DeSmet Bulldogs

In this SDPB Sports Classic Game, De Smet faces Avon in the 2003 Class 9A Championship Game.

The last time a Class B school won three straight boys state basketball titles, it was Webster in 1946-1948, and that was under the umbrella of the two-class system. Fast-forward to today and De Smet can celebrate the same feat as the Bulldogs defeated Lower Brule 62-48 for the title.

You might know who Damon Wilkinson is, because of his play on the court, but behind the scenes, the De Smet senior basketball standout has had quite the journey. From a hunting accident to the loss of a grandparent on the eve of the state tournament – he’s battled through adversity to get where he is today.

Emma Albrecht of De Smet sustained an unfortunate injury that ended her senior season with the Bulldogs girls basketball team this winter. But while one door closed, another one opened.

De Smet defeated Lower Brule on Saturday night in Aberdeen to win the 'B' title state title, their second in a row.

Sioux Falls Roosevelt, Sioux Falls Christian, and De Smet all won boys state basketball championships on Saturday.

The De Smet Bulldogs claimed the boys ‘B’ basketball title on Saturday night defeating Aberdeen Christian 59-43 at the Barnett Center in Aberdeen.

De Smet Head Coach Doug Osthus experienced more than just winning the first state title in program history on Saturday night. He was able to experience it with his daughter Rynn, w