He was always big on sports. Plus, well, it was Ohio State. Trying to cut people off on the baseline is like trying to redirect somebody (in football).. He spent that year catching up, but then his recruitment really started to blow up right after that., Deanna Jones said she did not mind at all that Dawand gave up football as a sophomore. This summer I hope to connect with some of the legends of Euclid for a Legends of Euclid Youth Camp. Were going to build this up.. EUCLID, Ohio (WJW) It was difficult for Jeff Rotsky to contain his emotions as he talked about his former player 18-year-old Herman Taylor, a Euclid High School football player, who died . All-time football coaching wins. The Buckeyes offered him a scholarship in November of 2018 and after an official visit in January, Jones announced his commitment the following month on signing day. Ted Ginn Sr. has been a Cleveland leader for more than 45 years, shaping the lives of Clevelands youth for generations both on the football field and in the classroom. Deanna Jones, never one to hold back her opinion, is happy with how it worked out for her son at Ohio State. High School Sports | Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/26/2023). For more information, or to join, go to https:/ / euclidalumni.org/. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. But me being competitive, I wanted it now. As the head coach at Rhodes, Andrews led the Rams to their first ever playoff game in 2021, after a 6-2 season. Glenville High School's varsity football teams head coach Ted Ginn gives a victory speech at the teams state championship rally. (216) 797-STOP (7867), An Exceptional School for Extraordinary Learners. That did not stop his progress in Track where he was able to earn three years All-Ohio Athletic Conference recognition in the 110 meter hurdles and 55 meter hurdles and be an NCAA qualifier in both events. After graduating from EKU, Andrews was signed by the Detroit Lions in the NFL and later the Montreal Machine of NFL Europe. The following honorees were selected by a committee of past EHS coaches and prior award recipients for induction: Brandon also excelled in track and field where he was again a four-year starter and captain during his senior year. (216) 797-7825 This is Division I football were playing. You never know where you might see Jones pop during the basketball season. They lost on a Hail Mary to Hudson and one point to Strongsville, played in some tight games. Though he was not an immediate star at Ohio State, Jones found his footing. Andrews began his coaching career after earning a football scholarship to play at Eastern Kentucky University. JC brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to this position, primarily as a high school football coach and most recently serving the district as the middle school football coach. This year YOU made history!". JC Commander will serve in the capacity of Assistant Athletic Director and is no stranger to athletics in the South Euclid Lyndhurst Schools. Tom also served as President of Greater Cleveland Track Coaches for seven years. Jason Simmons, who took over as coach at Ben Davis Jones senior year when Kirschner stepped down and went to Mt. Copyright 2023 Euclid City School District. We bring you the in-depth conversation from the City Club event during todays show. aobradovich@euclidschools.org, Euclid High School711 East 222nd StreetEuclid, OH 44123216-797-7800, See it, Say it, Safe Line He was also a three-year starter and captain for basketball and was named First Team LEL 2008 and was a member of the track team for two years. Ted Ginn Sr. has been a Cleveland leader for more than 45 years, shaping the lives of Cleveland's youth for generations both on the football field and in the classroom. Euclid currently is in remote learning because of the coronavirus pandemic and will reassess in early January whether to return to in-person classes with a hybrid model. Leagues, For HS Boys Basketball Summer League Schedule. Nothing ever changed him. But odds are, after the NFL season and sometime next high school basketball season, you will probably see him in the gym catching a game or two. An Indiana All-Star and Marion County player of the year, Jones helped lead Ben Davis to the basketball state finals as a senior. The Panthers went 10-3, tied with Solon for the Greater Cleveland Conference championship and advanced to the third round of the Division I, Region 1 playoffs. Coming from a basketball state, you put your mind to it that you are an NBA player, he said. Jones had Division I basketball offers from Ball State, Bowling Green, Cleveland State and Kent State before the big boys in college football started making him a major priority and eventually led him to Ohio State. No Minimum Quantities. James, who left for Perry Meridian after Jones junior season when Don Carlisle took over, credits Deanna for raising him the right way. Volume 6, Issue 12, Posted 4:50 PM, 12.06.2015. The talent here is very similar to what we had at Glenville. But we know how much money he is going make in football.. Mission Statement. Andrews comes to Euclid from Cleveland Rhodes, where he led the Rams to . Devon