amazing a nation of fans. previous year, which ranks second all time. SDHSAA - South Dakota High School Activities Association We welcome you to take some time and visitour information on our webpage. Assistant in Boys Sports Bill Weber, Watertown, 2022NATIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR FINALIST Boston Arena. Jan 18, 2011. Chuck Connors is one of only twelve athletes in history to have St. James, Pittsburgh 28-0 1952 Basketball Website, The PIAA Championship Records Page: Reuben . If there was such a thing as above-the-rim basketball in rural South Dakota in the early 1950s, he was the one making it happen. Lancaster Catholic 35-0, 2003 He didnt get dressed or nothing.. Burnell Glanzer - Inducted 2017 The 1971 Freeman High and 1975 University of South Dakota grad was one of the most successful boys basketball coaches in state history, guiding Armour (and Tripp-Delmont/Armour) to a 617-209 record in 37 seasons. The goal is to ensure that the Hall of Fame has thenecessary resources well into the future to fulfill its mission of honoring and preserving the basketball history of South Dakota. Total of 235 points scored. 1965 (Credit: Don Mastropietro) 139-Wampum beat East Brook 139-41, 2/1/55 At one point our coach said about Gillam, If he keeps pressing you, throw the ball straight at his gut, says Wingen, whose cousin Don scored 29 points in the game for Canova. But he was best known as "Lucas McCain" in the The Registration "Home" is not currently available. Seton-LaSalle (32 gms./avg. 24-0 1921, Area Chargers(29-0) and George Jr. Each recreates a Henriksen long-form interview with a different South Dakota sports luminary. They are divided into eight regions that include AA, A, and B Class Schools. 2003, Geibel We would take a gallon can, pound it into a circle and wrap cloth rags around it, says Bruce, 81, who lives in rural Mitchell. As for Canova, which would avenge the loss the following year, the onslaught at Argonne and Gillams scoring masterpiece was a source of serious contemplation on the bus ride home. White River 49. That capped a 23-0 season and extended the Brookings undefeated streak to 48 games spanning over three years. 1978 Canton High School (SD) Varsity Basketball - MaxPreps.com Sioux Falls Argus Leader 0:05 0:27 Yankton's Matthew Mors and St. Thomas More's Haleigh Timmer have been named South Dakota Mr. and Miss Basketball for 2020-21. The first was published in 2018. South Dakota high school basketball record held by Argonne star STU-WHITNEY Whitney: Delbert Gillam scored a record 72 points in one game. State's longest streak of 45 straight (6 & 8-man) at Selby (1957-1963) Basketball is a huge part of many people's lives in South Dakota, especially at the high school level. He excelled in track and basketball and still holds the South Dakota high school state record for 72 points in a game, it read. Memphis South . http://www.nfhs.org, Updated State Playoff History Top PA HS Hoops Teams Connors is Del Valley 125 158-Bartram beat Gratz, 158-89 in 1968. that the backboard shattered into a thousand tiny shards, sending the Kings Three weeks later he did it again. The Arrows were shocked in the districts by the Orland Eagles, and three years later thehigh school didnt exist. Ron Rhen started Dawkins has the record for most 26-0 Overall, Monessen has been to the playoffs 55 times. To the extent that he dwelled on his high school basketball exploitsin South Dakota, it was within the context of the one that got away. City in 1983 and Cornell in 1984. credited with being the first professional basketball player to break a Fredrickson was an all-state basketball and football player at Aberdeen Central. HERE Written by admin. Plymouth 27-0 1958 As a high school athlete at Wagner (South Dakota) Community High School, he participated in basketball, football, track and baseball. was in 1970, MIDDLE If you have questions please contact: Mary.Frederick@k12.sd.us. The plan worked like a charm against Canova, as Delbertand Bruce teamed with fellow starters Eugene Thibodeau, LeRoy Green and Daryl Kuhle to grab a 64-29 lead at the half. Wampum 31-0,1955 But it didnt happen. All had the same goal of being one of the eight teams still standing after the region tournaments were completed. Pennsylvania, 2005), 52-Rob Kezmarsky 3 nationally. Delbert had been contacted by several colleges but chose to join the Army, continuing his basketball career by playing in the service with the likes of future NBA star Elgin Baylor. Basketball Website, 2-February 24, 2008, we all-division mark for margin of victory. 5 seed South Dakota State 21 (FCS Semifinals) No. 1928 -Uniontown 31-0 1976-80 Staff & Board 3. Alejandro Ramas recent 60-point effort for Red Cloud, which matched the scoring mark for Class A, sparked renewed interest in the overall single-game record and how it came about. 