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A lot is at stake for South Dakota prep football teams as they prepare for the final night of the regular season on Thursday.

Take Class AA for example. This is the second straight year that AA teams have competed for a first-round bye, which goes to the top four teams based on power points. Top-ranked Sioux Falls Washington (58.125 power points) and #2 Brandon Valley (56.625) have clinched first round byes. After that, teams are battling for the other two spots. Roosevelt (54.5) and Yankton (53.125) own byes as things currently stand. After Thursday, who knows?

Remember, Roosevelt meets Washington, Yankton plays Brandon Valley and O'Gorman and Lincoln clash. Lincoln, which has 52.375 power points is not yet out of the picture for a bye but need a win over a hot O'Gorman team, which has won five straight.

In Brandon, the Lynx will host Yankton the ESD title with the Bucks also needing a win to hang onto a first round bye. Washington's showdown with #3 Roosevelt at Howard Wood Field should also prove interesting. Roosevelt has one loss - by one point to Lincoln  on a missed extra point. It would appear that Roosevelt should be safe for a third spot.

This #1 Washington vs. #3 Roosevelt match up involves the teams that played for the 11A title a year ago with Roosevelt winning, 31-17, in the DakotaDome. We should remember that Washington, which will try for an unprecedented sixth straight AA title game appearances, knocked off Roosevelt, 34-29, in the 2011 regular season finale. That verdict cost the Rough Riders an undefeated season and top seed in the playoffs.

Dell Rapids appears to be the 11A team to beat. A two-time defending champion, they have only a loss to Tri-Valley and are top-ranked. Tea Area rebounded from two losses and have skills players to perhaps make a play for the top rung. Dakota Valley, led by Tanner Lambert, and Harrisburg, led by Andrew McCuen, along with perennial power West Central will also make their play for a championship.

In 11B, four teams - Flandreau, Tri-Valley, Winner and Aberdeen Roncalli - seem headed for a semifinal showdown. Combined the four teams have a combined 27-1 record with Tri-Valley's loss coming against Flandreau (24-22). Winner and Roncalli have completed their regular seasons and await the playoffs on Tuesday.

The 9AA favorite appears to be unbeaten Kimball/White Lake (8-0) but defending champion Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan is one of several teams that could cop top honors when the playoffs begin. Deubrook Area and White River are unbeaten squads that will be tested this week.

In Class 9A, six teams remain undefeated, including three from region two. Hamlin (7-0) has the slight edge in power points at 59.286 over defending 9A champion Canistota (7-0, 58.857) and Arlington (7-0, 58.0), as those teams jostle for playoff positions.  Herreid/Selby and Warner are both 7-0 in region 1 and have the same power points at 58.857. Faith (7-0) in region four is unbeaten and has a firm grasp on the region. We may see a first round matchup matching the two of three unbeatens in region two. Now wouldn't that be a way to kickoff the games.

Harding County is the only unbeaten team in 9B and appear to be at the head of the class. Keep your eye on Colome, Hitchcock-Tulare, Viborg-Hurley and perhaps defending 9B titlist Waverly-South Shore.

As the season ends on Thursday, a lot of notable matchups dot the prep landscape, including 9A #5 Arlington (7-0) will host 9AA #3 Deubrook Area (7-0) in a game for the Dakota Valley title. Out west, unbeaten White River (7-0) will face 9B #2 Colome while 9B #1 Harding County (7-0) travels to unbeaten and unranked Faith (7-0). In addition, 9B #4 Viborg-Hurley (5-2) will look to end a two-game losing streak when they face off with 9A #5 Irene-Wakonda (6-1).

Don't forget about a couple of key matchups across the border. In Iowa, two ranked teams Akron-Westfield and West Lyon will meet as will 2A #1 Boyden Hull-Rock Valley and Central Lyon/George Little Rock.

Mirror Images? Winner and Flandreau

As the final week of the regular season arrives,  #3 Winner and #1 Flandreau appear to be mirror images. Both teams feature ground-focused attacks that have gone unbeaten and built up a huge point differential on a philosophy of ball control, no turnovers and tough defense. The Fliers, which own a 373-to-50 scoring differential, has totaled 2,307 yards on 267 carries for 329.6 per game and 8.64 carries. Winner, which owns a 343-to-52 scoring edge, averaged 314.3 yards rushing per game and has totaled 350 carries for 2,514 yards or 7.18 per rush. Both teams have a deep backfield with Winner's Kyle Bertram, Ben Connot and Tracy Meyer and Flandreau's Jacob Patterson, David Parsley and Mitchel Foster offering both explosiveness and hard-nosed running.

Dual Threats - Bartling Reaches Rare Double; Chester Area's Opdahl Close

In South Dakota prep circles, reaching the double of 1,000 yards both passing and rushing is a rarity. A year ago, Nick Mears of Milbank (did it two years in a row) and Matt Thorson of Groton Area had the rare double. Now Jaden Bartling of Gregory is the first in South Dakota to do it this year. Bartling has completed 51-of-87 for 1,024 yards and 18 TDs through the air. On the ground he has 79 carries for 1,027 yards and 15 TDs. In all, he has 33 combined TDs with 2,254 all-purpose yards in leading Gregory to a 6-1 record. He has had four games of 200 yards or more including 18-208-5 TDs vs. Colome; 9-209-3 TDs vs. Avon; 11-268-2 TDs vs. Scotland; and 16-210-TD vs. Andes Central last week. Bartling has accounted for five or more TDs four times this season with his seven TDs against Colome a career-best.

Austin Opdahl of Chester Area is not candidate for the 1,000-1,000 club. He has completed 44-of-103 passes for 769 yards and 11 TDs and also has 134 carries for 999 yards and 13 TDs. While accounting for 24 TDs, Opdahl has accomplished a rather remarkable streak of rushing for at least 100 yards in seven straight games. Opdahl's totals include 18-162-2 TDs; 21-214-2 TDs; 15-110-2 TDs; 16-148-2 TDs; 19-146-3 TDs; 27-118-TD; 18-137-TD. It should be noted that the Chester Area quarterback has done it against big-time competition, including 9AA #4 Howard (5-2), Parker (5-2), 9A #1 Canistota (7-0), and 9AA #2 Bridgwater-Emery/Ethan (5-2).

Five 1K Rushers So Far - More to Come

Already this season, South Dakota has been treated to some outstanding performances. This past week, Cody Majeres of Canton had 322 yards and five TDs as he become the fifth back this season with more than 300 yards. Lincoln Swenson of Deuel was close last week with 290. Both Majeres, who also has had games of 224 yards and five TDs and 168 yards and two TDs, as well as Swenson, are approaching 1,000 yards on the season. They are joined by seven others who might crack it this Thursday night. As the playoffs approach, here is a breakdown of the top rushers in South Dakota regardless of class and those that have a shot at a 1,000 before the playoffs begin.

