In addition to Del Priores duties as the Lions defensive coordinator, he has spent countless hours working with youth football leagues on Staten Island, lending his expertise to clinics and camps. It took 11 days for Choctaw to find a new football coach. Filed Under: Featured News, Football News, News, BaseballBasketballBowlingCross CountryFootballGolf, SoccerSoftballSwimmingTennisTrack & FieldVolleyballWrestling, Calendar Theyre kind of like my sons. Bobby Acosta, who led the Ascenders to a national championship last season, is leaving Florida to accept the head-coaching job at Del Valle High School in Texas. Hall of Fame football coach Steve Mask is ready to get back to work. Data Sources. He is a graduate of Jasper High School and Stephen F. Austin State University. Heading into Friday, the Carl Albert-Del City rivalry remains intense. Garofalo, a former two-time Advance All Star defensive lineman who graduated from Farrell in 1989, will not only remain as Director of Athletics and Student Wellness, but have an expanded role as well, according to Tobacco. All Rights Reserved. Runnels, who also lived with them at one point. Email Jeffrey Sciba 832-668-7300 ext.73242. Mr. Epperly was born on a farm inwestern Oklahoma. One of Fosters greatest contributions was his coordinating of the strength and conditioning program that focused on not just football, but every athlete at Dodge City High School. Robert Jones has been named the new football head coach and athletic director at Del City High School. He has a career record of 210-98. As a freshman, threw 44-1 shot put and 99-10 in discus. [19] It is a multi-disciplinary curriculum encompassing leadership, citizenship, health, study skills, history, meteorology, astronomy, oceanography, navigation, current events, military drill, physical fitness and fun. Mr. Crosthwait was the FirstDirector of the Legal Assistant Program at Rose State College and served onthe Board of Directors for the First National Bank of Midwest City from 1983-1996. Elk City High School Athletics . Welcome to the Del City Boys Soccer team feed. Fall Athletics . He has been an integral part of the Monsignor Farrell football family for over 20 years as a player and a coach and brings a passion and commitment to the coaching position which is sure to be reflected by his players both on the field and in the classroom.'. Were excited to have him come to Pell City, superintendent James Martin said. It was a great ride there with some great people, he said. He won a state championship as the head coach of Bay City in 2000 and then won back-to-back . When he came in, he had a definite plan and an approach, and that meant a lot to us, he said. A Look Back: Monsignor Farrells storied football history is exemplified in these 16 photos, Check out a handful of the players that starred at the Lions' Den. Have a story idea for Nick? In 1976, he graduated with a Masters Degree in Education from Syracuse University. Even though Carl Alberts stadium is named after him and he led the Titans to 10 state championships, he wont be rooting for either team while hes in Texas to see his son-in-law coach in the playoffs. Watch this highlight video of the Del City (OK) football team in its game Recap: Del City vs. Durant 2022 on Nov 3, 2022. Monsignor Farrell head varsity football coach Tony Garofalo has stepped down from his position and will be replaced by defensive coordinator and fellow alumnus Rocco Del Priore, Farrell. He was also a volunteer judge for the Court of Criminal Appeals Emergency Appellate Division. He has coached 45 national champions and 158 All-Americans at UCO and his career dual record includes an amazing 252-33 mark against non-Division I teams. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I've coached in front of 23,000 at Ladd (Peebles . The Little Hawks defeated the Bulldogs with a score 41-16. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Jones said he's excited to continue growing the program's involvement in the community and building character among all of Del City's athletic programs. Golf (Girls) - High School Girls Golf . DEL CITY - As soon as the job came open, the Del City community was vocal about who it wanted as the high school's next football coach. Dunn is in the middle of trying to lead Carl Albert to its 17th state title and sixth since 2016, while Jones will attempt to help Del City end its championship drought that dates back to 1976. Please let me know if you have any openings. Association. Weiss, 57, resigned Friday. He and his wife, Gabrielle, have three children. The band is active in the community and the state, doing over 50 performances throughout the school year. Mask was scheduled to meet the team later this morning. While at the University, she was a member of Whos Who in American University Professors and received numerous awards. He could teach the game.. 1221 cacollier@mid-del.net Knowing the importance of having a trusted colleague alongside him, he wanted to be able to hire at least one coach onto his new staff. Family: Wife Shauna, Daughter (12) Sienna, Son (9) Stella. He officially starts his new job Jan. 4. He has two children. Needless to say, Del Priore is elated over being named to such a prestigious position. You can be a Blue and Gold broadcast supporter and bring Del Norter Sports to the radio, 97.9 KPOD FM or online kpodfm.com or on your smartphone, IPhone or Android app for the game on the go! Mr. Epperly and Ruth, his wife of 45 years, live in Del City and both worked inthe Mid-Del School District. He has received numerous awards as a wrestler and as a coach. Today's guest on The Bear Essentials is former NFL lineman, actor and fitness trainer, Pete Koch. -Andrew Ivins. Del Priore already knows the opponents hell face during his first season. After a pair of seasons with the Cardinals, Del Valle head football coach Bobby Acosta has resigned. Man leads police on chase in