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Johnston Dragons' Unbeaten Streak Earns Coach Top Honor
13 Apr
Summary
- Coach Chad Jilek received National Coach of the Year.
- The Dragons achieved a perfect 27-0 season.
- Johnston holds the nation's longest active win streak.

Johnston's girls basketball coach, Chad Jilek, has been recognized as the National Coach of the Year by Max Preps. This prestigious award comes after Jilek guided the Dragons to a flawless 27-0 season.
The Dragons' perfect record this past season is their latest achievement, adding a third consecutive Class 5A state championship title to their accolades. This sustained success has cemented Johnston's reputation as a dominant force in high school girls basketball.
This national recognition is closely linked to Johnston's current 79-game winning streak, the longest active streak in girls' high school basketball nationwide. The undefeated season and three-peat championship run underscore the team's exceptional performance under Jilek's leadership.
Under Jilek's guidance, the Johnston program has become one of the top high school girls basketball teams in the country. As they head into the 2026-27 season, the Dragons will aim to defend their 79-game win streak and maintain their elite standing.