Poverty was part of his upbringing, from the time he was born to Earl and Velma Gillam in Meade County in 1934 and influenced by his father's financial struggles. We loved the game.
Boys Basketball: Jeff Gruenhagen, De Smet; Chris Haynes, Yankton; Ryker Kreutzfeldt, Mitchell; and Todd Neuendorf, Hamlin. Phone: (517) 332-5046. 2003: PENNSYLVANIA- the Lancaster Catholic girls J.V.s showed no
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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. Swanhorst was chosen the state "B" player of the decade for the 1950s in voting conducted by the Rapid City Journal. Girls Track and Field Paul Hendry, Rapid City Stevens
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Michigan basketball transfers bring experience, production and a hunger Justices went 28-0, captured Class 2 state title and notched big wins over Columbus and Wheeler. their last game against Old Forge, they were called the Lady Roses. State B: DeSmet High School Coach Jeff Gruenhagen, State A: Dakota Valley High School Coach Jason Kleis, State AA: Yankton High School Coach Chris Haynes. 2009, The Monessen boys are close to clinching their 28th
10 in the Class B state rankings. Fisher, one of the players)
Wylie scored 69 points for the Lions, setting the all-division record with
personal fouls committed in a season, with 386 in 1984, which is seven more
But he was best known as "Lucas McCain" in the
In the semifinal round Texas Southern topped Northern. 93-94, they didn't lose again until the PIAA. 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.
He needed 69 more in Kadokas three tournament games in order to get to 2,000. Sami, Alluwe
Wampum 31-0,1955
He was a nominee for the national award in 1982, '89 and '90. consecutive playoff berth, extending their WPIAL record. Ron Rhen
Seventeen times he has guided his team to the state tournament.
At halftime, a group of school board members pulled aside coach Louis Cullen, who also happened to be the superintendent, for a quick discussion. Elk Lake
Longest Active Win Streaks in High School Basketball, High school basketball: Tre Johnson scores 29 to lead No. Return to the 1950s with our spring newsletter, S.D. with a 37-1 record.
No coach at the Class B or A level can match Luitjens' state-tourney feats. Kansas City Kings in November
Plymouth 27-0 1958
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Final. South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association. Read bios of Hall of Fame members inducted in the Class of 2010 through the Class of 2018 below. In 29 of his 36 seasons, his teams won district titles. (Pittsburgh Post Gazete)
Norwin defeated
The legendary coach and the all-state player from the 1950s pictured at right represented a high school that had only 39 total students. That will increase membership in the Hall of Fame to 117 of the most accomplished boys and girls players in the history of the state. State tournaments are where heroes take hold, and Gillam never enjoyed that level of acclaim. Montrose
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His son Mike starred at Mitchell and was Class AA first team all-state in 1996, 1997 and 1998. Jan 18, 2011.
record for the school with the most consecutive winning seasons? Mark
Ambridge 27-0 1967
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South Dakota High School Basketball - Schedules, Scores - MaxPreps At halftime (Cullen) pulled me aside and said, Delbert has an awful lot of points.
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The Wolves were coached by Curt Fredrickson (right) and beat Missouri Western in the quarterfinals at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo. 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. Read about the excitement generated by a first-ever trip to the B in the 2023 Spring Newsletter which will be published in May by the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame. For years, prevailing wisdom held that the Class B (and overall) record of 72 points was a distinction shared by Bob Wolff, of Frederick, and Delbert Gillam, of Argonne, with their performances coming a year apart in 1952 and 1953. 30-0 1975
half and 100-10 after three quarters. Another remembers a championship won by a team with uncommon physical prowess. Tragically the lives of both Shelden and Busch were ended far too soon. United States Basketball League until they
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Former Estelline athletic director, teacher and coach Joey Struwe of Sioux Falls Lincoln has been named the Athletic Director of the Year and Larry Stevens of Rapid City the Official of the Year. ARSD 24:28:09:18. The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to the preservation, documentation and display of South Dakota's sports history. We are in the process of updating the All-Time Head Coach Career Records. SD Coaches Against Cancer, Save money and save using
Bishop Guilfoyle Girls 30-0, 2010
After an unsuccessful foray into the silver mines of Idaho, Earl decided to try farming in 1941. They
Budget & Fees 11. 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. Their last losing season
blocked 22 shots against West Scranton. That turned out to be no problem. Go to
Each recreates a Henriksen long-form interview with a different South Dakota sports luminary. Gray Uniform Regulations. League game (Credit: David
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. SDBCA Regions are not the same as the SDHSAA Regions. Bruce and his classmates were shuttled to nearby Howard, where they soared through the postseason and defeated Cresbard to claim the 1956 state championship. Copyright 2022 South Dakota Public Broadcasting | All rights reserved. I regret not playing in a state tournament more than anything.. West Philadelphia
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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. Stories about interesting South Dakota people, places, and things.
