Dear Richmond-Burton Community,
I am thrilled to announce that our esteemed baseball coach, Mike Giese, has been selected as an inductee into the 2024 Hall of Fame Class for the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association!
Over the course of his 19 seasons at Richmond-Burton, Coach Giese has amassed an incredible 354 victories, leading our teams to 7 regional championships across multiple IHSA classes, 3 sectional championships, and 2 state-qualifying appearances. His dedication to our student-athletes, commitment to excellence, and passion for the game have made him a true cornerstone of our athletic program and an inspiration to the entire community.
To view Coach Giese’s coaching records and learn more about his accomplishments, you can visit this link.
Please join me in celebrating this outstanding achievement and congratulating Coach Giese on this well-deserved honor. His leadership and impact have made a lasting difference, and we are incredibly proud to have him represent Richmond-Burton!
Go Rockets!
Sincerely,
Mike Baird
Principal
Richmond-Burton Community High School