South Dakota

Cavaliers Look to Build on Tradition

In just their second year of existence, the Jefferson Cavaliers hoisted the Class 11AAA state championship trophy. Never before had a team reached the pinnacle that fast.

Now after a group of talented seniors, including 11 All-State players, graduate, Head Coach Vincent Benedetto and a new crop of talent look to continue to set the tradition. […]

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Pierre Begins Battle Towards an Elusive 7th Straight Ring

West Central. Pierre.

Since the SDHSAA began hosting an official state championship for football, those two aforementioned schools are the only two programs who have won 6 straight championships.

But now the Pierre Governors look to do what has never been done and raise the trophy for a 7th straight season. […]

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Central Begins New Era

The saying goes that a society grows when old men plant trees in whose shade they will never sit.

The same can be true for football programs, where classes look to set the foundation of winning success years before championships are made.

The Central Cobblers now begin that journey of laying the foundation behind first year Head Coach Brandon Colpitts. […]

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Huskies Begin Their Title Defense

For a few hours last fall, it seemed as though Elk Point was a ghost town.

After all, most residents were over at the DakotaDome, where the EP-J Huskies had just won their first state championship.

“It’s was pretty thrilling. It was awesome just to be apart of with the entire community support,” said Head Coach Jake Terry.
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Top-Ranked Warriors Look To Continue Their Historic Run

Rex Ryan once said, “The best place to be is where expectations are high.”

If that adage holds true, then there many be no better place than Winner, South Dakota.

The Warriors have hung banners in 1981, 1987, 1989, 2009, 2015, 2016, 2020 and 2021.

And with the #1 ranking in both the Coaches & Media Poll, the expectations continue to be the top of the mountain. […]