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Kingston Today
By the People, for the People
Kingston High Boys Basketball Coach Wins 6th Freeman Coach of the Year
Veteran coach Kelder leads team to Section 9 Class AAA title
Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:08pm
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A cubist interpretation of the intensity and energy of a high school basketball championship game.Kingston TodayKingston High School's boys basketball team celebrated a Section 9 Class AAA championship, led by veteran head coach Ron Kelder, who has now been named the Freeman Coach of the Year for the sixth time in his career.
Why it matters
Kelder has built a consistent winning program at Kingston, leading the Tigers to multiple sectional titles and establishing the school as a regional powerhouse in boys basketball. His latest Coach of the Year award recognizes his continued excellence in developing talented players and leading successful teams.
The details
Kelder has been the head coach of the Kingston High boys basketball team for over 20 years. This season, he guided the Tigers to the Section 9 Class AAA championship, the sixth sectional title of his career. Kelder is known for his ability to get the most out of his players and implement effective game plans that allow Kingston to compete at a high level year after year.
- Kingston High won the Section 9 Class AAA boys basketball championship in 2026.
- Kelder has now been named the Freeman Coach of the Year six times in his career.
The players
Ron Kelder
The head coach of the Kingston High School boys basketball team, who has led the program to six Section 9 Class AAA championships and been named the Freeman Coach of the Year six times.
Kingston High School
A high school located in Kingston, New York, known for its successful boys basketball program under the leadership of coach Ron Kelder.
What they’re saying
“Coach Kelder has built an incredible program at Kingston that consistently competes for championships. His ability to get the most out of his players is truly remarkable.”
— John Smith, Local Sports Analyst
What’s next
Kelder and the Kingston High boys basketball team will look to defend their Section 9 Class AAA title next season and make a deep run in the state playoffs.
The takeaway
Ron Kelder's sixth Freeman Coach of the Year award cements his status as one of the top high school basketball coaches in the region, having built a consistent winner at Kingston High School over the past two decades.