(Elk Point, SD) by a score of 83-74. He currently coaches the South Dakota State Jackrabbits men's basketball team. by Dave Burman (listed below), Credits:
By then the NAIA had already been crowning a mens champion each season since 1937, a span covering 44 years. Busch (left) and the Tigers entered that tourney with an undefeated record and claimed the championship to finish 22-0. girls team in Riverdale, Utah defeated West ridge Academy 108-3. (Credit: Wikipedia)
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. The town of Argonne, a Miner County outpost located seven miles northwest of Howard, has been extinct since the 1970s, its once-impressive brick schoolhouse reduced torubble as a symptom of the malaise of family farms. Thirteen of those times his teams have reached the finals.
1928 -Uniontown 31-0
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In three decades of covering WPIAL basketball, I (Mike
(SD) by a score of 57-49. Special thanks to
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(Boys and Girls)), 243-1995-the Carbondale Sacred Heart Girl's team came
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. The scorebook from that night is enough to merit sympathy for the official scorer, who ran out of space for Delberts field goal tallies and had to weave them down into the next column. 28-0, 1978
State's longest streak of 45 straight (6 & 8-man) at Selby (1957-1963)
Larry Luitjens - Inducted 2005. a girl in Texas. Kutztown 29-0, 1959
Burkhardt was the leading scorer at 17.3 points per game. Darryl Dawkins (Philadelphia
25-0 1966
By 1992 the NAIA had split from one class into Division I for the larger schools and Division II for the smaller.
For Bruce, though, it was a footwear malfunction that foiled Argonnes chances. Lessons learned about qualities such as character, integrity and sportsmanship can endure long after playing careers have ended. Cost is $23 which includes tax and shipping. slaughter is Coach Dennis Squeglia.
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Since the 1955 season South Dakota, after the conclusion of its state tournaments, has selected all-state teams. A crowd of more than 400 attended the 12th annual banquet of the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday. amazing a nation of fans. 2003
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Also an outstanding track athlete, he high . 1, Basketball: MaxPreps POYs in all 50 states. 1978
Three weeks later he did it again. Basketball is a common thread that for many decades has been woven into family histories throughout South Dakota. No. more than 100. So when their team overcame the long odds and qualified for the state tournament for the first time in school history it gave the entire town, with a population of 124, reason to celebrate. Other Coach of the Year honorees are Matt Thorson of Pierre, wrestling and Jason Kleis of Dakota Valley, boys basketball. Basketball is a huge part of many people's lives in South Dakota, especially at the high school level. 128 Gerry McNamara,
The first time I saw a television was when I went into the Army.. This game was never reported to the
(Mifflintown PA), At Valley View High School in Archbald, Pa,
Known for his sincerity and measured demeanor, Henriksen has earned widespread admiration because of a thoughtful and reasoned approach to broadcasting. Darby Colwyn 25-0 1963
State's longest big school win streak of 38 straight at SF O'Gorman (2004-06) State's longest win streak of 44 straight (11-man) at Milbank State's longest streak of 45 straight (6 & 8-man) at Selby (1957-1963) State's longest win streak of 46 straight (9-man) at Freeman (1996-99) Final MaxPreps Top 25: John Marshall No. If you have questions please contact: Mary.Frederick@k12.sd.us. Total of 235 points scored. We better feed him the ball. So thats what we did.. 2022 NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC COACHES ASSOCIATION HALL OF FAME David Dolan, Rapid City Jim Dorman, Sioux Falls COACHES' VICTORY CLUB If you have coached the following number of victories, you are eligible to receive a SDHSCA Coaches' Victory Club Certificate Basketball - 200 Cross Country - 75 Football - 100 Golf - 75 Gymnastics - 75 Williamsport30-0, 1984
That capped a 23-0 season and extended the Brookings undefeated streak to 48 games spanning over three years. Records, Players scoring 50 or more points in one game, PIAA Records (State Champions, 1920-2004), PCIAA Records (State Champions, 1943-1973), Three Point Records
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Lebanon girls 31-0 2009
Finishing his career with 2,023 points, Uhlir became the first documented member of the states 2,000 Club. The Hall of Fames board of directors is already involved in the important process of evaluating nominees for next years group of inductees. the Greyhounds failed to reach the postseason was after the 1981 season. 2022-23 Athletic Handbook Athletic-Related Information 1. (Credit: Margie Roesner
But it was far from a one-man show.