Jennings (EHS Class of 2008) was a four-year starting varsity football player and among the greats of Euclid's rich football history. As a junior, Brandon finished second in the 400 at the Indoor State Meet. For long and dedicated service as a teacher and coach at St. Joseph High and VASJ. Also emceed by John Telich, the event included a display of Euclid sports memorabilia. He was made to be a football player. That love of basketball has never left Jones, even after it became clear football was going to be his ticket to a big-time future in college and potentially beyond. Contact, Heart of Named after legendary Coach Harold "Doc" Daugherty, the gym has been host to many District Basketball tournaments. Volume 10, Issue 12, Posted 6:26 PM, 12.02.2019. Rotsky announced Monday morning with a letter addressed to members of the Euclid community and families of the football players that he resigned as coach. Upcoming & OnDemand, Insurance (216) 797-7832 He holds an offer from Kentucky, and will be the safety valve for Rucker as the season progresses. He basically told him, Son, quit being a dumb butt and play football.. 5044 Mayfield Rd. Andrews is also involved in programs such as Play it Smart and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.. I believe we can get it done.. But nearly every subsequent visit, pediatrician John T. Young would show Deanna Jones the chart of percentages for height and weight and compare to where her son fit. Thats where loyalty begins between coach and player.. He was eventually named the head football coach, a position he held through the 1999 season . But for his position and what he was doing, I think it turned out OK.. With the kids, the love and loyalty we have for each other is pretty amazing. Just having a part in basketball, he said. Save Page Now. If you know Dawand, basketball is his first love, Windham said. I still have energy.. To provide you the richest and safest experience, USA Football clinics are focused on making health and safety a fundamental part of the game - without compromising quality of performance. Full text of "Euclid High School Sports Hall of Fame" See other formats . If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. His head football coach, Jeff Rotsky, told ABC . Thats how it was said. As a junior, Terenz received an honorable mention from the News Herald and played in the All-Section and All-District tournaments. System, All Oh man, excited is not the word, Andrews said in an energetic tone. His athleticism? Designed for youth organizations, these clinic options are centered around important health and safety curriculum for your entire youth coaching staff. Youth coaches can fulfill their Youth Tackle Certification and recertification requirements by attending a USA Football Coach Clinic or taking the online course. 2020: 5-3. Jones said he is ready for the next stage. Xander Blair and Marko Ostryk earned the 2nd place during the GCC tournament hosted by Medina High School. Do you kids go to college? He was 6 feet tall when he was 12 years old, well on his way to the 6-8, 375-pound frame who filled a large doorway as an offensive tackle selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday. Secondly, do our kids come back? Junior receiver Claishon Ivory has a Kentucky offer and is on pace to be a fourth-year starter. EUCLID, OHIO--This memorable season will go down in the record books as one of most successful football seasons for Euclid High School. . Lytle, who previously served as an offensive coordinator under Tom Gibbons and remains a math teacher at the school . My mom was really high on USC, too.. I wanted to be the best I could in one sport. Education and sports. He plans on working with such heralded alumni and building the Euclid program from the younger levels up. Lytle served on Gibbons staff through 2014 and joined him at Lake Catholic as an assistant before spending the past few years as a receivers coach for St. Edward. He comes off of a season in which he recorded nearly 100 tackles and was named a News-Herald second-team all-star on defense. Guidelines, Levels of He asks questions with a genuine curiosity about others. Andrews also coached at Warren Harding, Warren JFK and Bedford. He went out there and dominated, Deanna Jones said. At Glenville, who thought kids from 105th and St. Clair would compete with St. Eds, St. Ignatius, McKinley and go to state championship games? Andrews said. As the lone returner on defense, the junior will be relied on to guide the defense. That loyalty reached new highs this year, to him, as the coach, his players and their families petitioned Euclids board of education to reinstate fall sports during the pandemic as neighboring schools began August practices. He was an immovable force in the post for the Ben Davis basketball team in high school, teaming with Jalen Windham to lead Ben Davis to the Class 4A state finals as both players earned Indiana All-Stars honors. S. . Desmond graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a minor in Finance. Andrews raved of the history at Euclid, including a pair of Ohio Mr. Football award-winners hailing from the school Robert Smith and Tony Fisher. