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Rapid City Central's Karl the Cobbler, shown here during a celebration of Karl the Cobbler’s 100th birthday back in August, is in the final four of a National Mascot Challenge and needs the votes.
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Rapid City Central’s Karl the Cobbler advances to finals in national mascot tournament

Oct 24, 2025

By 605 Sports Staff

RAPID CITY — Rapid City Central High School’s Karl the Cobbler has advanced to the finals in The64’s “America’s Best High School Mascot Tournament”.

Karl the Cobbler defeated the Hutto High School Hippos (Texas) mascot in the semifinals matchup. Karl the Cobbler will now face off against the Sleepy Hollow High School Headless Horseman (New York) mascot in the finals.

Earlier this season, Rapid City Central celebrated 100 years of Karl the Cobbler being the school’s official mascot.

You can vote for the Cobblers HERE:

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