IHS Coach nominated for national honor

An Ipswich coach has been nominated for NHSACA (National High School Athletic Coaches Association) National Coach of the Year awards in their respective sports.

Todd Thorson was nominated for girls' cross country.

Three other area coaches were nominated for the honor: Derek Larson of Aberdeen Roncalli for girls' basketball, Merle Aske of Aberdeen Central for soccer, and Tom McGough of Miller for boys' cross country.

Other South Dakota nominees included Jeff VanLeur of Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan for football, Bill Vincent of Sioux Valley for boys' basketball, Ronette Costain of Harrisburg for voll...