In what was their final game as a co-op, Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy ended it on top as champions in 9AA. The Phoenix defeated Elkton-Lake Benton 46-22 on Thursday evening in Vermillion at the Dakota Dome to win the title.

For the second time in five years, St. Mary’s is celebrating a state football championship. The Cardinals defeated Avon 54-6 on Thursday afternoon in Vermillion to win the 9B crown.

St. Thomas More is going for their first football state championship in their 7th trip to the Dome. Their last bout was in 2014 when they lost to Parkston. SDPB checked in with the Cavaliers to learn more about a family connection that had been decades in the making

When the shortest path to the end zone means plowing through defenders, one name stands out — Mobridge-Pollock’s Mack Saxon.

The Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy Phoenix co-op began four years ago with questions surrounding the future. But as a Phoenix typically does, it rose from the ashes. SDPB caught up with the team heading to the Class 9AA Championship.

On In Play, Craig Mattick chats with Riley Reiff—3x state wrestling champ, All-American at Iowa, and 12-year NFL vet with 5 teams, including the Vikings.

It's championship week on Game Time! Jason Andera and Nate Wek break down every SDHSAA football title matchup — and joining the huddle is SDPB’s legendary play-by-play voice, Craig Mattick! Don’t miss the insights, predictions, and all the excitement leading up to the big games.

In Avon, their school mascot is the Pirates. While mascot identity is big in all schools, Avon has raised the sails on the effort. For every home game, in the end zone, there's a literal pirate ship. It's something that even Captain Jack Sparrow would be proud of.

Matt Christensen is the definition of a football coach. He also has another passion that connects to football in a special game - video games. We're not talking about Madden Football either, we're talking about 'old school' Tecmo Bowl.

Winnebago racked up 426 total yards en route to a 36–8 win over Todd County in the All Nations Class 9A Conference Championship Game.