High school girls basketball: No. 13 Incarnate Word Academy grabs 131st straight victory, claims seventh consecutive state title under mantra 'Win for Dan'
Red Knights play with heavy hearts as head coach Dan Rolfes remains hospitalized following 'medical emergency' on Friday.
The quest for their 131st straight victory and seventh straight Missouri title turned into a mission to "Win for Dan" on Saturday as No. 13 Incarnate Word Academy (St. Louis, Mo.) captured the Class 6 girls basketball title in honor of their hospitalized head coach Dan Rolfes.
The 52-year-old coach remained in critical condition Saturday, one day after leaving the arena following the Red Knights' 61-40 semifinal victory over Rock Bridge (Columbia) with what the school said was a "medical emergency."
On Saturday, Incarnate Word Academy ran its nation-best win streak to 131 games with their seventh straight state title, beating Kickapoo 53-43. ...
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