Our offensive identity was centered around Gage's physicality.. Somebody was walking on 120th and Center told me that they heard the roar. His overall QB rating was 208. We look forward to him continuing to lead the WHS football team on and off the field.. LINCOLN Nearly three months into life as Nebraska football coach, Matt Rhule still refuses to prejudge anyone on the roster. I can't wait to see what his future holds, because he still has a big chip on his shoulders. After 13 years on the sidelines, Froendt has decided to hang up the whistle, and say farewell to football. Bryson Faines added 13 . Sophomore guard Peyton McCabe scored 22 points to lead Omaha Skutt to a girls basketball win over Elkhorn North. He's getting to be a lot of attention with him around the country. He might come back a little bit early, but he's a talented kid. By the numbers: Keifer has battled injuries both his sophomore and junior seasons. He's attended Nebraska's Junior Day, and he'll be at Iowa's this weekend. "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.". 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. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov 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. The way he plays the game with confidence, love, and enthusiasm was contagious and his teammates would elevate their level of play. Hes considered one of the best lineman prospects in the junior class. 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. Not only has he been successful on the football field, his teams are visible in the community. Coach Mike Huffman:Extremely dynamic player who took his ability to another level this year. He handled our kick-off duties in addition to being our punter and holder. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Submit a Public Notice for Omaha World-Herald, Live updates: Nebraska high school girls basketball state tournament, Nebraska high school football record performances in 2021, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Dirk Chatelain: Driven by the story, mine at The World-Herald has come to an end (for now at least), Time to move? (Casey Fritton) Head coach: Brett Froendt (Paul Limongi named new coach for 2022) Season rewind: " Westside has been at a great school for a long time," Froendt said after announcing his retirement. To do that well, and defend the pass as well as he does, makes him a complete player at Safety. Omaha, Neb. We demanded change in the brain, but we didn't train it. He is tremendous in the weight room and classroom, as well. Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain, Jackson Arnold, Roderick Robinson headline list of this fall's top performers. 3 min read. 2022 is the 19th year of the HuskerOnline In-State Tour. Formerly Omaha Burkes head football coach, Limongi led the Bulldogs for 16 years, and won a Class A State title in 2018. On February 28, 2022, Omaha Westside High School announced the hiring of Paul Limongi as the new head coach of the Westside football team. A very high-character student-athlete that has the potential to be an impact college player in the Pac-12.. He's going to be all over the field, and he's an impact football player. 2022 high school football state champions. Trevor Lovell, Assistant . Alvano certainly made his case for that distinction in the Warriors'. He'll carry the load for the Warriors this season. His ability to get vertical push when covered is as good as I have ever coached. HE HEADED THE OMAHA BURKE FOOTBALL PROGRAM FOR THE PAS16T YEARS. I practiced, I started picking it up, and in Week 3 against Papio South I played a pretty good game, and from there, it just kept going up. Burke won the 2018 Class A state title defeating Grand Island 24-20. It was . Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv Coach Mike Huffman: He picked up where he left off last season toting the rock for the Thunderbirds. Coach Kyle Peterson: Gage is an incredibly physical offensive lineman. Froendt felt that there is one person that truly helped grow the programs culture to a new level. Benning's father Damon was a standout running back for the Big Red in the 90s. Paul Limongi coaches during a high school football quarterfinal game between Omaha Burke and Omaha Westside on Nov. 5, 2021, at Westside High School. Creighton-bound Jasen Green helped Millard North finish off Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, scoring seven points in a minute late in the fourt. Coach,ellis.lisa@westside66.net, Andy Rider, Asst. 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. So in the program, we started adopting some of those things. "He is one of the most humble young men I have ever coached. He knows people still doubt him, and he's not going to stop working to prove himself.. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 2022 In-State Tour: Gretna | Elkhorn South | Omaha North | Elkhorn | Omaha Burke | Scottsbluff, Head coach: Brett Froendt (Paul Limongi named new coach for 2022). Coach, Cdsalazar@cox.net, Mike Leapley, Asst. Omaha Westside High School announces it will have a new head football coach this upcoming season. A native of Coleridge, Nebraska, and a 1988 Nebraska graduate, Froendt said his first sideline exposure was as a sixth grader being a student-manager with his brother for their towns 1977 state championship team. I'm pretty sure they'll build the offense around him because he's quite the talent.". A captain with an exceptional work ethic.. Luke is in his fourth year with the Journal Star and previously covered prep sports. Paul Limongi will join the Warriors pending board approval. I just try and do my thing and trust my holder and trust my snapper and my linemen and they block them in. 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. Advertisement. Froendt understands and values the deep connections and relationships he has made with his athletes and the bond that exists among the team. Westside Athletic Club. Gage was much improved at climbing and blocking second-level defenders. A three-pointer from Kui Diu with 25 seconds to go got the Links within 79-76 before Westside closed it out with free throws. