He makes really good decisions at a high percentage rate, understands where the ball's supposed to be. Alvano certainly made his case for that distinction in the Warriors'. 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. 3 min read. MATT: HE IS NOT SURE WHAT IS NEXT, BUT LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT CHAPTER IN HIS LIFE. His legacy that he is leaving will be helpful as this program continues.. Coach Andy Means: An argument can be made that Gage might be the best football player we've ever had in my 36 years at Millard South. Vince has a bright future ahead of him.. Jordan Nogg and Grace Vandercoy|March 5, 2022, Coach Limongi works with his team at Omaha Burke. Third game we played [Creighton] Prep and it was Tom Jaworskis last year whos the winningest coach in Nebraska history. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs. Limongi directed the Bulldogs to several state championship appearances, including a state title win in 2018 and a runner-up finish in 2011. And the kids really enjoyed that experience and still do to this day. Hi, my name is Jaden Taylor! Will play football at Air Force. We moved him in the first game, and he had one of the best games we've had at safety in a long time. To do that well, and defend the pass as well as he does, makes him a complete player at Safety. He's also an outstanding offensive tackle. "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. Omaha Westside announced on Monday that Paul Limongi, formerly the coach at Omaha Burke, will lead the Warrior football program beginning next season. Made 51 pancakes. "It was about what kind of experiences I wanted the kids to have and our staff feeling the same way. Omaha Westside football coach Paul Limongi thinks senior Tristan Alvano is the best high school kicker in the nation. c3M9J3ZpZGVvLWFkLXdyYXBwZXInPgo8c2NyaXB0IGFzeW5jIHNyYz0nLy9j When Zane returns for his fourth year in the starting role, he will have a chance to go down as one of the greats in state history. There was an issue submitting your request. Omaha Westside's stats have been entered for the 43-41 win vs. Gretna on 11/21/2022 7:15 PM. 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.. I did not open up to that for a couple or three years, and then once I did I brought it back into the football program. After 13 years on the sidelines, Froendt has decided to hang up the whistle, and say farewell to football. Less than two years later, he was teaching business at Westside. Omaha Westside names Paul Limongi as next varsity football coach. 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. He also reports for KETV Channel 7 in Omaha, NET's Big Red Wrap-Up and KFAB Radio in Omaha. 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. In addition to this record, Froendt is the only coach in Westside football history to go to the NSAA Class A State Football Championship for three consecutive seasons (2019-2021). His desire to be so competitive raises the level of competition in all of the other kids. MATT: FROENDTS ACCOMPLISHMENT ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. Season rewind: "Westside has been at a great school for a long time," Froendt said after announcing his retirement. I'm an editor for Sports Journalism this year. Theres nothing like Friday night football at Phelps Field at Westside," he said. Follow him on Twitter @stuOWH. Devon could rush the pass as well as play pass defense. IT WAS ABOUT WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCES I WANTED THE KIDS TO HAVE AND OUR STAFF FEELINGHE T SAME WAY. It's now seven finals in the last decade for Coach Benning. On Monday, Westside Athletic Director Tom Kerkman announced the hiring of Omaha Burke's Paul Limongi. That changed the game for me," Froendt said. I'm an editor for Sports Journalism this year. Omaha Westside High School announces it will have a new head football coach this upcoming season. 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The Student-Run News Site of Westside High School in Omaha, Nebraska. cHM6Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnRO His father D.J. