It was announced Wednesday by the South Dakota High School Activities Association that the post-season bracket known as the ‘Round of 16’ will officially change it’s name to ‘SoDak 16.’

Filmmaker Kris Kaczor plans to follow the modern-day Pine Ridge Lady Thorpes during the 2018-2019 season as part of the film project.

It’s been just over 50-years since the six cheerleaders from Rapid City High School tragically died in a plane crash as they were coming home from the boys state basketball tournament in the spring of 1968. On Sunday, a new memorial was unveiled at Rapid City Central high school to honor the lives lost five decades ago.

Beginning this fall sports season, schools and the South Dakota High School Activities Association are working together to save steps when an illness or injury happens during a game.