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Kernels Shock Top 5, Earn First Ranking in Years
6 Oct
Summary
- Mitchell High football team is ranked for the first time in over four years.
- They achieved this by defeating a previously higher-ranked team in overtime.
- The win propelled them to No. 5 in the Class 11AA rankings.
For the first time in over four years, the Mitchell High School football team has earned a spot in the South Dakota Prep Media polls for Class 11AA. This significant achievement follows a hard-fought 23-22 double-overtime victory against Watertown, a team previously ranked No. 3. A crucial blocked extra point sealed the win for Mitchell, pushing their record to 4-2 and securing the No. 5 ranking.
Coach Pat Larson expressed pride in the team's accomplishment, acknowledging the win's importance while maintaining focus on the program's progress. The Kernels had not appeared in any polls this season until this recent entry. Spearfish dropped out of the top five following a loss, while Yankton and Watertown swapped positions within the top four. Pierre remains the unanimous No. 1 team in Class 11AA.
