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Argus Leader
SF Lincoln blows out Omaha Central in SDHSAA football Week 5
Sioux Falls Lincoln has become synonymous with an explosive passing game and QB run game in recent years, but the 2026 squad has had to shift that a bit. Sure, Brody Schafer still has the arm talent to sling it with the best of them. But the Patriots have leaned heavily on the run recently. That came to a head in a 49-14 thrashing of Omaha Central (NE) on Friday, Sept. 25, with Lincoln running for 286 yards on 25 attempts. "It's tough to tackle No. 8 (Schafer)," Sioux Falls Lincoln head coach Jared Fredenburg said. "We got some quarterback run stuff in there, and Brody really did a nice job. The O-line, I thought, played really well for us." The Patriots' offense looks a lot different than in recent years, with fewer wide receivers on the field and a heavier backfield. That's resulted in fewer passing attempts and more pounding the rock, with Schafer throwing the ball just three times Friday night. "We knew it was going to be different because with Mikey Roach and Louison Akossi last year, that's two guys on the outside that run 10.7 100s," Fredenburg said. "When all else fails, we get one of
dakotanewsnow.com
#2A Sioux Falls Christian scored two first half goals en route to win over O’Gorman
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - O’Gorman and Sioux Falls Christian matched up at the home of the Chargers Saturday afternoon. The Knights are not ranked in Class AA but received votes with a great record on the season. Sioux Falls Christian was the first to strike. Victoria...
nwestiowa.com
Area colleges continue to break enrollment records for 2026-27
REGIONAL—N’West Iowa’s colleges continue to set records in undergraduate enrollment, and two set a school-high for the total number of enrolled students. Dordt University in Sioux Center set records in both categories, Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon set an enrollment record, and Northwestern College in Orange City saw a new high in transfers and its highest undergraduate population in over a decade.
brookingsradio.com
Three finalists named for SDSU vice president for research and economic development
BROOKINGS, S.D. (9-24-26) — South Dakota State University has named three finalists for the position of vice president for research and economic development. Each finalist will participate in two days of interviews that will include meetings with SDSU leadership, faculty, staff and other key stakeholders. An open forum will be held for each candidate on campus and via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.
thedakotascout.com
SCOUTING YESTERDAY | SDSU renovates, rededicates Coughlin Campanile
Constructed in 1929, the 165-foot Coughlin Campanile has stood over South Dakota State University for nearly a century. The tallest building in the state when constructed, the iconic tower has since become a symbol of the school and after more than a year’s worth of renovations was rededicated 25 years ago this week, according to the Sept. 23, 2001, edition of the Argus Leader.
The Des Moines Register
Jerrence Knoblock's hard-hitting with West Lyon pays off in Iowa offer
This story is part six of a series on the Des Moines Register’s top 10 Iowa high school football seniors. Each week until the end of the season, we will feature a different senior, showing readers a side of them that goes beyond the Friday night lights. INWOOD — Jerrence Knoblock crouches into a stance, places a tented hand on the ground and waits for his coach to blow the whistle. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound defensive lineman runs through drills in a grass lot across the road from a cornfield, and – in the 85-degree temperatures, with 71% humidity – the West Lyon football players work up a sweat even without donning pads. He bursts off the line, and then does it again and again – getting to the quarterback with ease, being the disruptive player that Wildcats fans have come to expect, even during a practice. That's typical of Knoblock's approach to the game, though. "Be the best you can be in high school, and the rest will take care of itself," Knoblock said. And he might be on to something, because his hard work in high school did, in fact, pay off. Football is a way of life in
Argus Leader
Resetting 2026 South Dakota HS football state champion predictions
Predicting state champions before a game is played is never an easy task, and it can open you up to looking like a fool if a few things don't work out. Luckily, most of the preseason predictions in South Dakota have held up well. But that doesn't mean everything is exactly the same. So with the midpoint of the 2026 SDHSAA football season coming this week, Argus Leader sports reporter Paul Cifonelli reset those predictions with the data points we currently have. Class 11AAA Midseason Prediction: Sioux Falls Jefferson defeats Brandon Valley Preseason Prediction: Sioux Falls Lincoln defeats Sioux Falls Jefferson This may feel like recency bias given the two teams squared off in Week 4, but it had all the makings of a game that will happen again for all the marbles. Jefferson has proven to be a dominant team on both sides of the ball, with an explosive and deep receiver room, a two-QB system that works well and the top defense in the state. Brandon Valley has been equally dominant defensively, but the offense needed a couple big plays to hang in there with the Cavaliers. The notable omission from the preseason prediction is the champion, Lincoln.