Ryan Knutson, Deubrook Area, 116-1,437-21 TDs

Tanner Lambert, Dakota Valley, 147-1,146-12 TDs

Darin Wieseler, Faulkton Area, 141-1,127-10 TDs

Blake Reynolds, Parker, 133-1,065-15 TDs

Jaden Bartling, Gregory, 79-1,027-15 TDs

Austin Opdahl, Chester Area, 134-999-13 TDs

Roy Lumpkin, Wolsey-Wessington, 62-924-14 TDs

Ryne Johnson, Wolsey-Wessington, 79-921-12 TDs

Andrew Grassl, Marion, 179-922-10 TDs

Cody Majeres, Canton, 101-909-13 TDs

Caden Quintanilla, SF Lincoln, 129-909-17 total TDs (15 by rush)

David Kocer, Wagner, 140-904-10 TDs

Lincoln Swenson, Deuel, 128-899-10 TDs (11 overall)

Nate Rotert, Spearfish, 90-867-10 TDs

Dusty Quiram, Hamlin, 94-865-13 TDs

Chase Bronson, Wilmot, 114-853-7 TDs

Anthony Huber, Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan, 116-825-13 TDs

Scoring Continues at a High Rate as Regular Season Draws to Close

Eight weeks into the season, 265 South Dakota prep teams have scored at least 40 points in a game while 139 others have been shut out. In a breakdown, 130 teams have scored between 40-49, 103 teams have recorded 50-59 points, including a season-high 21 this past week with 33 rolling up 60-69 points and nine teams breaking the 70-point mark, including Canistota's 74 this past week. Other teams scoring 70 or more include Herreid Selby (76) in week two; Wilmot (70) and Stanley County (76) in week three, Brandon Valley (71), Washington (73), Leola/Frederick (74) and Wolsey-Wessington (74) in week four and Rapid City Central (76) in week five. In the past two weeks, 51 teams have scored 50 points or more. Here is a week-by-week points breakdown -

Week 1 - 40-49, 9; 50-59, 5; 60-69, 3; 70, 0

Week 2 - 40-49, 15; 50-59, 11; 60-69, 2; 70, 1

Week 3 - 40-49, 18; 50-59, 9; 60-69, 6; 70-79, 2

Week 4 - 40-49, 19; 50-59, 14; 60-69, 3; 70-79, 4

Week 5 - 40-49, 20; 50-59, 12; 60-69, 4; 70-79, 1

Week 6 - 40-49, 21; 50-59, 13; 60-69, 4; 70-79, 0

Week 7 -- 40-49, 13; 50-59, 18; 60-69, 5, 70-79, 0

Week 8 -- 40-49, 15; 50-59, 21; 60-69, 6; 70-79, 1

11AA

KSFY-KWSN Rankings: 1. SF Washington 2. Brandon Valley 3. SF Roosevelt 4. SF Lincoln

5.  SF O'Gorman

#1 Sioux Falls Washington (8-0)

Washington, which owns a 377-to-52 overall point differential against opponents, remained at the top of the AA rankings with an eighth straight win, a 62-3 verdict over Rapid City Stevens. Senior quarterback Jon Hander directed Washington to the victory, completing 6-of-11 passes for 196 yards and three TDs (14, 87, 31). Hander is now 69-of-122 for 1,357 yards and 17 TDs with just three interceptions on the season. In his career, Hander is 182-of-310 for 3,028 yards and 31 TDs. Nebraska recruit Nate Gerry, who has 19 receptions for 524 yards and a combined 14 TDs (10 receiving, one by rush, two on defensive TD returns and a 90-yard kickoff return), has accumulated 1,407 receiving yards in his career on 69 receptions. He has 458 rushing yards and 29 total TDs. Cooke leads the team with 108 carries for 669 yards and nine TDs while Danny Marlette has 41 carries for 287 yards and four TDs. Washington, which averages 407.5 yards in total offense per game and 7.0 yards per play, has been dominating in the first half of games. They have a 138-0 advantage in the first quarter and 243-to-20 edge in the first half. Another part of the Warriors' success factor has been holding opponents on third down. Opponents have converted just 11-of-101 third down conversion for a measly 10.9 percent. On the other side of the ball, the Warriors have made good on 35-of-84 third down conversions, a rate of 42 percent.

#2 Brandon Valley (8-0)

 Chase Marso was 29-of-38 for 420  yards and 5 TDs to lead Brandon Valley to a 42-27 win over Pierre on the road Friday. He threw three TD tosses to Iowa recruit Matthew VandeBerg, who had 12 catches for 192 yards and three TDs (7, 46, 5). Marso also connected with Nate Winter on a 31-yard TD and Tony Tripp on a 13-yard TD. Tripp had 19 carries for 85 yards and a TD along with six catches for 122 yards. BV, which had 504 yards in total offense, led 35-7 before Pierre rallied to close within eight. Then Marso and VandeBerg connected to ice the game. Marso is now 142-of-210 for 1,964 yards and 20 TDs on the season, which improves his all-time numbers to 332-of-604 for 4,542 yards and 51 TDs. BV's Tripp has 84 rushes for 488 yards and 11 TDs and 18 catches for 214 yards and three TDs. Matthew VandeBerg has 50 receptions for 772 yards and 13 TDs. Overall, he has 17 TDs this season.. He now has 121 receptions for 1,852 yards and 30 TDs (second all-time) in his career. Another key weapon for Marso has been A.J. Garrow, who has 42 catches for 524 yards and two TDs. Tight end Nate Winter has 19 catches for 320 yards and three TDs. BV has four receivers with at least 18 receptions and 200 yards or more receiving. On defense, the Lynx have 20 interceptions, including five TD returns, along with two fumble recoveries and one TD return and 15 sacks. In total offense, BV has 2,855 yards, including 2,133 rushing yards.

#3 Sioux Falls Roosevelt (7-1)

Sparked by sophomore quarterback Taryn Christion, Roosevelt defeated Rapid City Central, 34-0. Christion completed 14-of-22 passes for 179 yards and three TDs (14, 16, 9 yards). John Wessel, who had four catches for 62 yards, caught TD passes of 14 and 16. Tanner Hennings had three catches for 34 yards and a nine-yard scoring pass play. The Rough Riders were led on the ground by Seth Bordahl, who had 18 carries for 101 yards and a TD while Mikal Smith had seven carries for 36 yards and a TD. Roosevelt outgained the Cobblers, 372-to-119. Roosevelt's only loss this season was a 36-35 decision to #4 Lincoln on a mishandled extra point. On the injury front, standout receiver Lucas Wilbur returned to action and had a catch for 15 yards. The standout sophomore Christion has total 69 completions in 103 attempts for 1,133 yards and 10 TDs. He also has 99 carries for 482 yards and eight TDs. The Rough Riders ground attack is led by Seth Bjordal with 101 carries for 605 yards and five TDs. Mikal Smith has 37 carries for 313 yards and seven TDs, despite missing several games. Tanner Hennings leads the wide receiving corps with 11 catches for 353 yards and five TDs.

#4 Sioux Falls Lincoln (6-2)

SF Lincoln defeated Brookings, 40-21, at Howard Wood Field. Caden Quintanillia had 25 carries for 183 yards and TD runs of 31 and 53 yards. Connor Burchil, who had five carries for 74 yards and a 39-yard TD run, completed 8-of-20 passes for 91 yards and two TD throws.  Lincoln owns a 292-to-131 overall scoring advantage and a 151-to-21 margin in three straight wins since a 31-13 loss to #2 Brandon Valley. A young team as the season's start, Lincoln has made significant progress, including fielding a solid defensive unit and an offense led by Quintanilla, who has 130 carries for 946 yards and 17 total TDs (15 by rush). He is one of South Dakota's most electric performers. Also, Burchill continues to make progress in his first season at quarterback. He has completed 72-of-152 passes for 965 yards and 14 TDs.

#5 Yankton (6-2)

 The Bucks rolled to a 40-0 win over Mitchell and now face Brandon Valley for the ESD crown on Thursday.  Yankton has a 231-to-129 scoring advantage this season. The Bucks have been led by Levi Davis on the ground with 82 carries for 607 yards and five TDs. Evan Schroeder, who was hurt earlier, now has 42 carries for 351 yards and three TDs. James Hisek has added 39 carries for 285 yards and two TDs. Jordan Lightner has bulldozed his way to 251 yards and six TDs. Michael Rucker, who has six rushing TDs, has had a solid season behind center. He has completed 62-of-104 passes for 784 yards and five TDs. His main target has been J.J. Hejna who has 18 catches for 317 yards and two TDs. He also has five interceptions and a TD on defense.

