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Football Playoffs Ignite: 64 Teams Vie for DakotaDome Glory
21 Oct
Summary
- South Dakota high school football playoffs commenced Thursday.
- Sixty-four teams are competing across Class 11B and nine-man divisions.
- The ultimate goal is a state championship title in Vermillion.
The South Dakota high school football playoffs have commenced, signaling the start of an intense competition for 64 teams across the Class 11B and nine-man divisions. These teams are now embarking on a quest for state championship glory, with the ultimate goal of reaching Vermillion.
The first round of games began on Thursday, with a significant reduction in the number of competing teams from 64 to 32 by midnight. Several compelling matchups highlight the opening round, including a long trip for Sioux Valley to face Rapid City Christian and a rematch between Lyman and Bennett County.
Other notable games feature Viborg-Hurley against Bon Homme, Faulkton Area challenging Kimball/White Lake for the third consecutive year, and Kadoka Area facing an in-form Oldham-Ramona-Rutland team. These contests are crucial stepping stones as teams aim to advance through the bracket and secure their place in subsequent rounds.
