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Coach Dan Rolfes hospitalized following medical emergency after semifinal

Mar 16, 2024 1 min read

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Dan Rolfes, the head coach of the Incarnate Word Academy girls basketball team, experienced a medical emergency shortly after guiding his team to a 65-41 victory over Rock Bridge in the Missouri Class 6 semifinals. The nature of the medical emergency has not been disclosed by the school, but Rolfe was taken to University Hospital after complaining of chest pains. Despite the scare, reports indicate that Rolfes was in good spirits following the incident.

Incarnate Word Academy, an all-girls Catholic school located in St. Louis County, is now preparing for the state finals where they will face Kickapoo. The Red Knights, who hold the No. 13 spot in the MaxPreps Top 25, are seeking their seventh consecutive state title and are on a 130-game winning streak, which dates back to February 8, 2020. Rolfe's coaching career at the school has been highly successful, amassing an overall record of 701-86 and securing 12 state championships since his tenure began in 2000.

As Rolfes receives care and is supported by his family, his team continues to prepare for their next challenge on the court. The date and location for the championship game are still pending, but the team remains focused on maintaining their impressive winning record and achieving yet another milestone in their storied program under the leadership of Coach Rolfes.

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