The Dodge City High School Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Shane Traughber as the new Head Basketball coach of the Red Demons, pending Board of Education approval at the next scheduled meeting.
After an extensive search and interview process, Shane Traughber has been chosen to lead the DCHS Red Demon Basketball program. Traughber has been the head basketball coach at Stanton County for the past three years, compiling a record of 42-24. Traughber will teach in the Physical Education department at DCHS.
Coach Traughber is a graduate of Sterling College. He was an assistant coach in Russell and Smith Center before taking over the program at Stanton County. In his first year with the Trojans, Traughber led his team to the 2A State Tournament for the first time in 18 years. His sophomore campaign ended in the sub-state finals to eventual state champion, Ness City.
Shane is married to Joy Traughber, an elementary teacher who will also be teaching in the district. Coach Traughber plans to arrive in Dodge City in time to conduct team camp and work with players throughout the summer.
“I am extremely excited and honored to have this opportunity. I can’t wait to begin meeting with players and hosting team camp. My wife and I look forward to being a part of the Dodge City community. My vision for Red Demon basketball is for our team to play with energy, joy, and excellence while working to become the best young men (on and off the court) that we can be. ” – Coach Shane Traughber
“We believe Shane is going to be an outstanding fit for the Red Demon Basketball program. Coach Traughber believes team culture is the most important aspect of building a successful program and we believe Shane understands the vision of the DCHS Athletic Department – to intentionally develop character in all of our student athletes. He is fully committed to making a difference at Dodge High, both on and off the court. Coach Traughber has demonstrated he can successfully implement his system and develop players to compete at a high level. We are very pleased to welcome Coach Traughber and his wife to the Dodge City community.”
– Jay Gifford, DCHS Athletic Director
For just the second time is the past 33 years, Dodge City High School is looking for a new head boys’ basketball coach. DCHS Head Basketball Coach, Tony Starnes, has resigned from his position as the head boys’ basketball coach. Coach Starnes led the
Red Demon basketball program for the past three years, compiling an overall record of (25-38).
The search for a new Head Coach will begin immediately with the expectation of finding a replacement by the end of April. The DCHS Athletic Department will place a priority on hiring a certified teacher who has the necessary expertise and experience to lead the Red Demon basketball program.
Dodge City High School appreciates the hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to the program and the student-athletes of Dodge City High School demonstrated by Coach Starnes during his tenure as the leader of the Red Demon basketball program.
“The DCHS Athletic Department is very appreciative of Coach Starnes’ willingness to lead the Red Demon basketball program for the past three seasons. Coach Starnes brought an enthusiasm to the position that allowed the student-athletes in our basketball program to better understand what it takes to compete at a high level. We look forward to watching our current and future players apply these principles to achieve even greater degrees of success in the very near future.” – Jay Gifford, DCHS Athletic Director
Dodge City High School is proud to congratulate Beau Foster on his selection to the 47th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl. This year’s contest will take place on July 18 at Yager Stadium in Topeka.
Beau is the 32nd Red Demon player all-time to be selected to play in this prestigious contest, and the eighth player selected for this all-star event during Head Coach Dave Foster’s career at Dodge City High School.
Beau will be recognized for his selection to the Shrine Bowl on Friday night at halftime of the DCHS Boys Basketball game at the United Wireless Arena.
This past season, Beau was selected as the Offensive MVP of the Western Athletic Conference, Topeka Capital Journal 6A All-State First Team, and KPreps/Sports in Kansas 6A All-State Team.
2020 – Beau Foster
2019 – Evan Darville
2018 – Dawson Williams
2017 – Thomas Sanchez
2016 – Eric Reid
2013 – Justin Gemaehlich
2012 – Trey Hallman
2011 – Jesse Trent
2010 – Landon Head
2008 – Mykael Thompson (MVP)
2007 – Paul Nelson
1998 – Chris Bailes
1996 – Bruce Redenbaugh
1995 – Brian Goolsby
1993 – Joe Schartz
1990 – Keith Galindo
1989 – Tom Stubblefield
1989 – Jay Gifford
1988 – Lance Cullen
1987 – John Brown
1987 – Alan Schneweis
1986 – Terry VanLaningham
1986 – Wayne Winkler
1985 – Phillip Briney
1985 – Rick Masters
1984 – Mike Lorenzen
1983 – Monty Matthews
1982 – Kurt Fitzsimmons
1978 – Todd Bertsch
1976 – Jeff Allen
1975 – Jim Thompson
1974 – Kelly Kulbiski
Dodge City High School will host the 77th annual Tournament of Champions sponsored by Western Plains Medical Complex on January 23, 24 & 25. The tournament will be hosted at the United Wireless Arena. Participating teams are Dodge City (6A), Wichita East (6A), Wichita Heights (6A), Haysville-Campus (6A), Manhattan (6A), Maize (5A), Tecumseh-Shawnee Heights (5A), and Bishop Miege (4A).
Along with a competitive field of basketball teams, numerous groups will perform between games and at the half times. Those participating in this year’s T.O.C. are: Dodge City High School Drill Team, Dodge City Middle School Drill Team, Comanche Middle School Drill Team, Dodge City High School Cheerleaders, Dodge City High School Pep Band and The Pride of Southwest Kansas.
Thursday evening will be the recognition of the All-Academic All-Tournament team and the 2020 TOC Committee. On Friday night, the cheerleaders participating in the tournament will perform a combined routine between games.
Reserved seat tickets for the tournament are on sale now at the United Wireless Arena box office. Reserved seats are available for all three days. General admission tickets are $8 and are good for both afternoon and evening sessions. Tickets are also available online at ticketmaster.com.
The TOC/FCA Breakfast, sponsored by the Dodge City Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, will be held at 8:30am on Saturday at the Boot Hill Conference Center at the UWA. This year’s speaker is Senior Associate Athletic Director at the University of Oklahoma – Kenny Mossman. This event is open to the general public. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased the day of the event.
An awards ceremony will follow the championship game on Saturday evening. The awards will include; Most Inspirational Player, Team Sportsmanship, Individual Sportsmanship, Coaches Sportsmanship, All-Academic Team for basketball players & cheerleaders, Individual All Tournament Basketball team and Cheerleaders, and the Tournament Trophy presentations.
The game times for the tournament are as follows:
