And thats only the quick synopsis of Jays Football. Elk Point-Jefferson ended up winning. Dugan picked off Pughs screen pass and raced along the sideline. 2023 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Thomas Jefferson High School's Grant Laman on Thursday displays the state championship trophy the Spartans won in 1989. In fact, arguably, its two top players sophomore Ryanne Bahnsen-Price (14.4 ppg, 3.8 apg, 2.3 spg) and freshman Kyla Hollier (13.9 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.1 spg) are each in the first half of their high school career. It's a feat many, including school alumni, never thought they'd see. Pat Bode says, "We got like from early '70s to late '80s to right now, to the 2014s, and we're all here to support East Jefferson.". Visiting teams probably sense theyre up against all of the Jays tradition towering from behind the grandstands. We beat a lot of teams by a lot of points last year, said Miller, who stopped the third-down pass. However, Cherry Creek awaited in the quarterfinals. Electrifying.. that's one word to describe the energy inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome Saturday. "We knew this was going to be the matchup for the state finals and we were ready for them.". 260 14th St. NW We all took one. You have permission to edit this article. Theyre so scrappy and they fought so hard that we knew they had the capability.. 1919 Jefferson Roanoke >On Dec. 7, 1919, the Richmond Times-Dispatch printed that Roanoke's 8-0 victory over John Marshall secured the state championship, but in the same newspaper, unbeaten Newport News issued a challenge to the winner. . Brooks resigned in November after three seasons. Massillon Washington (10-1) 17-14 Warren Western Reserve def. Obviously, you want to come and play well, but in the long run it doesnt say the score on the trophy, TJ coach Bill Cherpak said. After a one-year hiatus, the state football championships are back at Faurot Field. Chace Fornia, named the game's Most Outstanding Lineman, had six tackles. The scoring drive was highlighted by a 48-yard scamper by Hueser that electrified the EP-J fans. Finally, in the fourth quarter of a back-forth-struggle, Madison Central took advantage of a Brandon fumble and clinched a 24-17 victory for its first state championship in 22 years and only its second in school history. MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 1)Bob Colvin (Robbinsville) 11 NCHSAA FOOTBALL . The Ohio high school football season concludes this weekend with OHSAA state championship games. Considering that Jefferson has played in three different classifications in that time period, dropping only four league games is quite an accomplishment. The Mississippi high school football state championship games are set. It was impossible for Denver Public Schools, Motz said of the competition back then. A scholar, leader, coach and friend, Herman Motz, also known as Coach Motz, went 135-30-1 at Thomas Jefferson High School in a head-coaching career that began in 1976 and culminated with the Spartans winning the state title in 1989. Hunter Geary returned a short kickoff 16 yards to the EP-J 40. The Denver Prep League is in its 109th year, but city teams have managed only six state championships in football. At Florida State University High School: 8/27: Thomasville: 9/03: Lake Placid High School, FL: 9/10: Godby High School: 9/24: . Top Players: Caleb Chandler (OL), Dalton Hill (WR), Tradd Porter (DB), Kendrick Robinson (DB), Evan Sherriffs (QB), T.J. Skelton (WR), Trent Sorrells (LB), Sammy Williams (RB), Dontae Wilson (DL). Neil Devlin is a former Denver Post reporter who covered high school sports. Thomas Jeffersons DeRon VanBibber celebrates his touchdown next to Jersey Shores Connor Davis during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Hersheypark Stadium. GPB Sports is televising and streaming all the action from the 2022-2023 GHSA Basketball Championships March 8-11th from the Macon Centreplex in Macon, GA. The Hornets finished 2022 ranked No. New Orleans -- For the first time ever, the East Jefferson High School Warriors win a state championship. TJ then handled Poudre, 39-19, in the semifinals to set up a third game against Ben Gregory-coached Montbello, which had defeated Manual in the other semifinal. Lionel Messi named men's Player of the Year at the 2022 Best FIFA Awards, LeBron James is facing weeks on the sidelines after foot injury. 3.0 months ago. Something had to give in the Friday night battle of Class 6A titans. Amos likely will make a decision following an upcoming official visit to ODUs campus in Norfolk. HATTIESBURG - It didn't take long Jefferson Davis County's Demarrio Booth to take over the MHSAA 3A championship matchup against Amory on Friday. By: Chris Harlan Feds sue water company for rupture damaging Rocky Mountain National Park -- again, Family gets unexpected bill after Kaiser Permanente Colorado software error that resulted in refunds to thousands, Skygazers will have a great view Wednesday of two planets that look like they are almost touching. 