#5 O'Gorman (5-3)

The Knights, which were hurt early by a series of injuries, are getting healthy and won its fifth straight game by defeating a stubborn Aberdeen Central squad, 11-0. The Knights recorded its second straight shutout and now have four on the season. The defense has not allowed more than 24 points to any team this season (Washington, 24-0) and own a 188-to-80 overall scoring advantage against its opponents. In the game with the Golden Eagles, O'G scored on a TD, field goals and a safety, one of those rare point combinations. Nick Steffl led the way for the Knights with 151 yards on 38 carries and a TD. On the season, Steffl has 148 carries for 678 yards and three TDs. He is also approaching 1,000 yards (195-977-6 TDs).  Eion Donelan has rushed for 453 yards on 48 carries with six TDs. As a unit, O'Gorman has 1,814 rushing yards on 374 carries and 18 TDs. Quarterback Blake Hilmoe has completed 11-of-25 passes for 195 yards and five TDs. On Thursday, O'G will face Sioux Falls Lincoln.

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Pierre (5-3) dropped a 42-27 decision to #2 Brandon Valley in Pierre on Friday. The Governors trailed 35-7 at one juncture but rallied within 35-28 before the Lynx put another TD on the board (Marso-VandeBerg connection) to ice it. Quarterback Alex Gray had trouble throwing (1-14-28 yards) but rushed for 136 yards on 17 carries and a TD. Austin Wagner had 15 carries for 78 yards and TDs of 19 and three yards. Pierre finished with 45 carries for 264 yards rushing against a tough BV defense.

11A

KSFY-KWSN Rankings: 1. Dell Rapids 2. Tea Area 3. Dakota Valley 4. Harrisburg  5. West Central

#1 Dell Rapids (6-1)

 The Quarriers rolled to a 52-0 win over Sisseton. Despite playing without Cole Langer (foot injury), Dell Rapids rolled up a 28-0 halftime lead en route to another win. The only loss by the Quarriers has been to 11B Tri-Valley, which is the one team to beat them in the past two years (21-14, 2011; and 28-21, 2012). The two-time defending 11A champs will face Milbank as they look to head to the playoffs with momentum. Remember, this is a team that has not lost to an 11A opponent since Milbank defeated them in the final game of the 2009 season.

#2 Tea Area (5-2)

Tea Area ended a two-game losing streak with a dominating 27-7 win over #3 Harrisburg. The Titans own a 253-to-89 scoring advantage and now face Dakota Valley in a regular season finale on Thursday. Led by Chase Deckert's 16 carries for 144 yards and a TD, Tea Area owned a 251-to-122 rushing yards advantage. The Titans, which also received 67 yards and three TDs from Gunner Ensz, built a 20-0 lead over Harrisburg, which had not lost to a South Dakota team before Friday night. For the season, Tea Area has a 36.1 to 13.7 points per game advantage and outgain opponents, 390.3 to 219.4. Ensz has 507 yards rushing and 11 TDs while Deckert checks in with 492 and four TDs. In addition, Taylor Roeman has starred at quarterback by completing 53-of-94 passes for 1,044 yards and eight TDs. Mitchell Nissen has been dynamic on the outside with 23 catches for 472 yards and three TDs.

#3 Dakota Valley (5-2)

The Panthers dropped a 27-7 decision to 11B #2 Tri-Valley at Colton on Friday. Dakota Valley, which lost for the second straight time,  owns a 214-to-107 scoring margin over opponents. In the loss, Tanner Lambert led the offense with 26 carries for 120 yards and now has 147carries for 1,146 and 12 TDs. His rushing total is the most in 11-man ranks this season. Also of note, Taylor Lambert had 21 tackles and a fumble recovery against Tea Area. Isaac Faldmo completed 6-of-16 passes for 77 yards and a TD. The Panthers conclude the regular season with a battle against Tea Area. 

#4 Harrisburg (6-2) 

Harrisburg had some issues with turnovers and dropped a 27-7 decision to #4 Tea Area. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak by Harrisburg, which ended the regular season, 6-2. The Tigers have an open week before the playoffs and heading into the postseason with a 238-to-145 overall scoring advantage.

#5 West Central (5-3)

The Trojans concluded the regular season with a 53-6 win over Milbank. West Central, which rebounded from loss to Jackson County Central last week,  have a 270-to-120 overall scoring advantage over opponents as the playoffs begin a week from Tuesday. In the win, Cody Miller had 17 carries for 95 yards and two TDs while Eric Krizan had five carries for 75 yards and a TD and Cole Tirrell had 12 carries for 83 yards and two TDs. Overall, Anthony Lueth leads the team with 65 carries for 492 yards and four TDs. Miller has 72 carries for 435 yards and seven TDs. Krizan has 48 rushes for 271 yards and eight TDs while Cody Bussell has 51 carries for 251 yards and two TDs while Noah Matson, who has completed 36-of-59 passes for 415 yards and six TDs, has 29 carries for 204 yards and four TDs. Cole Tirrell has 195 yards and three TDs.

11B

KSFY-KWSN Rankings: 1. Flandreau 2. Tri-Valley 3. Winner 4. Aberdeen Roncalli 5. Deuel

#1 Flandreau (7-0)

The Fliers, which own a 373-to-50 scoring differential, defeated Bon Homme, 55-0, as Mitchel Foster had 67 yards rushing and three TDS. Fliers rolled up 229 yards on just 11 carries  ground and now have totaled 2,307 yards on 267 carries for 329.6 per game and 8.64 carries. Flandreau has had at least 300 yards rushing in five of seven games this season. In the win over Bon Homme, Foster scored on runs of 50 and four yards plus had one of three special teams/defensive scores by the Fliers. He returned a blocked field goal 94 yards for a TD while Jacob Patterson had a 48-yard punt return for a TD and Geno Taylor-Bursheim had his fourth pick of the season which he took to the house from 46 yards. Patterson, who had 41 yard rushing, also scored on a 38-yard run and a two-yard run in a game that ended by mercy rule in the third quarter. On the season, Patterson has 105 carries for 792 yards and 12 total TDs (11 by rush). David Parsley has 37 carries for 420 yards and six TDs while Foster has 52 carrie sfor 570 yards and nine TDs. Quarterback Jace Christiansen leads offense and has 31 carries for 260 yards and four TDs. He also has completed 14-of-35 passes for 233 yards with TDs and just one interception. On defense Patterson has 56 tackles, a sack, interception and fumble recovery while Jacob Scofield has a team high 62 tackles and Kyle Scofield hasa 59 stops and an interception.

#2 Tri-Valley (6-1)

Tri-Valley had another impressive win over an 11A ranked school, handing #2 Dakota Valley a 27-7 defeat. After the Panthers scored for a 7-0 lead, the Mustangs took control with 27 unanswered point. All the points in the first half (Tri-Valley led, 13-7) were through the air. The Mustangs, which own a 220-to-124 scoring advantage against opponents, outgained Dakota Valley, 282-to-207. The Mustangs made big-play in the passing game with wily quarterback Brett Page hitting 6-of-7 passes for 92 yards and three TDs. Logan Otto had two TD catches of 39 and 28 yards. Ahead 13-7 at half, TV put game away with a pair of third quarter scores, including Logan Koopman's 24-yard TD run.  

#3 Winner (8-0)

The Warriors rolled to a 35-0 win over Wagner. It was Winner's fourth straight shutout and fifth overall as they have put together a 16-quarter scoreless streak. Overall they own a 343-to-52 point differential, including 189-to-0 in the past four games. Against Wagner, the Warriors had 47 carries for 254 yards and three TDs. Overall this season, the Warriors have 350 carries for 2,514 yards or 314.3 per game.  

