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National Association of Women's GymnasticsCraig Mattick’s guest, JoAnne Runge of Hartford, has been a cornerstone of South Dakota high school gymnastics for decades as a teacher, coach, judge, and mentor, earning a place in the state’s Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Since beginning her judging career in 1968, she has officiated at 46 of the past 51 state meets, helping shape the sport since its sanctioning in 1976. -
SDPBThere is a new number on this week in the South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls.
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PodcastsCraig Mattick’s guest on In Play is longtime coach and administrator Merlin Doyle. One of the first officers of the South Dakota High School Athletic Directors Association when it formed in 1973, Merlin helped launch girls track and wrestling programs, coached basketball and football, and served as both principal and athletic director. He spent 31 years in the Wall School District. Joined by his wife, Mary Jane, Merlin—now 90—may not recall every moment, but his passion for the kids and the Wall community remains as strong as ever. -
Pat McClemans of Watertown is in his 24th season of head coaching basketball in South Dakota. His oldest son Colton is just beginning his journey as a head coach this season with Aberdeen Central. With both teams being in the same conference and class, this father and son combo has become opponents to each other. -
PodcastsThis week on Game Time, Jason Andera and Nate Wek preview some of the top girls basketball games of the season coming up at the Boys Hanson Classic, including a battle of unbeatens with an interview from Clark/Willow Lake Coach Jerome Nesheim. -
More shuffling around this week on the latest South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls. -
PodcastsThis week on Game Time, Jason Andera and Nate Wek preview some of the top girls basketball games of the season coming up at the 43rd annual Hanson Classic, including a 1 vs. 2 matchup between Lennox and Mahpiya Luta -
Aberdeen Christian senior guard Jett Johnson is spending the last few months of his high school career soaking in every moment he can with the Knights boys basketball team. Despite being involved in football as well, basketball is the sport he remains most connected with. But Jett’s journey as a leader starts well beyond the court. He’s leaned into his faith as a Christian, which he credits for making himself the person he is today. -
We have a brand new number one in Boys Class A and Girls Class B this week in the South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls. -
PodcastsThis week your hosts Nate Wek and Jason Andera recap the headlines of the basketball season complete with gamechangers and the newest rankings. Plus we look forward to the top tilts coming up. -
A new year and new South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls have been released. -
Another year is in the books, but it's safe to say 2025 didn't disappoint. It was filled with some fantastic moments at the SDHSAA events. We wanted to share some of SDPB's favorite memories from the year.
