The Jaguar football team finished&nbsp;their season with a loss to Spirit Lake 24-6.&nbsp;Spirit Lake is 8-0 and ranked #2 in the State and the Jags were able to stick with them most of the game.The coaches were very happy with the effort the boys gave all night.&nbsp;Very few expected the Jags to be able to compete with them as they have been dominating all season and putting up 40 to 50 points and averaging about 350 yards a game.&nbsp;The Jag defense held Spirit Lake to 131 total yards and kept us in the game over and over.&nbsp;The Jags gave up a blocked punt for a TD and had a bad snap on another which gave Spirit Lake great field position and were able to score.&nbsp;If we could take those 2 plays away it was a very close football game.&nbsp;As Coaches we are very happy that the boys finished strong.&nbsp;Once they knew the season was over and not making it to the playoffs the boys could have let up but they did not.&nbsp;They laid it on the line and that is all we can ask out of them.&nbsp;&nbsp; We wish this group of seniors the very best.&nbsp;They have been part of over 30 wins the last 4 years and played in the State Quarterfinals 2 years ago and won the 2021 State Championship.&nbsp;Those memories will be with them forever. 2023 football players will get right back to work.&nbsp;They will start their off season weight lifting program right away and will start working towards next season.

Jags Football Ends 2022 Season

Thursday night, the JVR Jaguar Football Squad met the Bulldogs of Ogden at the Southeast Valley Athletic Complex.&nbsp;The Jaguars played short a few of their players and came out running away at the Bulldog Defense.&nbsp;Carter Ferry led the way for the Jaguars in the first half, rushing for a long touchdown in the first quarter and adding a passing touchdown in the second quarter to put the Jaguars up 12-8 at halftime. After the half, the tide turned in the game.&nbsp;Ogden was able to attack through the air and came up with multiple big plays leading to touchdowns to give Ogden the win: 22-12.&nbsp;The JVR squad has improved tremendously throughout this season and have improved in all three areas of the game: Offense, Defense and Special Teams.&nbsp;We will continue to improve as we prepare to head to Jefferson to play the Rams of Greene County next Thursday. GO JAGS!!!

JVR Jaguars Come Up Short Against Ogden, 12-22 Final Score

The Jaguar football team played their best game of the season and beat Pocahontas 36-0.&nbsp;This was an outstanding team effort and a big win for the boys after losing some very close games against some very good teams.&nbsp;The Jaguars have come up short a few times this season against ranked teams.&nbsp;They lost to Class 3A ranked 7th Hampton by 7, Were beating ranked 2 OABCIG at half and was also beating 7th ranked Clarion last week at half but just could not finish&nbsp;things the second half.&nbsp;That was not going to be the case in this game.&nbsp;The boys played hard from the start to the finish. The opening drive the Jags went 69 yards and most of that came from Carl Berglund with 7 carries for 59 yards.&nbsp;The line was blocking great and Carl was running hard. The Jags defense gave up 1 first down on Pocahontas first drive. Jags drove the field again but could not punch it in. Jags defense forces a 3 and out. Jags offense runs the ball 4 plays and Cale Vansickle hits Eli Johnson for a 14 yard TD.&nbsp;Carl Berglund ran in the 2 point conversion and the Jags led 14-0 Jags defense forces a 3 and out. Jags offense put together a nice long 13 play drive with runs from Carl Berglund and Drew Temple and a few short passes from Cale Vansickle to Eli Johnson&nbsp;Then on 4th down Cale&nbsp;Vansickle hit Justin Loseke for a 24 TD.&nbsp;Justin Loseke also ran in the 2 point conversion and the Jags led 22-0 at half. Jags defense forces another 3 and out but then tackles the punter and gives the Jags the ball on the 11 yard line.&nbsp;Cale Vansickle hit Justin Loseke for an 8 yard TD and Drew Temple ran in the 2 point conversion. The very next Play Pocahontas fumbled the ball and Cale Vansickle recovered.&nbsp;&nbsp; Jags 4 plays later Drew Temple ran&nbsp;it in for a 4 yard&nbsp;TD and the Jags led 36-0 and never looked back. Ross Larson had an INT the next drive and that was all she wrote for Pocahonats.&nbsp;Their night was over. This was a huge night for the defense.&nbsp;First to have a shutout is always huge.&nbsp;Second they held Pocahontas to a total of 2 first downs and a total of 40 yards.&nbsp;The big shock of the game the the Jags defense set a new Team Game record of holding a team to -26 yards rushing.&nbsp;The previous record was -5 yards.&nbsp;This was a great accomplishment for the defense and the coaches.&nbsp;&nbsp; It was great seeing the boys&nbsp;excited again getting this win.

