Mitchell native John Gillis (right) is in his 30th year with the National Federation of State High School Associations located in Indianapolis. The graduate of the University of South Dakota serves as associate director of development. He formally was editor of the organization’s National High School Sports Record Book...
Huron College sponsored the championship trophy that was presented to the winner of the first state tournament in South Dakota basketball history. In the terminology of the day, the trophy was called a Silver Loving Cup. It is pictured at right and has the inscription: ‘South Dakota High School...
South Dakota was introduced to state high school basketball tournaments in 1912. The first such event was understandably a rousing success. The eight participants were Arlington, Centerville, Lake Preston, Madison, Miller, Pierre, Redfield and Salem. In the championship game Redfield defeated Lake Preston 33-25. The South Dakota High School...
The largest crowd in the nine-year history of the induction banquet welcomed 13 new members into the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame on March 24 at the Ramkota Hotel Exhibit Hall in Sioux Falls. Former stalwart players who comprise the Class of 2018 came from high...
The undefeated Tripp High School Wildcats dominated Class B basketball during the 1967 season. The Wildcats marched past Herreid 72-46 in the championship game of the state tournament that was held at the Sioux Falls Arena. Tripp finished the season with an impressive 28-0 overall record. Because of their...
The names Russell “Sox” Walseth and Jim Iverson resonate with everyone who has ever followed basketball in South Dakota. Among the greatest players and most accomplished coaches in state history, Walseth (left) and Iverson (right) are being recognized in a new display that has been added to the South...
Two of the most accomplished athletes in state history headline the Class of 2018 which will be inducted into the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame. NFL veteran Chad Greenway (left) of Mount Vernon and Tripp-Delmont’s Jared Reiner (right), who played in the NBA, are among 13...
The ultimate goal of all high school basketball players in South Dakota is to help their teams reach the state tournament. Those fortunate enough to accomplish that feat make memories during three days in March that last a lifetime. Many of our greatest players throughout the decades have earned...
Tribute will be paid to all-time state scoring leaders Louie Krogman and Jill Young in a new addition to the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame at the Sanford Pentagon. Krogman starred at White River High School and totaled 3,521 points to set the South Dakota boys...
The 2017 Spring Newsletter produced by the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame was mailed May 10. Copies are delivered to approximately 1,000 people. Our mailing list includes followers who reside in 33 different states. Among the topics explored in this issue: * How tiny Doland battled...
1912 South Dakota’s first high school boys basketball state championship
1936 South Dakota splits into two classes of boys basketball
1955 South Dakota’s first all-state boys basketball teams selected
1970 First Spirit of Six Award presented
1975 South Dakota’s first high school girls basketball state championship (two classes)
1978 South Dakota’s first Mr. Basketball selected
1980 South Dakota’s first Miss Basketball selected
1985 South Dakota splits into three classes of girls basketball
1986 South Dakota splits into three classes of boys basketball
2010 South Dakota’s first class of Hall of Famers inducted
2011 South Dakota’s first Team of Excellence recognized
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Agar Hi-Pointers
Akaska Raiders
Alexandria Beavers
Alpena Wildcats
Amherst Wildcats
Andover Gorillas
Ardmore Rattlers
Argonne Arrows
Artesian Rams
Ashton Cardinals
Astoria Comets
Athol Arrows
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Bancroft Eagles
Barnard Bears
Bath Warriors
Belvidere Comets
Big Stone City Lions
Blunt Monarchs
Bonesteel Tigers
Bonilla Eagles
Bradley Orioles/Bombers
Brandt Bulldogs
Brentford Braves
Bridgewater Wildcats
Bristol Pirates
Bruce Bees
Bryant Scotties
Buffalo Gap Buffaloes
Burbank Owls
Burke Bulldogs
Butler Panthers
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Camp Crook Woolies
Canning Coyotes
Canova Eagles
Canton Augustana Academy Knights
Carthage Eagles
Cavour Cougars
Chancellor Wildcats
Chester Maroons
Cheyenne Agency Braves
Claire City Comets
