SDPB & SDHSAA State Soccer Championship Coverage

Another year of champions, memories, and moments. High school sports is what makes South Dakota special, and in 2024, it didn't disappoint.

Vermillion defeated James Valley Christian 3-2 on Saturday night in Yankton for the ‘A’ boys state soccer championship. Late game heroics by Ian Job was the difference maker in the Tanagers claiming their first sanctioned state title.

Sioux Falls Christian can now add a girl’s state soccer championship to their trophy case. The Chargers defeated Groton Area 1-0 in the ‘A’ title match on Saturday in Yankton at Crane-Youngworth Field.

On this edition of In Play, Craig Mattick talks with Terry Nielsen, John Papendick, and Alex Heinert about their relationship and memories of the Howard Wood Relays.

This week, Jason Andera and Nate Wek go inside the brains of coaches across the state and let you match the coach to the quote. Plus, find out who the top playmakers are in the state with the Game Time Game Changers. Also, we give you an in-depth look at the top tilts in high school football coming up on this Friday night, including another one versus two battle with Sioux Falls Lincoln traveling to Brandon Valley!