Jags Blank Poky

The Jags football team lost to 5-1 Clarion 24-8.&nbsp;This is another game the Jags were in the game and then allowed a couple big plays and changed the game.&nbsp;The Jags had a 8-0 lead and gave up a 72 yard TD run right before half but still had a 8-7 lead.&nbsp;Then Clarion's very first play in the second half had a 69 yard TD run.&nbsp;When you give up 141 yards in two carries and give up 2 TD's in a span of 30 seconds, it was the turning point that we never could never recover from.&nbsp;Then the Jags gave up a late blocked punt and Clarion took advantage of it and took the 24-8 lead and never looked back. This is another game the boys had chances but just have not found a way to finish.&nbsp;We have a few injuries we are dealing with but we need to get healthy and get focused on Pocahontas and do everything possible to get a win.

Jags Fall to 5-1 Clarion Goldfield Dows

The offense continues to struggle finding the end zone for the third straight week.&nbsp;The boys have been able to move the ball but can't find a way to finish&nbsp;their drives.&nbsp;It just seems no matter what we call something goes wrong&nbsp;over and over again and prevents us from putting it into the end zone.&nbsp;We just have to find a way to finish.&nbsp;We need kids to step up and have that mentality&nbsp;that we are going to score and we have not seen that from them. We have to find that fire and desire and they are lacking that right now.&nbsp;The Jags had a chance to score in the first half.&nbsp;On 3rd and 5 we went to the gate and got 4 yards.&nbsp;From what ELC ran on that play we tried a run pass - option on 4th and 1 and we were not able to put it in.&nbsp;ELC played great defense and knocked the ball out of our WR's hands.&nbsp;The Jags also had another 4th&nbsp;and 2 play and were stuffed and then had one last chance to drive the field and we had a turnover and never got the ball back for one last try. Defense is playing some outstanding defense but has given up a few big plays and ELC had 2 big plays back to back and that was how they went ahead 7-0.&nbsp;We had poor&nbsp;tackling on&nbsp;1 play and a blown coverage for the score and that is all it takes 1 or 2 bad plays to change the outcome of a game and we just could not come back from it. It has been a very frustrating 3 weeks after starting the season 2-0.&nbsp;The boys have been challenged to see who is going to step up and be a leader and help us find a way to get back to winning again.&nbsp;This group needs some leadership and needs to find ways to get the very best out of themselves and light that fire that has not been there.

Jaguar Football Lost to ELC 7-0 in Another Heartbreaking Loss

The Southeast Valley football team started their District play against ranked #1 and #2 in all Polls OABCIG. OABCIG in the last 4 1/2 season have only lost a total of 4 games and 3 of those losses were to Southeast Valley and OABCIG was determined to not allow that again.The Jags gave everything they had for 2 1/2 quarters as the Jags led 8-7 with 4 minutes to go in the 3rd quarter.&nbsp;But when things went bad they went bad real fast and the score got away from the Jags and had no chance to get back into the game.The Jags had numerous plays that would have changed the game but could not capitalize on them over and over again.&nbsp;That has been the story the last two weeks.&nbsp;We put ourselves into great shape numerous times and find ways to not capitalize.The players and coaches know this needs to improve fast or it will carry over into each game each and every week.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Defensive side of the ball has been outstanding the last two games except for 4 big plays, but that is football and those 4 plays hurt us and made the difference in each game.&nbsp;We missed 4 or 5 chances for easy interceptions, plus some missed tackles and after some of those misses are the biggest plays and are a major change in momentum.&nbsp; The offense has struggled the last 2 weeks.&nbsp;We just are not finishing drives.&nbsp;We move the ball then take a sack, drop the ball, overthrow&nbsp;an open WR or just do not block well enough.&nbsp;Every combination possible to stall a drive we have found a way to do that. The Jags have had a lot&nbsp;of success the last 2 seasons and you can tell this team when things are going bad it affects them and they are letting this affect carry over until 2 or 3 plays later and hurting their&nbsp;play.&nbsp;For the boys to have a successful season they need to get over that fast and right away get focused on the next play.&nbsp;We even had some captains step up after the game and go over this as a team.&nbsp;That was needed and the coaches&nbsp;like seeing that leadership. The big play of the game was Ethan Ackerson recovered a fumble and ran it for a 65 yard TD.&nbsp;Dalton Crouse hit Eli Johnson for the 2 point conversion. The boys need to move on fast and get ready for a very good ELC team.