#4 Aberdeen Roncalli (8-0)

Aberdeen Roncalli, which has had a remarkable turnaround season, finished the regular season with a 35-0 win over Webster Area. In their most recent win, sophomore quarterback Zach Lundquist completed 7-of-11 passes for 136 yards and two TDs. All purpose standout Matt Swallow had 12 carries for 70 yards and three TDs along with three catches for 35 yards and a TD. Lucas Lorenz added two catches for 85 yards and a TD. On the season, Swallow, who is averaging 9.4 yards per carry, has rushed for 692 yards on 72 carries with 10 TDs. He also has 19 catches for 336 yards and eight TDs. Lorenz has 292 yards receiving on 20 receptions with five TDs. Meanwhile Lundquist has been a standout in his first season behind center. He has completed 68-of-128 passes for 983 yards and 19 TDs.  As they head to the playoffs, the Cavaliers own a 282-to-26 scoring advantage against opponents. Roncalli has recorded five shutouts, including three straight, while holding two other teams to no more than seven points.  The Cavaliers have held opponents scoreless for 13 straight quarters.

#5 Deuel (5-2)

Deuel rolled to a 54-34 win over Sioux Falls Christian as dual threat quarterback Lincoln Swenson had a career day on the ground. Swenson rushed 18 times for 290 yards and five TDs (18, 75, 4, 1, 30). He also completed 4-of-11 passes for 42 yards. As a team Deuel had 31 carries for a season-high 364 yards and had 406 yards in total offense. Trevor Cassels, who had three catches for 31 yards, had a 94-yard kickoff return for a TD. On the season, Swenson has 128 carries for 899 yards and 10 TDs (11 total) while completing 39-of-102 passes for 693 yards and 10 TDs. He has accounted for 21 total TDs. Cassels has 20 receptions for 474 yards and 10 TDs (11 combined). Deuel's only losses are to #1 Flandreau (36-22) and #4 Aberdeen Roncalli (27-6). For Sioux Falls Christian (0-7), which had its highest scoring output of the season, John Dosch had 33 carries for 158 yards and two TDs.

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In an entertaining matchup, Britton/Hecla (2-6) edged past Redfield/Doland (0-7), 39-33 as Landon Olson threw for 146 yards by completing 9-of-18 passes and throwing four TDs. He threw three of the scoring passes to Dallas Goedert, who had five catches for 83 yards, including TD receptions of 14, 10 and 24 yards. Nathan Jones had two TDs, including a 45-yard fumble recovery. For Redfield/Doland, which has lost each of the past two weeks by six points, Landon Rohlfs had 23 carries for 140 yards and TDs of six and seven yards. Lane Peterman was 6-of-11 for 129 yards and three TDs. Canton (3-4) picked up a 36-27 win over Elk Point/Jefferson as Cody Majeres had the top rushing performance of the season in 11B. Majeres had 322 yards rushing and five TDs. Majeres, who has 909 yards rushing on the season, recorded 200 yards rushing and five TDs in a game for the second time in four weeks (Vermillion, 37-0 win, 15-224, five TDs). Elk Point/Jefferson was led by Brock Zeller who completed 13-of-42 passes for 248 yards and two TDs. All of his TDs were to EPJ's electric receiver, Blake Donnelly, who finished with 11 catches for 192 yards and TDs of 35, 10 and 21 yards. Donnelly now has a state-best 53 catches for 817 yards and 10 TDs.

9AA

KSFY-KWSN Rankings: 1. Kimball/White Lake 2. Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan 3. Deubrook Area. 4. Howard  5. Gregory

#1 Kimball/White Lake (8-0)

Kimball White Lake rolled to a 46-0 win over South Central to close the season unbeaten and the top team in 9AA. In 7-of-8 games, K/WL has scored at least 38 points. Overall they have a 379-to-120 scoring advantage. In the win over South Central, Jacob Kirsch had 205 yards rushing and two TDs. Trevor Reinesch added 70 yards and a TD. Kirsch and Reinesch, who both had over 1,000 yards rushing a year ago, will likely make it two years in a row. Kirsch leads with 897 yards and 12 TDs while Reinesch had 824 yards and 14 TDs.    

#2 Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan (5-2)

BEE rebounded from a 26-22 home loss to #1 Kimball/White Lake with a dominating 58-27 win over Chester (3-4).  They have a 292-to-121 scoring advantage against opponents this season. BEE's only losses are 16-8 to Canistota and 26-22 to Kimball/White Lake. In the win, BEE had three runs with 90 or more yards, including Anthony Huber with 18 carries for 110 yards and three TDs. Jace Connor, who completed 5-of-6 passes for 71 yards and two TDs, had 19 carries for 96 yards and a TD while Wade Miller had 90 yards rushing and a TD reception. In total, the Seahawks had 64 carries for 374 yards and 445 yards in total offense.

#3 Deubrook Area (7-0)

Deubrook Area won its seventh straight on Friday with a 59-8 win over DeSmet-Iroquois. The Dolphins own a 351-to-104 scoring edge over opponents. Leading the Dolphins has been perhaps South Dakota's most prolific runner this year, Ryan Knutson, who had 17 carries for 285 yards rushing and three TDs. It is the fourth time this season he has had over 200 yards rushing and he now has produced 1,437 yards on 116 carries with 21 TDs. He is one of the focal points of Coach Adolph Shepardson's offense which is averaging 351.4 yards on the ground and 430 yards in total offense.  In the win on Friday, Deubrook Area had 20 carries for 358 yards. Quarterback Taylor Olson completed 3-of-8 passes for 94 yards and two TDs and also had a 31-yard scoring run. Riley Hansen had a 45-yard TD reception and a 94-yard punt return for a TD while Cory Myers had two catches for 49 yards and Dalton Kruse a 40-yard TD run on his only carry of the game. This season, the Dolphins have 2,460 yards rushing on 231 carries, which breaks out to 10.65 per carry. Overall, they have 37 TDs and besides Knutson has received 342 yards (22 carries) and six TDs from Kruse and 371 yards and four TDs from Hanson. Olson has continued to shine with 28 carries for 224 yards and three TDs. He is also 37-of-81 for 518 yards and seven TDs with just two interceptions.  

#4 Howard (5-2)

The Tigers rolled to a 58-7 win over Baltic. They own a 284-to-115 margin this season against opponents. In two straight wins, they have outscored teams, 91-13. Howard has only lost to Canistota (20-16) and BEE (28-26). Leading Howard's offense is quarterback Landon Laible, who has completed 39-of-55 passes for 389 yards and nine TDs. They have three backs with at least 500 yards, including Evan Donahue with 535 yards and nine TDs, Luke Loudenberg with 584 yards and seven TDs and Cole Potter leading the way with 646 yards and seven TDs.

#5 Gregory (6-1)

The Gorillas have defeated Andes Central, 58-8, which is the sixth game in seven when the Gorillas have scored 48 points or more. Overall, they have a 358-to-125 scoring advantage. In the last three wins, they have scored 65, 58 and 58 points. Led by 1,000-1,000 (rushing and passing) quarterback Jaden Bartling, the Gorillas have moved back into the rankings at #5.  

