst. Class B D2 Boys District Final Pairings. During Limongis time at Burke, he finished with a 106-55 record, leading the Bulldogs to the state playoffs 13 times and also leading it to its second-ever state title game in 2011. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Football season has finally arrived at Westside and so has junior varsity's head coach, Jack Sortino. Click the link above for the agenda and meeting documents. He handled our kick-off duties in addition to being our punter and holder. By the numbers: The 6-foot-3, 190 pound Rezac took over the starting quarterback job after the fourth game of the season. "I think one thing that Tristan has grown a lot in is this mental part of the game because kickers spent a lot of time thinking about their craft and thinking about what's coming up, and he's very advanced in that area. Coach Mike Huffman:Extremely dynamic player who took his ability to another level this year. Yeah, Damon Benning has lived a life that has been made better by football. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm I am the editor-in-chief for Sports Journalism and the Club Director of WTV Live this year. 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Limongi led Burke to the state championship several times winning 2018 and finishing runner up in 2011. Coach Kam Lenhart: Dylan is a great player who earned everything he accomplished this year. All rights reserved. I'm a junior and this is my second year in Sports Journalism, first as an editor. Hi, my name is Grace Vandercoy! "Sam was voted a team captain this past season (as a junior) by his teammates which tells you a lot about what type of leader and person he is as well. That kind of spring boarded that season to 7-3 and it was one of the biggest wins of my life.. 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 A two-year starter, the son of former Husker Danny Noonan became a two-way starter and has multiple Power Five offers. Coach Limongi is eager to meet his future players and implement his culture in the program. His overall QB rating was 208. ICAgfSkod2luZG93LGRvY3VtZW50LCdzY3JpcHQnLCdkYXRhTGF5ZXInLCdH Omaha Westside has a new football coach. It can always be better, but that changed my life personally. He's also an outstanding offensive tackle. MATT: FROENDTS ACCOMPLISHMENT ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. In the classroom, Benning carries a 3.9 GPA. Omaha Westside Football Roster Print 2022-23 Players (121) Staff (3) Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. 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. In his final three seasons, Froendt led the Warriors to a state title in 2020 and runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2021. Sortino used to teach at Westside middle school and at the end of the day, head to Westside High School to coach. The academic and athletic traditions in the district are excellent and I am excited to be a part of it. He plans to camp at nearly all of those places in 2022. He is regarded as one of the best defensive backs in the region for the class of 2024. Hes signing with NU. Coach Michael Kayl: As a three-year starter, Zane has played a prominent role in creating a championship culture at Gretna. Pending board approval, Paul Limongi will coach the team beginning with the 2022/23 season. Here are the All-Nebraska football teams since 2015. His work ethic and attention to detail set the tone for our offense. His father, Pierce coach Mark Brahmer, said, Benjamin developed into a very good all-around football player for us this year. Limongi directed the Bulldogs to several state championship appearances, including a state title win in 2018 and a runner-up finish in 2011.I am very excited for the opportunity to be the new Head Football Coach at Westside High School, Limongi said in a statement. Froendt's take on ATH Caleb Benning: "We had him at corner last year as a freshman to start the year, and we moved safety after he had to sit out a couple of games to get an injury healed up. Sam has great hands and feet along with great strength and explosion. 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. "Well that was extremely satisfying, right, but this year was, too, and what we achieved with the kids we had," Froendt said. For a kid who possesses all the traits of a Power Five quarterback, you would never know it when talking to him. 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