Modified football will be returning to the Jamestown Public Schools' athletic program. The Jamestown School Board approved funding the return of the sport. Athletic Director Ben Drake and Varsity Football Coach Tom Langworthy said bringing back … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School’s New Nickname Is ‘Red & Green’
Jamestown High School's new nickname will be “Red & Green” following a recommendation from the school’s Nickname Committee. The Jamestown School Board voted 5 to 1 on Tuesday to adopt the new nickname. Board member Frank Galeazzo was the … [Read more...]
Options Narrowed Down for Jamestown High School’s Next Nickname
The Jamestown High School Nickname Committee has narrowed down its options for the school’s next nickname. Following a community survey and discussions with student groups at the high school, the committee will now seek input on two nicknames — … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Plan As Part of Changing ‘Red Raider’ Nickname
The Jamestown School Board has approved a plan related to changing the high school's "Red Raider" nickname. The New York State Department of Education required the district to submit a plan by June for review and approval by the … [Read more...]
JHS Varsity Swim Team Merging With Three Other School Districts for 2023-24 School Year
The Jamestown High School Varsity Boys Swimming team will be merging with three other districts for the 2023-24 school year. Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the merger with Frewsburg, Southwestern, and Falconer is due to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Knock on Wood with Collin Wood: Jamestown Boys Basketball Head Coach – Ben Drake
WRFA's Collin Wood chats with Ben Drake, who is stepping down from the head basketball coach position at Jamestown High School. Drake, who in 25 years racked up numerous achievements, reflects on his time coaching. … [Read more...]
Ben Drake Stepping Down as JHS Basketball Coach
After 25 seasons as the Jamestown High School Basketball Coach, Ben Drake is stepping down. Drake will remain the District's Athletic Director. His announcement ends a coaching tenure that has turned Jamestown into one of the state’s elite … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Knock on Wood with Collin Wood: Jamestown Boys Basketball Head Coach – Ben Drake
Coach Ben Drake talks with Collin Wood and discusses his 9-2 (5-0) Red Raiders team. They are off to a hot start, and are in pursuit of yet another SECTION VI title. … [Read more...]
JPS Adds Unified Basketball, Girls Flag Football to Team Sport Offerings
Jamestown Public Schools will have two new sports team offerings this Spring. The Jamestown School Board approved the creation of a Unified Basketball team and a Girls Flag Football team at its meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker … [Read more...]
JHS Scholar Athletes, Football Team Recognized at School Board Meeting
Scholar athletes and the Jamestown High School Football team were recognized for their efforts at the Jamestown School Board meeting Tuesday night. Athletic Director Ben Drake said studies have shown that inter-scholastic athletics improve … [Read more...]