Around 9AA Circles

White River (7-0)  own a 265-to-126 overall scoring differential vs. opponents. White River, which defeated Kadoka, 22-6, on Friday, has scored at least 35 points in all six of seven games. White River is led by quarterback Wyatt Krogman, who 21 combined TDs (13 passing, eight by rush). Leola/Frederick (6-1) dropped a 49-14 decision to 9A #2 Warner (7-0) on Friday. L/F now own a 324-to-117 advantage. They have two shutouts this season and have scored over 44 points in five of seven weeks. They have scored 74 and 68 in two other games. Parker (5-2) put together big win in a 59-18 win over Alcester-Hudson. Quarterback Seth Dykstra had 170 yards rushing and two TDs while Blake Reynolds had 63 yards and two TDs.  In the last three games - all wins - Parker has a 129-to-60 scoring edge. They have outscored foes, 243-to-150. In the past weeks Parker has had 617 and 517 in total offense, including 525 and 393 on the ground. Potter County (6-1) rolled to a 40-0 win over Sully Buttes. Potter County's only loss to 9A #5 Herreid/Selby (28-14) and own a 271-to-68 overall scoring advantage, including 83-to-6 over the last two weeks. In the shutout over Stanley County, Potter County had 8.5 sacks and four interceptions as they shut down the Buffaloes. Tanner Heuer had both a punt return and an interception return for a score.  Eric Worth had three sacks and Denver Jost, two, while Luke Vogel had 14 tackles. Tate Nafziger had four carries for 50 yards and a TD while Hayden Simon had four carries for 30 yards and a TD. In a big-time offensive explosion, 9AA Ipswich/Edmunds Central (3-4) turned back 9B Northwestern (0-7), 64-40, as both teams had 200-yard rushers. Jake Heidenrich of Northwestern had a game-high 273 yards on 21 carries and three TDs (16, 71, 65). For Ipswich/Edmunds Central, Alex Marsh had 15 carries for 204 yards and TDs of 6, 55, 47, and 8 yards. His backfield mate Lane Myer added 20 carries for 122 yards as I/EC totaled 448 yards in total offense.

9A

KSFY-KWSN Rankings: 1. Canistota  2. Warner 43. Hamlin  4. Herreid-Selby 5. (T) Arlington, Irene-Wakonda

#1 Canistota (7-0)

Canistota won its 31st straight game and tied White River (1976-79) for the second longest winning streak in nine-man football. The Hawks rolled to a 74-20 win over Marion in a game ended by mercy rule in the third quarter. In the last five weeks, Canistota has scored at least 42 points and has had 55 or more four times, 60 r more three times and a season-high 74 vs. Marion. With 30 carries for 319 yards Canistota broke 300 yards rushing for the fourth time in seven games. Leading the way was   Alex Robertson who had 10 carries for 161 yards and TDs of 42, 18 and 61 yards. Eric Tieszen had five carries for 99 yards and TDs of 33 and 45 yards. Junior Nick Hofer had a rarity, scoring a TD by receiving (76 yards), punt return (70 yards) and interception return (49 yards).   

#2 Warner (7-0)

Warner captured its seventh straight win with a 49-14 victory against 9AA #5 Leola/Frederick.  They own a 317-to-47 points differential and have scored 45 points or more in six straight games. The win over Leola/Frederick was truly a Jerrod Tuszka show. The NDSU recruit had five TDs including a 77-yard kickoff return, a 15-yard TD pass as well as runs of one, five and 34 yards. Clay Rozell completed 6-of-12 passes for 106 yards and two TDs (15, 37). Mitchell Boesl had another 100-yard game, going for 130 yards on 18 carries as Warner had 44 carries for 300 yards overall. In addition, they held down the explosive Brian Sumption of Leola/Frederick, who had just 32 yards rushing and 56 yards receiving.

#3 Hamlin (6-0)

Hamlin continued its winning ways with a 46-0 win over Florence/Henry. This Chargers squad has a 318-to-58 scoring advantage, including 190-to-30 in the last four wins, two of them shutouts. This week Hamlin faces the explosive Wilmot squad which features Austin Hulscher (1,529 yards passing, 29 total TDs, 19 by pass), Landon Hammer (42 rec., 888 yards, 12 TDs) and Chase Bronson (853 yards, 7 TDs). Dusty Quiram leads the Hamlin offensive attack with 94 carries for 865 yards and 13 TDs.

#4 Herreid-Selby (7-0) defeated Sully Buttes, 52-0, to stay unbeaten. They have a 370-to-50 overall points advantage, including 166-to-22 over the last three weeks. In their win this week, quarterback Nick Larson, who had four carries for 56 yards and 121 yards passing, had five TDs including a 45-yard run, 38 and 60 yards TD passes, a 45-yard interception TD return and a 74-yard fumble return for a score. Both of Larson's TD passes were to Cooper Schaefbauer, who had two receptions for 98 yards (38, 60). The defense held Sully Buttes to 37 yards rushing on 20 carries and 56 yards passing.

#5 Irene-Wakonda (6-1)

Despite four TDs by quarterback Dustin Livingston, Irene-Wakonda had their six-game winning streak end in a 42-24 loss to 9AA Parker two weeks ago. The Eagles were idle this week. Livingston, who has 31 combined TDs this season, has 70 carries for 723 yards and 18 TDs on the ground. He also has completed 26-of-58 passes for 473 yards and eight TDs. Livingston also has five TDs on special teams and defense. Overall, I-W has 195 carries for 1,452 yards and 27 TDs on the ground, averaging 242 yards per game and 7.4 yards per carry as a team. Standout running back Garret Anderson has 56 carries for 369 yards and five TDs as well as seven receptions for 127 yards and a score.

#5 Arlington (7-0)

Arlington remained unbeaten with a 58-6 win over Dell Rapids St. Mary and now face 9AA #3 Deubrook Area on Thursday. Lane Weber, who had 23 carries for 192 yards last week, had seven carries for 198 yards and three TDs in the win over Dell Rapids St. Mary. Weber had scoring runs of 58, 62, and 27. Zach Warnke added TD runs of one and 11 yards. Andrew King scored on a 93-yard TD run for the Cardinals, which led 52-6 at halftime. Overall Arlington has a 325-to-73 scoring differential this season, including a 136-to-14 edge in the past three weeks - all wins. Arlington is led by Weber, who has 78 carries for 766 yards and 13 TDs and his backfield mate Zach Warnke with 53 carries for 635 yards and 10 TDs. Quarterback Andrew King has provided a dual threat with 39 carries for 278 yards and five TDs while completing 27-of-39 passes for 895 yards with nine TDs and just one interception. Tanner Lemme leads the receivers with seven catches for 346 yards and four TDs. He has an unreal catch average of 49.42 yards.

Around 9A Circles

Faith (7-0), which again received support in the most recent KSFY-KSWN rankings, has been impressive through seven games. Trevor Greub's team has a 332-to-38 overall scoring differential. They had a 48-6 win over Newell on Friday. Over the past five weeks, they have three shutouts and a 262-to-18 points margin. Wolsey-Wessington (6-1) rolled past Plankinton, 51-0 for the fourth shutout in five games. Overall, the Warhawks, which feature an explosive double-fisted backfield combo in Ryne Johnson and Roy Lumpkin, have a 283-to-77 scoring advantage over opponents. In the win over Plankinton, Johnson who had 11 carries for 237 yards and five total TDs, including four by rush. He also had a 75-yard kickoff return for a TD. Lumpkin had five carries for 85 yards and a TD. They had 20 carries for 331 yards. On the season Johnson has 79 carries for 921 yards and 12 TDs while Lumpkin has 62 carries for 924 yards and 14 TDs. Lumpkin has four games over 100 and two over 200 (217, 231) while Johnson had his fifth straight game over 100 and his first over 200 this season. The Warhawks have rushed for 2,362 yards on 233 carries for 337.4 per game and 10.14 per carry. They have scored 34 rushing TDs and provide five straight games of rushing over 331 yards or better (411, 512, 366, 373, and 331).