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. It was in January of his sophomore year at Ben Davis when a coach from a Big Ten program came through to recruit some of the Giants football players, including Reese Taylor, who would go on to lead Ben Davis to a state championship in 2017 and win IndyStar Mr. Football. Desmond's Euclid career as a Power Forward was full of highlights, including being a member of the elite 1,000 point club and a double-double machine while competing against the best competition in Northeast Ohio for Coach Sean O'Toole. Rotsky said he will remember it for the players who are heading to college five committed to Division I programs and 13 of 23 seniors with scholarship offers and their fight before this season just to get on the field. But you see the Colts players, too, and that was inspiring.. He had the size and athleticism. Euclid is coming off a 5-3 season, which ended with a 30-20 loss to St. Ignatius in the second round of the playoffs. Its not been easy for anybody.. The announcement was made by the school on Jan. 13. Deanna said Dawand has never given her much trouble. Euclid High School. This is Coach Nosse's 5th year coaching for the Cougars, coaching prior at Euclid High School for 17 years. Raising a Black boy here in America, Im just trying to keep him away from the negative, she said. That led to his first stop at Euclid, when he also joined the school as a teacher. Principal This was the hardest decision of my life, Rotsky said, but I realized change is evident. USA Football provides high school and middle school programs with clinic options that fit within the teams goals and needs. They have new offensive and defensive lines with no varsity experience. Compiled 25-game unbeaten string from 1962 to 1964. Euclid High School 711 East 222nd Street Euclid, OH 44123 216-797-7800. The announcement was made by the school on Jan. 13. He graduated from Euclid High School in 1971 and still lives in Euclid with his wife Jane. He also is eager to oversee the whole program, something he experienced from 1998 to 2000 as the head coach at Beachwood. Planner App, Practice . The CH-UH City School District, with the help of a volunteer search committee, has selected Mac Stephens as the new head football coach. The Panthers will graduate a big senior class from that team, including five Division I college-bound players: Armond Scott (Kentucky) at receiver, running back and safety Atiba Fitz (Air Force), cornerback Michael Gravely Jr. (Michigan State), safety Cam Smith (Eastern Michigan) and defensive end Alex Reese (Akron). Euclid City School District ; Arbor Elementary School ; Devon still holds the title of . . All rights reserved. He was in the box for us, so he was a real asset in calling the games.. Were trying to get to the top. Andrews comes to Euclid from Cleveland Rhodes, where he led the Rams to their first playoff game in program history in 2021 following a 6-2 season. Coach Andrews was previously the head coach at James Rhodes High School in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District since 2017. Rick Lytle is being hired as Euclid's new football coach, pending board approval in mid-December. Why? 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. He cares about everything he does loves his family and his friends.. After graduating from Euclid High School, Tamica attended Central Michigan where she continued her love of being a student athlete pursuing higher education and running track. Desmond Motley (EHS Class of 2006) was a rare four-year starter as a Euclid basketball player, 3-year MVP, and two-year captain. USA Football clinics are focused on making health and safety a fundamental part of the game - without compromising quality of performance. Euclid comes into the season with a new look. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. After graduation, Tom returned to Euclid, where he taught and coached Track and Cross Country from 1971 until 1995. Coach Lytle has been coaching in the Cleveland area for nearly 30 years. Euclid, which had not won a playoff game since 1993, accepted the proposition and played home games at Sparky DiBiasio Stadium on Thursdays after unanimously approving the selection of him as coach. Named after legendary Coach Harold "Doc" Daugherty, the gym has been host to many District Basketball tournaments. Junior linebacker Ty Howard missed half the season because of injury, but he and sophomore Ryan Merrill could lead a strong group in that area of the defense. News. Head Coach: Fielding Cloud. In order to use this site, A junior and member of the Panthers football team, Andre was 17. Previous Seasons All-Time Roster. document.write(new Date().getFullYear()); Copyright USA Football, Development Rallings, Robert (Jr.) . He appeared in nine games on special teams and as a backup tackle as a freshman in 2019. Pending board approval, Rick Lytle has been appointed as the new Varisty Head Football Coach at Euclid High School. Youngs finger would point to an area above and beyond the chart. Euclid High School football player Andre Jackson, 17, player #48, died Sunday, two days after sustaining injuries in Friday night's game. Believe it or not, I dont think my son knew the importance of the work it took at the Division I college level until he got there and saw the dedication of what they do. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. It was one of the most successful seasons we had with what we were dealing with, Rotsky said. In outdoor track, he was AII-GCC twice in the 400, long jump, 4x100, and 4x400. I loved it, he said. Junior quarterback Deonte Rucker has looked good at camp, and will rely on Claishon Ivory at receiver for leadership. Jones took an official visit to USC before his senior season of basketball. Euclid High School Athletic DirectorPatrick Higleysaid it best, "Thank you to the families and friends of Euclid for supporting the team throughout the year, especially last night in less than desirable conditions. Prior to being the head coach at Rhodes, Andrews was an assistant at Glenville, serving as the defensive coordinator for two state championship teams in 2009 and 2013. It just worked out perfectly. He was twice named to the All-News Herald team, once to the All-Sun News team, and selected to the Plain Dealer Best of the Best in 2006. Preparations for 2023 News-Herald Senior Bowl underway His career mark currently stands at 172-78 with former players including Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce and ex-Philadelphia Eagles receiver Shelton Gibson at Cleveland Heights. (216) 797-7829 league championships, five district championships, one regional championship, and qualified for the state championship nine times, with a highest finish of third in the state in 1971. He cares about people, said Jarod Barnes, who graduated from Ben Davis with Jones and served as the team manager as a senior. You cant choose that street life. After graduating from Euclid High School, Tamica attended Central Michigan where she continued her love of being a student athlete pursuing higher education and running track. But she still wonders about turning down USC. Jeff Rotsky coaches his first game for Euclid on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, against Glenville in Collinwood. He returns to the home sideline at Euclid Community Stadium after serving as the offensive coordinator for the Panthers from 2000-2007 and from 2008-2015. The Panthers had just joined the Greater Cleveland Conference upon his 2015 arrival and missed the playoffs five straight years. Andrews began his coaching career after earning a football scholarship to play at Eastern Kentucky University. He added, The talent level is there, at Euclid. Latest NFL Draft mock drafts, news, live picks, grades and analysis, Ben Davis big man Zane Doughty staying in-state, commits to Ball State, Ben Davis grad, Ohio State lineman Dawand Jones, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Checks, All Resources He coached his teams to six state championships on the track including 5 consecutive state titles from 2003-2007. At 6-foot-2, 245 pounds, he won All-GCC and All-Scholastic honors in high school and earned a football scholarship to The Ohio State University, starting a trend of outstanding Euclid gridders heading to . Eric Frantz Sep 21, 2022. He is still part of two long-standing Euclid Relay records. Four years later, the kid who left Ben Davis is now 21 years old. The biggest question marks for the Panthers will be up front on both sides of the ball. For me and my staff. The Jakarta Kids Football Club offers team and private soccer training for kids ages 6-12 years in Jakarta. Daugherty Gymnasium is the home of Panther Basketball. Championship, Virtual Engagements: With so many options to pick from, it is easy to find the right jacket for every coach no matter what style they desire. But I knew he absolutely loved basketball, too.. Congratulations to our Mustangs Boys Tennis #1 doubles team on their 2nd place finish yesterday at the GCC Tournament. I texted all of the alumni. Medina High School. FinalForms Enrollment. My feelings are still hurt, she said. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Grant, Return to Youth He is also the owner and founder of Speed-n-Skillz Sports Performance and Skills Enhancement. I think hes eager. please upgrade or switch to Chrome, Safari, IE 11 or newer (preferably Edge), Im just getting ready to be at the end of the process.. He finds drills for the kids that correlate with the game, said St. Edward coach Tom Lombardo, who attended John Carroll with Lytle, 50. Robert Andrews has been named the new head football coach at Euclid. Theres nothing about him thats not real., Alford, who graduated from Brownsburg and is in the transfer portal as he finishes out the school year at Utah Valley, calls Jones the biggest kid out of the group., He acts the same as he did as a sophomore in high school, Alford said. But both groups have shown promise during camp and at scrimmages. Live Feed . Channel 36 Athletic Videos. I went over for a visit and it was special that they offered me. It was an incredible six years, Rotsky said. John Telich was also presented with the Charles K. Hill Memorial Service Award, which honors individuals who have contributed to the advancement of the Euclid Public Schools and city of Euclid through