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2025–26 South Dakota Class A

State champions · 25–0

A perfect season, a historic title and a team Hartford will never forget.

Twenty-five years in the making

Defense built it · History finished it

For twenty-five years, Hartford waited. Then the West Central Trojans made history with 25 wins, no losses and a South Dakota Class A state championship.

The title was built on defense, sacrifice and teammates willing to put the team first.

Coach Dave Hollenbeck celebrating with the Trojans

2026 Class A State Tournament

The championship road

West Central defeated Cheyenne-Eagle Butte 75–41, Clark/Willow Lake 56–43 and Sioux Falls Christian 66–56 to capture the state title.

Quarterfinal
vs. Cheyenne-Eagle Butte75–41Semifinal
vs. Clark/Willow Lake56–43Championship
vs. Sioux Falls Christian66–56
Rebuilt 2026 South Dakota Class A boys basketball state tournament bracket showing West Central as the undefeated state champion

Select the bracket to view it full size · View the original SDHSAA tournament bracket

25–0 · Forever

The championship ring

A permanent symbol of an undefeated season, a state title and the standard established by the 2025–26 West Central Trojans.

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2026 West Central boys basketball state championship ring artwork showing the front and side designs

2026 Championship Gallery

2026: A Season to Remember

The 2026 West Central Trojans boys basketball state championship team, coaches and cheerleaders with the trophy
One team · One perfect seasonThe 2026 West Central TrojansSouth Dakota Class A State Champions · 25–0
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