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South Dakota High School Coaches Association announces 2025 winter coaches of the year
Castlewood Warriors head coach Paul Raasch reacts to action on the court during the second half of the Class B championship game Saturday, March, 22, 2025 in Aberdeen.
(Rodney Haas / 605 Sports)
Jul 15, 2025
 

 

By 605 Sports Staff

The South Dakota High School Coaches Association recently announced its newest hall of fame members and 2025 winter coach of the year recipients. The spring coaches of the year were recently announced.


The South Dakota High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductees include: 

Jerome Garry, Madison

Jay Hennies, Vermillion

Cindy Nelson, Webster

Kim Nelson, Sioux Falls

Jeff VanLeur, Emery

Bill Weber, Watertown

The winter coaches of the year:

Gymnastics: Callie Aylward, Harrisburg

Boys Wrestling: Donnie Bowden, Aberdeen Central

Girls Wrestling: Matt Thorson, Pierre

Girls Basketball: Matt Rama, Mahpiya Luta

Boys Basketball: Paul Raasch, Castlewood


Other Awards:

Jerry Miller Distinguished Service Awards

Michelle (Mickey) Everson, Aberdeen

Sam Holderby, Volga

Laura Mitchell, Yankton

Max Hawk Award: Jason Olson, Rapid City Stevens

Bryan Brewer Power of Influence Awards

Lyle “Dusty” LeBeaux, Pine Ridge

Mary Tobacco, Pine Ridge

These individuals will be recognized at the annual awards ceremony, which will be held on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT at the Mitchell Career & Technical Education Academy (MCTEA) 821 N Capital, Mitchell. There will be no meal served so no tickets will be sold and there is plenty of room to attend.