74--1991-WPIAL Nate Wek. Though Main Street was losing steam amid a dwindling population, basketball provided a rallying cry for the families that remained. Ambridge 27-0 1967 Western Michigan's Taylor Williams, front, works against Notre Dame's Kylee Watson (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Wednesday Dec. 21, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Pennsylvania)1959-1960, 113-Epiphanny Prince (Murry State Statutes 5. (* Strike shortened season, then the school closed), St. James He was selected to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader's high school centennial team in 1989. (Photo credit: now defunct South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association The South Dakota High School Basketball Coaches Association has announced its Class AA All-State basketball team selections. the first-ever Boston Celtics game on Nov. 5, 1946 at Soccer- Ryan Beier, O'Gorman consecutive playoff berth, extending their WPIAL record. Carbondale Area Girls31-0 1977 Member Benefits. Elk Point-Jefferson 83. During the two-class era Fredrickson and his Wolves emerged as the first dominant team in Division II, winning national titles in 1992 and 1994. The last time Washington 130 West Philadelphia 127 in four overtimes, 1998. Bob Shelden and Dennis Busch started out as competitive high school rivals within the Eastern South Dakota Conference. Overbrook 2000 Point Intelligencer) Learn more about upcoming championship events and see in-depth history on high school sports in Tennessee. The 72 was circled, an indication that something momentous had occurred. Registration is open from July 8-January 1. We are in the process of updating the All-Time Head Coach Career Records. Girls Cross Country Bill Martens, Aberdeen Central The impression made by the Brookings High School girls basketball team in 1985 extended far beyond the borders of South Dakota. Feb 27, 1970 and display of South Dakota's sports history. Profiled is the late George Houk (right), who compiled an unprecedented record while stressing positive values which helped his players on their journeys toward adulthood. 26-0 1964 for most blocked shots in a girls high school basketball in the state of ALL-TIME S.D. BOYS BASKETBALL RECORDS - Rapid City Journal Media Group Tennis- Pat Moller, Mitchell 1983 Cross Country - 75 Throughout the storied history of high school basketball in South Dakota there have been many, many exceptional coaches. credit: fayettecountyhoops@hotmail.com), Points: Team Scoring Excess-A sad day for basketball. Matthew Mors, Haleigh Timmer named South Dakota Mr. and Miss Basketball 31-0, 1993 Williamsport Sun-Gazette. NHSACANational High School Athletic Coaches Association Many all-staters from years in the past have watched as their own sons and daughters have also developed into all-state players. 33-0, 1988 Swanhorst was chosen the state "B" player of the decade for the 1950s in voting conducted by the Rapid City Journal. In addition to coaching the girls basketball team for the past 30 years, Jim Bridge is Hanson School District Superintendent of Schools. During the important early formative years of the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame, Tobin was a member of the organizations board of directors. Columbus, Ohio). wgaffey@pa.net, return to the Pennsylvania Basketball Website (John Simko Photo). Featuring thousands of hours of PBS and SDPB programs. Scoring Club His career record (entering the 2005-06 season) is 617-249. (Boys and Girls)), 243-1995-the Carbondale Sacred Heart Girl's team came won the PIAA class A title The national record is 25 by Tournament Game. (AP . Bruce and his classmates were shuttled to nearby Howard, where they soared through the postseason and defeated Cresbard to claim the 1956 state championship. 1 seed North Dakota State 38, No. result in a fine and suspension. The family lived briefly in a ramshackle house that was formerly Poker Alices gambling saloon, where younger brother Bruce was born. the Christian Heritage H S The legendary coach and the all-state player from the 1950s pictured at right represented a high school that had only 39 total students. South Dakota: All-State Basketball Team Named - MaxPreps.com The 1980 Freeman Classic produced one of the most iconic games in the history of high school basketball in South Dakota. To read bios of Hall of Fame members inducted in later years go to Banquet Program on the right-hand side of this website. 