69-year-old suffers stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house leaves him there. This year, we had to fight every single play to get back.. There were four of them, at three different sites.. Dustin Baker Courtesy. Motz taught for three more years after retiring as coach and served as statistician for all 10 city teams upon retirement. 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Playoff State Champions. . Lucas Robinson | Wisconsin State Journal. Bay Springs (11-3) vs. Simmons (13-0), 3 p.m. Class 6A. We had to play a full four quarters.. They will serve as head coaches for the two boys basketball teams that will take part in the Bright Services Western Virginia Basketball Officials Association all-star game at 4 p.m. at Patrick Henry High School. Ninety-nine times out of 100 when we walked on the field, Adkins said, we knew we were going to win. Ted LePage coached for 12 seasons (2006-2017), taking the 2006 and 2008 teams to state semifinals. With so many new kids and new starters and losing the group we had this was such a different team. And two days later, Lynchburg disputed Roanoke's championship. And now, the class 4A championship, is theirs! Laman played tight end and defensive end on that title team. Orel broke tackles and tiptoed down down the sidelines on the last leg of his run. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. It will be aired live on the GPB Knowledge Channel and streamed live on the GPB website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Mississippi High School Football State Champions. Two plays later Nelson Wright ran straight ahead for a nine-yard touchdown run. The final games of the season are on tap in the NJSIAA/Rothman Orthopaedics Football Championships as 20 Public school teams will play for Regional Championship titles and four Non-Publics. The last time Amos lost a match was in the state semi finals during his sophomore year. Top Players: Zack Boobas (DB), Caleb Chandler (OL), Joseph Randolph (DL), DontaeNotesWilson (DL), Colby Wood (RB). Were winning games in overtime, were winning games like this, whereas last year were mercy ruling everybody. The senior running back had 17 carries for 205. Class 4 Third Place C4 3rd Place. Jefferson (12-0) vs. Marist (12-0) 7 p.m. - Class 6A: Buford (12-1) vs. Lee County (12-1) Wednesday, Dec. 30. Copyright 2023, Georgia Public Broadcasting. The Courier Journal will have you covered all day Saturday with previews from those two games, features on some of the stars and live updates from noon to the final whistle of the 6A championship. It was tied 14-14 with just under seven-minutes to play in the half. HERSHEY Style points arent important to Thomas Jeffersons football team, or else the Jaguars coaching staff wouldnt be wearing shorts in 40-degree weather. Class 5 Third Place C5 3rd Place. We picked a bad week with Easter break, Spangler said. So many teams were good., Laman, who had his sights on playing college basketball, said football came first. 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Elk Point-Jefferson players celebrate an interception with less than 50 seconds left in the game, icing a 21-14 upset over over Winner in the Class 11B state football championship at the DakotaDome in Vermilion. TJ SPARTAN FOOTBALL 2022 SUMMER-FALL CALENDAR AND INFORMATION. Man died Wednesday. Motz finished an amazing 135-30-1 at TJ in a head coaching career from 1976-89, the last great span of city football success. He used to tell me he thought we would win it, she said. Madison Central had won seven straight. Elk Point-Jefferson football fans are expected to pack the stands at the DakotaDome in nearby Vermillion for the Huskies' title matchup with t, The fight never left the Woodbury Central Wildcats as they fell to Grundy Center, 49-20, in the Class A semifinals, Thursday. Elk Point-Jefferson captures first state football championship, upsets Winner, 21-14. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. Congratulations to TJ Football: 2020-2021 State Champions! State HS Football Photos November 10-12, 2022 Vermillion, SD University of SD Dome Class 11B - Final Elk Point-Jefferson 21 Winner 14 Class 9B - Final Hitchcock-Tulare 50 Herreid/Selby Area 28 Class 11A - Nov 11 7:30PM/CT - Stats #1 Dell Rapids (11-0) vs. #2 West Central (10-1) Class 9A - Final Gregory 36 Warner 23 The Tornadoes won their seventh straight state championship in 2021, finishing the. Not already a subscriber? In the last eight years, the Dragons have gone 84-16 overall with a 41-4 mark in region play. Jefferson Davis County 25-15 Noxubee County: 4A : 12/7/2019 Corinth 55-21 Poplarville: 5A : 12/7/2019 West Point 38-26 Picayune: 6A : The move was successful with Hueser and Swatek recording 10 tackles each. Come join us for one of the best nights of the year at Lucky Night Out on Saturday, March 18th & help continue the tradition of supporting our outstanding booster club & athletic programs! The Louisville area will have its eyes on two games. "For him to work through it and rehab, Im really proud of him.". 