Cruz takes on Head Coach role of football program, Volleyball goes even at Parkway Central Tournament; bests Francis Howell and Chaminade, Bullseye Bills make history during packed postseason, Faced with tough competition, Ultimate Frisbee battles to its first win, Rugby goes 0-2 in Cincinnati; refocuses for run in state title. More than 100 of Kornfeld's players have gone on to play at the college level and three played in the National Football League. In 1959 he founded Dismas House, This page was last edited on 5 March 2023, at 02:59. Best known for making The Tackle as a linebacker for the St. Louis Rams in their Super Bowl XXXIV victory in 2000, Jones made his debut as a high school head coach at Hazelwood East. McIntosh capitalized on a Gideon Boaten interception with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Cosby to give Ladue a 27-9 halftime lead. In that time he and his wife, Karen, raised three children and now have nine grandchildren, all of whom are 5 or younger. Saint Louis University High School Head Football Coach. Joined May 2017. 10. Hell keep the interim tag for the duration of the season. Kornfeld, 61, said he will remain on staff at SLUH as a physical education and driver's education instructor. Over 50% of SLUH's class of 2011 achieved a score of 30 or higher on the ACT. Prep News the weekly student-run newspaper of St. Louis U. Itll be a great year and a great learning experience with a new coach and a new quarterback. Cruz has been coaching SLUH football for the past ten years, and has gained experience as a varsity assistant for Jones. But he was just a good guy all around. 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Coach Cruz is good with people, and just good with everybody. You have permission to edit this article. Hired prior to the 2017 season, Jones led SLUH to an 18-28 overall record and a 5-13 mark in Metro Catholic Conference play in his tenure. We cant get bogged down by expectations because we know we have to bring it every week, Cruz said. Last chance! Players recalled Joness dedication to the development of the players and his knowledge of the game. SLUH is excited to announce Mike Jones will serve as the new head coach for the varsity football team. He works off campus but is able to be with us every day. Catchers once in a lifetime lunge saves Cardinals, The world watches (and makes donations) as St. Louis bald eagle raises eaglet from a rock, Governor threatens to keep Missouri lawmakers in session over transgender rules, Barat Academy in Chesterfield to close after years of financial troubles, Four young people die in Old Monroe head-on crash, Court records online include private information for thousands of Missouri residents, Archdiocese releases third draft of proposed changes to St. Louis parishes. Paul Baillargeon/ Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, SLUH coach Mike Jones looks on in a high-school football game on Friday, October 1, 2021 at SLUH in St. Louis, Mo. But the Rams werent done. Development continued in the 1990s with the inauguration of the performing arts wing highlighted by a 610-seat theater, named after longtime drama teacher Joseph Schulte in the 2000s. John Knoepfle, English teacher; later a poet, translator, and university professor; Hank Raymonds '42, coached basketball at SLUH from 1950-55. Hes very knowledgeable, said Muskopf. Charles "Dismas" Clark, taught mathematics and served as an administrator at SLUH during the 1930s. He is a member of the SLUH History Department and is also head coach of the Track & Field program. My heart and soul is for the kids, said Cruz. History of SLUH Football. Ladues special teams got into the fun late in the second quarter as a pair of Rams blocked a SLUH punt. In each year from 2013 to 2016, SLUH was named among the top-scoring organizations in the mid-size employer category of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's survey of Top Workplaces.[6][7][8][9]. A SLUH personal foul penalty on a punt gave Ladue the ball at midfield to start its next possession. "Years of Grace: The History of Roman Catholic Evangelization in Belize: 1524-2014." In 2012, 25 students were named Semifinalists, while 29 were named Commended Scholars. An outfield in flux. We were kind of leery about a slow start. Paul Baillargeon / Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, A Ladue coach reaches out to Jared Rhodes (7) after he recovered a fumble near the goal line against SLUH on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. SLUH is competitive in many academic events such as math contests, Math League, Speech Team, Mock Trial and Quizbowl (Academic Team). [14] In 2011, 17 students were named Semifinalists, while 28 were named National Merit Commended Scholars. 4 in the STLhighschoolsports large school rankings. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). that St. Louis U. Members of the SLUH football team take the field before their game against Ladue on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. 