1999-2000, Gayeski. http://www.nfhs.org/web/2006/09/national_high_school_sports_record_book.aspx, Please email any in Bucks County (with 761 students) It's been 20 years since the 2003 High School Baseball season was moved back until the end of May due to extreme weather conditions. Girls 32-0 (year ?) Stream high school basketball from South Dakota live and on demand via NFHS Network. What is the record was Plaques recognizing the Class of 2022 will be displayed in the Hall of Fame area of the Sanford Pentagon. The South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association has released its high school basketball coach awards for the 2020-21 season. The pre-tourney media guide listed Northern starters as Lori Burkhardt of Yankton, Cathy Coyle of Belle Fourche, Deb Esche of Aberdeen, Janelle Frank of Wolsey and Wendy Swanhorst of Cresbard. He became adept at one-handed runners and surprised opponents with reverse layups, which were something of a rarity at the time. FayetteCountyGuru) Overbrook, Those selected for induction in the Class of 2023 will be announced in May. Gillam offered a glimpse of things to come by scoring 42 points for the Arrows against Canova that junior season. Click here to view! McKeesport He needed 69 more in Kadokas three tournament games in order to get to 2,000. In recognition of their achievements the 1985 Bobcats, who were guided by USA Today national coach of the year Jim Holwerda, are being recognized by the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame as its Team of Excellence for 2022. 306 by Suzie McConnell, Pitts. ChrisBaluta, ScottJacobs, There were 12 players on the Wolves roster and 11 had been prep standouts in South Dakota. Seventeen times he has guided his team to the state tournament. And a three generational all-state family connection can even end up outside the borders of South Dakota. His team lost in the district tourney on a Saturday night and he was relieved of his coaching duties the following Monday. He coached De Smet for four seasons, guiding the Bulldogs to a 90-16 record and three state-tourney appearances, including a runner-up finish in 1969 and Class B titles in '70 and '71. South Carolina Ivory Latta, York, (1997-03), 4,319 At 5-foot-6, Latta is one of the smaller players to ever play in the WNBA. If you have questions please contact: Mary.Frederick@k12.sd.us. 127 Dave Popson, Kingston Bishop O'Reilly 1979-83, 12/10/08, slaughter. They sent us to the region in style, recalls Bruce. Tournament Game. had 591 visitors on the Pennsylvania Basketball Website, Gerald Matzke -jmatzke@familyandsportmedicine.com, http://www.piaa.org/championships/archive/default.aspx, http://www.nfhs.org/web/2006/09/national_high_school_sports_record_book.aspx. 1, Basketball: MaxPreps POYs in all 50 states. MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Note: The South Dakota High School Activities Association adopted the 3-point shot for boys and girls teams starting with the 1986-87 season. South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame Final MaxPreps Top 25: John Marshall No. Ted Silary (tedsilary.com), Lou Schmitt, Craig Witman, And Bob Shelden Field is an important part of the athletic landscape in Brookings, having served a variety of valuable purposes for Brookings High School, the city, and for South Dakota State. The purpose of that process, as it was then and remains today, is to recognize the states best players. So why isnt Gillam who died at age 82 in 2017 in Coeur dAlene, Idaho a household name among state basketball fans? lost 74 Games 1987-1991 before they beat Mapletown Playing in the well-regarded Little Hickory Conference, Argonne featured standouts Kenneth Buthe and John Austreim and started 10-1 that season, rising to No. The senior amassed 31 field goals and 10 free throws in a 126-81 win over Canova that was the highest-scoring game in state history at the time. Interested in becoming a sponsor ofSouth Dakota High School Coaches Association? Washington Post), Most He was only 21 when he died on April 23, 1962. Brookings was paced by a trio of first team all-state seniors: Paula Kenefick, Amy Mickelson and Renae Sallquist. by Halfs - 112 and 103), February 10, 1992. The second book, First Person: Legendary South Dakota Sports Stories Volume 2, is new and is now available for purchase. The streak St. Vincent's, Another remembers a championship won by a team with uncommon physical prowess. their last game against Old Forge, they were called the Lady Roses. They bring membership to 185. 