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SDSU Hall Adds Six

SDSU Hall Adds Six

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Record-setting performers in football, All-Americans in volleyball, basketball and distance running, and a two-time national champion in wrestling make up the 2019 class of the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame at South Dakota State University.

The six inductees represent the largest class in the 53-year history of the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame and bring the roster of honorees to 95. Induction ceremonies will be held during a brunch Nov. 9 at Club 71 of Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium on the SDSU campus in Brookings.

The inductees include:
Paul Konechne, wrestling;
Brad Lowery, cross country/track and field;
Melissa Pater, women’s basketball;
Roxie Rath, volleyball;
Les Tuma, football, and
Ted Wahl, football.

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