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Area track and field coaches win state honors

Aberdeen Roncalli assistant track coach Mark Stone, left, encourages a pair of athletes at the Milbank South Dakota National Guard Meet this past spring. Stone was chosen assistant coach the year in Area 1 Class A. Photo by John Davis taken 4/12/2024

The South Dakota Cross Country and Track and Field Coaches Association have named their Coach of the Year awards for this past track and field season.

This year’s honorees include:

Area 1 Class B: head coach Chad Spicer, Faulkton; assistant coach, Jessica Larson, Potter County.

Area 1 Class A: head coach, Eric Townsend, Milbank; assistant coach, Mark Stone, Aberdeen Roncalli.

Area 2 Class B: head coach, Ross Flemmer, Dell Rapids St. Mary; assistant coach, Katlyn Menzie, Colman-Egan.

Area 2 Class A: head coach, Brian Voss, West Central; assistant coach, Curtis Meendering, Canton.

AA East Boys: head coach, Jim Jarovski, Sioux Falls Lincoln; assistant coach, Mike Putnam, Brandon Valley.

AA East Girls: head coach, Troy Sturgeon, Brandon Valley; assistant coach, Tony Sturgeon, Brandon Valley.

Junior high middle school assistant coach: Matt Christensen, Brandon Valley.

Area 3 Class B: head coach, Kurt Stukel, Gregory; assistant coach, Tyler Novak, Viborg-Hurley.

Area 3 Class A: head coach, Matt Maxon, Platte-Geddes; assistant coach, Holly Evans, Chamberlain.

Junior high middle school assistant coach: Terice Ketelhut, Miller.

Area 4 Class B: head coach, Ralph Kroetch, Philip; assistant coach, Sierra Kraft, Timber Lake.

Area 4 Class A: head coach, Karen Karim, Custer; assistant coach, Tayton Vincent, Custer.

Junior high middle school assistant coach: Brady Chase, Hill City.

Area West Boys: head coach, Paul Hendry, Rapid City Stevens; assistant coach, Katie Anderson, Aberdeen Central.

Area West Girls: head coach, Aaron Nida, Spearfish; assistant coach, Andy Van Deest, Spearfish.

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