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. So in the program, we started adopting some of those things. Coach, Cdsalazar@cox.net, Mike Leapley, Asst. 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. Third game we played [Creighton] Prep and it was Tom Jaworskis last year whos the winningest coach in Nebraska history. Assistant Coach wrice.tyler@westside66.net Freshman. He'll carry the load for the Warriors this season. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh By the numbers: The 6-foot-3, 190 pound Rezac took over the starting quarterback job after the fourth game of the season. Benning's take: "This was my first year playing safety. News of no seniors cast doubt on whether or not the Falcons would play a varsity football season. Alvano's take: "I think my greatest weapon, you know, a lot of guys have big legs. We look forward to him continuing to lead the WHS football team on and off the field.. On February 28, 2022, Omaha Westside High School announced the hiring of Paul Limongi as the new head coach of the Westside football team. He. With regards to his future, Froendt hasn't settled on what's in store for him. Coach Tim Johnk: Sam is the best lineman I have coached. 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. It was the loudest I had ever heard our stadium. Alvano has also been clocked at 4.46 seconds handheld in the 40-yard dash and has a 28.5 inch vertical. He also developed into a take-charge, vocal leader. 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. 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. They've already recognized his talents and he had a fantastic sophomore year for us. The leader of the line that blocked for an offense that averaged 523 yards a game. 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.". "I tell kids that all the time and coaches, Westside was great before I got there. b2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShzLCBlbCk7CiAgfSkoKTsKPC9zY3JpcHQ+Cgo8 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. It's awesome. His desire to be so competitive raises the level of competition in all of the other kids. Omaha Westside Football History Previous Seasons All-Time Roster 2022-23 ( 67 players) Head Coach: Paul Limongi Starlin, Luke ( So.) Photographer Samuel Mfinanga has posted a new gallery Millard South @ Omaha Westside containing 473 photos. Coach Mike Huffman:Extremely dynamic player who took his ability to another level this year. In his first year as head coach, 2009, Westside went 1-8. Limongi will be taking over following former head coach. ICAgIGo9ZC5jcmVhdGVFbGVtZW50KHMpLGRsPWwhPSdkYXRhTGF5ZXInPycm >> ITS GIVEN ME A NICE REFRESHING BREAK A COUPLE MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR, BUT ITS STILL A GRIND. Pending board approval, Paul Limongi will coach the team beginning with the 2022/23 season. Then he rehabbed, did everything he could to come back to Game 1, and did it again this year. Your account has an invalid email address. Brett Froendt thinks he's leaving the Omaha Westside. AND WHAT IS NEXT. 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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. Zi5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLGYpOwogICAgICAgIHdpbmRv His mother Tanya was a standout soccer player for the Huskers. 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. By the numbers: As a sophomore, Benning was a first-team All-Nebraska selection. No question, DJ Rezac, Froendt said. I am the editor-in-chief for Sports Journalism and the Club Director of WTV Live this year. Recruiting: Benning has early offers from both Nebraska and Minnesota, while Iowa has also shown heavy interest at this point. Future Auburn tight end made 36 catches in Wests receiver-rich offense for 670 yards and six touchdowns. I'm a junior and this is my second year in Sports Journalism, first as an editor. Hi, my name is Grace Vandercoy! An amazing community, amazing place to teach and coach. Omaha Westside football coach Brett Froendt to retire after 14 years. When he has the opportunity to make a tackle, he finishes at an elite level. bG9hZGluZyB0aGUgZXZlcmdyZWVuIHZlcnNpb24gb2YgY3MuanMgc28gd2Ug Coach Kyle Peterson: Gage is an incredibly physical offensive lineman. They do their job. I think people are going to really open their eyes when they see him play this football season.". Westside is an amazing place, Froendt said. That changed the game for me," Froendt said. Vince not only has a confidence in himself, but has also built that confidence in his teammates. Nebraska linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek speaks during a news conference Wednesday at Memorial Stadium. He's also an outstanding offensive tackle. We got smoked in our first game. AFTER 13 YEARS ON THE SIDELINES, FROENDT IS SAYING FAREWELL TO FOOTBALL. Omaha Westside's stats have been entered for the 38-7 win vs. Grand Island on 11/11/2022 7:00 PM. Copyright 2022 WOWT. His ability to get vertical push when covered is as good as I have ever coached. Paul Limongi coaches during a high school football quarterfinal game between Omaha Burke and Omaha Westside on Nov. 5, 2021, at Westside High School. I am very excited for the opportunity to be the new Head Football Coach at Westside High School, said Limongi. The academic and athletic traditions in the district are excellent and I am excited to be a part of it. 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. Me being open to learn from other people and bringing that to our program transcend[ed] it to the next level. All rights reserved. WESTSIDE ANNOUNCES IT WILL HAVE A NEW HEAD FOOTBALL COACH THIS UPCOMING SEASON. Will has a thirst to be the most competitive person on the team. Along with the state championship victory in 2020, Froendts most memorable experience on the sidelines came in the second season as head football coach. "Dylan as a runner is very good at getting vertical quickly and has the speed to pull away once he gets into the open field. Sam has only played the offensive line for a short time so he has a tremendous upside moving forward. Jaden Taylor, Sports J Editor in Chief, WTV Live Club Director. He also reports for KETV Channel 7 in Omaha, NET's Big Red Wrap-Up and KFAB Radio in Omaha. Bryson Faines added 13 . HE HEADED THE OMAHA BURKE FOOTBALL PROGRAM FOR THE PAS16T YEARS. He's going to be all over the field, and he's an impact football player. He knew he wanted to coach but earned a business degree at NU and tried the business world first. In his final three seasons, Froendt led the Warriors to a state title in 2020 and runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2021. Froendt's take's on DB Ty Keifer: "That's the guy nobody knows about. Coach Reed Manstedt: Trevor was a force on both our offensive and defensive line. Follow @westsidewired on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to get updates on news and sports. Photographer Nathanial George has posted a new gallery Gretna vs. Omaha Westside (NSAA Class A Final) containing 500 photos. 