9B

KSFY-KWSN Rankings: 1. Harding County 2. Colome 3. Hitchcock/Tulare 4. Viborg-Hurley 5. Waverly-South Shore

#1 Harding County (7-0)

The Ranchers had its five straight shutouts and 21 scoreless quarter string end in a 44-19 win over Wall, the defending 9A runner-up two weeks ago. On Friday, the defeated Lemmon/McIntosh, 48-12 and now have a 347-to-31 scoring advantage in a 7-0 start. The Ranchers have scored at least 44 points every game this season. Against Lemmon/McIntosh, Steve Koch had 13 carries for 106 yards and three TDs. Quarterback Jess Feist was 14 for 129 yards rushing and a TD while completing 9-of-13 passes for 147 yards and a TD. Harvey Mollman had six catches for 108 yards and a TD. Feist continues to be one of the top players in 9B. He has completed 77-of-108 passes for 1,215 yards and 14 TDs (just one interception). He also has 75 carries for 774 yards and 12 TDs.  Steven Koch has 62 carries for 496 yards and 11 TDs. The receiving corps are led by Ckyler Floyd with 39 catches for 608 yards and five TDs. Harley Mollman has 15 catches for 320 yards and six TDs. This is a team that has 1,215 passing yards and 1,871 yards rushing for over 3K for the season - 3,086 to be exact in total offense.

#2 Colome (6-1)

Colome, which has won five straight under direction of Kevin Keizer, defeated Kadoka, 26-0. With a matchup with unbeaten White River just ahead, Colome has won five straight games, including two straight shutouts. They own a 114-to-8 advantage over opponents in the past three games. Overall, they have a 268-to-123 point differential.

#3 Hitchcock-Tulare (5-2) 

Hitchcock-Tulare, which travels to Faulkton Area Thursday, had an open week and have four straight wins when they own a 182-to-30 point differential. In total, they have a 244-to-99 advantage.

#4 Viborg-Hurley (5-2)

Fourth-ranked Viborg-Hurley dropped a 38-20 decision to 9A Hanson, despite 102 yards and two TDs from Trevor Gerdes. Even with the loss, the Cougars own a 268-to-142 overall scoring edge. V/H lost its second straight decision to an A school. They play rival and 9A #4 Irene-Wakonda on Thursday.

#5 Waverly-South Shore (5-2)

W/SS defeated Waubay-Summit, 52-0. The Coyotes own a 262-to-155 scoring differential over opponents. W/SS has won three straight.

Around 9B circles -

In a region three matchup, Faulkton Area (4-3) had a 22-16 win over Langford Area (2-5), despite Bo Fries' big-time passing performance. Fries completed 28-of-44 passes for 344 yards and two TDs (12, 5). Those total ranks among the best ever in 9-man ranks. Langford Area had two 100-yard receivers in Michael Erickson with 13 catches for 192 yards and a TD while Drew Planteen caught seven balls for 131 yards and a TD. Faulkton won as William Edgar had 15 carries for 133 yards and two TDs (36,43) while 1,000-yard rusher (1,127) Darin Wiesler had 15 carries for 81 yards and a TD. Faulkton finished with 317 yards rushing.

 Weekly Honor Roll - Player Plaudits

Game - Passing

11-man

Chase Marso, Brandon Valley, 30-39-419-5 TDs

Brock Zeller, Elk Point/Jefferson, 13-42-248-3 TDs (35, 10, 21)

Oliver Doeden, Beresford, 15-35-237-TD

Landon Olson, Britton/Hecla, 9-18-146-4 TDs (14, 10, 24, 20)

Taylor Boerger, Milbank Area, 8-19-134-TD (77)

Lanee Peterman, Redfield/Doland, 6-11-129-3 TDs (21, 51, 29)

Jacob Giles, Madison, 11-16-121-2 TDs

Brett Page,  Tr-Valley, 6-7-92-3 TDs (39, 9, 28)

 9-man

Bo Fries, Langford Area, 25-44-344-2 TDs

Phil Bunkowske, Great Plains Lutheran, 10-19-165-TD

Tyson Jenkins, Clark-Willow Lake, 9-15-156-2 TDs (9, 54)

Austin Opdahl, Chester Area, 5-14-119-3 TDs

Game-Rushing

11-man

Cody Majeres, Canton, 27-322-5 TDs

Lincoln Swenson, 18-290-5 TDs (18, 75, 4, 1, 30)

Caden Quintanillia, SF Lincoln, 25-183-2 TDs (53, 31)

Josh Dosch, Sioux Falls Christian, 33-158-2 TDs (3, 34)

Matt Johnson, Garretson, 11-144

Chase Deckert, Tea Area, 16-144-TD

Landon Rohlfs, Redfield/Doland, 23-140-2 TDs (6, 7)

Alex Gray, Pierre, 17-136-TD (22)

Zac Brown, Huron, 23-123-2 TDs

Evan Schroeder, Yankton, 12-122-TD

Tanner Lambert, Dakota Valley, 26-120

Nate Rotert, Spearfish, 4-108-TD

Lance LeBrun, Dell Rapids 11-107-0 TDs

Seth Bjordal, Roosevelt, 18-101-TD

Ryan Nichols, Dell Rapids 9-99-TD (13)

9-man

Ryan Knutson, Deubrook Area, 17-285-3 TDs

Jake Heidenreich, Northwestern, 21-273-3 TDs (16, 71, 65)

Ryne Johnson, Wolsey-Wessington, 11-237-5 TDs (four by rush)

Alex Marsh, Ipswich/Edmunds Central, 15-204-4 TDs (6, 55, 47, 8)

Lane Weber, Arlington, 17-200-3 TDs (58, 62, 27)

Jacob Kirsch, Kimball/White Lake, 15-205-2 TDs

Brady Brockel, Sunshine Bible Academy, 14-183-3 TDs

Brandon Beutler, Eureka/Bowdle, 33-175-3 TDs (8, 42, 3)

Seth Dykstra, Parker, 15-170-2 TDs (26, 60)

Lane Thomas, Corsica/Stickney, 15-167-TD

Jared Long, Mt. Vernon, 16-151-4 TDs

Tyler Trask, Wall, 14-151-TD

Austin Opdahl, Chester Area, 18-137-TD

William Edgar, Faulkton Area, 15-133-TD

Mitchell Boesl, Warner, 18-130

Jess Feist, Harding County, 14-129-TD

Lane Myer, Ipswich/Edmunds Central, 20-122-TD

Colin Walth, Alcester-Hudson, 21-119-TD (14)

Lane Hovde, Clark-Willow Lake, 10-118-5 total TDs (4 by rush, 29, 42, 5, 12)

Tayte Clark, Sunshine Bible Academy, 26-115-2 TDs

Mason VanVuuren, Corsica/Stickney, 12-113-TD

Anthony Huber, BEE, 18-110-3 TDs

Chase Gorter, Elkton-Lake Benton, 16-110-TD (31)

Steve Koch, Harding County, 13-106-3 TDs

Lee Sivertson, Miller, 23-104

Tyler Gerdes, Viborg-Hurley, 15-102-2 TDs

Game - Receiving

11-man

Matthew VandeBerg, Brandon Valley, 12-192-3 TDs

Blake Donnelly, Elk Point/Jefferson, 11-192-3 TDs (35, 10, 21)

Austin Meester, Beresford, 7-144

Tony Tripp, Brandon Valley, 6- 122-TD (13)

Andy Buchele, Milbank Area, 5-112-TD (77)

9-man

Michael Erickson, Langford Area, 13-192-TD

Drew Planteen, Langford Area, 7-131-TD

Michael Giovannettone, Great Plains Lutheran, 7-119-TD (25)

Harvey Mollman, Harding County, 6-108-TD

Cooper Schaefbauer, Herreid/Selby, 2-98-2 TDs (38, 60)

