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Entering his 31st year as a head high school football coach in Idaho, Middletons Bill Brock has seen a lot, including a celebration for a milestone he never dreamed of reaching. Etiwanda, which fell to the Trailblazers last season in the regional final and last weekend in the CIF-SS Open Division final, beat host La Jolla Country Day 47-42 in the other semifinal Saturday. Pertzborn was not in charge of the morning workout, but was on school grounds. He also writes about high school football recruiting, including The Register's annual FAB 15 teams that list the top high school football players in the Western U.S. before National Signing Day. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Pertzborn, who was also a Business Education teacher at MHS, resigned from that position, as well. And Middleton has a youth program thats second-to-none. And Sims believes his administrative and athletic experience will be beneficial in the search for Middletons next coach. Middleton High School issued its own statement confirming its role in the investigation. Copyright 2023 WMTV. When the 2022 football season ended, Pertzborn was optimistic, excited and enthusiastic about Middletons future. Former Middleton coach Jason Pertzborn resigned on Jan. 26 in the midst of a bullying incident inside his program. She also confirmed head football coach and business teacher Jason Pertzborn has resigned "citing personal reasons," adding the district would not be commenting further about his resignation. Dan Albano has been a high school sports writer at The Orange County Register since 1993. I didnt need a place that was already established with the gravy train and biscuit wheels. Middleton's stats have been entered for the 12-8 win @ Strawberry Crest on 10/7/2022 7:30 PM. Multiple attempts to reach Pertzborn were not immediately returned. Williams also knows how to deal with tragedy. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 608-824-7300, Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014, or go online to p3tips.com. On 10/7, the Middleton varsity football team won their away conference game against Madison West (Madison, WI) by a score of 51-20. He was later named athletic director at MHS in June, 2020. Area teams and players rose to the occasion in both key nonconference and league games heading into the homestretch of the regular season. WebMiddleton High School / Homepage Home Academics " Bell Schedule Athletics - Organizations - Clubs " Our Campus " Students & Parents " Attendance Policy Driver's Education MHS Student Portfolio Find It Fast MSD COVID-19 Info See the most recent MSD COVID-19 information District Office Click to access our District Office Directory Dan's passion for water sports has earned him the nickname, Aqua Dan, in the newsroom and taken him to multiple U.S. Olympic Swim Trials and many USA water polo events as a reporter. You got to be on the input. The letter declined to elaborate on the allegations against the program or who may be targeted by the investigation, citing student confidentiality limitations. The wheels started turning, Williams said Wednesday. In Kurt's junior and senior years, Iowa-Grant captured conference football championships, as well as being captain his senior season. Williams was hired last week to take over the Tigers. But it wasnt until Jan. 11, after a possible sexual assault that occurred the previous week, that the high schools school resource officer, Kim Wood, was made aware of the ongoing harassment behavior toward In it, the police department indicated its investigators want to determine if any criminal violations took place. High School Sports After a series of interviews, Pertzborn was placed on administrative leave by school administrators and given the option of either resigning or being fired. The Cardinals have a tremendous history of success, qualifying for the WIAA Division 1 playoffs for 26 consecutive years. Im confident well get some good interest, not just state-wide, but collegiately, as well, and hopefully from outside the state.. He graduated from Iowa-Grant High School in 1975. All rights reserved. They closed by assuring the families they take accusations of bullying and harassment seriously and want to ensure students feel safe and supported in MCPASD schools. You have permission to edit this article. Capistrano Valley Christian 6, Northview 5. On Wednesday, he talked about his childhood friends, including former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, who all stayed clear of the drug dealers in the neighborhood to achieve athletic stardom. During Gundlach's 22 years as Head Coach at Middleton, the Cardinals won 4 Conference Championships and were 7 time conference runners up, compiling a record of 167 wins and 72 losses. He spent the first three days in the cafeteria and classrooms meeting with coaches, parents and the new staff. Just what that list of candidates looks like remains to be seen. The letter further stated that district officials investigating the allegations will continue meeting