Silver Lake Senior Breaks School Scoring Record

Dayne Johnson surpasses 1970 mark set by Lon Kruger

Apr. 2, 2026 at 5:58pm

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Silver Lake High School senior Dayne Johnson has become the school's all-time leading scorer, breaking a record that had stood since 1970 when it was set by former NBA coach Lon Kruger.

Why it matters

Johnson's achievement is a point of pride for the small Silver Lake community and highlights the continued excellence of the school's basketball program, which has produced several notable players over the decades.

The details

Dayne Johnson, a 6'3" guard, scored his 1,892nd career point in a game this past week, surpassing the previous school record of 1,890 points set by Lon Kruger in 1970. Kruger went on to have a successful college and professional coaching career, including stints as the head coach of the University of Illinois, University of Oklahoma, and Atlanta Hawks.

  • Dayne Johnson broke the record this past week.
  • Lon Kruger set the previous record in 1970.

The players

Dayne Johnson

A 6'3" senior guard at Silver Lake High School who has become the school's all-time leading scorer.

Lon Kruger

A former Silver Lake High School basketball player who held the school's scoring record of 1,890 points since 1970 before it was broken by Dayne Johnson.

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What they’re saying

“Dayne has been a tremendous player for us over the last four years. To break a record that has stood for over 50 years is a remarkable achievement.”

— Tom Byers, Silver Lake High School Basketball Coach

What’s next

Dayne Johnson will look to lead Silver Lake to a deep playoff run as he closes out his high school career.

The takeaway

Dayne Johnson's record-breaking performance is a testament to his hard work and dedication, as well as the strength of the Silver Lake High School basketball program that has produced elite talent over the decades.