Coach Rolfes hospitalized as IWA plays for state title

Basketball coach Dan Rolfes suffered a medical emergency on Friday and will be unable to be with his Incarnate Word team on Saturday for the state championship game
Incarnate Word Academy Coach Dan Rolfes in news conference with players during state tournament Photo credit Incarnate Word Academy Athletics

Columbia, Mo. (KMOX) - The record-setting Incarnate Word Academy girls basketball team intends to play for another state championship Saturday night in Columbia, but without its head coach Dan Rolfes.

Incarnate Word officials say Rolfes suffered a medical emergency while leaving Mizzou Arena after Friday's semifinal win.

He's said to be surrounded by family and receiving excellent care.

IWA aks for prayers for Coach Dan as he fights to recover.

He recently won his 700th career game, and the Red Knights have won 130 straight contests.

Rolfes is a 12-time state champion coach.

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