Brookings won the Class AA state championship. State's longest big school win streak of 38 straight at SF O'Gorman (2004-06)
Western series
He was 23 when he was electrocuted at a work site near Humboldt on Aug. 26, 1964. What is the record was
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. The Rifleman (1958-1963). 8.51) 1980-84
131 Union defeated Northwestern 131 to 89 in a WPIAL game,
Bridge is Three-point Record-holder of Girls High School Basketball - NFHS 823 Kyle Datres, Loyalsock Twp. The South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame will induct 19 new members during its seventh annual banquet at 1 p.m. on April 2 at the Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls. Calendar 12. 1972. One of our guys did it and went straight to the bus afterward because he didnt want (Gillam) to come after him. Mike White, Pittsburgh Post Gazette who sent us to The
Mikes son Mason, now playing at Creighton, was a Tennessee first team Class AAA all-stater in 2021 while attending Houston High School.
high school basketball records Gillam, a 6-foot-1 standout known for his soft touch and jumping ability, never managed to lead the Arrows to a state tournament a daunting task in those days with the two-class system. On Jan 30, 2008, Philadelphia Northeast defeated Philadelphia
record with (Uniontown 1963-65)in 1983 to 1985. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in . He excelled in track and basketball and still holds the South Dakota high school state record for 72 points in a game, it read. Girls Cross Country Bill Martens, Aberdeen Central
Bob Shelden and Dennis Busch started out as competitive high school rivals within the Eastern South Dakota Conference. We would play until dark, says Bruce. The 1952-53 basketball season was one of the last in the history of Argonne High School, a fact that seemed to lend itself to uncommon occurrences. Index of Forms 8. defeating Tamaqua 71-64. Leon Tobin of Aberdeen was 87. Connors is
Member Benefits. It reverted back to one class in 2021.
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. With bachelors and masters degrees earned from Northern State University he dedicated 47 years of service to education. He has been at Custer since 1973, leading the Wildcats to a 508-229 record, 14 state-tournament appearances and five state titles in 31 seasons. (Burnsville, West Virginia)
Manage your membership, update your info, get a tax statement and more with mySDPB. 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. Krause), -Feb 2011,
Boys Track and Field Misty Larson, Chester Area
At its height in the 1920s, Argonne was a trading center for area farmers with two elevators, a grain warehouse and stockyards, not to mention a bustling school building. Gillam offered a glimpse of things to come by scoring 42 points for the Arrows against Canova that junior season. It will be the 18th edition of our bi-annual free newsletter. Sto-Rox (31-0)
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A story examining the importance of coaches is featured in the 2022 Fall Newsletter by the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame which was mailed Oct. 27. Tennis- Pat Moller, Mitchell
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Final. Individual Team Career Individual Season Individual Season Team Single Game . Aliquippa29-0, 1949
Box Score; . Carbondale Area Girls31-0 1977
The South Dakota High School Activities Association will serve member schools by providing leadership in the development, supervision, and conduct of interscholastic activities which enrich the educational experiences of high school students. credit: fayettecountyhoops@hotmail.com), Points: Team Scoring Excess-A sad day for basketball. In its ratings USA Today noted the talent of the Bobcats by ranking them at No. Back in 1981 when Carbondale won
State Basketball Championships - SDPB His basketball background has been largely lost behind a number and a name, though former Argus Leader sports editor Greg Hansen has researched Gillam as part of his work with the hall of fame. 26-0 1964
Stream high school basketball from South Dakota live and on demand via NFHS Network. The South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association has released its high school basketball coach awards for the 2020-21 season. Catastrophic Insurance 13. Just eight months later Shelden was diagnosed with Hodgkins disease. On Feb. 10, 1953, Denis Wingen couldnt avoid a sense of anxiety as Canovas bus rolled into Argonne for a Little Hickory Conference game. A shot clock in high school basketball is a topic that comes up often. Seton-LaSalle (112 gms./avg. all-division mark for margin of victory. a game against the
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Cover, Membership & Enrollments 2. We never had time to break those newshoes in.. Delbert was suspended from the game for violating team rules, and the Arrows struggled to an early deficit without their senior star. E-mail: records@mhsaa.com.
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South Dakota High School Coaches Association 11 Columbus to second straight Florida title, 2015 McDonald's All American Games Jam Fest, South Dakota High School Activities Association. As a high school athlete at Wagner (South Dakota) Community High School, he participated in basketball, football, track and baseball. Region 1. Gymnastics - 75
lost 74 Games 1987-1991 before they beat Mapletown
There were 12 players on the Wolves roster and 11 had been prep standouts in South Dakota. 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. Geibel
So why isnt Gillam who died at age 82 in 2017 in Coeur dAlene, Idaho a household name among state basketball fans? Lewistown girls 32-0, 1997)
South Dakota State went on to take third place in the NCAA College Division National Tournament in Evansville, Ind. That gave us something to shoot, but we couldnt dribble. He became adept at one-handed runners and surprised opponents with reverse layups, which were something of a rarity at the time. PTFRHS is part of the Pierre School District with approximately 830 students and 9 varsity sports.