Season Totals

Passing

11-man

Chase Marso, Brandon Valley, 143-211-1,963-20 TDs

Jon Hander, Washington, 69-122-1,357-17 TDs

Brock Zeller, Elk Point-Jefferson, 96-214-1,411-16 TDs

Taryn Christion, Roosevelt, 69-103-1,133-10 TDs

Taylor Roeman, Tea Area, 56-99-1120-9 TDs

Taylor Boerger, Milbank Area, 64-128-1,120-10 TDs

Oliver Doeden, Beresford, 67-153-1,221-7 TDs

Connor Burchill, Sioux Falls Lincoln, 72-152-965-14 TDs

Kaleb Vig, Brookings, 82-57-939-10 TDs

Chase Glazier, Custer, 67-117-951-8 TDs

Alex Gray, Pierre, 36-102-876-15 TDs

Zach Lindquist, Aberdeen Roncalli, 68-128-983-19 TDs

Jacob Giles, Madison, 70-135-874-6 TDs

Logan Gabriel, Watertown, 78-165-798-5 TDs

Brandon Kemp, Spearfish, 64-112-805-3 TDs

Michael Rucker, Yankton, 62-104-784-5 TDs

Matt Larson, Mitchell, 72-132-705-3 TDs

Reid Valsvig, Webster Area, 44-106-696-7 TDs

Lincoln Swenson, Deuel, 39-102-693-10 TDs

Matt Kolbeck, Dell Rapids, 32-60-647-10 TDs

Justin Harkless, Hot Springs, 39-92-588-4 TD

Aaron Likness, Dakota Valley, 37-78-520-5 TDs

Brett Page, Tri-Valley, 28-45-453-9 TDs

Noah Matson, West Central, 36-59-415-6 TDs

Tanner Fritz, Winner, 18-31-389-9 TDs

Layne Lucas, Sioux Valley, 28-73-320-TD

Jace Christiansen, Flandreau, 14-35-233- 2TD

Blake Hilmoe, O'Gorman, 11-25-195-65 TDs

9-man

Austin Hulscher, Wilmot, 92-161-1,529-19 TDs

Bo Fries, Langford Area, 101-162-1,422-13 TDs

Jess Feist, Harding County, 77-108-1,215-14 TDs

Lucas Ching, Castlewood, 71-130-1,108-21 TDs

Kyler Johnson, Baltic, 76-174-1,051-4 TDs

Jaden Bartling, Gregory, 51-87-1,024-18 TDs

Aaron Lickteig, Freeman, 76-153-946-10 TDs

Andrew King, Arlington, 27-39-895-9 TDs

Austin Opdahl, Chester Area, 44-103-769-11 TDs

Cody Bunger, Canistota, 32-54-672-12 TDs 

Sam Pond, Waverly-South Shore, 53-104-656-13 TDs

Dylan Lick, Tri-State, 37-77-585-9 TDs

Kurt Beidler, Faulkton Area, 40-90-526-5 TDs

Taylor Olsen, Deubrook Area, 37-81-518-7 TDs

Jace Connor, Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan, 35-49-511-11 TDs

Brody Grantham, Hamlin, 22-43-510-8 TDs

Dustin Livingston, Irene-Wakonda, 26-63-474-8 TDs

Landon Laible, Howard, 39-55-489-9 TDs

Seth Dykstra, Parker, 24-48-438-6 TDs

Nick Gortmaker, Marion, 27-68-422-5 TDs

Terrance Kinzer, Colome, 19-40-371-5 TDs

Chayce Hall, Potter County, 13-26-325-3 TDs

Turner Serr, South Central, 13-39-264-4 TDs

Tate Nafziger, Potter County, 8-12-90-1 TDs

Rushing

11-man

Tanner Lambert, Dakota Valley, 147-1,144-12 TDs

Caden Quintanilla, SF Lincoln, 1300-946-18 total TDs (16 by rush)

Cody Majeres, Canton, 101-909-13 TDs

David Kocer, Wagner, 140-904-10 TDs

Lincoln Swenson, Deuel, 128-899-10 TDs (11 overall)

Nate Rotert, Spearfish, 90-867-10 TDs

Logan Koopman, Tri-Valley, 92-817-10 TDs

Jacob Patterson, Flandreau, 105-792-11 TDs

Mikey Daniel, Brookings, 111-761-6 TDs

Austin Wagner, Pierre, 124-756-8 TDs

Matt Swallow, Aberdeen Roncalli, 72-692-10 TDs

Ben Connot, Winner, 81-683-9 TDs

Nic Steffl, O'Gorman, 148-678-3 TDs.

Kyle Bertram, Winner, 78-652-8 TDs 

Rush Milne, Madison, 135-646-11 TDs

Shay Bratland, Watertown, 141-641-8 TDs

Cole Langer, Dell Rapids, 82-639-10 TDs

Andy Rithmiller, Webster Area, 112-628-7 TDs

Sam Cooke, Washington, 108-669-9 TDs

Jake Oberpriller, Hot Springs, 94-642-8 TDs

Levi Davis, Yankton, 82-607-5 TDs

Seth Bjordal, Roosevelt, 101-605-5 TDs

Mitchel Foster, Flandreau, 52-570-9 TDs

Lane Lebrun, Dell Rapids, 78-494-3 TDs

Anthony Lueth, West Central, 65-492-4 TDs

Tony Tripp, Brandon Valley, 84-488-11 TDs

Gunnar Ensz, Tea Area, 65-507-11 TDs

Taryn Christion, Roosevelt, 99-482-8 TDs

Chase Deckert, Tea Area, 65-452-4 TDs

Kenneth Myers, Custer, 121-448-5 TDs

Trace Meyer, Winner, 69-446-6 TDs

Trace Meyer, Winner, 69-446-6 TDs

Jace Jerome, Pierre, 51-443-5 TDs

Cody Miller, West Central, 72-435-7 TDs

Gabe Dolen, Canton, 80-424-TD

David Parsley, Flandreau, 37-420-6 TDs

Lucas Lorenz, Aberdeen Roncalli, 66-387-3 TDs

Jared McClurg, Webster Area, 73-382-7 TDs

Trevor Lundin, Sioux Valley, 73-362-4 TDs

Sam Mader, Tri-Valley, 88-355-6 TDs

Eion Donelan, O'Gorman, 48-353-6 TDs

Evan Schroeder, Yankton, 42-353-3 TDs

Mikal Smith, Roosevelt, 37-313-7 TD

Riley Knutson, Tea Area, 51-295-4 TD

Logan Otto, Tri-Valley, 50-294-2 TD

James Hisek, Yankton, 39-285-2 TD

Danny Marlette, Washington, 41-287-4 TDs

Riley Schmidt, Dell Rapids, 47-275-6 TDs

Eric Krizan, West Central, 48-271-8 TDs

Matthew Svendsen, Pierre, 39-270-3 TDs

Jace Christiansen, Flandreau, 31-260-4 TDs

Landon Neugebauer, Mitchell, 73-282-4 TDs

Jordan Lightner, Yankton, 66-251-6 TDs

Cody Bussell, West Central, 51-251-2 TDs

Taylor Roeman, Tea Area, 49-251-7 TDs

Sawyer Giese, Deuel, 43-218-3 TDs

Tanner Broughton, Canton, 47-218

9-man

Ryan Knutson, Deubrook Area, 116-1,437-21 TDs

Darin Wieseler, Faulkton Area, 141-1,127-10 TDs

Blake Reynolds, Parker, 133-1,065-15 TDs

Jaden Bartling, Gregory, 79-1,027-15 TDs

Austin Opdahl, Chester Area, 134-999-13 TDs

Roy Lumpkin, Wolsey-Wessington, 62-924-14 TDs

Ryne Johnson, Wolsey-Wessington, 79-921-12 TDs

Andrew Grassl, Marion, 179-922-10 TDs

Jacob Kirsch, Kimball/White Lake, 115-897-12 TDs

Dusty Quiram, Hamlin, 94-865-13 TDs

Chase Bronson, Wilmot, 114-853-7 TDs

Anthony Huber, Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan, 116-825-13 TDs