dakotanewsnow.com
Freeman Football Coach understands Canistota’s dilemma with injuries
FREEMAN, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The top-ranked Freeman Flyers in Class 9-A haven’t missed a beat after winning the 9-AA title last year as the Phoenix. The consolidation is gone and they are back to being the Flyers. And they have been scoring at will against great competition the last 4 weeks.
dakotanewsnow.com
Western Christian and Lincoln get impressive road wins in HS Volleyball
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -The Western Christian Wolfpack are synonymous with success in HS Volleyball is Northwest Iowa. So are the Chargers of SF Christian in South Dakota. So when the two team meet every year it’s usually very impressive volleyball. Although Thursday night at the Chargers gym,...
nwestiowa.com
Van Ballegooyen, Gazafy crowned homecoming queen, king
West Sioux High School seniors Emrie Van Ballegooyen and Ashton Gazafy were crowned the school’s 2026 homecoming queen and king during coronation festivities Thursday, Sept. 17. The coronation was part of a week of homecoming activities leading up to Friday night’s football game against longtime rival Akron-Westfield. Van...
teaweekly.com
Titans roll past Sturgis 39-15, improve to 4-0
The Tea Area High School football team remained unbeaten on the 2026 season with a 39-15 victory over Sturgis Friday, Sept. 18, at Titan Stadium. The Homecoming win improved the Titans to 4-0 on the season and extended their all-time record against Sturgis to 6-0. Tea Area jumped on the...
nwestiowa.com
School board member announces resignation
SIOUX CENTER—A tenured run on the Sioux Center School District Board of Education is coming to an end after board member Scott TeStroete announced his resignation at the end of the meeting Monday. 56-year-old TeStroete has served as a board member since 2013 and was up for re-election in...
dakotanewsnow.com
Festival of Bands returns to Sioux Falls with 5 area high schools set to perform
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Five Sioux Falls high schools will host the 39th Annual Festival of Bands USA on Saturday, October 3, bringing marching programs from across the region to the city. Bands from Jefferson, Lincoln, O’Gorman, Roosevelt, and Washington high schools host the festival and will...
teaweekly.com
School board discusses fuel purchasing options
Superintendent Tonia Warzecha presented information on fuel purchases for the district. She said they reached out to four companies for information. Right now CHS owns the bus fueling station that the district pays $125 per year to lease. They currently use Farm Gas Cooperative for heating fuel at a rate of $1.45 per gallon. The district got a quote from CHS for heating fuel for $1.27 per gallon plus the cost of leasing another tank. The board approved using CHS for bus fuel and heating fuel.
drgnews.com
SD High School Football Media Power Poll
Here is the latest media polls voted on around the state for high school football:. 1. Sioux Falls Jefferson (15) 1. Pierre T.F. Riggs (16) 1. Sioux Falls Christian (16) 2. Elk Point-Jefferson (7) 3. Deuel (1) 4. Clark/Willow Lake. 5. Winner. Class 9AA. 1. Parkston (16) 2. Platte-Geddes. 3....
Brookings Register
Brookings High School crowns homecoming royalty
BROOKINGS — Brookings High School crowned its lord and lady on Sept. 21 at Bell Auditorium as part of homecoming week activities. At left is Lady Quinn Ulvestad, and seated next to her is Lord Ezra Eidem. Ulvestad is the daughter of Erin and Jesse Ulvestad and is active...
SDSU Collegian
Students’ Association passes land acknowledgement
Ordinance 26-1-O passed during Monday night’s Students’ Association (SA) meeting, establishing a formal and acknowledgement for all SA Senate Meetings. The ordinance was created in collaboration with the American Indian Students’ Association (AISA). AISA Vice President Michael Hall said he was proud of the work done to represent the local indigenous community.
Lennox Independent
Orioles top Canton 22-14 in Homecoming Black and Blue Bowl
The Lennox High School football team celebrated Homecoming with a 22-14 victory over Canton Friday, Sept. 18, in the annual Black and Blue Bowl match-up. The victory improved the Orioles to 3-1 on the season and handed Canton its first loss of the year. Lennox opened the scoring in the...