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Mitchell vs. Brookings: Football Season Opener Tonight!
28 Aug
Summary
- Mitchell High hosts Brookings for an ESD conference football game.
- Last year, Brookings defeated Mitchell 40-0 in their matchup.
- Both teams are playing their season openers on Friday night.
The Mitchell High School football team is set to host Brookings in an Eastern South Dakota Conference matchup on Friday night, marking the start of their new season. The game will take place at Joe Quintal Field. Last season, Brookings dominated the series, defeating Mitchell with a 40-0 rout. This encounter is the season opener for both squads. Mitchell's team captains include seniors Bryer Stach and Mason Kempf, alongside juniors Owen Schelske and Brady Hoesing. Last year, Hoesing passed for 494 yards and threw two touchdowns. Brookings graduated significant talent but returns receivers Ezra Eidem and Kingston Schneider. The Bobcats fielded the stingiest defense in Class 11AA last season, allowing only 12.6 points per game. In recent history, the series has seen shutouts, with Brookings winning by a combined 74-0 in 2025 and 2024, though Mitchell won 28-0 in 2023. Mitchell's next game is on September 4th against Spearfish, while Brookings will host Watertown on the same date.
