10/07/2026
π CONGRATULATIONS, COACH CHRISTENSEN! ππ
Racine Lutheran High School is proud to celebrate Jeff Christensen, RLHS Class of 1972, who will be inducted into the Racine County Sports Hall of Fame on November 5!
A three-sport athlete during his time at RLHS, Coach Christensen returned to his alma mater in 1981 and went on to build an incredible legacy of service and success. During his 33 seasons as head coach of the Crusader boys basketball program, his teams earned 11 conference championships, 13 regional championships, nine state tournament appearances, and FOUR state championships β 1991, 1995, 1996, and 1998. ππππ
His impact on RLHS reaches far beyond the basketball court. Over the years, Coach Christensen served our school in countless roles β coaching multiple sports, teaching, serving on the Board of Trustees, supporting fundraising efforts, and always finding ways to give back to the school he loves.
Coach Christensen was inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Racine Lutheran High School Hall of Fame in 2022. Now, he adds another well-deserved honor to his remarkable legacy with induction into the Racine County Sports Hall of Fame.
Once a Crusader, always a Crusader. Congratulations, Coach Christensen! We are so proud to call you one of our own! ππ
Five legendary figures in Racine County athletics will be inducted into the Racine County Sports Hall of Fame next month. See who made the cut this year.