Benton Basketball Coach named MSHSAA Coach of the Year

COLUMBIA, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) announced its 2024-2025 Coach of the Year award winners.

Each year, MSHSAA and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) recognize one coach in each sport throughout the state of Missouri with its highest honor- the Coach of the Year Award.

Benton High School Boys Basketball Coach, Jared Boone, was named a Coach of the Year for that category.

Stanberry High School Girls Track and Field Coach Shane Hilton was also named Coach of the Year.

"On behalf of MSHSAA, I extend our sincere congratulations to the 2024-25 coaches of the year," MSHSAA Executive Director Jennifer Rukstand said. "Your vision, leadership and steadfast dedication to excellence have profoundly shaped the lives of the student-athletes you serve."