Prep News the weekly student-run newspaper of St. Louis U. With the timing of how everything evolved and his leadership over the last several years, it was very obvious that he was our next step in order to pick things up where they were and keep us moving forward, said Muskopf. Tim Weir has been coaching hurdles at SLUH since 2011. But the important thing to remember is at the end of the day football is football.. McIntosh capitalized on a Gideon Boaten interception with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Cosby to give Ladue a 27-9 halftime lead. I enjoyed playing for him.. jporter@sluh.org. 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. Home Non-District. . [15], Advanced Placement (AP) courses have been offered through SLUH for half a century. For Cruz, his main focus for the upcoming season is the players as he hopes to build relationships with each of them and ensure that they build relationships with one another. Adam Cruz has the only job he ever wanted. Recognizing that a sudden change like Joness departure can be tough on a team, Cruz simply seeks to keep a playbook and play style that the team will be familiar with. 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. It quickly grew to include a college division, and the college was granted university status in 1832. You forget hes a freshman when you watch him play. We were kind of leery about a slow start. Varsity; Junior Varsity; B-Team; Registration & Forms; . (314) 531-0330. Kornfeld spent two years as an assistant at Perryville before joining SLUH as an assistant in 1979. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com, SLUH Jr. Billikens sophomore Gus Dames (79) blocks out the pass rush of Lindbergh Flyers senior Andrew Politte (88) during the Class 6 District 1 quarterfinal game on Friday October 29, 2021 at Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, MO. The left guard spot is currently rotating between senior Diego Torres (5-10, 245) and junior Virshaun Mosely (6-7, 390). Paul Baillargeon / Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Members of the SLUH football team take the field before their game against Ladue on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. Kornfeld never thought he'd coach this long, but his love for the players and the game gives him such great joy there was a time he couldn't imagine doing anything else. SLUH will wrap the regular season at Cardinal Ritter. No material may be reprinted without the permission of the editors and the moderator. He played professionally as a linebacker for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). The Jr. Bills open up the season by hosting reigning Class 3 champion St. Marys. [12] Since 2005 a total of 31 students have received a 36, the highest score possible. . that St. Louis U. For Cruz, his main . Taylor. We watched the film on the sideline, we knew what we had to do and we executed, McIntosh said. Enjoy his radio interview, in which he gives a shoutout to SLUH", "The Jesuits of the Middle United States", "United States District Court -- Eastern Michigan District", "Price, Charles Melvin Biographical Information", "Time Magazine Cover: Gov. St. Louis University High School. Give our defense credit. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. Benjamen Loewnau, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com. Hes definitely a Jesuit individual in terms of his leadership style and his approach to coaching., Coach Cruz brings a new energy to the team. Saint Louis University High School Head Football Coach. St. Louis University High School (SLUH) is a Jesuit Catholic high school for boys. 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. Prior to SLUH, he was the coach at Carnahan High School. Paul Baillargeon / Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Stewart Dave of Ladue makes the catch and runs down the sideline for a touchdown against SLUH on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. Coach Porter has been coaching at SLUH since 2005 and has been head XC coach since 2010. SLUH coach Adam Cruz talks with his team during football practice game on Monday, July 18, 2022 at St. Louis University High School in St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis University High. Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator. But he was just a good guy all around. I think theyve won 17 games in a row so coach Tarp's done a phenomenal job over there, got his guys ready to play. "Years of Grace: The History of Roman Catholic Evangelization in Belize: 1524-2014." 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]. Over 50% of SLUH's class of 2011 achieved a score of 30 or higher on the ACT. phone: 314-985-6100 fax: 314-985-6115 Thomas Cummings, S.J. Coach Foerg started coaching with SLUH in 2022. No varsity games were played because of an influenza epidemic. Assoc. His role has shifted during his time in the program from working with underclassmen to his role in college recruitment. Paul Baillargeon / Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, SLUH coach Mike Jones (left, center) watches the action with his coaching staff against Ladue on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. You have permission to edit this article. I thought we could have came out of that a lot worse.. Prior to that, he coached at Chaminade high school, his alma mater. These students accepted more than 300 scholarships totaling nearly $2 million. The defensive secondary features Oliphant at cornerback along with senior Trey Smith (6-1, 145). SLUH drove to the 1, but Ladues Jared Rhodes recovered a fumble at the goal line. Players . You have permission to edit this article. 