Rapid City Stevens Raiders

Rapid City is cheering for our Stevens Raiders Speech & Debate team as they compete at Nationals in Virginia. Your hard work inspires us, and we’re behind you every step of the way. Here are our contestants for 2026:

Left to right -
Assistant coach Sean Bradley
Miles Lee
Everhett Miller
Madisen Younie
Emerson Buchholz
Lux Moses
Haley Kieper
James Birch
Alexandria Burdick
Jacqueline Greene
Not pictured:
Assistant coach Melinda Darnell
Chaperone Emma Hobson

GO RAIDERS!

How Stevens’ Love was inspired by late mom's cancer fight Love, an RC Stevens alum, is approaching grief with the same positivity and strength her late mom approached her cancer fight with.

Simeon Birnbaum is a National Champion, claiming gold at NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, winning 1,500 meters

NCAA CHAMPION!!

🏆 ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTION 🏆
Congratulations to Audrinna Colhoff on being named to the All-State Honorable Mention list for the State of South Dakota!

Being recognized among the top softball players in South Dakota is a tremendous accomplishment, and we couldn't be more proud of the way you represented Raider Softball both on and off the field.

Your teammates, coaches, family, and Raider Nation are celebrating this well-deserved honor with you!

Rapid City Sports: Travel Teams Win, Tennis State Champ, State Softball & Parks & Rec Master Plan Review - The Rapid City Post Rapid City travel teams win championships throughout region Rapid City, S.D. — Last weekend several Rapid City teams traveled throughout the region and

Congratulations, Coach Waage!

We’re proud to celebrate Tanner Waage on being named the SDHSAA Class AA Assistant Softball Coach of the Year! 🥎👏

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on our student-athletes and program. This recognition is a true testament to the passion and hard work you bring every day.

Thank you for inspiring athletes to compete, grow, and lead both on and off the field. Well deserved, Coach! 💙

Photo Credit: Matthew Neus, The Rapid City Journal

🏆 SHS TOP RAIDER GIRL – AVA HOLZWARTH 🏆

Congratulations to Ava Holzwarth, our 2025-26 Top Raider Girl at Stevens High School!

Ava is the definition of a student-athlete. In the fall, she has been one of the top soccer players in South Dakota and has verbally committed to continue her athletic career at South Dakota State University. In the spring, she has established herself as one of the premier track & field athletes in South Dakota.

Ava is the Stevens High School long jump record holder, owns the #2 long jump mark in South Dakota history, is a member of our State Record 4x100 relay team, and has been one of the key contributors to the success of our program.

But this recognition is about more than records, medals, and championships. Ava is one of the fiercest competitors around. Her work ethic, leadership, determination, and commitment to her teammates have made her one of the most respected athletes in our school.

The Top Raider Girl award recognizes excellence in athletics, leadership, character, and school involvement—and Ava embodies all of those qualities.

We are incredibly proud of everything she has accomplished and even more proud of the person she has become.

Congratulations, Ava, on being named the Top Raider Girl! 💙🤍🏴‍☠️