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. He. An amazing community, amazing place to teach and coach. "It wasn't about what kind of accomplishments I wanted," said Brett Froendt. Class B D2 Boys District Final Pairings. I have never seen an athlete perform at this level as a three-sport athlete. Will has a thirst to be the most competitive person on the team. Current head coach Brett Froendt is retiring at the end of this school year. I can't wait to see what his future holds, because he still has a big chip on his shoulders. On 11/11, the Omaha Westside varsity football team won their neutral playoff game against Grand Island (NE) by a score of 38-7. Email stu.pospisil@owh.com. b2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8 Rezac was named second-team All-Metro in 2021. In his time at the school, Froendt explained that theres one big thing he learned. "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. As was his predecessor as coach, Marty Kauffman, who promoted him to defensive coordinator in 2002. Football season has finally arrived at Westside and so has junior varsity's head coach, Jack Sortino. It was . Spady, Trevor ( Jr.) Mardi, Erin ( Sr.) Vermillion, Joe ( Sr.) Warren, Quinton ( Fr.) Froendt has one more game to coach. Limongi will take over a Westside program that returns a good amount of production from the runner-up team last season. "Although blessed with tremendous natural ability, nobody worked harder to maximize their potential like Koa has done with his time at Bergan. He was 11-of-14 on field goals on the season, with long kicks of 49, 49, 47, 44 and 41 yards. That ability to adapt and evolve into new environments has allowed Froendt to adjust year in and year out and learn about everyone hes around. I look forward to being a part of this special community., Reach the writer at 402-473-7437 or at LMullin@journalstar.com. Repeat selection had 12.5 sacks among his 29 tackles for loss and will be a preferred walk-on at Iowa. Trainer, annin.justin@westside66.net, Sally Shepherd, shepherd.sally@westside66.net, Brad Metzler, metzler.brad@westside66.net, Jordan Rhodes, rhodes.jordan@westside66.net. Advertisement. 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. "Not only has he been successful on the football field, his teams are visible in the community. He's poised to take over the offense. In his first year as head coach, 2009, Westside went 1-8. Recruiting: Rezac will attend Iowa's Junior Day and he's currently being recruited by the Hawkeyes, Minnesota, Northern Illinois and Austin Peay. Coach Brett Froendt: Tristan was clutch for us all year. We changed our practices, we changed our technologies because we always train athletically, but we didn't train our brains mentally. Froendt's take's on kicker Tristan Alvano: "He's just had a great junior year, he had a good sophomore year and he started taking part in Kohl's kicking camps, and of course, had great camps there. You have permission to edit this article. Westside is an amazing place, Froendt said. We were tied 14-14 with 40 seconds left. In his final three seasons, Froendt led the Warriors to a state title in 2020 and runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2021. 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In addition to coaching football, Froendt coached baseball when he first arrive at Westside, and more recently has served as varsity golf coach. 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. I am currently a senior and this Hi, my name is Zoe Gillespie! 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. 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. Omaha Westside football coach Brett Froendt to retire after 14 years. Coach Reed Manstedt: Trevor was a force on both our offensive and defensive line. Paul brings a great deal of experience to WHS, said Westside Athletic Director Tom Kerkman. Gage was much improved at climbing and blocking second-level defenders. Jaden Taylor, Sports J Editor in Chief, WTV Live Club Director. Gage is a fierce competitor that absolutely hates to lose. THE SPRING GAME IS SLATED RFO APRIL 9. 5 kicker in the country by Kohl's Professional Camps. Limongi also coached multiple college recruits led by Husker standouts Chris Hickman and Nick Henrich, plus Notre Dame linebacker Xavier Watts. Coach Paul Limongi: A great physical talent who had a big impact on both sides of the football. Those reasons revolve around that coaching fraternity that I so unbelievably love and am going to miss, its painful to think about that.. aWQ9J2RzX2RlZmF1bHRfYW5jaG9yJz48L2Rpdj4KPC9kaXY+CjwvZGl2PgoK. Omaha Westside's stats have been entered for the 42-28 win vs. Lincoln Southwest on 11/4/2022 7:00 PM. His athletic ability, toughness and intelligence are outstanding. 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. 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. Board of Education Meeting - Monday, March 6, 2023 - at 6:00pm. He also has a great balance that allows him to run through arm tackles. Max Preps named him a second-team Junior All-American and he was named both first-team All-Nebraska and Super State. After 13 years on the sidelines, Froendt has decided to hang up the whistle, and say farewell to football. I AM READY. A Board of Education Meeting for Westside Community Schools will take place on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the District Administration Office - ABC Building - 909 S. 76th St., Omaha, NE 68114. As a defensive end, he's physical at the point of attack and relentless as a pass rusher and in backside pursuit. "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. 