Pilldilly turns 90!
DCHS mascot created in 1932 to be featured at Cowboy Capital Classic.
The Red Demon basketball programs host the Cowboy Capital Classic at the Dodge City Civic Center – and will be wearing shooting shirts unique to the history of Dodge City High School. The shirts will feature a Jayhawk looking bird called a “Pilldilly” – a mascot born out of what has become a century long discussion regarding the mascot for the high school athletic programs in Dodge City. The Pilldilly will be making an appearance this weekend ninety years after it first appeared on the front of the new jerseys of the 1932 Dodge City Senior High School basketball team.
What the heck is a Pilldilly? Even the most dedicated Dodge City High School fan would have a difficult time answering that question. A quick history lesson is required for the complete answer.
In 1927, a newspaper writer for the Dodge City Globe mistakenly began referring to the school’s teams as the “Demons” due to the nickname of “D-Men” for the letter-jackets worn by the Dodge men’s varsity teams. The name stuck until 1932 when the controversial mascot was replaced by the Pilldilly – a Jayhawk looking bird made up of the letters D-C-H-S (see below). However, in 1940 the Demon returned and became the official mascot of Dodge City Senior High School.
Players will wear the Pilldilly shooting shirts on Friday (versus Manhattan) and Saturday (versus Junction City). Replica Pilldilly shirts will be available at the event, as well.
“To incorporate our basketball history into this weekend will make this a memorable event for our players and fans. The Pilldilly is a quirky piece of Red Demon lore and I think fans will enjoy the design and the story behind the apparel.” – Jay Gifford, DCHS Athletic Director
2022 Cowboy Capital Classic
Dodge City High School and Gibson’s Pharmacy are kicking off the 2022-2023 basketball season at the Dodge City Civic Center with the Cowboy Capital Classic! This two-day event will be played at the historic Dodge City Civic Center in conjunction with the 90th anniversary celebration of the “Pilldilly” as the former DCHS mascot.
The event will be held on Friday, December 9 & Saturday, December 10 featuring both boys and girls programs. Both teams will be wearing vintage Pilldilly warm-up tops and Pilldilly shirts will be available for purchase at the games.
Game Schedule
Friday, December 9, 2022
Game 1: Manhattan vs Dodge City (GIRLS) – 6:30p
Game 2: Manhattan vs Dodge City (BOYS) – 8:00p
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Game 1: Junction City vs Dodge City (GIRLS) – 4:00p
Game 2: Junction City vs Dodge City (BOYS) – 5:30p
All tickets will be general admission and sold at the Civic Center the day of the game. Sub-varsity games will also be played at the Dodge City Civic Center.
Games will be live streamed on the NFHS Network Digital Tickets are available at GOFAN.co [passes will be accepted]
2022-23 Lady Demon Basketball Team
Maggie Beatriz
America Gamez
Alex Gere
Becca Unruh
Khammerie Jinkins
Ashlyn Lembright
Vivian Nguyen
Easha Potts
Yadira Castillo
Aliaah Espinoza
Jazmin Estevane
Jocelyn Fernandez
Cait Pfaff
Heidy Ramirez
Josie Robinson
Vianey Rutiaga Muniz
Tatum Steiner
Gianna Torrez
Lilian Trejo
Jaylin Ultreras
Hannah Venard
Mava Bates
Emma Bell
Kale Culwell
Yaremy Macias
Arianna Mondragon
Breckyn Putnam
Valeria Reyes
Addisyn Taylor
Red Demons Look to Stay Hot Against the Redskins
The Dodge City Red Demons (9-0, #4 in 6A) will travel to Liberal (2-5) on Friday night for the program’s first Western Athletic Conference game of the season and final tune-up before next week’s 79th Annual Tournament of Champions.
Dodge City has been playing outstanding basketball thus far this season, but Head Coach Shane Traughber knows that conference competition is always at another level. “I’m very proud of how we have started, but also pleased that the boys are continuing to come to practice each day ready to work and improve. We know we’ll get everyone’s best shot and must play well to keep this momentum going. We are looking forward to starting this next chapter of this season facing Liberal to open WAC play in a tough environment against a team hungry for a conference win. I hope the challenge helps raise our game to another level, as well.”
The Red Demons have faced more quality individuals than teams this season, but much of that can be attributed to the stout defense they have been playing up to this point. Offensively, the Red Demons have spread out the scoring with Cooper Scheck leading the team with 18.2 ppg, while Aidan Sowers is averaging 13.1 ppg and Dawson Taylor with 10.7 ppg. As with the girls program, seniors are doing most of the heavy lifting for the Red Demons.
Tip-Off for Friday night’s game will be at 7:30p at Liberal High School. The games will be broadcast live by Sean Boston at 98.1FM and live streamed at dchssports.com. Reminder, tickets for the 79th Annual TOC are currently on sale at the UWA Box Office. The Red Demons will be facing Wichita East at 7pm in the first-round of games that begin Thursday afternoon at the United Wireless Arena.
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