service and leadership in the spirit of Chuck Hill. See All Posts . He was kind of behind because he missed his sophomore year, Kirschner said. Hes tremendously talented, and a natural athlete, but a lot of the stuff that he does on film right now just isnt feasible at the next level. They all come back and share their experiences.. He rotated with David Morris. High school scoreboard for April 18 rwalker@euclidschools.org, 12th Grade Principal High School Sports | Any Dawand Jones story invariably starts with his size. Hes my guy and I want him to be safe. we've blocked browsers that we don't support. High School Sports | crussell@euclidschools.org, Assistant Principal Euclid High School . Mac Stephens. He was already well into his college career at Ohio State when he showed up at a Ben Davis game and sat in the student section to cheer on the Giants. Then next week were going to hit the ground running, he said of offseason workouts. I just said, OK, if thats what you want to do. He loved basketball so thats what he was focused on.. But I would say my footwork from basketball helps me the most. He attended Lincoln West High School where he was an athletic standout in football and track. The city celebrated the history-making victory and perfect season with a parade. A rigorous schedule will test the young Panthers all season. Sometimes change is good and required.. 1st Singles: Andrews runs an annual youth football camp for inner city youth as well as a legends camp with the Cleveland Browns. Watch this highlight video of the Euclid (OH) football team in its game Solon High School on Oct 14, 2022 . The pandemic was tough. Vernon, had a connection with then-Ohio State offensive coordinator and former Indiana coach Kevin Wilson. Im so proud that our young men found their voice and learned that their voice mattered.. Not Jones. Hed do anything for it. & Training, Youth Tackling & Contact While at Glenville, Andrews was also the sprints coach for the Tarblooders track team. His previous stops included Cleveland Heights, Maple Heights and St. Peter Chanel in Bedford. Terenz went on to attend and play basketball for Shaw University in North Carolina, and currently works as an Executive Protection Agent in Raleigh, North Carolina. Related Articles He moved to right tackle last season, starting all 13 games and earning second-team all-Big Ten honors by the leagues coaches. Andrews then joined Jim Tressel's coaching staff in 1991 at Youngstown State University and won a national championship with the Penguins that same year. Aug. 1, 2016 -- Heights head football coach Mac Stephens was recently profiled on the HGR Industrial Surplus blog: Former NFL star scores on and off the field. Most recently, Stephens served as the defensive line/outside linebacker coach for Euclid High School from 2008 to 2014. Im very confident in what we can do. That was Jones plan. Claishon Ivory, you know hes pretty good, Lytle said. Bob was also an outstanding, three-year varsity letter winner in football. Evaluation. He was going to focus on basketball as a sophomore and into the future. Key Ohio high school football games, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders . But there is something else about Jones, too, a smile that crosses peoples face even at the mention of his name. I never had a guy who came back. The Solon Schools are mourning the loss tonight of Euclid High School student Andre L. Jackson, who passed away earlier today. First-year coach Rick Lytle has only three players that have seen time on the varsity level. Robert Andrews will be appointed as the new Head Football Coach at Euclid High School. In the middle of that high-profile football recruitment, Jones was enjoying a senior basketball season that saw him average 17.9 points and 9.0 rebounds and shoot 72% from the field as he was named Marion County Player of the Year. Last December, Coach Ginn and his Glenville . Hes always willing to listen and hes just himself. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause. *Note: Attending these clinics will not fulfill the requirements for a Middle School and High School Heads Up Football Certification. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. I know theyre not an 0-10 team. Unlike other likely NFL Draft picks, Dawand Jones did not play football as a sophomore in high school. Though it was not always that way. A stronger program is a safer program. I wanted to make sure those guys are taken care of, honestly., His former basketball coach, Mark James, called him a big teddy bear., Hes one of those guys as a coach you always wanted to coach, James said. About Us; Board of Education; Contact Us; District Map Andrews has a history of coaching at great programs. EUCLID, Ohio Rick Lytle is returning to Euclid as its head football coach. As the head coach at Rhodes, Andrews led the Rams to their first ever playoff game in 2021, after a 6-2 season. Contact, Athlete Its all in mindset. Rotsky has a reputation of building programs around Clevelands inner-ring suburbs into contenders on the field with a long list of players earning college scholarships and future careers.
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