After an exciting 2025-2026 season, the Spearfish Spartans boys basketball program earned major recognition this week, as all five starters were honored in the Black Hills Conference All‑Conference teams release.
Juniors Mason Southern, Kamren Davis, and Kade Vavruska were each voted First‑Team All‑Conference, giving Spearfish one of the largest first‑team representations in the league. Seniors Bennett Kortan and Cooper Gibbs were selected as Honorable Mentions, rounding out a complete sweep of postseason awards for the Spartans’ starting lineup.
The honors cap a strong 15–6 season for Spearfish under head coach Ben Schultz, a campaign that included an 8–4 class record and a #8 finish in the Class AA regular season.
First‑Team Selections
Mason Southern (Jr.) — One of Spearfish’s most efficient scorers, Southern averaged 7.0 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, shooting 43% from the field and providing steady interior defense.
Kamren Davis (Sr.) — A versatile two‑way guard, Davis contributed 12.2 points per game, along with 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists. He also knocked down 41 threes on the season.
Kade Vavruska (Jr.) — Spearfish’s leading scorer, Vavruska averaged 13.0 points per game, shooting 46% from the field and 35% from three. He added 5.4 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game.
Honorable Mentions
Bennett Kortan (Sr.) — A steady presence in the backcourt, Kortan averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game while shooting 47% from the field.
Cooper Gibbs (Sr.) — One of the most efficient players in the conference, Gibbs shot 60% from the field, averaging 6.4 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Team Impact
The Spartans’ balanced scoring and defensive depth were reflected in their season totals:
57.9 points per game
29.8 rebounds per game
14.4 assists per game
8.5 steals per game
Spearfish also shot 45% from the field and 30% from three, with multiple players contributing across the stat sheet.
With three all‑conference players returning next season — Southern, Vavruska, and junior forward Kaden Seyer — the Spartans appear well‑positioned to build on one of their strongest campaigns in recent years.
