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Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone (24) dives in for a touchdown during their football game on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. The accident left Salvatore IV and Lucci without a father, and Fidone without a mentor. Lewis Central would go on to beat Creston 63-12. Thomas Fidone, of course, is now a 6-foot-5, 225-pound superstar, the latest high-profile recruit for Class 3A power Lewis Central. He can palm a basketball with ease, too. He hopes that’s a lesson that resonates with those who come after him, too. “We knew he’d love it, but we didn’t know he’d be this good.”. Ballard knows it will have its hands full against Lewis Central of Council Bluffs in the third round of the Class 3A football playoffs Friday. LCSportsFan is a page dedicated to celebrating the Sporting events, News and Activities of Lewis Central Community Schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa. That dream includes playing alongside the likes of George Kittle, an All-Pro; Kyle Rudolph, a two-time Pro Bowler; and Zach Ertz, a Super Bowl champion. T.J. Fidone thought his son was done, but when a young Thomas popped up after a hard hit and asked to keep playing, T.J. knew he would be something special. He is competitive, plays hard, and that shows up in his basketball clips (his athleticism gets additionally verified there as well), too.”. That extra muscle has been helpful this season, both for blocking and also when he faces double- and triple-teams from opposing defenses. Growing up, Thomas Fidone spent many Saturdays at his grandparents’ home with his family, and he could hear the TV broadcast while playing two-hand touch outside with his cousins. Not only that, he's one of the nation's best. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Matthew_Lewis_(footballer)&oldid=990533759, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 November 2020, This page was last edited on 25 November 2020, at 01:09. This is a test to see whether we can improve the experience for you. “I saw them chase their dreams, and now I’m chasing the same dream.”. Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone (24) celebrates a touchdown during their football game on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. He’s worn it all three seasons now, during which he’s racked up 94 catches for 1,415 yards and 19 touchdowns. In 2019, four-star quarterback Max … If the Lewis Central is going to make a deep run in the state playoffs, the Titans’ opening round win will be looked at as a launching pad. Des Moines Register. Latest on Central Michigan Chippewas running back Kobe Lewis including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN “Everybody was crying. Cody Goodwin covers wrestling and high school sports for the Des Moines Register. Analyst are Rivals’ national and regional analysts. Scores @ Dowling Catholic L ... FOOTBALL Varsity. That meant plenty of cousins for Fidone to compete against growing up. Sergeant Bluff-Luton Varsity (0-0) 49. He can hurt you after the catch, he can win jump balls, he runs double-move routes. It's the same every time. Just two weeks ago, for example, he faced multiple defenders on virtually every play in a 28-10 loss to No. He boasts an 85-inch wingspan and holds a football the same way a normal-sized human might grip a sub sandwich. They are coming off an impressive 28-7 victory over Nevada at Boone in the playoff second round. Former Council Bluffs Lewis Central standout Max Duggan has been sidelined indefinitely during TCU’s fall camp due to an undisclosed health condition. This biographical article related to a soccer midfielder from Australia is a stub. A story on Lewis Central senior Thomas Fidone, and how family and the Titans' football legacy drove him to become the nation's best TE recruit. His peers, past Lewis Central stars Max Duggan (now the starting quarterback at TCU) and Logan Jones (now at Iowa), taught him the importance of details. “We’ve been really fortunate from a lot of great players that have taught him what it takes to be great,” Lewis Central coach Justin Kammrad said. It’s a one-shot thing for me, and I'm going to do whatever it takes.”, Lewis Central coach Justin Kammrad explains what make Thomas Fidone so special. Entering the second round of the Iowa playoffs — the seventh-ranked Titans (6-1) host Norwalk on Friday night — Fidone has recorded 32 receptions for 728 yards, the seventh-most in the state, and nine touchdowns. Lewis Central quarterback Braylon Kammrad, right, is chased down by Harlan’s Joseph Fah, at left, while running a keeper play during the second quarter on Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Lewis Central would go on to beat Creston 63-12. Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone (24) talks to his family after the Titans defeated Creston 63-12 on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs Lewis Central is a high school that college coaches have been familiar with over the past couple of years. “I don’t really have a backup plan. It’s development. NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION SEATS AVAILABLE. Lewis Central would go on to beat Creston 63-12. SUBSCRIBE NOW $1 for 6 months. Fidone wishes he could’ve visited LSU and a few other schools, but the NCAA instituted a recruiting dead period that’ll now go until January because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Father and son, rough-housing in the living room. Watch Lewis Central High School Boys Varsity Football highlights and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl Another lesson he took from Duggan and Jones was to think big and focus small. Team Menu . That’s also good for 22.8 yards per catch and a touchdown every four receptions. — T.J. Fidone knows exactly when his son Thomas was going to be a football player. Lewis … It’s leadership. (Photo: Brian Powers/The Register). I just want to be successful. He was a big influence on me, and really, my whole family. A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. The Fidone family is closer than most, if only because they’ve been through a lot. “One day,” Fidone said recently, “we scored, and my uncle Mark jumped so high, he hit his head on the ceiling. Follow him on Twitter at @codygoodwin. Uncle Sal died from injuries at the hospital at age 48. during their football game on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. Everybody is seeing the results now, this monster athlete who could be a nationally-known superstar in just a few years. Hail Varsity was on the scene in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to see Lewis Central take on the Creston/Orient-Macksburg Panthers on Friday night. Lewis Central would go on to beat Creston 63-12. The Commitment Forecast graph shows commitment predictions over the course of the prospect’s high school career. The helmet of Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone sits at his feet in the locker room before their football game against Creston on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. Just two years ago, he was a lanky 6-3, 185-pound receiver for a Lewis Central team that reached the state title game. Lewis Central topped Harlan 49-14 in our OSI Game of the Week Friday afternoon. A link has been sent to your friend's email address. He had this spark in him and he could make anybody smile.”. Those lessons are at the heart of everything we’ve seen since: the four-star rating, the invitation to the 2021 All-American Bowl, the 36 offers. He has excellent general body control and hand-eye coordination. Welcome to Lewis Central Middle School Our mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility in a safe supportive environment for … School Overview Schedule Roster Staff Stats Past Store. 24, an unusual number for a receiver but a nod to his family. I want to get to the NFL and buy them a house or something. TCU freshman quarterback Max Duggan (15) passes during their football game at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Ames. Five years ago, a fourth cousin, Sebastiano, was diagnosed with cancer, then battled a stroke and a seizure, all at just 3 years old. I kind of laugh, and then he laughed and said, ‘Dad, let’s go again.’, “I was like, 'All right, then. This site exists to preserve the history of high school sports in Iowa, including the achievements of each of Iowa's current and former high schools, the history of existing and former sports conferences, nicknames, state tournament results, state champions, and more. The Bombers, ranked ninth in 3A, are 8-1. UPDATE: Please click HERE to see a letter dated 2.26.21 from Superintendent Douglas Premo regarding an update on a COVID positive case connected to the school district. Both episodes taught Fidone the value of strength. One cousin, Gianni, played football for Council Bluffs Lincoln a few years back. That young kid in the tiny Nebraska jersey became a huge Cornhuskers fan. 2 Harlan. “I looked up to Logan and I looked up to Max, and I'm sure some kids are looking up to (current Lewis Central junior Hunter Deyo) and are looking up to me, too,” Fidone said. Fidone has had plenty of experience learning from other great Lewis Central players: Duggan, who's now at TCU, and Logan Jones, who's now at Iowa. And then T.J. accidentally popped Thomas so hard that his helmet flew off before he hit the floor. View the 20-21 Lewis Central varsity football team schedule. The most recent updates will appear at the top of the wall dating back to prior seasons. Photos: Western Dubuque vs. Lewis Central, Iowa Class 3A state football semifinals The Western Dubuque Bobcats take on the Lewis Central Titans in a class 3A semi-final football … Biography. Sebastiano beat a cancer that kills 11 out of every 100 people diagnosed under the age of 20. But the most interesting thing wasn’t the one-handed catches. After stints at Power Five schools, Sirmon and Lewis come to Mount Pleasant to contribute. Fidone put on 40 pounds (and two inches) between his junior and senior seasons, from 185 to 225. Fidone doesn’t really take time to relish in this success, at least not publicly. Fidone lined up wide, crossed left into the middle of the field, hauled in a reception, then outraced four Creston defenders and slipped through two tackles on his way to a 27-yard touchdown. Fidone considered Uncle Sal a second father, so much that he got a tattoo on the left side of his chest to remember him. “One day, I want to pay everybody back for helping me along the way. © 2021 www.desmoinesregister.com. Lewis Central would go on to beat Creston 63-12. He was in eighth grade at the time and was pulled out of class to meet his family at the hospital. He’d square up like a running back and smile. Another, Salvatore IV, spent a season running track for South Dakota. His family, full of athletes, fueled his competitive spirit. You do not need a Facebook profile to participate. Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan may get even more looks at throwing the ball this week to try to neutralize Valley's front four. “The understanding of the work ethic. The Fidone family is big. COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia. It seems simple, but the attention to detail is often what separates good players from great ones. “Fidone can play out wide, in the slot or attached. Lewis Central Middle School: 712-366-8250; Lewis Central High School: 712-366-8220; District Administration: 712-366-8202; Buildings and Grounds: 712-366-8243; Transportation: 712-366-8207; Nutrition Services: 712-366-8267; Lewis Central Lucky Children: 712-366-8301; Pool: 712-366-8273 Lewis Central’s highly-touted junior quarterback took a helmet to the thumb of his throwing hand on just the third play of the Week 2 game against Abraham Lincoln, said his father, L.C. 14. (Photo: Brian Powers/The Register). 8/28. Fidone’s meteoric rise has been powered by both family and his peers, and each played a crucial role in his overall development. (Photo: Brian Powers/The Register). Fidone had 311 receiving yards and three scores as a sophomore in 2018, but tight ends are asked to block, too, so he helped clear the way for more than 2,700 rushing yards that season. Nine months after the cancer diagnosis and eight months after a massive blood clot was found in his brain, Sebastiano resumed his stellar youth wrestling career. 157 talking about this. Matthew Lewis (born 6 June 1990 in Sydney) is an Australian footballer who plays for Blacktown City. Fidone’s recruiting profile, however, is built largely around his overall athleticism. The sixth-ranked Lewis Central Titans proved to be too much to handle for the Norwalk football team, as the Warriors fell 35-7 on the road in Council Bluffs in the second round of the 3A postseason Friday night in a game aired live on KNIA3. “He fits the mold of what a new-age tight end looks like,” Allen Trieu, a 247Sports recruiting analyst, wrote after Fidone committed to Nebraska in August. This was years ago. “That just stuck with me, because it’s true. Get the latest news, schedule, scores, roster, stats, standings and photos for South Lewis Falcons Football. Typed comments will be lost if you are not logged in. He is competitive, plays hard, and that shows up in his basketball clips (his athleticism gets additionally verified there as well), too. There’s a lot of things that go into this. Bridgeport Central football coach Derrick Lewis Bassick, left, and Bassick football coach Desmond Lymon pose together at West Haven High School during last season. 2020-2021 Adopted Calendar (in pdf format) 2021-2022 Adopted Calendar (in pdf format) School Day Starting and Ending Times; Kreft Primary Calendar Fall Lewis Central Titans Varsity Football Season. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone leads the Titans onto the field before their football game against Creston on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. Lewis Central tight end Thomas Fidone poses for a photo with the Titans’ head football coach Justin Kammrad after signing his national letter of … Lewis Central would go on to beat Creston 63-12. Thomas was 2 years old, maybe 3, wearing a tiny Nebraska jersey and a plastic helmet. He identifies the ball, clamps the ball with his fingers, tucks the ball high and tight into his chest, then looks up for his next move. They spent many days playing catch and working on chemistry. One reason Fidone picked Nebraska, in addition to it being his childhood dream team, was tight end coach Sean Beckton, who has a reputation for developing all kinds of NFL talent. “This is all he’s ever wanted to do,” T.J. said. Click HERE for 2020-2021 School Re-Opening Information Click HERE for Jan-Feb 6 Day Schedule It is the common thread that ties together so many of his favorite memories, and why he often views his football pursuits as something more than just for himself. Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone takes a moment to think before the Titans football game against Creston on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. “There is not much he can’t do from a receiving standpoint. Schedules, scores, rosters, stats for the Lewis Central 2020-21 Football. Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone (24) walks back to the sideline with Lewis Central's Logan Katzer (29) after the coin toss before their football game on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. “I’m like, 'Oh no,'” T.J. recently recalled. Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone (24) stands with fellow captains Lewis Central's Dylan Koch (73) and Lewis Central's Logan Katzer (29) during the coin toss before their football game against Creston on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. Sirmon was once the top prep quarterback in Washington, while Lewis was the 23rd-ranked recruit in the state of Michigan coming out of Chippewa Valley high school. Welcome to our new and improved comments, which are for subscribers only. Matthew Lewis (born 6 June 1990 in Sydney) is an Australian footballer who plays for Blacktown City.. “He gets up and looks at me. “We get to the hospital, and when the elevator doors opened, I knew right away,” Fidone said. Lewis Central Community School District @LewisCentralCSD. “(Former Lewis Central quarterback Max Duggan) once told me, ‘Treat that ball like it’s your ticket to the NFL,’” Fidone said. All of this continues to drive Fidone, from a lanky receiver to a bulked-up tight end, from a nice weapon at a traditional Iowa powerhouse to the best tight end prospect in the country. “It’s not just showing up a playing. “They’d score, and my family would be screaming and me and my cousins would say what the announcers said and mimic the same plays in the backyard.”