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. [11] By composite score, it ranks among the top 7% of schools in the United States. Last Game. Print. Copyright 2020of St. Louis U. Subscribe with this special offer to keep reading, (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Members of the Class of 2011 were accepted at 203 colleges and universities and attended 72 of them. He made 57 tackles and a pair of sacks as a junior. Eighty-seven percent scored a 3, 4 or 5, grades that qualify them for college credit. SLUH last defeated CBC on October 14, 2005. High Itll be good.. Henry McIntosh threw for 347 yards and five touchdowns for Ladue (2-0), No. Founded in 1818, it is the oldest secondary educational institution in the U.S. west of the Mississippi River, and one of the largest private high schools in Missouri. HOME 1-3 AWAY 1-4 NEUTRAL 1-0. . Its Cruzs first season at the wheel of the program and the schedule wont give him or his team much room to breathe. Kevin Slattery, led implementation of first metal additive manufactured parts in aerospace, and holder of 39 patents. Ordinaries of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. In 2010, 23 students from SLUH were named National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists, more than any other school in Missouri. 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. The basement also features a weight room and functional training center built as part of the V2K renovations, rifle range (home to the school's champion target shooting squad, with open range time available after school for a small fee), computer labs, and a robotics lab/makerspace. Paul Halfacre, STLhighschoolsports.com, SLUH Jr. Billikens sophomore Archie Carruthers (61) gets the sack on Lindbergh Flyers sophomore Owen Norman (6) during the Class 6 District 1 quarterfinal game on Friday October 29, 2021 at Lindbergh High School in St. Louis, MO. He is the longest-tenured coach in the area. 7 large school: Cruz takes the reins for talented, experienced SLUH. There was a problem saving your notification. Over his last few years in the program, Cruz has gained much adoration from both administration and players alike. SLUH is excited to announce Mike Jones will serve as the new head coach for the varsity football team. He is also a football coach at SLUH. Tweets & replies. Coach Yane joined the XC coaching staff in 2021. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. SLUH was the top-scoring high school in the Missouri chapter of Math League for five years running. 7 large school in the STLhighschoolsports.com preseason rankings, SLUH went 7-4 last season and advanced to its first district title game in decade. See the history of our football team for one of the oldest private catholic schools in St. Louis. You have permission to edit this article. There will be a rotation at running back, but senior Kam Bailey (5-10, 185) and freshman Jordan Taylor (5-9, 168) are expected to make major contributions. I will strive to coach in a way where I realize that this is their team, their season.. Kornfeld announces he'll step down after 29th season as SLUH head coach. We didnt get to play much football last week, Ladue coach Mike Tarpey said. 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Learn more about our high school soccer team. Ruble's seven touchdowns tied the school's single-game record. An outfield in flux. St. Louis University High School (SLUH) is a Jesuit Catholic high school for boys. 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 . He is a member of the SLUH History Department and is also head coach of the Track & Field program. [37], SLUH's athletic teams are known as the Junior Billikens, or Jr. Bills. AP courses are now offered for 22 disciplines. In 2012, 25 students were named Semifinalists, while 29 were named Commended Scholars. Kornfeld, 61, said he will remain on staff at SLUH as a physical education and driver's education instructor. I said to the kids at our team meeting on Tuesday that my priority is them first, second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth, and that will always be the case. He started playing golf a few years ago and wants to improve that, too. However, according to John Brice of FootballScoop, the record-setting Texas preps coach resigned . While his physique has changed over the years, his sport definitely hasn't. Cruz coaching against Vianney last year. There was a problem saving your notification. [24][25], Virtually all SLUH students immediately enter colleges or universities upon graduation. (Belize: Roman Catholic Diocese of Belize City-Belmopan, 2015), chapter 17. Members of the SLUH football team take the field before their game against Ladue on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. SLUHs tight ends will be Iowa-bound senior Zach Ortwerth (6-5, 230) and sophomore Landon Pace (6-3, 220), the youngest son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Orlando Pace. 7:00pm. Called Vision 2000 (V2K), the $32 million plan[31] included reducing class sizes, better integrating technology into the curriculum, and increasing class options. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The Jr. Bills went 7-4 last season and advanced to a Class 6 district championship game for the first time in a decade. Players from left to right are Daniel Isom, Chris Stahl and Joe Mattingly. Paul Baillargeon / Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Mel Woodson of Ladue gets the first handoff of the game against SLUH on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a member of the SLUH Theology Department. 4970 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 (314) 531-0330 . While his physique has changed over the years, his sport definitely hasnt. Coach Cruz is good with people, and just good with everybody. Copyright 2020of St. Louis U. In addition to more than 40 pool tables, it offers foosball, bar shuffleboard, bubble hockey and table tennis, as well as a snack bar. An up-and-coming Vashon and Rockhurst also are on the docket. [27] In the Post's 2016 ranking, SLUH was ranked among the top 1.2% nationwide. In the late 1990s, a large capital campaign to fund growth and expansion projects began under Fr. Wingo (6-foot-2, 195 pounds) is a five-star prospect and ranks among the top wide receivers in the nation in his class. Jones came to SLUH after six seasons as the head coach at Lincoln University, where the Blue Tigers went 8-51 in his tenure. During his tenure, SLUH has produced 53 all-state players and 68 Post-Dispatch All-Metro selections. Cruz has been working as a coach since he came back to SLUH during his junior year of college at Saint Louis University. Mike Jones Retweeted. Jared Scott. His dedication to the program and to the betterment of the young men in the program has been evident since the beginning. According to figures released on SLUH's website in 2011, the median ACT score for SLUH students is over 30. 