The blizzard like conditions seen across the state tonight.
It was a cold night across the state of South Dakota; most games even saw some snow before the end of the game, especially in South Eastern South Dakota.
The night began with the Lincoln Patriots hosted Rapid City Stevens at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls in a very exciting game. The Stevens Raiders scored first on a Hayden Hast to Alex Litzen connection for a 7-0 lead. Nate Noel and Nick Southwick connect for Lincoln to tie the game at 7-7 in the 2nd quarter. Raiders ran an end around to Alex Litzen who scampered down the field 52 yards to give Stevens back the lead at 14-7. Alex Schnell intercepted the Patriots Noel, which led to a Hast TD run for a Stevens 21-7 lead. The Raiders struck pay dirt again in the 2nd half on a fake end around run by Demetrius Ryan that was good for the 44 yard TD. Lincoln struggling on offense could not get much going, got some points on defense as a safety was the result of a bad snap on a punt. Lincoln would drive with 2 minutes left in the game and Noel connected with Trey Naasz for a 3 yard touchdown pass, and converted the two point conversion for a 28-17 deficit, but the game was over as they failed on the ensuing onside kick. It ended up being a 28-17 final victory for Rapid City Stevens.
In Flandreau the Flyers and Sioux Valley Cossacks played in a battle of 4-1 records, and the game went back and forth between after a few lead changes before. Flandreau would come out on top 19-18.
Harrisburg linebacker Jordan Mattern makes a tackle for a loss.
The only game played inside tonight was in Vermillion where Harrisburg traveled into town to continue their track back to prominence. Harrisburg scored early on a 9 yard touchdown run by RB Matt Reiff. The defenses would eventually take over the game which finished with a Harrisburg victory on a final score of 13 Harrisburg, 3 Vermillion.
Brandon Valley and TF Riggs in Pierre struggled to stay warn in a game ridden with turnovers and lack of special teams play. The Lynx were down 18-14 with less than 5 minutes left and ended up turning the ball over on downs. However the next play the Pierre Governors would fumble the ball to give the Lynx a 1st and goal situation. 4 plays later Austin Sumner was able to sneak it in on a second effort during the play. Lynx linebacker Ethan Sawyer ended the Governors chances by diving for an interception on the ensuing drive. Final score Brandon Valley 21, Pierre 18.
11-AA #1 ranked Washington Warriors were at home against Spearfish and had no problems staying warm as they were up 47-0 at half time. The second half featured some snow and the game eventually ended 55-6 in Washington’s favor. Washington forced turnovers on defense featured by a pick-6 by Ky Bobledyke, and blocked 3 punts including one by QB Matt Hermanson to over power Spearfish. Spearfish got on the board late in the 3rd quarter on a Monte Meyerink 3 yard run, but Washington’s touchdowns on offense, defense, and special teams was more than enough.
In Beresford Sioux Falls Christian looked to build on their first school victory last week by getting their first winning streak. The game was close all game long, and the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers hung on to win 15-14.
West Central's Pat Leary running off tackle eventually to reach the endzone.
The Trojans of West Central hosted Jackson County Central from Minnesota this weekend to possibly be the matchup of the year. Jackson County a 11-AA team in Minnesota fell behind quickly to West Central 15-0. However they were not to be put away easily as they brought the score back to 15-14. The Trojans represented South Dakota well by sticking it out and winning 22-20.
Brookings hosted #2 Aberdeen Central and saw themselves at halftime down 14-0 after Aberdeen Central scores from Evan Nolte and Jarred Hannigan. Nolte would add another touchdown with a 78-yard-run in the 3rd quarter and Isaiah Barse puts the finishing touches on Brookings with a touchdown catch in the forth quarter. Brookings was able to get something back as they get a Coby Larson touchdown with 3 seconds left bumping the final score to 29-6, Aberdeen Central.
The Yankton Bucks at 3-3 on the season faced off against Huron. In Huron the Bucks scampered out to a very quick 18-0 halftime lead after a 51-yard touchdown run by Neils Anderson. By mid way through the 4th quarter Yankton was able to empty the bench after a field goal pushed the score to 35-0. Austin Anderson scored coming off the bench to make it 42-0 Yankton for a final score that Huron will likely want to forget.
There was plenty of great football out there across the state tonight, make sure if you don’t see your team’s score here to check out our daily scoreboard located here!
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