Kernels' Colton Smith Named to Class AA All-State Second Team

Mitchell High School senior caps accomplished basketball career with third consecutive all-state selection

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:37pm

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Colton Smith, a senior at Mitchell High School, was named to the Class AA all-state second team by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association. Smith, a 6-foot-5 forward/guard, led the Kernels in scoring, rebounding, assists, steals, and blocks this season, averaging a double-double. This marks the third straight year Smith has earned all-state honors, adding to a first-team selection in 2023-24 and a second-team pick in 2024-25.

Why it matters

Smith's all-state recognition caps an outstanding high school career that saw him become one of the most accomplished players in Mitchell basketball history. His ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor has been a key factor in the Kernels' success during his time with the program.

The details

This season, Smith posted 17.3 points per game at a 49.1% shooting clip to go with 9.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest, leading the Kernels in all five major statistical categories. Along the way, the 6-foot-5 forward/guard recorded 11 double-doubles and scored at least 20 points six times.

  • Smith was named to the Class AA all-state second team on March 28, 2026.
  • This marks the third consecutive year Smith has earned all-state honors.

The players

Colton Smith

A 6-foot-5 senior forward/guard at Mitchell High School who capped one of the most accomplished careers in program history with his third consecutive all-state selection.

Ryker Kreutzfeldt

The head coach of the Mitchell High School boys basketball team, who praised Smith's impact on the Kernels' success during his time with the program.

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What they’re saying

“Colton put together one of the best careers in our program's history, and his ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor has played a huge role in our success during his time as Kernel.”

— Ryker Kreutzfeldt, Mitchell High School boys basketball coach

The takeaway

Smith's all-state recognition solidifies his place as one of the most accomplished players in Mitchell High School basketball history, leaving a lasting legacy that will be difficult to match for future Kernels players.