stolen fire department vehicle, OKC Train show comes to State Fair Nov. 5-6, Woman rescued after being trapped in hole overnight, Firefighters visit students during Fire Prevention Month, Man in custody after taking handgun to Choctaw football practice, City Wide Tree & Home Service has a passion for trees, Neighborhood Jam and Pub W coming to West OKC, Mayor reflects on past, paints vision for the future, Standridge, Dean head to school board general election, Students showcase skills at Welders Rodeo. Mr. Crosthwaits outstanding leadership and service to theMidwest City-Del City Community as an attorney and role model has earned hima position of high regard in addition to numerous awards, including OutstandingChair Award, Distinguished Alumnus Award Oklahoma City University Law School,Diversity Award Oklahoma Black Lawyers Association, American Bar AssociationSmall Firm Merit Award, and Edward R. Finch Law Day Speech Award. Ever since then, we coached together.. I think this is the right man at the right time for our school and student athletes.. The type of interior lineman that offers plenty of value as a pass rusher as he quickly shoots into the backfield and gets to work. [13] On September 4, 2009, Del City Eagles beat their Sooner Road rivals, The Midwest City Bombers, for the first time since 2002 with a final score of 2715. (first year itopened) and Del City High School. Mr. Eskew has also presented workshops and lectures on topics in aging to professionals and the public as well as serving as a member of various professional organizations including serving as President of the Psychological Association of Western New York. Mr. Eskew is also an Associate Professor of Psychology at Hilbert College. He took over as the coach mid-season when his brother. They spent four years together with the Eagles, then Dunn accepted the Carl Albert job. Del City High School1900 South Sunnylane RoadDel City, OK 73115405-677-5777For Request of RecorddsEmail lkelton@mid-del.net, Report a Bully | Notice of Non-Discrimination. Jones, a 2001 graduate of Carl Albert, began his college career at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, then spent two seasons at Oklahoma State, where he was a starting defensive back and kick returner. The overall success of the athletic department is in large part to the vision and direction of Foster in this area. He also served on thefounding board to establish Presbyterian Hospital in Oklahoma City. Cooper City High School Broward County Public Schools . The United States Army honored Kalsu by redesignating the Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Replacement Company as the 1st Lt. James Robert Kalsu Replacement Unit and also naming the headquarters building in his honor. Mr. Epperlyserved in education as a teacher, assistant principal and principal. Hall of Fame Honoree Roger Epperly was a member of the class of 1956. "That's only going to take us to new heights on the field as well. Over 16 seasons at the high school football level, Morris compiled an overall record of 167-40. . Del City's stats have been entered for the 19-0 loss @ Carl Albert on 11/18/2022 7:00 PM. Mike Dunn had a requirement before becoming Del City's head football coach in 2017. Mr. Johnson has been an attorney in private practice for 29 years, a Municipal Judge for Del City and Midwest City for 10 years, and was the 1981 Chairman of the Young Lawyers Division of the Oklahoma Bar Association. He took the job that fall, stayed 22 seasons and became one of the most successful coaches in school history, regardless of the sport. Translate. There is not a better man to lead our program going forward, said Garofalo, the 1988 Al Fabbri Award winner as Staten Islands top football player. Acosta hasn't coached a Texas high school team yet . Coach Acosta announced that he will become an offensive coordinator at the . Captain Holmes was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal (3 awards), Air Force Commendation Medal, and many more, including the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Stay Connected. Use the top navigation to find past season schedules, scores, rosters and more. [9], The boys' team won the 1980 5A State Championship 4934 against Lawton Eisenhower. The school opened in 1953. We had some good players at St. Pauls, but we knew how to work as well. Prior to his return to Oklahoma, Jones served various coaching roles at Brewer High School during his three-year tenure including secondary, head strength and conditioning, head boys track, and co-defensive coordinator. Jeffrey Sciba Social Studies Teacher & Coach - NC. The relationship between Dunn and Jones began in 1999. I mean, its just a great story.. They were fired up, and I think they played like it. All rights reserved (About Us). After stepping away from the football program for a few years, he returned in 2014 as the freshman teams head coach. During that 17-year stint, the University of Rhode Island product served as both offensive and defensive coordinator. Foster will leave Dodge City with the third most wins all-time as a Head Football Coach, passing legendary JC Riekenberg this past fall. Also, you must also have a commanding personality to maintain a disciplined football team. You can also access tickets online at https://www.mid-del.net/o/district/page/hometown-tickets-del-city-high-school?fbclid=IwAR0mA-asb2DQua6ir0-3Fm52oSwqCqkdlpt9-sIm5dBDR65cBR6hRsYgOfI Support Nicks work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at oklahoman.com/subscribe or by using the link at the top of this page. Dave truly epitomizes what it means to live authentic! Use the search field above to filter by staff name. With anthropology professor, Dr. Srinivasa Mani, Ms. Nolen Holland has collaboratively developed a cultural dance exchange between Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and a Bharata Natyam (classical Indian dance) academy in Chennai, India. