Naasz, Howard

Born Nov. 16, 1929 in Java. Mobridge HS. USD. Naasz was a coach and athletic director at Rapid City Central for 32 years. He began his coaching career at Mitchell, as assistant football coach for two years and head coach for three. From 1959-70 Naasz was head football coach at RC Central. He also was […]

Roach, Paul

Native of Spring Green, Wis. Rapid City (Central HS grad). 1952 Black Hills State grad. Coached in the NFL with Oakland, Green Bay and Denver. On John Madden’s staff in Oakland, Roach helped the Raiders to three Western Division titles and one AFC championship game appearance. Was offensive coordinator for Bart Starr at Green Bay […]

Amundson, George

Aberdeen (Aberdeen Central High School). Iowa State. On May 17, 1969, at the state Class AA track meet in Spearfish, the 6-2, 200-pound Amundson threw the discus 211 feet, 4 inches, farther than any U.S. high schooler had ever thrown it. No South Dakotan since has come close to that mark. The record was never […]