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[35] The old gym was converted into the Si Commons, a multipurpose event space that serves as a new cafeteria during school hours. A 2010 SLUH graduate, Cruz is positively delighted to have the opportunity to lead his alma mater even if its only for this season. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Area college signings: NCAA Division I and II, Area college signings: NCAA Division III, NAIA, JUCO, 2022 preseason high school football rankings countdown: Large schools, Cardinals send prized prospect Jordan Walker to Class AAA in curious series of moves, Rudderless ship of chaos: St. Louis judge advances Kim Gardner contempt case, What Oliver Marmols gamble in ninth vs. LA reveals about managing to spark Cardinals, How sending Jordan Walker to Class AAA is a bet clarity can correct muddled outfield: Cardinals Extra, Messenger: Kim Gardner drives the judicial bus over her employees and into the ditch, A closer on ice. Click HERE for a 2020 downloadable schedule. 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. That facility, also known as Backer Memorial, has grown considerably over the years and remains the school's home.[4][5]. Tweets. Head Coach/Quarterbacks. Paul Baillargeon | Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Jared Rhodes of Ladue (7) celebrates with the special team players after a blocked punt was returned for a touchdown against SLUH on September 6, 2019 in St. Louis. 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. Paul Baillargeon / Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, Kellen Porter of SLUH finds an opening and looks for yardage against Ladue on Friday September 6, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. 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. Last fall SLUH was 8-3 overall and 2-2 in the MCC. We have to get better every day.. This is not a setback at all. I've got some things I want to do.. SLUH associate head coach Adam Cruz was named interim coach for the 2022 season. Instagram: @sluh_football Last chance! [36] The Quizbowl team of 2006-07 won the district title and second place at the state competition along with the individual second place medal. Joe Porter has been a part of the track and field staff at SLUH since 2006. 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). St Louis, MO 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. STLHighSchoolSports.com is the most comprehensive source of stats, scores and stories from any and all area high schools. 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Zumwalt South), Lindbergh Tournament (vs Parkway Central), SLL Tournament (vs Lafayette, Championship Semifinal), Global Citizenship & Sustainability Committee, SLUH Global Education Opportunities-Year By Year, Bring Your Own iPad Policy (Classes of '24 and '25), Bring Your Own Device Policy (Classes of '22 and '23), School-issued Device Policy (Class of '26), Volunteer Opportunities and Board Details, Voluntary Community Service Program (CSP), Sophomore Service Experience: Class of 2025, Digital Sponsor, Patron & Billiken Backer Ads, Advanced Chinese Language and Culture Studies, Stephen Aylward 64 Fund for Social Studies, Registration Sponsorships & Player Entry, St. Louis U. After returning from service as an army chaplain during WWII, he became an advocate of prison reform and rehabilitation. Wingo will be at safety and hes flanked by freshman Keenan Harris (6-2, 186) who Cruz said has the potential to be very special. Rick Ulreich, Special to STLhighschoolsports.com, SLUHs Ryan Wingo smiles after a reception during football practice game on Monday, July 18, 2022 at St. Louis University High School in St. Louis, Mo. Football - V St. Louis U. A graduate from SLUH in 2010, he participated in the football program all four years as an offensive and defensive lineman. High stalwart said he will step down at the end of this season, his 37th with the program and 29th as head coach. I am going to miss Coach Jones, said 2022 captain and offensive guard Matthew Barnes. Find something that will make you happy, Kornfeld said. [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. Recap. This was highlighted by the construction of the Robertson Library and the development of property fronting Oakland Avenue, including the football stadium and upper parking lot. Recap. The school announced the news in an email sent to the families of Jr. Billikens football players Friday. Their line did a great job of blocking in the second quarter and our receivers got open.. 10/28 vs SLUH. [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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Timberland Wentzville. There are always high expectations for the Jr. Billikens, but this year they have the pieces to make some serious noise. He is a member of the SLUH History Departmentand is also head coach of the Track & Field program. Thats pretty cool.. 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, Missouri on Friday, November 5, 2021. Fri, 8/26. Hes been absolutely exemplary, said Athletic Director Chris Muskopf. He is a teacher in the University City School District. SLUH coach Adam Cruz talks with his team during football practice game on Monday, July 18, 2022 at St. Louis University High School in St. Louis, Mo. 28. Hes a threat every time he touches the ball and the opposition has to think about what it wants to do when hes in the backfield with space to maneuver. Mizzou junior starting offensive lineman Alec Abeln vividly remembers the tongue lashing he received in front of his teammates during a postgame film session where he laid an opponent out with a hit that was, in his own words, kind of dirty.. High would be parting ways with head football coach Mike Jones, who has led the football team for the past five years, beginning in 2017. St. Louis University High School 11-Man Football Coaches . began the "E-3" campaign. He is a member of the SLUH Mathematics Departmentand ran collegiately at Earlham College. 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