35-30 . Between 1951 and 2008, Jefferson City had roughly 170 players earn All-State honors. Division 4-AA: Escalon 28, Northwood 7. Football Tournament Results CLASS AAA 1972 Semifinals (both at Ohio Stadium, Columbus) Cincinnati Princeton def. Its a different team but theyre resilient. Players and parents: sign up for Remind to receive updates. The Jays have had only five head coaches dating back to the start of the 1958 season. In 4 years, Lori Lightfoot went from breakout political star to divisive mayor of a Chicago beset by pandemic and crime, Florida lawmakers to consider expansion of so-called dont say gay law, Drone crashes at Disneyland after hovering over visitors heads See video, Rapper Travis Scott wanted for assaulting Manhattan club sound engineer, destroying $12K in equipment, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. That was our secret, and thats what made us successful.. Jefferson: Dragons - Royal Blue, Red & White: 8/20: Rabun County: 8/27: At Central Gwinnett: 9/03: Here's what follows for the Virginia signee, Malaki Starks headlines the Athens-area class of 2022 football recruits to watch, Jefferson's Malaki Starks has career night to lead Dragons over Benedictine in state semis, OC's West Weeks has one more high school game. The Foxes jumped out to a 23-0 lead in the first quarter, then held off Thurston 26-20 on. The lead had been only seven points before VanBibber scored on a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter. Motz was equal parts tactician and lunch-pail leader. 14-0 Productions. Porterfield has signed a partial football scholarship with Division II Concord. I said we have to put them away. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. Division 3-AA: Sacramento Grant 36, San Jacinto 34. This is something we've been waiting for all these years.". 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Creek had won multiple state titles in the decade but TJ prevailed in the quarterfinals, 28-15, in what turned out to be legendary Bruins coach Fred Tesones final game. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Harrisburg tried to work the ball downfield to tie it back up before the break, but it was to no avail. The senior was cleared to play in the title game after missing four contests due to a torn meniscus in his knee. A short punt gave the Cavaliers the ball on the Tigers side of the 50. Ron Cole coached the Jays to the 1997 state championship as well as a 1998 state runner-up and three state semifinal berths (1996, 1999, 2001). Weve probably still got some kids who are out of town.. Yes, you read that correctly. All Rights Reserved. The Jaguars never trailed and seemed in control throughout behind a stifling defense that held Jersey Shore to minus-66 rushing yards with seven sacks. All State 1916-1980; All State 1981-2021; . The Spartans edged out Gateway 28-27 at CSU-Pueblo in the Class 4A state title game on . 3. It had never happened before, Motz said of the three city teams in the semifinals. The record book will list back-to-back titles, but only a handful of starters were a part of both championships. Here is the Mississippi high school football state championship schedule for the MHSAA playoffs on Dec. 2-3 at Southern Miss. After the game, the Huskies' 16 seniors gathered for a group photo on the DakotaDome field. If sports fans from far away think of the Jefferson City Jays Football Program and its rich tradition, the image probably is that of an old brick high school sitting high atop a hill a throwback to the 1960s and 1970s and with the football stadium tucked in at the bottom of the hill. Games like this are what I live for. Winner drove deep into EP-J territory at the end of the half, but Carson Keiser's 35-yard field goal try was short. Contents 1Georgia High School Association 2Georgia Independent School Association 3Georgia Interscholastic Association 4Pre-1948 (GIAA and Class B) Georgia High School Association Georgia Independent School Association With 4 seconds left, TJs Rex Miller narrowly knocked a third-down pass away from Jersey Shore receiver Dalton Dugan at the goal line. Newton High School guard Stephon Castle can add another bullet point to his lengthy resume after making the final roster for the 2023 McDonalds All-American Game. No one knew it at the time, but that victory was also the high-water mark for city schools. Harrisburg would strike first in the ball game on a 33-yard touchdown pass from Dylan Elrod to Tytan Tryon. 