. You will need to register before adding a comment. Everything he’s accomplished so far has been part of his plan. The combination looks like the third play from scrimmage during last week’s first-round playoff game against Creston. To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs. Please be polite. Both Mark and T.J. wrestled in high school, and T.J. also dabbled in semi-pro arena football after a stint with the U.S. Air Force. Two months ago, before deciding on Nebraska, he had as many as 36 Division I offers. A story on Lewis Central senior Thomas Fidone, and how family and the Titans' football legacy drove him to become the nation's best TE recruit. Two years later, in 2017, Salvatore III was killed in a roadside accident. 3/7. He'll take with him a lifetime’s worth of preparation to make sure everybody remembers him forever. Team Menu . He has excellent general body control and hand-eye coordination. Lewis Central would go on to beat Creston 63-12. 37 overall player nationally in the 2021 class, was assigned a four-star rating by 247Sports and is widely regarded as the top tight end senior prospect in the country. All rights reserved. When Fidone made Lewis Central’s varsity squad in 2018, he asked to wear No. Get football scores and other sport scores, schedules, photos and videos for Lewis Central High School Titans located in Council Bluffs, IA Salvatore II and Shirley, grandpa and grandma, had four boys: Salvatore III, Rich, Mark and T.J. He’s going to be tough.'”. Lewis Central won the game, 63-12. Welcome to the Lewis Central Football team feed. Please click HERE for information. Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone (24) catches a pass during their football game on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. Take last January’s All-American Bowl Combine, for example. “Every football game, we’re out in the backyard, and that’s all I could think about, just playing at that next level,” Fidone said. Jones, a defensive tackle, taught him the ins and outs of the weight room. It was the process of his catches. He believed in himself, bet on himself and received help from friends and family along the way. Lewis Central Titans Football2015-16- Varsity . Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone (24) laughs with his teammates during their football game on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. Fidone recognizes that sports is often what brings his whole family together, whether it’s his football games, Sebastiano’s wrestling tournaments, or watching Nebraska play in the fall. After a two hour rain delay, Iowa State would go on to defeat TCU 49-24. (Photo: Brian Powers/The Register). He called it a sign of respect afterwards — and still hauled in three catches for 91 yards, too. But not even Dad could have envisioned just how tough. That’s why he’s one of the best players in the country.”. He worked for the City of Omaha and was filling potholes near 144th Street and U Street when Alan Solarana drifted into that lane and hit him. Check out the highlights in the video above. That living-room tackle served as his introduction to football and sparked his love for the game. A third, Luciano — Lucci for short — is a sophomore for Lewis Central. Des Moines Register. RT @LCHSPrincipals: Another great Clash of the Titans with outstanding performances by LCHS Corporation and … Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about. Before last Friday’s game, Fidone stood on the field at Lewis Central High School and casually snatched one-handed passes from the air. Every time the ball is in the air, I have to make sure I’m the one that gets it.”, Lewis Central's Thomas Fidone (24) laughs with his teammates during their football game on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Council Bluffs. The senior is considered the No. Duggan emphasized the importance of constant improvement and a relentless work ethic. It's OK to disagree with someone's ideas, but personal attacks, insults, threats, hate speech, advocating violence and other violations can result in a ban. [1][2], On 15 September 2010 Lewis competed in a 100-metre race alongside the likes of Jarryd Hayne, Greg Inglis, Nathan Gardner, Josh Morris, Ben Barba, Lachie Turner and Courtenay Dempsey to find the fastest football player in Australia.[3]. As a freshman at Lewis Central High School, he already stood at 6’3, but he said he only weighed about 175 pounds. Western Dubuque’s Ben Bryant (right) dives for the goal line and a touchdown away from Lewis Central’s Jordan Wardlow during the second quarter of their class 3A semi-final state football … Lewis had originally opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns before opting back in as the season began . It is an Italian flag with an electrocardiogram heartbeat, a purple heart and the day he died: Jan. 24. Sirmon and Lewis have smaller sample sizes to view but were both once highly touted prospects. “I want to make my family proud,” Fidone said. There’s no need to celebrate yet. On Sunday, Lewis announced that he is transferring to Central Michigan. “We’d have the Nebraska game blaring, so we can hear it outside. On 25 January 2009 Lewis made his debut for the Central Coast Mariners against Adelaide United at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford. Those guys understood what it took to be successful, and Thomas soaked up everything. He posted a 4.7-second 40-yard dash, flashed with reliable hands and a diving catch in one-on-one drills, and he maxed out the device that measures vertical leap, a Vertec Jump Measuring Device that normally goes to 12 feet.
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