Jags Football Opens District Play

The Jaguars JVR football squad played a curtain raiser Friday night against the Bulldogs of Hampton-Dumont.&nbsp;The Jaguars fell into a 20-0 hole early due to some big plays by the Bulldogs.&nbsp;Despite the early hole, the Jaguars Defense tightened allowing only 7 points in the second half.&nbsp;The Jaguar offense was driven by the hard running of FB Owen Steck, who accounted for the Jaguar's lone touchdown.&nbsp;Overall, improvement was shown by the JVR squad and we will look to continue to develop our skills and build on the little things that are needed as we look forward to our Next Opponent.&nbsp;The JVR Jaguar Squad will be back in action on October 6th, at home against the Bulldogs of Ogden!

Jaguars fall 27-6 against Hampton-Dumont

The Southeast Valley football team lost to Hampton Dumont Cal 13-6.&nbsp;Hampton was in the playoffs last year and is currently ranked 7th in Class 3A. This was a hard fought game the whole night.&nbsp;The Jags defense was solid the first half holding Hampton out of the end zone numerous times but Hapton had a very good kicker and they made a 43 and 38 yard field goal to take a 6-0 lead in the first half.&nbsp;It is very hard to find a good kicker in high school and that was a big part of their game and it really made the difference. The Jags Defense only had 1 bad play and it was the very first play of the second half as they allowed a 76 yard pass for the TD and took the lead 13-0.&nbsp;After that play the defense played very well. The Jags offense was not the same as they have been this season and over the last couple years.&nbsp;They just could not get anything going and then once they fell behind they had to go to the pass.&nbsp;The Jags did march down the field with great catches from Justin Loseke to help set up a Brady Hanson TD run.&nbsp;But turnovers and sacks prevented the Jags from getting any more chances to tie things up.&nbsp;Hampton just brought 7 to 8 guys and we struggled to get the ball off. We have built this program to win and this was a hard loss for the team.&nbsp;When you have had the success they have had, it hurts even more.&nbsp;The good thing is the team that beat them is in a bigger class and ranked but the Jags were still able to compete the entire game and that is what matters and hopefully fuels the fire for the rest of the season. It does not get any easier next week as the Jags will be playing OABCIG who is ranked #1 in class 2A.&nbsp;OABCIG has only lost 4 games over the last 4 seasons and have won 2 state&nbsp;championships.&nbsp;The good thing is our kids know how to beat them as 3 of those 4 losses are to us.&nbsp;So we know they will be out to get us.&nbsp;So we need to have a great week of practice.

Jags Lose First Game of the Season 

The JVR football squad was back in action on September 1st against the Norsemen of Roland Story.&nbsp;The Jaguars fell behind early but were able to put things together in the second half.&nbsp;Their second half efforts were fueled by the running of Owen Steck and Carter Ferry along with great support in the backfield by Logan Bintz.&nbsp;In the second half of this ball game, the Jaguar defense really clamped down, not allowing another offensive touchdown but Roland Story was able to extend their lead through Special Teams. Overall, the JVR squad is continuing to grow and develop and we look forward to their next opportunity to showcase their abilities this Friday in a JV/JVR curtain raiser against Hampton-Dumont. Final Score: Roland Story 48&nbsp;SV 26

