Former Northwestern standouts, 11 others to be honored during banquet set for Aug. 26
SIOUX FALLS — Twins Chad and Scott Boekelheide, who led Northwestern to state Class B boys basketball titles in 1989 and 1991, are among 13 former standouts who are set to be inducted into the South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 26.
The 13th annual induction banquet is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Ramkota Hotel.
Other inductees include former Wilmot teacher-coach Eric Lappe, former Mitchell standouts Jeana (Hoffman) Krome and Jenna (Hoffman) Kubesh, Brenda (Davis) Comstock, Dan Freidel, Louie Krogman, Paige Paulsen and Jordan (Stapp) Proefrock. Inducted posthumously will be Arnold Johnson, Harry Marske and Derek Paulsen.
Recognized as a Team of Excellence during the banquet will be the Miller Rustlers of 1972, who were coached by Bob Dockter and finished 24-0.
The new inductees will expand the hall's membership to 198.
Banquet tickets are $35 ($10 for children 10 and younger) and include a souvenir booklet as well as the induction program and a catered meal. For tickets, contact South Dakota High School Basketball Hall of Fame executive assistant Mary Pennington at 970-946-2605 or email: mepcpa@hotmail.com. Tickets at the door are $40 and $15.
Memorabilia exhibits charting the careers of members of the Class of 2023 will be on display. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and Hall of Fame apparel and mementos will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets will be sold with the winner receiving one men’s or women’s Hall of Fame ring valued at $300.
Another highlight of Hall of Fame Weekend is an informal reception for the inductees from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, at the Ramkota. The reception is free and dress is casual. Refreshments will be provided.
Members of the Class of 2023 will be present and the public is encouraged to attend. Also on hand will be many Hall of Fame members inducted during previous years. Hall of Fame tours at the Sanford Pentagon will be available per request from 1 to 4 p.m.
Follow Watertown Public Opinion sports reporter Roger Merriam on Twitter @PO_Sports or email: rmerriam@thepublicopinion.com.
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