Tyler Theising Named HBCA District 3 Coach Of The Year

Theising's South Ripley Raiders are 20-1 and ranked 5th in Class 2A.

(Versailles, Ind.) – When you have a 20-1 record in any sport, accolades are likely to come your way.

For the second year in a row, South Ripley boys basketball head coach Tyler Theising has been named the Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association District 3 Coach of the Year.

Under Theising, South Ripley has become one of the best teams in Class 2A during the 2020-21 season. They have won 15-straight games, including a 63-48 win over Jac-Cen-Del on Friday night to claim the ORVC title.

The Raiders are ranked 5th in Class 2A heading into the IHSAA State Tournament on Tuesday night. They will play North Decatur in the first round of Sectional 44 at Milan.

A full list of HBCA District Coach of the Year honorees can be found at 2020–2021 BOYS Coaches of the Year — HBCA (hbcahoops.org).

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