 JVR Jaguars battle back against Roland-Story

The Football team moves to 2-0 on the season after defeating Emmetsburg 28-14.&nbsp;The Jags had to overcome some obstacles during the game and the heat was one of the main things both teams had to deal with throughout the night.&nbsp;Kids were cramping and just plain worn out throughout this game and this tested us mentally and physically but the boys never let up and kept on fighting. Both teams struggled to get things going early&nbsp;as both teams did not get a first down in their first two possessions.&nbsp;&nbsp;Then on our 3rd possession&nbsp;Dalton Crouse hit Eli Johnson for a 64 yard TD reception.&nbsp;This was great to see because week 1 we did not pass much so Eli was due for some receptions. Things went back and forth but Emmtsburg had a 54 yard reception that set up a TD and they kicked the extra point and took the lead 7-6. The Jags went right back to work and were moving the ball through the air to many different receivers and also Dalton Crouse had 3 good runs of 14-7-5 but then the Jags threw a INT. The Jags defense stood their own and got the ball back.&nbsp;Once again the Jags moved the ball with throws of 4-37 and 17 but once again the Jags threw an INT and the Jags were behind 6-7 at half. The Jags could not start any worse than they did the second half.&nbsp;The very first play the Jags fumbled and Emmetsburg picked it up and ran it in for the score and were ahead 6-14. The Jags fight back with a nice drive but can't finish and give the ball back.&nbsp;Very first play Emmetsburg fumbled it back and the Jags took advantage of it. Cale Vansickle came into QB on on his first play threw&nbsp;a TD to Eli Johnson from 22 yards out then also hit Eli Johnson for the 2 point conversion and tied the game up 14-14 3 plays later Ross LArson got a INT and the very first play the line really stepped up and Carl Berglund ran it in from 54 yards out.&nbsp;Cale once again hit Eli Johnson for the 2 point conversion and the Jags had a 22-14 advantage. Jgas defense started taking over the game and got the ball back to the offense.&nbsp;Brady Hanson had some great hard runs of 2-9-3-4 to keep the clock going and Cale hit Eli Johnson 2 more times for gains of 24 &amp; 13 and the Cale&nbsp;Vansickle&nbsp;hit Eli&nbsp;for his 3rd TD from 4 yards out to take the 28-14 lead and never look back. This was a great win and the boys overcame a lot during this game.&nbsp;To deal with the heat.&nbsp;To be losing in the 3rd quarter and fight back.&nbsp;Then to overcome 4 turnovers and win the game is something that does not normally happen so to overcome all of that and win we will take it and enjoy it. The Jags need to get healed up and take care of a lot of things before a very good Hampton Dumont team next week who is 2-0 and is in class 3A.&nbsp;The Jags can't have 4 turnovers and they also had 8 penalties for 75 yards.&nbsp;Those will cause&nbsp;&nbsp;us to lose if we do not take better care of things&nbsp;than that. Coach Swieter was very happy with Coach Graves' defensive plan for this week as the Jags defense held I 35 to 150 total yards and Emmetsburg to 215 and that was giving them 4 extra chances on offense with our turnovers.&nbsp;Coach is also very happy with the boys for not letting up. The Jags are 24-2 over the last 26 games and the winner of their last 7.&nbsp;The Jags look to continue this success next week against Hampton. The Jags will have a curtain&nbsp;raiser game next Friday at Hampton at 5:00 and the varsity game will be at 7:30

Jags Football Earns Second Victory of the Season

The Jaguar football team started the same way they ended last season with a win over Interstate 35 20-7.&nbsp;The Jaguars have won 6 straight games and have won 23 out of their last 25 games.&nbsp;There was not a better way to start the season after losing 9 starters on both sides of the ball to come out and continue with the success this program has displayed over the last few years.&nbsp;There were a lot of unanswered questions going into this contest and the coaches and fans were able to get a lot of them answered. I 35 takes the opening drive and gets about 12 yards before they had to punt. Jags take their opening drive 53 yards to open the season with a TD.&nbsp;This drive was Carl Berglund running the ball and Eli Johnson catching 2 passes from Dalton Crouse.&nbsp;Carl had a great run and was able to score on a 5 yard run and took the lead 6-0.&nbsp;The line did a great job blocking and everyone did their part on this drive. I 35 came right back with a nice 15 play drive and got down to the 7 yard&nbsp;line but the Jags defense stood strong and held them to a missed FG. The Jags then put a 16 play 80 yard drive together and controlled&nbsp;the clock for over half of the 2nd quarter.&nbsp;This is the quarter Brady Hanson showed his skills with runs of 3-2-5-2-6-14-4 and finished&nbsp;with a 2 yard TD.&nbsp;The line of scrimmage won the trenches during this drive and then Carl Berglund ran in the 2 point conversion and the JAgs were ahead 14-0. Both teams got the ball one more time before half but neither could take advantage of it. The Jags start the second half with 11 play drive and Brady Hanson ran it in from the 4 to take the lead 20-0 I 35 never let up and put a solid drive together and scored to make&nbsp;the score 20-7 and the beginning&nbsp;of the 4th.&nbsp;The 4th quarter was a battle of the defenses as was the entire game. as the Jags finished&nbsp;with 162 total yards to I 35 152 total yards. Coach feels the line had a great night and the RB's took advantage of it as much as they could.&nbsp;He also feels first time QB starter Dalton Crouse did a great job running things out there and played a very good game to start the season.&nbsp;Coaches also were happy how the defense played some very good football also. The Jags have to get right back to work and get a few things adjusted as things do not get easier as they take on Emmetsburg next week at home.