10 WINDS, AND A STATE TITLE THE , WARRIORS FIRST IN 38 YEA.RS >> IT WAS SATISFYING. I'm pretty sure they'll build the offense around him because he's quite the talent.". (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). But, their coach remains confident they will. "It wasn't about what kind of accomplishments I wanted," said Brett Froendt. Sophomore guard Peyton McCabe scored 22 points to lead Omaha Skutt to a girls basketball win over Elkhorn North. Gage is a fierce competitor that absolutely hates to lose. Here's what the Journal Star learned about the Dragons' vacated title in four parts: the transfer, the complaint, the ruling and the aftermath. Class B D2 Boys District Final Pairings. As was his predecessor as coach, Marty Kauffman, who promoted him to defensive coordinator in 2002. cHM6Ly9zLnlpbWcuY29tL2N4L3Z6bS9jcy5qcyI7CiAgICBlbC5wYXJlbnRO "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. As he develops strength and speed, he's just going to become better. Readers can also pick up a copy of the next issue of The Lance for an in depth look on coach Brett Froendts time here at Westside. Its my first year that I am eligible to retire. Benning's father Damon was a standout running back for the Big Red in the 90s. A defender with 61 tackles and three takeaways, he had a big postseason to top 1,000 yards receiving with 14 touchdowns. It's going to be great after I leave, so it's in good hands.". 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. Learning to evolve as a coach, learning the game, bringing in experts, Froendt said. 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. That kind of spring boarded that season to 7-3 and it was one of the biggest wins of my life.. Offenses consistently ran away from Trevor as a defensive tackle and when we needed a yard on offense we ran behind Trevor. Omaha Westside announced on Monday that Paul Limongi, formerly the coach at Omaha Burke, will lead the Warrior football program beginning next season. He's got a lot of speed. 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. He also had 247 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. It's now seven finals in the last decade for Coach Benning. Caleb Downs, Rueben Bain, Jackson Arnold, Roderick Robinson headline list of this fall's top performers. Limongi spent the previous 16 seasons as the Burke head coach, the only head coaching job hes ever had. Hi, my name is Jaden Taylor! 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. A lot of guys can really thump on kickoffs but I think my specialty is being able to just always be consistent. Omaha Westside names Paul Limongi as next varsity football coach News Sports Just In Disgraced SC attorney Alex Murdaugh testifies in his own defense at murder trial. Wing, Jackson ( Jr.) Roberts, Luke ( Sr.) Nielsen, Andrew ( Jr.) Reyna, Aidan ( Sr.) Cubrich, Curt ( Sr.) Wane, Connor ( So.) He was 11-of-14 on field goals on the season, with long kicks of 49, 49, 47, 44 and 41 yards. "It was about what kind of experiences I wanted the kids to have and our staff feeling the same way.". Devon could rush the pass as well as play pass defense. Every February since 2004, HuskerOnline profiles the top up-and-coming prospects in the state of Nebraska. 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. A 2,000-yard passer and 1,000-yard rusher, the speedster is signing with Wyoming. Froendt understands and values the deep connections and relationships he has made with his athletes and the bond that exists among the team. That's where his mental makeup, I think, has put him at an advanced level right now. Coach,ellis.lisa@westside66.net, Andy Rider, Asst. A two-year starter, the son of former Husker Danny Noonan became a two-way starter and has multiple Power Five offers. In his final three seasons, Froendt led the Warriors to a state title in 2020 and runner-up finishes in 2019 and 2021. 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 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). We look forward to him continuing to lead the WHS football team on and off the field.He led the Omaha Burke football program for the past 16 years. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. His work ethic and attention to detail set the tone for our offense. He led the Omaha Burke football program for the past 16 years. The relationships with the people that I have around here, the season, those are all things that are all painful to leave. 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 Westside Announces New Football Head Coach Paul Limongi. Luke is in his fourth year with the Journal Star and previously covered prep sports. Max Preps named him a second-team Junior All-American and he was named both first-team All-Nebraska and Super State. Limongi will take over a Westside program that returns a good amount of production from the runner-up team last season. Assistant Strength Coach (Football) Dustin Curran: Assistant Strength Coach (Football) Name Position; Ben Cauthen: Chief of Staff: Barton Simmons: 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 Guy Rosenberg: Maverick is a full-throttle football player. He was the unquestioned leader of our team this year and greatly responsible for our success.. An Omaha native and University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate, Luke reports on Nebraska football and baseball. (Name will only be used to verify billing. "It was about what kind of experiences I wanted the kids to have and our staff feeling the same way. MATT: BUT IT TAKES A SPEALCI PERSON TO LEAD A PROGRAM. Made more than 55 solo tackles and four interceptions and returned punts and kickoffs for touchdowns. 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