Banzhaf's coaching career amassed 423 wins

ACKLEY- Russ Banzhaf amassed 423 career wins as a basketball head coach, but says it has been a team effort.

Banzhaf noted his success was a combination of dedicated players and assistant coaches along with a supporting school and communities.

“I have been blessed with all the support over the years,” said Banzhaf, who recently announced his retirement from coaching.

“The continuity of the assistant coaches and players willing to put the time in the during off-season. And the support of the communities and the school administration. Our fans have done a good job of filling the gym, even when we go on the road, and the administration has always backed me and the program.”

Banzhaf registered a record of 423 wins against 310 losses as head coach for first the Ackley-Geneva Raiders and then the AGWSR Cougars when Ackley-Geneva and Wellsburg-Steamboat Rock combined.

For the full story see Friday's edition of the paper.