Saints Coach Monte Pitsch Wins 400th Game

Longtime St Paul Lutheran basketball coach reaches milestone victory

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Longtime St Paul Lutheran basketball coach Monte Pitsch claimed his 400th victory on Tuesday, February 10, as the Saints overwhelmed crosstown rivals Concordia 57-33 in a boys basketball contest. Pitsch secured the milestone win in his 25th season at the school.

Why it matters

Reaching 400 wins is an impressive milestone for any high school basketball coach, showcasing Pitsch's longevity and success in leading the St Paul Lutheran program over the past quarter-century.

The details

St Paul benefited from a couple of very fruitful outbursts, going on a 13-2 run to lead 26-15 just prior to the half, and then tallying 16 straight points in the fourth quarter to pull away. Tate Kreisel led the Saints with 24 points, including four 3-pointers, while Sam Roepe added 14 points and Michael Heins had 12.

  • On February 10, 2026, Coach Pitsch claimed his 400th victory.
  • The Saints overwhelmed crosstown rivals Concordia 57-33 in the game.

The players

Monte Pitsch

Longtime St Paul Lutheran basketball coach who claimed his 400th victory on February 10, 2026.

Tate Kreisel

St Paul Lutheran player who scored 24 points, including four 3-pointers, in the milestone win.

Sam Roepe

St Paul Lutheran player who added 14 points in the victory over Concordia.

Michael Heins

St Paul Lutheran player who tallied 12 points in the game.

Aubrey Roepe

Concordia sophomore who scored 14 of her 20 points in the second half to lead the Orioles to a 45-37 win over the Saints in the girls' game.

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What’s next

The Saints will look to continue their strong season as they remain undefeated in I-70 Conference play. Their next featured game is on Thursday when the Carrollton boys visit Lafayette County for a critical MRVC East clash.

The takeaway

Coach Pitsch's 400th win demonstrates the enduring success of the St Paul Lutheran basketball program under his leadership, as the Saints have maintained their dominance over crosstown rival Concordia for over a decade.