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. Photos: Millard South @ Omaha Westside Off the gridiron, Froendt has been the head varsity golf coach since the spring of 2000, making the state tournament eight times and earning a Metro Conference Championship in 2016. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q "We maximized our talent, so every year is different excitement and different reasons to be proud.". In the classroom, he carries a 3.97 GPA. 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. Made more than 55 solo tackles and four interceptions and returned punts and kickoffs for touchdowns. d2luZG93Ll9kaWRBc3luY0luamVjdEdvb2dsZVRhZ01hbmFnZXIpIHJldHVy The future of the football program is bright, something the Warriors owe to the foundation that Froendt helped build. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. "I tell kids that all the time and coaches, Westside was great before I got there. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside. 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. AFTER 13 YEARS ON THE SIDELINES, FROENDT IS SAYING FAREWELL TO FOOTBALL. The academic and athletic traditions in the district are excellent and I am excited to be a part of it. 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. Wayzata, Jesuit hold commanding leads in their respective states. As of now, Westside will hold off on looking for incoming candidates until the retirement becomes entirely official in the upcoming community schools board meeting on Monday, January 18. The first lineman to be a three-time All-Nebraska first-teamer has committed to North Dakota State. He's an amazing practice player who transfers it to the game on Friday night.. Coach Mike Huffman: A physical blocker both in line and split out. 57 of his 68 kickoffs went for touchbacks and he finished 49-of-50 on extra points. The leader of the line that blocked for an offense that averaged 523 yards a game. Coach Mike Huffman:Extremely dynamic player who took his ability to another level this year. Brett Froendt thinks hes leaving the Omaha Westside football program, which hes been a part of for 29 years, at a time of strength. "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. Led Class A in both rushing and scoring.. Coach, Cdsalazar@cox.net, Mike Leapley, Asst. We only count solos, no double-team pancakes counted.. A very high-character student-athlete that has the potential to be an impact college player in the Pac-12.. At receiver, Devon would take short passes and turn them into large gains and/or touchdowns. A captain with an exceptional work ethic.. 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. Amanda Knight, Freshman Cheer, knight.amanda@westside66.net, Lisa Butler, Coordinator, 402-408-8641 butler.lisa@westside66.net, Brett Froendt,Varsity Head Coach, froendt.brett@westside66.net, Craig Secora, Assistant Coach, secora.craig@westside66.net, Justin Haberman,Assistant Coach, haberman.justin@westside66.net, Tyler Zahn, Assistant Coach zahn.tyler@westside66.net, Garet Moravec, Assistant Coach garet.moravec@cox.net, Tyler Wrice, Assistant Coach wrice.tyler@westside66.net, Don Salazar, Asst. He also developed into a take-charge, vocal leader. 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. It takes a special coach to win a championship, but it takes a special person to lead a program. He was a starter on the 2020 state championship team but suffered a knee injury in the first game of the 2021 season. His two 49-yard field goals in the semifinals were a special night that solidified his status as a potential high-level college kicker.. Omaha Westside High School (NE) Varsity Football Omaha Westside Football OVERALL 12-1 0.92 Win % DISTRICT 3-1 1st A District 3 HOME5-0 AWAY4-1 NEUTRAL3-0 PF545 PA261 STREAK7W Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Add missing athletes to the roster Post a Video He carries a 3.1 GPA in the classroom. The academic and athletic traditions in the district are excellent and I am excited to be a part of it. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). I feel like I am ready to move on to the next phase of my life, Froendt said. Omaha Westside hires Omaha Burke football coach Paul Limongi, ADRIAN MARTINEZ ENTERED THE TRANSFER PORTAL. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. But, their coach remains confident they will. Pending board approval, Paul Limongi will coach the team beginning with the 2022/23 season. Everyone thought we were running the clock out. Not only has he been successful on the football field, his teams are visible in the community. 