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 I think it changed some of my coaches lives personally, and when it does that its transformational and as long as we can bring that to the team we can bring it to the level it has., 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.. An amazing community, amazing place to teach and coach. Paul brings a great deal of experience to WHS, said Westside Athletic Director Tom Kerkman. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. Rezac was named second-team All-Metro in 2021. He also returned a kick and a punt for a touchdown. >> 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. Omaha Westside's stats have been entered for the 38-7 win vs. Grand Island on 11/11/2022 7:00 PM. I would like to remain anonymous. >> YOU KNOW WHEN YOU ARE READY. On Monday, Westside Athletic Director Tom Kerkman announced the hiring of Omaha Burke's Paul Limongi. He truly is a special player.". Keifer runs 4.51 in the 40-yard dash and carries a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. A lot of guys can really thump on kickoffs but I think my specialty is being able to just always be consistent. Limongi will be taking over following former head coach. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. YWhhLXdlc3RzaWRlLTYmYzU9MjAyMjczMzEyMSZjdj0yLjAmY2o9MSZjc191 I think physically, he's got a long way to go, and I think when he picks up physically, you're going to have a heck of a football player.". For Kerkman, what Froendt has brought to the football program has been an epitome of a great coach. bm9zY3JpcHQ+CiAgPGltZyBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vc2Iuc2NvcmVjYXJkcmVz Its two totally different things to coach, football is a lot of physical and a lot of hands-on to where golf is a lot of mental and all psychology, Froendt said. It's going to be great after I leave, so it's in good hands.". I'm a sports photographer for Sports Journalism this year. 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. Volunteer Roster last updated on Feb 27, 2023 @ 10:02pm (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KETV-TV. Yeah, Damon Benning has lived a life that has been made better by football. We were tied 14-14 with 40 seconds left. "It was pretty special," Benning said of getting his first offer from Nebraska. 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.. Coach sullivan.robert@westside66.net, Steve Clark, Head Coach,clark.steven@westside66.net, Tom Marasco, Head Coach, marasco.thomas@westside66.net, Dave Martin, Volunteer Coach martin.david@westside66.net, Brett Froendt, Head Coach, froendt.brett@westside66.net, Jered Hellman, Assistant Coach, hellman.jered@westside66.net, Barry Glanzer, Head Coach, glanzer.barry@westside66.net, Duane Baylor, Assistant,baylor.duane@westside66.net, Jack Atkins,Assistant,atkins.jack@westside66.net, Doug Krecklow, Head Coach, krecklow.douglas@westside66.net, Lisa Ellis, Asst. Westside head varsity football coach and varsity golf coach Brett Froendt officially announced his retirement on Thursday, which will occur following the 2022 spring semester. "I tell kids that all the time and coaches, Westside was great before I got there. Froendt's Farewell: Westside football coach to retire after school year. On Twitter @lmullin7. Hawkeye head coach Kirk Ferentz checked in on Benning at Westside over the month of January. When he has the opportunity to make a tackle, he finishes at an elite level. Made 51 pancakes. Great competitor that cares deeply about North football.. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Coach Brett Froendt: Calebs ability to come downhill from his safety position and make plays at the line of scrimmage is special. The academic and athletic traditions in the district are excellent and I am excited to be a part of it. 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. Thats why Ive been here my entire career. The Westside school board will consider his hiring March 7. Anthony Rezac carries a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. Matchup mismatch at both slot receiver and backside of 3x1 formations. Played free safety the last eight games. He will sign with Oregon after his big-play potential produced 52 tackles that included 10.5 tackles for loss. Westside Announces New Football Head Coach Paul Limongi. He's short, but it doesn't matter. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. We moved him in the first game, and he had one of the best games we've had at safety in a long time. MjI3MzMxMjEiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL25lYnJhc2thLnJpdmFscy5j His speed and explosiveness on defense caused much disruption to our opponents. Coach, rider.richard@westside66.net, Mike Jernigan, Head Coach, jernigan.michael@westside66.net, Reed Weber, Asst. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm Recruiting: Spady attended a Nebraska home game as a visitor and will be at Iowa's Junior Day this weekend. "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. Paul Limongi will join the Warriors pending board approval. "Hes a great culture keeper who practices and plays hard for his teammates and teams success., Stu is The World-Herald's lead writer for high school sports and for golf. Coach Paul Limongi: A great physical talent who had a big impact on both sides of the football. "Paul brings a great deal of experience to WHS," said Westside Athletic Director Tom Kerkman. Please subscribe to keep reading. D.J. His two 49-yard field goals in the semifinals were a special night that solidified his status as a potential high-level college kicker.. LINCOLN Nearly three . cHM6Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnRO I am the editor-in-chief for Sports Journalism and the Club Director of WTV Live this year. He started coaching the freshman team with Fred Hutchinson. Sprinter had a season in which North Platte hosted a state quarterfinal and he generated FBS recruiting interest. 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