4970 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 531-0330 . Cardinals latest, deflating loss compounds concerns, Man shot, killed near Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis, What was Andrew Knizner thinking? Michael Anthony Jones (born April 15, 1969) is an American football coach and former player who is the wide receivers coach for the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL). David Kvidahl is a columnist for STL High School Sports. LT John Butsch, Brian Brinker. But the important thing to remember is at the end of the day football is football.. Mike Jones has been relieved of duties as St. Louis U. Highs football coach. Coach Porter has been coaching at SLUH since 2005 and has been head XC coach since 2010. In 2010, 23 students from SLUH were named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists, more than any other school in Missouri. Coach Lally has coached XC and Track & Field at SLUH since 2018. (Belize: Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City-Belmopan, 2015), chapter 17. With some coaches coming back, we want to make sure that there's some familiarity in the offensive, defensive, and special teams plays, said Cruz. began the "E-3" campaign. As head football coach, Jones compiled an 18-28 record over five years. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. David Kvidahl. It quickly grew to include a college division, and the college was granted university status in 1832. High Day Ambassador Resources. These students accepted more than 300 scholarships totaling nearly $2 million. Throughout the past two months, Jones had been coming to campus regularly to coach the team during spring workout sessions after school and preparing to lead the team through summer practices and into next season. We played four minutes with the rain and everything up at Ritenour. Justin Shannon. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Cardinals latest, deflating loss compounds concerns, Man shot, killed near Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis, What was Andrew Knizner thinking? Junior Marco Sansone (6-0, 190) will step in at quarterback and is the latest in a long line of Sansones to suit up at SLUH. The schedule is so rugged its actually rather clarifying. No. Class 6 District 1. And we want to make sure that guys realize that change is part of life and change is hard and change is scary sometimes. However, according to John Brice of FootballScoop, the record-setting Texas preps coach resigned . Jones played college football for the Missouri . Petersburg. Players from left to right are Daniel Isom, Chris Stahl and Joe Mattingly. Im very excited for this year, said Cruz. Then theres a road trip to Wentzville to face an always feisty Timberland and Week 3 brings MCC champ CBC. Paul Baillargeon / Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Jared Rhodes (7) and Ravon Brown (24) of Ladue reach up for a blocked punt against SLUH on September 6, 2019 in St. Louis. The Jesuits also moved out of the Backer Memorial building around this time and into nearby houses the school purchased: the "J-wing" then became home to the theology department, several classrooms, and the administrative offices. The team went 7-4 last season and made a push deep into the state playoffs, culminating in a district loss to CBC last November. . Football. SLUH is an independent school near St. Louis with an award winning football team. After forcing the Rams on a three-and-out, SLUH got the ball at the Ladue 43. There was a problem saving your notification. Photo: Michael Urbanski '21. SLUH started its first four drives of the game in Ladue territory, but only came away with nine points. Previously the school auditorium/theater had been located within the main school building, and its move allowed for a large expansion of classrooms and office space. An outfield in flux. Coach Gilmore joined the XC coaching staffin 2021, after coaching at St. Dominic High School for a number of years. [28] The United States Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognized SLUH as an Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School for 2015. Jones, a former NFL player and Super Bowl champion, brings valuable coaching experience at both the high school and college level to SLUH. His dedication to the program and to the betterment of the young men in the program has been evident since the beginning. Paul Baillargeon / Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Stewart Dave of Ladue runs into the middle of the field past the SLUH secondary for a touchdown on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. The language department has offered four-year programs in Russian and Chinese since 1964. We have to get better every day.. High football coach Gary Kornfeld (second from right) poses with the three Jr. Bills who signed national letters of intent on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. Following the departure of Mike Jones this offseason, there were many speculations about the future of SLUH football, but everyone close to the team knew who would take over. We have a lot of guys ready to make that next leap but we need to focus on taking it one week at a time and stay committed.. 8 jersey this season. You have permission to edit this article. The No. Schedule. Football - JV That's the kind of coach he is.. Kornfeld took over for Paul Martel. We got up 9-0 and they did what state champions do. Gary Kornfeld opened his 40th season of high school football Monday morning by announcing it would be his last. Kevin Slattery, led implementation of first metal additive manufactured parts in aerospace, and holder of 39 patents. Football - V Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). McIntosh found Cosby on a wide receiver screen to pick up the Rams first first down of the game with 9:43 left in the second quarter. Time TBA. As head football coach, Jones compiled an 18-28 record over five years. They cool us down. Their line did a great job of blocking in the second quarter and our receivers got open.. Mason Player had three catches for 107 yards and a score and Marzion Cosby had four catches for 60 yards