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. Pending board approval, Paul Limongi will coach the team beginning with the 2022/23 season. Photographer Samuel Mfinanga has posted a new gallery Millard South @ Omaha Westside containing 473 photos. He plans to camp at nearly all of those places in 2022. All rights reserved. 2022 high school football state champions. That helps him be consistent. Please subscribe to keep reading. Copyright 2022 WOWT. Sophomore guard Peyton McCabe scored 22 points to lead Omaha Skutt to a girls basketball win over Elkhorn North. Matchup mismatch at both slot receiver and backside of 3x1 formations. A 2,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher, the speedster is signing with Wyoming. He has tremendous athleticism for a big kid. The Patriots quarterback, who threw 19 touchdown passes against zero interceptions, was at safety in key situations. He carries a 3.98 GPA in the classroom. He constantly gives thanks to his offensive line. On Friday, Alvano committed to keep kicking at. I am very excited for the opportunity to be the new Head Football Coach at Westside High School, Limongi said in a statement. 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. "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. 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.. The Warriors will start their 2022 campaign at Omaha Burke High School to take on Creighton Prep on Aug. 26. WESTSIDE ANNOUNCES IT WILL HAVE A NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH THIS UPCOMING SEASON. Assistant Coach wrice.tyler@westside66.net Freshman. The Oklahoma-bound receiver had 51 catches for 944 yards and 11 touchdowns and had a kickoff-return touchdown. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 Omaha Westside coach Brett Froendt ANNA REED, THE WORLD-HERALD Stu Pospisil Here are the All-Nebraska football teams since 2015. YWx3YXlzIGhhdmUgdGhlIGxhc3QgdmVyc2lvbgogICAgcy5zcmMgPSAiaHR0 PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo Froendt boasts a decorated coaching career. LINCOLN Nearly three months into life as Nebraska football coach, Matt Rhule still refuses to prejudge anyone on the roster. Hi, my name is Jordan Nogg! On Twitter @lmullin7. "Getting things kickstarted with my dad going there and all the ties, it was pretty cool. I think people are going to really open their eyes when they see him play this football season.". "Coaches want to see kickers on campus, and it's just different. Position switches part of 'magic' for Nebraska coach Matt Rhule, Official football schedules for 2022, 2023 seasons reveal plenty of city matchups, Lincoln East quarterback Noah Walters signs with North Alabama, Paperwork, finger-pointing and Twitter: How Gretna was stripped of the Class A football title, Despite no senior class, Lincoln Northwest sitting pretty good with plans to field a varsity football team, Kaitlyn Emanuel on North Bend Central's win, Hastings SC's Sabatka hits a three-pointer to end the first half. He truly is a special player.". Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover our annual website hosting costs. The academic and athletic traditions in the district are excellent and I am excited to be a part of it. Keeping you WIRED in to all things Westside. With regards to his future, Froendt hasn't settled on what's in store for him. CiAgKGZ1bmN0aW9uKCkgewogICAgdmFyIHMgPSBkb2N1bWVudC5jcmVhdGVF ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw On Monday, Westside Athletic Director Tom Kerkman announced the hiring of Omaha Burkes Paul Limongi. Football obviously is the reason Id want to stay, the relationships with the kids and especially the coaching fraternity, but the net result is it's time to be refreshed and do something different.. Wyoming recruit ran for 2,180 yards and 35 touchdowns. Not only has he been successful on the football field, his teams are visible in the community. 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. When he has the opportunity to make a tackle, he finishes at an elite level. 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. "It's given me a nice, refreshing break a couple months of the year, but it's still a grind," he added. Me being open to learn from other people and bringing that to our program transcend[ed] it to the next level. It can always be better, but that changed my life personally. "I grew up playing baseball and basketball and I still play soccer to this day. Coach Brett Froendt: Calebs ability to come downhill from his safety position and make plays at the line of scrimmage is special. He also had 247 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Coach,ellis.lisa@westside66.net, Andy Rider, Asst. Larry Morrissey and Tom Hall were profound influences," Froendt said. OMAHA, Neb. 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. Y2ZyPTAiIC8+Cjwvbm9zY3JpcHQ+CjwhLS0gRW5kIGNvbVNjb3JlIFRhZyAt Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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