His passion for our district and what he experienced here and got out of it and took to the real world, what he brought back in his passion, he brought it to Steve Clark and the girls basketball program I believe is the first start in the seed. 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. 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. 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. cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt There was an issue submitting your request. THAT HAPPENED ORVE THE LAST MONTHS, MAYBE THE LAST YEARS, ESPECIALLY IN THE CLASSROOM, SO YOU JUST KNOW WHEN ITS TIME. Watch live. Sortino's transferring to the high school had to do with reasons both on and off the . 2022 In-State Tour: Gretna | Elkhorn South | Omaha North | Elkhorn | Omaha Burke | Scottsbluff, Head coach: Brett Froendt (Paul Limongi named new coach for 2022). Hi, my name is Jaden Taylor! I am very excited for the opportunity to be the new Head Football Coach at Westside High School, said Limongi. He spent the previous seven years as an assistant at Millard West. At receiver, Devon would take short passes and turn them into large gains and/or touchdowns. Gage is a fierce competitor that absolutely hates to lose. Vince not only has a confidence in himself, but has also built that confidence in his teammates. Brett Froendt led the Warriors to the 2020 Class A state championship, ending a 38-year title drought. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KETV-TV. Froendt's take on QB Anthony Rezac: "He's a very mature kid, to be honest with you, and mentally, he's a very sharp kid. Recruiting: Cubrich is being recruited by North Dakota State at this point. He is tremendous in the weight room and classroom, as well. Please subscribe to keep reading. He's poised to take over the offense. 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. It was the loudest I had ever heard our stadium. As a defensive end, he's physical at the point of attack and relentless as a pass rusher and in backside pursuit. He also reports for KETV Channel 7 in Omaha, NET's Big Red Wrap-Up and KFAB Radio in Omaha. He has led the Omaha Burke High School football program for 16 years where he had a 106-55 record. There was a problem saving your notification. I am very excited for the opportunity to be the new Head Football Coach at Westside High School, Limongi said in a statement. When he has the opportunity to make a tackle, he finishes at an elite level. Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain, Jackson Arnold, Roderick Robinson headline list of this fall's top performers. Rhule doesn't know. By the numbers: As a sophomore, Benning was a first-team All-Nebraska selection. Both teams had three swimmers in the championship final race won by Hood, and the Crusaders outscored Westside 49-41. Hes signing with NU. His ability to pass protect is aided by his ability to anticipate, move his feet and use his reach to his advantage. 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. "It wasn't about what kind of accomplishments I wanted," said Brett Froendt. Trevor has the rare ability to just take over a game on either side of the ball from his offensive/defensive line position. Keifer runs 4.51 in the 40-yard dash and carries a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. The academic and athletic traditions in the district are excellent and I am excited to be a part of it. "He is one of the most humble young men I have ever coached. I think people are going to really open their eyes when they see him play this football season.". 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. Limongi will bring a wealth of experience to Westside. We look forward to him continuing to lead the WHS football team on and off the field.. Andy Mantzaris, Head Coach . Advertisement. We knew he found his place and he's just got a great presence about him in terms of spacing, understanding where the ball is, and being able to find the right angles. ), Westside boys basketball headed to A-6 District championship game, Westsides Regan Rosseter wins third state title, Pollution in North Omaha illustrates environmental racism, Westside boys wrestling team finishes in top ten for the third year in a row, Westside boys basketball team ready for District tournament, Westside's Nate Germonprez ready to make history at state swim meet, Westside Journalism Letter to the Editor Policy. Limongis name is familiar in the metro. 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. IT WAS ABOUT WHAT KIND OF EXPERIENCES I WANTED THE KIDS TO HAVE AND OUR STAFF FEELINGHE T SAME WAY. 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. {{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? Less than two years later, he was teaching business at Westside. He led the Omaha Burke football program for the past 16 years. Recruiting: Alvano is being recruited by Minnesota, Northern Illinois, Iowa, Alabama, Oklahoma, North Dakota State and South Dakota State. 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The first lineman to be a three-time All-Nebraska first-teamer has committed to North Dakota State. As he develops strength and speed, he's just going to become better. Paul Limongi will join the Warriors pending board approval. Sean Callahan has worked with Rivals.com since 2000, and has been the Publisher of HuskerOnline since 2007. He was a starter on the 2020 state championship team but suffered a knee injury in the first game of the 2021 season. MATT: IT TAKES A SPECIAL COACH TO WIN A CHAMPIOHINS >> I WANTED COACHES TO KNOW THAT WHEN THEY PLAYED WESTSIDE THE KIDS WERE GOING TO PLAY HARD, THEYRE GONNA PLAY PHYSICAL, AND THEY WERE ALWAYS GOING TO BE WELL-PREPARED AND I HOPE WEVE ACHIEVED THAT. "I tell kids that all the time and coaches, Westside was great before I got there. 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. Hes considered one of the best lineman prospects in the junior class. Creighton-bound Jasen Green helped Millard North finish off Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln, scoring seven points in a minute late in the fourt. Will has a thirst to be the most competitive person on the team. "You know when you're ready, and I'm ready," he said. We only count solos, no double-team pancakes counted.. Brett Froendt thinks he's leaving the Omaha Westside. 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. Paul brings a great deal of experience to WHS, Westside Athletic Director Tom Kerkman said in a statement. That helps him be consistent. Wyoming recruit ran for 2,180 yards and 35 touchdowns. "The combination of these two traits will allow him to find success moving forward at the next level.. To do that well, and defend the pass as well as he does, makes him a complete player at Safety. Me being open to learn from other people and bringing that to our program transcend[ed] it to the next level. I'm an editor for Sports Journalism this year. "Although blessed with tremendous natural ability, nobody worked harder to maximize their potential like Koa has done with his time at Bergan. D.J. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). His athletic ability, toughness and intelligence are outstanding. 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. I am currently a senior and this Hi, my name is Zoe Gillespie! Comprehensive look at high school football champions from across the country. OMAHA, Neb. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 His football IQ is very high, and he just understands the game really well. You can cancel at any time. 3 min read. They do their job. 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. He knew he wanted to coach but earned a business degree at NU and tried the business world first. Coach Kyle Peterson: Gage is an incredibly physical offensive lineman. He truly is a special player.". 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. "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.". Nebraska linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek speaks during a news conference Wednesday at Memorial Stadium. Omaha. 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