1998-02 had 701 visitors on the Pennsylvania That set in motion an 11-year period in which a dozen more players joined Uhlir. The State Class B Tournament was held in Mitchell and a 6-foot-6 senior from Kadoka was threatening to become the first South Dakota prep to reach the milestone. I had a lot of reverse layups and tip-ins. Final MaxPreps Top 25: John Marshall No. League game (Credit: David They comprised the starting backcourt on a team that won the North Central Conference and upset the countrys top rated team, Prairie View A&M (Texas), in the championship game of the Midwest Regional. Elk 2x Independent League Coach of the Year (2006, 2007) 6x Summit League Coach of the Year (2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2021, 2022) Aaron Johnston [2] is an American basketball coach who has been the head women's basketball coach at South Dakota State University since 1999. 127 Lonnie McFarlan, Phila. Bruce Gillam, an eighth-grader on that 1951-52 squad, called it the best team he ever played on, though he would later capture a state championship with Howard High. He was the longtime superintendent at Warner. Major League Baseball and in the Tobin graduated from Waubay High School in 1953. Johnson earned Gymnastics Coach of the Year honors after leading the Redhawks to the state Class A title, the first in school history. at 85 when they defeated Palmerton 45-35 in Jan 2009. 36-0, 1977, Trinity High School boys 33-0, We will send a reminder when the site is ready. Training rules were somewhat different back in those days, shrugsBruce. In a game that would end 126-81 to become the highest-scoring in state history at the time, Wingen recalls the Arrows kept their starters in most of the night and never eased up on their press, despite reaching the 100-point mark after three quarters. Swanhorst) The national record is 25 by It will be the 18th edition of our bi-annual free newsletter. Larry Luitjens - South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame . Seven times his teams have won state titles. The mastermind in this mindless He averaged over 14 points and four assists in helping Watertown win the state title in March. 2023 SDHSAA High School Boys Basketball Playoff Brackets (South Dakota) Class B State Tournament. 148 -Halifax 148 West Snyder 32, 1999-2000 Burnell Glanzer - South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame slaughter is Coach Dennis Squeglia. They Special thanks to The changes to the 2017 Certification Rules now require NFHS courses to be completed prior to issuance of the permit. But it is exceedingly rare for three generations of a family to ascend to first team all-state. Sharonaviolet@aol.com, Scott Follow him on Twitter @stuwhitney, Emma Armstrong lived for 102 years, long enough for dreams to come true, Ready to shake things up, Augustana rolls dice on Division I, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association. Mercer 28-0 1966 Darby Colwyn 25-0 1962 BOYS BASKETBALL RECORDS Dec 8, 2005 0 Overall Career Scoring Don Jacobsen, Lake Norden 2,825 Josh Mueller, West Central 2,563 Chuck Welke, Warner 2,550 Bob Swanhorst, Cresbard. Posted in Uncategorized. Kyle Queal is the Head Master Palisades' High School Sundays were the highlight, when everyone gathered as part of church activities at the schoolhouse and shot baskets in the gymnasium, with alumni joining in the action. Wylie scored 69 points for the Lions, setting the all-division record with South Dakota High School Coaches Association Darryl Dawkins (Philadelphia The Mr. and Miss Basketball. It is not necessarily the same as your team region. But no player in state history had yet reached that monumental total as the 1951 season was concluding. 2023 SDHSAA High School Boys Basketball Playoff Brackets (South Dakota) Region 4A. 36-0, 1977 Copies can be ordered online at www.sportsmaxradio.com. defeating Tamaqua 71-64. That endowment has allowed the Hall of Fame to implement a strategic plan that will enable an adequate level of financial health for the organization as it moves forward. which is in 19th year of existence, never has missed the playoffs. (Updated 3-24-09) South Dakota's 2023 Winter High School Coaches of the Year The 1960 Britton High and 1965 Northern State grad began his coaching career at De Smet. (Elk Point, SD) by a score of 83-74. Practice was held around lunch hour because students had to catch the after-school bus to get home and do their chores. Champions Listed by Most Wins 2022-23 Athletic Handbook Athletic-Related Information 1. made first year Coach Jesse Whittington the winningest coach in fourteen In its ratings USA Today noted the talent of the Bobcats by ranking them at No. As legend has it, confirmed by family members, Gillam was located within the town bar, from where he was quickly whisked and thrown into a uniform. finished 0-24, which left them at 73 straight -the streak ended He was just the third South Dakota boys basketball coach to reach the 600-win mark. (MIDDLE Plymouth-Whitemarsh 24-0 1963 Carlisle boys Pittsburgh Press), Undefeated Philly Champions IHSA Boys Basketball All-Time Coaching Records - Illinois High School Jordan Divens Apr 10, 2023.