while catching a touchdown pass and running for another. The first major reconstruction of the SLUH campus came in the 1980s, when then-principal Fr. The defensive line will lean on junior Archie Carruthers (6-3, 225), who had 50 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three sacks and one interception. Head football coach Mike Jones will not return for 22 season after five-year tenure, Volleyball goes even at Parkway Central Tournament; bests Francis Howell and Chaminade, Bullseye Bills make history during packed postseason, Faced with tough competition, Ultimate Frisbee battles to its first win, Rugby goes 0-2 in Cincinnati; refocuses for run in state title. I enjoyed playing for him.. At the beginning, I was coaching the freshman team under Coach Kornfeld and then I began working at the varsity level with Coach Jones as a varsity assistant, said Cruz. Coach Foerg has coached cross country at SLUH since 2022 and track since 2023. In Missouri state competition (MSHSAA), they compete at the largest classification and have won many state championships, including the following: water polo 22 times, basketball four times (1946, 1952, 1958, 1961), soccer four times (1972, 1990, 1995, 2003), tennis three times (1970, 1981, 2006), ice hockey four times (2013, 2018, 2019, 2022), swimming and diving three times (1956, 2003, 2018), cross country five times (1961, 1999, 2009, 2012, 2013), golf once, track and field once (2006), football once (1970), lacrosse once (2009), volleyball five times (2003, 2007, 2008, 2015, 2016). The team continues to have its goals set high as they prepare to make a state championship push again this year, however under new leadership. He is a teacher in the University City School District. No material may be reprinted without the permission of the editors and the moderator. Joe Porter has been a part of the track and field staff at SLUH since 2006. He racked up 323 yards rushing against the Jr. Billikens and for the season has an eye-popping 43 touchdowns and 2,306 yards on . This season four of those linemen are back and ready to take things to another level. You have permission to edit this article. I will strive to coach in a way where I realize that this is their team, their season.. Michael Gaines is a SLUH alum and has coached track at SLUH since 2022. Paul Baillargeon / Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Luke Schuermann of SLUH makes the reception against Ladue on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. Thomas Cummings, S.J. 2022-2023. Cross Country 10/28 vs SLUH. 6'4 190 | Class of 2024, CB/WR | Sluh | Football and Track and field. Abeln was a senior captain and had committed to play for Mizzou, but Kornfeld drove the point home that this was not how SLUH and its players went about their business. [13] Four members of the class of 2012 achieved this score, along with five members of the class of 2013, and two members of the class of 2014. Senior Dillon Ramella (6-2, 215) is a three-year varsity stalwart that will play a hybrid linebacker-safety. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. David Kvidahl is a columnist for STL High School Sports. Catchers once in a lifetime lunge saves Cardinals, The world watches (and makes donations) as St. Louis bald eagle raises eaglet from a rock, Governor threatens to keep Missouri lawmakers in session over transgender rules, Barat Academy in Chesterfield to close after years of financial troubles, Four young people die in Old Monroe head-on crash, Court records online include private information for thousands of Missouri residents, Archdiocese releases third draft of proposed changes to St. Louis parishes. High football coach Gary Kornfeld (second from right) poses with the three Jr. Bills who signed national letters of intent on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in St. Louis, Mo. They compete in the Metro Catholic Conference. SLUH was the top-scoring high school in the Missouri chapter of Math League for five years running. Copyright 2020of St. Louis U. The football world is pretty stunned by a prominent coach's resignation on Sunday morning. Following the dismissal of Mike Jones as St. Louis U. Highs football coach in May, Cruz was promoted from associate head coach to interim head coach. Kornfeld spent two years as an assistant at Perryville before joining SLUH as an assistant in 1979. SLUHs next drive started on the Ladue 47, but Ladues defense stopped Porter short of the line to gain on a fourth-and-two, turning the ball over to the Rams on their 27. Mike Jones Retweeted. The team went 7-4 last season and made a push deep into the state playoffs, culminating in a district loss to CBC last November. The Rams found themselves down 9-0 after a first quarter where little went right. SLUH coach Mike Jones walks the field while his team warms up before their game against Marquette in a Class 6 District 1 semifinal football game at Marquette High School in Clarkson Valley . Last chance! Benjamen Loewnau, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com. That facility, also known as Backer Memorial, has grown considerably over the years and remains the school's home.[4][5]. L 42-10 Box Score. In addition to more than 40 pool tables, it offers foosball, bar shuffleboard, bubble hockey and table tennis, as well as a snack bar. Paul Baillargeon / Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Marzion Cosby of Ladue makes the diving catch in the end zone for a touchdown against SLUH on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri.
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