Claremont Honkers
Clark Comets
Colman Wildcats
Colton Panthers
Conde Spartans
Corona Midgets
Corsica Comets
Cottonwood Coyotes
Columbia Comets
Cresbard Comets
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Dallas Coyotes
Dante Gophers
Davis Bulldogs
Deadwood Bears
Delmont Wildcats
Doland Wheelers
Draper Bulldogs
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Eagle Butte Warriors
East Lyman Broncos
Egan Bluejays
Elk Point Pointers
Elkton St. Mary’s Saints
Emery Eagles
Erwin Arrows
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Fairburn Cubs
Fairfax Broncs
Farmer Orioles
Fedora Tigers
Ferney Pheasants
Florence Flyers
Forestburg Buccaneers
Frankfort Falcons
Franklin Flyers
Frederick Vikings
Ft. Pierre Buffaloes
Ft. Thompson Panthers
Fulton Pirates
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Gann Valley Buffaloes
Garden City Dragons
Gary Tigers
Gayville Orioles
Geddes Rams
Glenham Eagles
Goodwin Eagles
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Harrold Cardinals
Hartford Pirates
Hayti Redbirds
Hazel Mustangs
Hecla Rockets
Henry Owls
Hetland Broncos
Hitchcock Bluejays
Holabird Cardinals
Hosmer Tigers
Howard St. Agatha Agates
Hudson Trojans
Humboldt Eagles
Hurley Bulldogs
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Interior Cubs
Irene Cardinals
Isabel Wildcats
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Java Panthers
Jefferson Blackhawks
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Kadoka Kougars
Kennebec Kanaries
Keystone Dynamiters
Kidder Tigers
Kimball Kiotes
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Lake Andes Eagles
Lake City Golden Eagles
Lake Norden Bluejays
Lane Trojans
Lead St. Patrick’s Fighting Irish
Lebanon Bulldogs
Leola Pirates
Lesterville Tigers
Letcher Tigers
Lily Wildcats
Logan Arrows
Loyalton Lions
Lyons Lions
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Madison Eastern Yellowjackets
Madison General Beadle Bluejays
Madison St. Thomas Shamrocks
Martin Warriors
Marty Mission Braves
Meckling Panthers
Melette Terriers
Midland Vikings
Mission Hill Eagles
Mitchell Notre Dame Comets
Monroe Wooden Shoed Canaries
Montrose Irish
Moody County Comets
Mount Vernon Mustangs
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New Effington Tigers
Nisland Beattoppers (later Mustangs)
Northville Panthers
Northwestern Lutheran Academy Wildcats
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Oacoma Hawks
Oglala Indians
Okaton Bulldogs
Oldham Dragons
Olivet Eagles
Onaka Pirates
Onida Warriors
Orient Hawks
Orland Eagles
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Peever Panthers
Pickstown Engineers
Piedmont Hawks
Pierpont Panthers
Pine Ridge Holy Rosary Crusaders
Plankinton Pirates
Plano Panthers
Pollock Bulldogs
Polo Bears
Presho Wolves
Provo Rattlers
Pukwana Wildcats
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Quinn Quintuplets
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Ramona Rockets
Rapid City Cathedral Gaels
Rapid City St. Martin’s Kenmars
Ravinia Bears
Raymond Redwings
Ree Heights Warriors
Reliance Longhorns
Revillo Wildcats
Rockham Trojans
Roscoe Hornets
Roslyn Vikings
Rutland Ramblers
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Salem Cubs
Salem St. Mary’s Falcons
Seneca Bluejays
Sherman Tigers
Sinai Rebels
Sioux Falls Cathedral Irish
Spencer Cardinals
South Dakota School for the Deaf Pheasants
South Dakota State Training School Lincoln Loggers
South Shore Comets
Springfield Trojans
Springfield St. Mary’s Saints
Stephan Mission Chieftains
Stickney Raiders
St. Francis Mission Scarlet Warriors
St. Lawrence Wolves
St. Onge Jackrabbits
Strandburg Tigers
Stratford Vikings
Sturgis St. Martin’s Ravens
Summit Eagles
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Tabor Cardinals
Thomas Tigers
Thorpe Wolves
Trent Warriors
Toronto Vikings
Tripp Wildcats
Tulare Chieftains
Turton Frogs
Tyndall Panthers
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Vale Beetdiggers
Valley Springs Wolverines
Veblen Cardinals
Vermillion University High Cubs
Viborg Vikings
Vienna Black Panthers
Virgil Pirates
Vivian Bearcats
Volga Cossacks
Volin Bluejays
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Wakonda Warriors
Wallace Bulldogs
Ward Academy Lodmeils
Wasta Flyers
Waubay Dragons
Waverly Woodchucks
Wentworth Warriors
Wessington Warriors
Wessington Springs Academy Hornets
West Lyman Raiders
White Wildcats
White Lake Indians (later Wolverines)
Winfred Warriors
Willow Lake Pirates
Witten Wildcats
Wolsey Cardinals
Wood Bulldogs
Worthing Eagles
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Yale Trojans
