The Bison Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Saturday night (September 14th, 2024) the Hot Springs American Legion Post 71 was filled with applause, laughter, and heartfelt memories as the Hot Springs High School Athletics Hall of Fame welcomed its 2024 class of inductees.

The annual banquet, now in its ninth year, recognized not only exceptional athletic talent but also the deeper threads of mentorship, teamwork, and community that define Bison athletics.

2024 Honorees:

• Carl “Teenie” Andre – Athlete & Coach (posthumously)

• Todd Malott – Three-Sport Athlete

• Ted Niemann – Basketball Record-Holder

• 1990 Girls Track & Field Team – First Girls’ State Champions

Also honored was Maj. Gen. Roger Burg (USAF, Ret.), a 1974 graduate, who received the first-ever HSHS Alumni Association Achievement Award during his class’s 50th reunion celebration.

Finding Direction in a Small Town: Roger Burg

Hall of Fame Chair Quinten Hofer opened the night by honoring Maj. Gen. Burg, who humbly credited his Air Force career to his Hot Springs upbringing.

“This is where I figured out who I wanted to be,” Burg said. “We were allowed to make mistakes, to be supported, and to grow.”

Carl “Teenie” Andre: More Than a Coach

A three-sport athlete turned teacher and coach, Carl Andre left an enduring impact during his time at HSHS in the 1950s. Inducted posthumously, his influence lives on in the stories told by former players.

One of them, Dave Batchelor, remembered Teenie as both mentor and role model. His grandson, Reese Andre, accepted the award, noting:

“Legacy isn’t measured in years, but in intention, heart, and the difference you make.”

Todd Malott: Talent and Quiet Influence

A standout athlete from the class of 1982, Todd Malott won three state track titles before a knee injury ended his high school sports journey early.

Though absent from the banquet, his presence was felt through his wife Debbie Malott, who read a moving note from one of Todd’s rivals:

“I modeled my stride after him,” wrote former Custer runner Walker Witt. “He didn’t just run—he floated.”

Ted Niemann: Records and Gratitude

Scoring 1,150 career points and breaking eight school records, Ted Niemann (’84) was a powerhouse on the court. Yet his remarks reflected humility more than stats.

Introduced by Joyce Farrell, Niemann credited coaches and teammates alike:

“From day one, this town welcomed us. That kind of support—that's rare.”

The 1990 Lady Bison: History Makers

In a thrilling finish, the 1990 girls’ track team captured the school’s first state title for a girls’ team—clinched in the final event, the 1600-meter relay.

Coach Cheryl Huddleston, herself a Hall of Famer, reminded the audience that even athletes who didn’t qualify for state played a role in building that victory:

“Iron sharpens iron. The internal team competition made everyone stronger.”

The team paid tribute to the late Coach Dave Scott, a mentor whose belief in effort, teamwork, and heart still resonates. His daughter, Marianne Scott Drobny, summed it up:

“This was a team effort. Every athlete. Every coach. Every family. This wasn’t just a win—it was a community triumph.”

She closed with words that stirred the crowd:
“Once a Bison, always a Bison.”