SDPB & SDHSAA State Cheer and Dance Competition Coverage

The 2025 SDHSAA 'AA' State Cheer and Dance competition took place on Saturday, October 25, from the Civic Arena in Watertown. Harrisburg won the state championship in cheer, while Brandon Valley won the state title in dance.

The 2025 SDHSAA state 'A' cheer and dance competition took place from the Civic Arena in Watertown on Friday, October 24. Sioux Valley won their nineteenth straight grand championship in cheer, while

Craig Mattick’s guest on In Play is longtime coach and administrator Merlin Doyle. One of the first officers of the South Dakota High School Athletic Directors Association when it formed in 1973, Merlin helped launch girls track and wrestling programs, coached basketball and football, and served as both principal and athletic director. He spent 31 years in the Wall School District. Joined by his wife, Mary Jane, Merlin—now 90—may not recall every moment, but his passion for the kids and the Wall community remains as strong as ever.

This week on Game Time, Jason Andera and Nate Wek recap the Boys Hanson Classic and the top performers from last week. Plus, we feature the first-half surprise teams across the state, including the Colman-Egan girls and the Watertown boys.