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker racked up 82 tackles with 26 1/2 of those for loss. Baseball. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Forms & Publications Mr. Eskew has been a Clinical Psychologist at the New York State Office of Mental Health for 14 years. Jeff Blake Jeff@JeffBlakePhoto.com. He led the nation in rushing in 1951 at the University of San Francisco and then went on to a 15 year NFL career, making All Pro six times, being named to the NFL 1950s All-Decade team, and ultimately being inducted into the Pro Football . Part of . Every decision and drop of sweat was out of respect for the tradition of Dodge City. [19], Del City High School's unit, called Eagle Company, was created in fall 1994. Yukon High School Track and Field (Boys & Girls) - Track and Field Varsity (Boys & Girls) May 13, 2023 10:00 am VS State Meet Yukon High School Track and Field (Boys & Girls) - Track and Field Varsity (Boys & Girls) February 25, 2023 12:00 am VS Enid Tournament @ Enid JV - Soccer (Boys) March 2, 2023 3:30 pm VS Cache @ Cache JV - Soccer (Girls) When you watch your players grow up and become successful men in their community and their families, its just a great thing to see.. In a decade as head coach at St. Pauls, Mask led the team to a 110-25 overall record and 29-6 mark in the playoffs. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. He never thought hed become a coach, but Dunn started floating the idea to Jones while he was going to school at OU. The color guards have appeared around the state at numerous civic and military functions. Since that first season in 2006, Del Priore has held a number of positions in the program, including head coach for both the freshman and junior varsity teams. Part of an IMG Academy defense that forced 30 turnovers and gave up just 3.0 points per game. 2 Del City in the quarterfinals Friday night at Gary Rose Stadium. My dream was to become the head football coach at Monsignor Farrell High School Vir Fidelis,' said the Great Kills resident. The Lions were ranked in the states Top 10 during the regular season on three occasions (2016, 2018, and 2021). Copyright 2023 Mid-Del School District. Mr. Russell has served in the United States Army since 1985 and is currently a Lieutenant Colonel. Dunn was living with OU offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby in those days. In 1996, she received her Masters Degree of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Johnson has also been an adjunct professor for Rose State College for the business school and legal assistant programs. The once stalwart Pop Warner football program that used to feed the high school with talent now struggles to put together four levels of teams. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1973 with a Bachelor Degree of Fine Arts in Ballet Pedagogy. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal. The Dunn vs. Jones angle makes it even more interesting. Del City football highlights Durant High School Watch this highlight video of the Del City (OK) football team in its game Durant High School on Nov 3, 2022 All Contest Videos Box Score Nov 6, 2022 @ 2:08am Stats Updated Del City's stats have been entered for the 45-7 win @ Durant on 11/3/2022 7:00 PM. Sticky Post . The friends knew a high-stakes matchup between the schools would likely happen at some point. His reputation speaks for itself. Del City's stats have been entered for the 30-0 win vs. Bishop Kelley on 11/11/2022 7:00 PM. In his first season the Red Demons advanced to the State semifinals losing in the final seconds on a controversial call. The former St. Paul's Episcopal coach was officially approved this morning as the new coach and athletic director at Pell. For 3 years he has served as the Assistant Dean and Lecturer for the College Communications Department at Pennsylvania State University. The Iowa City Community School District is committed to ensuring that all materials on our website are accessible to all users. That is part of the battle. Upon graduation from OU, he was the eighth-round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills. Del City's stats have been entered for the 72-0 win vs. Glenpool on 10/21/2022 7:00 PM. "That guy was Robert Jones ," Dunn said. April 13, 2023 . She visits Del City regularly. Will need to keep progressing and take to coaching, but should be viewed as a potential difference-maker at the Power Five level, especially with his length (has a near 7-foot wingspan on file) and scheme versatility (has played a variety of different techniques at the prep level). Also, thank you to my family for allowing me to do what I love to do for so long., Defensive coordinator Del Priore promoted, Rocco Del Priore, who served as Monsignor Farrell's varsity defensive coordinator the last seven years, becomes the Lions' sixth head coach. Hall of Fame Honoree Edward J. Hicks attended Del City High School and graduated in 1968. (File photo). City High head coach Dan Sabers congratulates the team after the first varsity football playoff game between City High and Ottumwa on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 at Frank Bates Field. He has served in various leadership programs such as Midwest City-1989, Leadership Oklahoma Class IV, Central Oklahoma Regional Leadership Institute Class I, and Association of Central Oklahoma Governments. He received his Bachelor degree in 1960 fromOklahoma A & M/Oklahoma State University and his Master degree in 1963 from the University of Oklahoma. Mr. Russell graduated in 1998 from the Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Win or lose, I think its great for the state, Jones said. His son Brett is head coach at Colbert County. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Hall of Fame Honoree John Smith was a member of the class of 1983. 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