Trevor Reinesch, Kimball/White Lake, 78-824-14 TDs

Andrew Odden, Colome, 123-796-12 TDs

Lane Weber, Arlington, 78-766-13 TDs

Trevor Gerdes, Viborg-Hurley, 89-749-14 TDs

Jess Feist, Harding County, 75-774-12 TDs

Dustin Livingston, Irene-Wakonda, 69-751-16 TDs

Alex Robertson, Canistota, 67-677-9 TDs

Nick Gortmaker, Marion, 128-659-14 TDs

Cole Potter, Howard, 49-646-7 TDs

Terrance Kinzer, Colome, 74-638-12 TDs

Zach Warnke, Arlington, 53-635-10 TDs

Brandon Kocmich, Avon, 44-619-9 TDs

Carson Borer, Castlewood, 90-595-8 TDs

Luke Loudenberg, Howard, 81-584-7 TDs

Seth Dykstra, Parker, 94-577-8 TDs

Dexter Lick, Tri-State, 85-577-4 TDs

Eric Tieszen, Canistota, 49-553-6 TDs

Tyler Mundahl, Waverly-South Shore, 66-538-4 TDs

Evan Donahue, Howard, 60-535-9

Garrett Bruns, South Central, 67-534-5 TDs

Hayden Simon, Potter County, 78-526-11 TDs

Turner Serr, South Central, 82-498-12 TDs

Steve Koch, Harding County, 62-496-11 TDs

Kyle Hehn, Chester Area, 80-495-4 TDs

Drew Planteen, Langford Area, 87-451-9 TDs

Garrett Anderson, Irene-Wakonda, 70-436-5 TDs

Eugene Martin, DeSmet/Iroquois, 70-422-5 TDs

Devin Tolsma, Avon, 70-420-7 TDs

Kyelle Herrick, Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan, 78-389-5 TD

Gavin Kolden, Waverly-South Shore, 38-380-6 TDs

Riley Hanson, Deubrook Area, 34-371-5 TDs

Jace Connor, Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan, 78-369-2 TD

Jonah Beck, Gregory, 33-368-5 TDs

Cody Bunger, Canistota, 69-366-8 TDs

Windom Hewsom, Harding County, 42-348-6 TDs

Dalton Kruse, Deubrook Area, 22-342-6 TDs

Logan Mudder, Avon, 72-288-3 TDs

Andrew King, Arlington, 39-278-5 TDs

Kyler Johnson, Baltic, 75-270-2 TDs

Nick Hofer, Canistota, 19-268-4 TDs

Zach Knock, Parker, 55-260-TD

Ryder Grantham, Hamlin, 38-253-4 TDs

Sam Pond, Waverly-South Shore, 73-244-3 TDs

Brody Grantham, Hamlin, 39-239-8 TDs

Austin Nieman, Hamlin, 35-237-3 TDs

Taylor Olson, Deubrook Area, 28-224-3 TD

Wade Miller, Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan, 22-196-2 TDs

Chayce Hall, Potter County, 22-188-5 TDs

Austin Hulscher, Wilmot, 33-135-10 TDs

Receiving

11-man

Blake Donnelly, Elk Point-Jefferson, 53-817-10 TDs

Matthew VandeBerg, Brandon Valley, 50-772-13 TDs (17 combined TDs, 3 on def. returns)

A.J. Garrow, Brandon Valley,  42-524-2 TDs

Austin Meester, Beresford, 40-661-TD

Landon Neugebauer, Mitchell, 36-235

Andy Buchele, Milbank Area, 30-571-5 TDs

Jess Poppen, Watertown, 28-263-2 TDs

Brandon Waldner, Madison, 23-252- 2 TD

Mitchell Nissen, Tea Area, 23-472-3 TDs

Dylan Bartow, Lincoln, 23-286-5 TDs

Tanner Hennings, Roosevelt, 22-353-5 TDs

Taylor Tol, Milbank Area, 22-307-5 TDs

Trevor Cassels, Deuel, 20-474-10 TDs

Lucas Lorenz, Aberdeen Roncalli, 20-292-5 TDs

Evan Mastel, Mitchell, 20-156

Trevor DeSchepper, Harrisburg, 19-415-5 TDs

Nate Gerry, Washington, 19-524-10 TDs

Matt Swallow, Aberdeen Roncalli, 19-336-8 TDs

Nate Winter, Brandon Valley, 19-320-2 TD 

Austin Christopherson, Pierre, 18-484-9 TDs

JJ Heyna, Yankton, 18-317-2 TD

Tony Tripp, Brandon Valley, 18-214-3TDs

Jeremiah Clark, Roosevelt, 17-343-TD

Clayton Wahlstrom, Custer, 17-189-TD

Shay Bratland, Watertown, 17-181-2 TDs

Andrew Nelson, Spearfish, 17-169

Preston Nordling, Madison, 15-174-TD

Nate Rotert, Spearfish, 15-159

Eriq Swiftwater, Hot Springs, 15-258-TD

Riley Knutson, Tea Area, 13-271-4 TDs

Israel Parsons, Custer, 13-179- 2 TD

Beau Brown, Mitchell, 13-173-2 TDs

Trevor Naas, Lincoln, 13-306-5 TDs

Bryce Koch, Dell Rapids, 13-302-6 TDs

Logan Otto, Tri-Valley, 13-228-6 TDs

Mason Kaitfors, Spearfish, 12-223- 2 TDs

Ty Wiley, Washington, 12-83-TD

Andy Rithmiller, Webster Area, 13-255-4 TDs

Keshaun Britt, Lincoln, 12-171-2 TD

Jared Thomsen, Custer, 11-281-3 TDs

Chase Vinateri, Roosevelt, 11-136

Tyler Tofte, Sioux Valley, 11-160-TD

Eli Ripley, Canton, 11-104

Spencer Rausch, Webster Area, 10-177-TD

Chris Parker, Washington, 10-145

Trevor Lundin, Sioux Valley, 10-141

Erik Hiltunen, Custer, 8-156-TD

Riley Schmidt, 9-156-2 TDs

Dominic Burgraff, Tri-Valley, 8-95-2 TDs

Troy Hunhoff, Yankton, 8-120

Brody Van Ginkle, Dakota Valley, 6-120-TD

Tanner Heiser, Watertown, 5-108-TD

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Michael Erickson, Langford Area, 45-571-4 TDs

Landon Hammer, Wilmot, 42-888-12 TDs

Ckyler Floyd, Harding County, 39-608-5 TDs

Josiah Aberson, Baltic, 38-543-4 TDs

Drew Planteen, Langford Area, 27-577-7 TDs

Case Wiarda, Castlewood, 19-584-11 TDs

Brennan Schmidt, Freeman, 19-407-6 TDs

Trevor Reil, Wilmot, 19-274-3 TDs

Austin Hooth, Wilmot, 18-253-2 TDs

Zach Stricherz, Waverly-South Shore, 16-201-3 TDs

Gavin Kolden, Waverly-South Shore, 16-194-4 TDs

Harvey Mollman, Harding County, 15-320-6 TDs

Dusty Trooien, Deubrook Area, 15-196-TD

Andrew Taggart, Gregory, 15-314-7 TDs

Clayton Dye, Bridgewater-Emery-Ethan, 13-134-6 TDs

Cohl Raterman, Colome, 11-216-3 TDs

Austin Dossett, Chester Area, 11-200-3

Austin Coomes, Waverly-South Shore, 11-144-4 TDs

Tristen Leiseth, Hamlin, 11-217-3 TDs

Josh Curtis, Chester Area, 10-294-7 TDs

Mason Leiseth, Hamlin, 9-268-5 TDs

Boone DeKramer, Canistota, 9-156-5 TDs

Tanner Lemme, Arlington, 7-346-4 TDs

Lane Weber, Arlington, 7-221-2 TDs

Austin Gilbertson, Arlington, 7-158-3 TDs

Anthony Huber, Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan, 6-145-TD

Eric Tieszen, Canistota, 4-144-TD