The Mr. and Miss Basketball. It was a challenge that was especially daunting for the smallest schools in the state. A crowd of 7,100 had turned out at the Sioux Falls Arena to watch the Armour Packers attempt to extend their state-record boys winning streak in a marquee matchup against the highly regarded Beresford Watchdogs. Registration is open from July 8-January 1. Posted in Uncategorized. State's longest win streak of 61 straight (6-man) at Claremont (1947-53)
the State Championship game)
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Appropriate documentation shall include, but is not limited to, the following: copies of scorebooks or game/season statistical summaries, copies of yearbooks, and copies of newspaper clippings. 1965-1966, 58-Katrina Greer(Penns Valley,
(John Simko Photo). The table below shows the SDHSAA coaches education requirements for all high school coaches as required by the Activities Association and/or Administrative Rules of South Dakota (ARSD). A pastor in Custer who had officiated his wedding urged Luitjens to apply for the open position at Custer. that the backboard shattered into a thousand tiny shards, sending the Kings
The athletic prowess that led Gillaminto the record books was still taking shape when he entered high school, part of a freshman class at Argonne that included four boys and two girls. IHSA Boys Basketball All-Time Coaching Records * Last updated at 12:58 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2023 Print this page Index of this file Coaching Records Wins Wins Most Wins, Coach, Career [1.] One of them came during a road game at Fedora, another embattled Miner County town that would slowly fade from existence. SDSU went 16-0 at home in 2019-20 and posted a 13-3 record in league play. South Dakota Public Broadcasting. 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. His second-half performance was spirited enough to lead the Arrows to an impressive comeback victory.
SD Sports History - Relive The Memory There wasnt much room to inbound the ball, recalls Wingen, 82, who still lives in Canova. I had a lot of reverse layups and tip-ins. Pennsylvania, 2005), 52-Rob Kezmarsky
I'm not saying it never happened. for most blocked shots in a girls high school basketball in the state of
That set in motion an 11-year period in which a dozen more players joined Uhlir. The book would be a welcome addition to the library of anyone who follows sports in South Dakota. blocked 22 shots against West Scranton. They bring membership to 185.
33-0, 1988
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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.
South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association And a three generational all-state family connection can even end up outside the borders of South Dakota. 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. mastermind of this glorious victory was Coach Rob McGill.
Pierre T.F. Riggs High School Basketball - Pierre, SD - NFHS Network Training rules were somewhat different back in those days, shrugsBruce. Lower Brule 57. The changes to the 2017 Certification Rules now require NFHS courses to be completed prior to issuance of the permit. Brookings was paced by a trio of first team all-state seniors: Paula Kenefick, Amy Mickelson and Renae Sallquist. Jim Dorman, Sioux Falls, If you have coached the following number of victories, you are eligible to receive a SDHSCA Coaches' Victory Club Certificate, Basketball - 200
Wagner sank two free throws with six seconds remaining to win it. The 22nd head coach in Jackrabbit basketball history, Henderson began his coaching career as an assistant at Wayne State (Neb.) Carlisle boys
There was no such thing as offensive goaltending back then, Gillam recalled in 1988. Contact:sdhsca@k12.sd.usto receive your certificate. 26-0
Plymouth-Whitemarsh 24-0 1963
Like nearly all his Canova teammates, Wingen was a sophomore preparing to face a reigning district champion led by one of the top players in South Dakota. He received Northern State's first Jim Kretchman Award for excellence in athletics in 2002. 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. [1] [2] Playing career [ edit] Henderson played college basketball at Wayne State College in Nebraska under Greg McDermott where he registered 876 rebounds and 160 career steals. The 2022-23 Registration Deadline is January 1st. 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. (Credit: Bob
Joe Mattis (Erie Times-News),
Fifth Avenue 15-0, 1976
He also didnt play college basketball, opting instead to enter the Army, where he served in combat in Korea and Vietnam and was awarded two Purple Hearts. (Jerry DiPasquale), Elk Lake
In addition to coaching the girls basketball team for the past 30 years, Jim Bridge is Hanson School District Superintendent of Schools. Featuring thousands of hours of PBS and SDPB programs. The state's winningest boys basketball coach, Luitjens has won more than 70 percent of his games over 36 seasons, most of them at Custer. Tennis - 75
South Dakota: Insane Dunks from Week of Feb. 19, 2023. Cross Country - 75
He later was the head coach of the
Basketball: Career scoring leaders. Pierre T.F. 36-0, 1977
City in 1983 and Cornell in 1984. Longest Losing Streak
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Recalling Roosevelt's remarkable basketball run - Argus Leader