The Hot Springs Bison
Athletics Hall of Fame
Preserving and Celebrating the History of Hot Springs Bison Athletics
Our Mission
To establish a method for honoring Hot Springs High School’s top student athletes, individuals who have made a positive impact on the local community and to be productive role models for today’s student athletes. As a result, there will be an increased awareness and pride in Hot Springs Athletes of the past and present.
Nominations Are Now Open for the 2026 Induction Class
Nominations are now open for the Bison Athletics Hall of Fame – Class of 2026.
We invite the community to submit nominations honoring athletes, coaches, teams, or contributors whose achievements and service have made a meaningful, lasting impact on Hot Springs High School athletics.
If you know someone who exemplifies the pride, tradition, and excellence of Bison athletics, we encourage you to submit a nomination.
Nomination deadline: January 15, 2026.
Members of the 1994 “double” boys and girls state champion cross country teams who were on hand at the 2025 Hot Springs Bison Athletics Hall of Fame banquet were, from left, assistant coach Cheryl Huddleston, Nyla Schroeder, Karla (Benson) Merrill, Chad Gackel, Carl Sanders, Shad Curtis, Cody Hofer, Jason Coleman, Kevin Couch, Jason Trimble, Cristina (Bergen) Wilaby and Belinda (Maisel) Lawrence.
Photos by Brett Nachtigall/Fall River County Herald-Star
2025 Hall of Fame Individual Inductees Left to Right: Cassidy (Vollmer) Hodgin, Margaret Farrell, Mike Tarrell and Carlie Weiss
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Thank You to Our Hall of Fame Sponsors
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Bill's Heating & Cooling
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Black Hills Exteriors
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Black Hills Federal Credit Union
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Cascade Chiropractic
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Changing Seasons Floral
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Edward Jones - Lindsay M Luper
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Fall River Fibers
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Golden West
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Hi-D-Way Oil and Gas
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High Country Erectors
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Hills Edge Auto Sales
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Hot Springs Hills Inn
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Lynn's Dakotamart
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Nelson's Oil and Gas
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Sonny's Super Foods
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Springs Lodge & Cafe
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State Farm - Bill Graves
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Sturdevant's Auto Parts
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Taco John's
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Vision Source of Hot Springs
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Winners Circle