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Girls Alleghanys Rachel Hepler and Murray McClung; Auburns Sydney Rorrer; Blacksburgs Chris Martin; Carroll Countys Haley Turman; Cave Springs Taylor White and Cait Flippen; Craig Countys Grace Faw and Logan Stevens; Floyd Countys Ragan Wiseman and Natalie Boothe; Glenvars Haley Green; Hidden Valleys Hailey Singleton; Lord Botetourts Molly Hassell; Parry McCluers Reba Wilhelm and Mackenzie Wheeler; Salems Maia Foley; and William Flemings Nadjae Stokes, Cienna Bryant, T.K. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. In just over seven minutes, Winner drove 40 yards in 14 plays, which included two successful fourth down conversions. ", Their opponentEast Jeffersona team that's never made it to a championship game, ever in the school's history. Tony Grosso coached from 2002 to 2005. Jersey Shore scored its only offense touchdown on a 1-yard pass from Wheary to Owen Anderson with 34 seconds left, capping a nine-play, 80-yard drive. "I couldnt be prouder of those guys.". New Orleans -- For the first time ever, the East Jefferson High School Warriors win a state championship. The Dragons lost an early season game to the Bulldogs and then saw them again in the state semifinals, where Thomson took a 27-6 victory. And for years he was the third-winningest coach in football at any level. VERMILLION, S.D. "Weve been working toward this goal since we were in youth football, all of the hours we put in the weight room this summer," Hueser said. Additionally, it has produced 10 All-Americans. The following week's games will be played at SHI . The Madison School Board unanimously voted Monday night to rename Jefferson Middle School after 19th-century Black voting rights activist Ezekiel Gillespie. Taking a direct snap from center, Hueser broke the plain of the goal line to put the Huskies on the board at the 5:17 mark of the second quarter. The Jaguars previously won state titles in 2004, 07, 08 and 19, all with Cherpak as coach. Georgia Public Radio GPTV, Ways to Watch GPB's Coverage of the GHSA Basketball Championships, 10 Questions With Southwest DeKalb Girls Basketball Coach Kathleen Richey-Walton, 2023 Basketball Spotlight: Newton 5-Star Stephon Castle, GHSA Football Championship Stadium Announcement, 7A State Final: Mill Creek vs. Carrollton, 5A State Final: Warner Robins vs. Ware County, 3A State Final: Cedar Grove vs. Sandy Creek. EP-J broke Winner's 34-game winning streak dating to 2019, getting sweet revenge against the Warriors, who blew out the Huskies, 52-14, in the state semi-finals last year. Its not fair to tell them that you have to win it for me.. And now Terry Walker is carrying the torch as the teams latest coach. "I came through and got it.". Text COACHGRIEB to 81010 . Senior wide receiver/strong safety Katrell McAfee said he and his teammates feel an obligation to get their own trophy for the school. 10:00 am4:00 pm, Sunday The Thomas Jefferson football team is the football state champion for the first time in more than 30 years. All seven Ohio High School Athletic Association state championship football games are set for this week in Canton. Biloxi Sun Herald & Bing News. Read More. Class 4 Second Place C4 2nd Place. "Our offensive line is the best in the state.". Ashley would run it in from 15-yards out, and with 7:41 to play in the third quarter, the Cavaliers led in the ball game 35-14. After the kickoff, the Huskies marched down the field, calling six run plays to reach the Winner 31-yard line. Forty-six years after leading Jefferson High School to the 1970 Group AAA boys basketball championship, former Magicians stars Mike Franklin and Ron Marsh will be back . WVBOA Commissioner Jerry Spangler, who also was a captain on the 1970 Jefferson squad coached by Dick Kepley, organized the game as a last chance for local high school seniors at schools served by the association to suit up. Seniors 55+: $4 You have permission to edit this article. Friday's games. It doesnt say how you got it.. 79, saw its 58-game win streak come to an end in 2022, but finished strong to capture . Read More. Motz would trudge west on Hampden Avenue, cross the bridge over Interstate 25 and take a left to go up the hill on Holly Street. Northsides Tra Jackson carries the ball while receiving a block from Hayden Porterfield during a game against William Byrd. East Jeff beat Edna Karr 38 to 28 this afternoon in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for the Class 4A state title. GPB Sports Reporter Hannah Goodin caught up with Southwest DeKalb girls basketball coach Kathleen Richey-Walton to talk about everything from the Panthers playoff run, her numerous state championships and her proudest accomplishments as a coach. Elk Point-Jefferson's Noah McDermott scores a touchdown against Winner in the second quarter of the Class 11B state football championship at the DakotaDome