with students, staff and parents to learn more information about the football program. They want to make him a fall guy in this whole deal and its just not right., A second MHS employee added: "Now they want to put this gag order on us. In fact, Chow He was an assistant coach and then co-coach alongside Tim Simon for the 2018 season before taking sole control over the program. Burbank Burroughs 10, Hoover 0. A lot of guys just don't trust our district right now, one source said. MIDDLETON, Wis. (WMTV) The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School is working with the police department to investigate alleged harassment within the high schools football program, the superintendent and principal revealed Friday morning in a joint letter sent to families. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. Practice for the regular season officially kicked off this week, but Williams has yet to hit the field with his new team. They're more concerned about keeping everybody quiet instead of solving any actual problems.". He was the starting quarterback in his sophomore season for the UW-Platteville Conference Championship team of 1976, and was voted team captain for his junior season.After graduation, Gundlach began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at UW-Platteville for one season in 1980. Primary Phone: (608) 829-9660. WebUse CoachUp.com to find private football coaches in Costa Mesa, CA. That incident of misconduct which took place more than two weeks ago is being investigated by the Middleton Police Department and the school district. It wasnt a breezy win for them. He resignedamid an ongoing investigationby the school district and Middleton Police Department into allegations regarding student-to-student conduct within the Cardinals football program. You cant always be on the output. The game was physical and intense, and at one point a couple of fans apparently went too far and were escorted from the gym. LAFC starts MLS Cup defense with victory over Portland Key Wisconsin high school football games, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final. Sierra Canyons play continues to be the real story. Cantwell-Sacred Heart 8, Verbum Dei 4. Im probably biased, Sims said. Pertzborn became Middleton football coach in 2019 and taught business education. Middleton High School football coach Jason Pertzborn resigned Thursday citing personal reasons. It also said it needs to speak generally to protect the integrity of the investigation. You can cancel at any time! We just want to win, she added. Middleton coach BLACK EARTH WI 53515 On 11/4, the Middleton varsity football team won by forfeit in their away non-conference game against Sumner (Riverview, FL). Theres no question the Middleton opening should be one of the most coveted positions in the state. Pertzborn was one of five staff members who served up to 12 days of unpaid suspensions after an investigation showed he and others viewed adult content on the district's email system, according to a 2010 State Journal report. Middleton qualified for the WIAA Division 1 playoffs in three of Pertzborns four seasons. Read the district's full statement to News 3 Now below: "We are investigating allegations regarding student-to-student conduct within our football program. Sims set to find Middleton's next football coach | Times MCPASD officials said that they are prepared to hold anyone accountable to school-based and athletic code expectations. What Middleton also has, though, is an image problem. According to the letter, district staff will be following up with students and staff in the coming weeks to learn more. 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Pertzborn joined Middletons staff in 2002 as a volunteer assistant at the sophomore level. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Superintendent Dana Monogue and the high schools principal Peg Shoemaker explained the investigation is expected to last several weeks, and they alerted families they would be questioning students and staff during that time. The bullying incident left the program with an enormous black eye. He replaces Fred Reid, who was removed from his position and transferred to another school as part of the disciplinary measures taken by the Hillsborough County school board in response to Walters death, which came after he collapsed during a summer workout. Sims began working at Black Hawk Middle School in Madison in the 2015-16 school year, where he was the dean of students. This gave the nudge to go where I needed to be.. BLACK EARTH 53515, Copyright 2015 | Times-Tribune | All Rights Reserved, Middleton football coach Jason Pertzborn resigned Thursday./Times-Tribune photo by Mary Langenfeld, Middleton's Hurley a finalist for Mr. Basketball. RELATED: Parents of Hezekiah B. Walters seek full-time athletic trainers at Hillsborough schools. District spokesperson Shannon Valladolid said in a statement to News 3 Now that the district couldn't share any further information on the nature of the allegations or who was involved because of "the circumstances of this case."