Friday. -- LucasHueser broke off a 31-scoring run late in the fourth quarter as Elk Point-Jefferson upset top-ranked Winner, 21-14, Friday for the school's first state football championship. But in a way, this was a fitting end for a season where nothing came easy. The 1974 Aliquippa team earned a 567 rating, which would be the 3rd-highest in state history and was nearly 30 points higher than the three teams that tied for second place that season. All but three of the EP-J players that played in the 2021 blowout loss to Winner returned for this year's undefeated season, including 16 seniors. Hylton 1997-00 38 Gretna 2003-05 35 . Championship Results. Website by Schilling/Sellmeyer. Saturday, November 28, 2020 | 6:27 PM. Jefferson City Football was the first to win 10 state titles (1976, 1977, 1978, 1984, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994 and 1997) in Missouri high school history. They did just a great job of blocking upfront. Not rah-rah, but just to fire us up. "Weve had this game circled since we lost last year," Fornia said. One game will be . Elk Point-Jefferson's Lucas Hueser carries the ball during the Class 11B state football championship against Winner in the Dakota Dome Friday. Jefferson-Morgan Ms/High School 1351 Jefferson Rd, Jefferson, PA 15344 (724) 883-2310 The Tigers offense sputtered on their next possession, which gave Jefferson the ball back with a chance to take the lead before the break. Harrisburg tried to get another score before time expired, but it was to no avail. On fourth down, TJs defense swarmed quarterback Branden Wheary, causing his errant pass to flutter to the turf as time ran out. Wright would cap off another Cavaliers drive for a score with a three-yard touchdown run. Absolutely, that was really fun, recalled Motz, who had decided to retire before the season but kept it a secret from everyone but his family. We never thought we would win it that year, Motz, now 82, said. I always had respect for the guy. Thomas Jeffersons Aiden Palmer celebrates a fumble recovery by Conner Murga during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game against Jersey Shore on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at Hersheypark Stadium. The Warriors certainly have a big support system. Players from the River Ridge and Three Rivers districts and North Cross will go against seniors from the Pioneer and Blue Ridge districts and Roanoke Catholic. I definitely like both programs and the direction theyre going in, he said. 24. High School | Home of the Spartans. Jersey Shore scored with 34 seconds left and then recovered an onside kick, but its final drive stalled 21 yards from the end zone as time expired. Richmond's John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. 3861 East Stan Musial Drive Each win brought the team closer and closer to their goal. Football State Championships Share Page: Share to . The list of Jays who went on to play in the NFL features Brown (Atlanta Falcons), Jerry Crumpler (Dallas Cowboys), Dennis Meyer (Pittsburgh Steelers), Shorthose (Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos), Don Webb (then-Boston Patriots), Smith (Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco49ers), Steve Martin (Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Chiefs, Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings), Kirk Farmer (St. Louis Rams, Chiefs), Justin Gage (Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans) and Sylvester Williams (Broncos, Titans, Dolphins and currently with the Los Angeles Chargers). After a victory at home over White County in the first round of the state playoffs, the Dragons made treks to Ridgeland (a 28-21 win) and Mary Persons (a 51-32 loss in the quarterfinals). Spangler said he and the WVBOA are committed to making the game an annual event hosted by different schools. Jeffersons defense, however, would get the ball back for the offense after forcing Harrisburg into a speedy three-and-out. @JeffersonFootba. Elk Point-Jefferson's Hunter Geary leaps for a first down during the Class 11B state football championship between Elk Point-Jefferson and Winner High School at the Dakota Dome in Vermilion, S.D., Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. Family of 4: $14 Chris Harlan is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. 1894-- Detroit Central. I said all right, lets try to run a counter on the back side," he said. Thomas Jefferson High School Sports Schedules Live Stream Links for Athletic Events TJHS Live Athletic Broadcasts on YouTube Livestream Links for Athletic Events TJ Boys Basketball at Laurel Highlands, 12/20/22, 7:30 pm Varsity TJ Boys Basketball vs Steel Valley, 12/13/22, 7:30 pm Varsity TJ Boys Basketball at Baldwin, 12/6/22, 7:30 pm (varsity) TJs championship trophy is displayed prominently at the school. 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