Game Time

First Round Playoff Preview

By Jason Andera,

Nate Wek

Published October 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM CDT

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This week Jason Andera and Nate Wek look at all the first round playoff matchups in 11B, 9AA, 9A, 9B, and All-Nations. 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 Thursday night.

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Jason Andera

Jason started his career in media at KSFY Television in 1997, where he launched the inaugural Pigskin Preview magazine that covers high school football in South Dakota. He then began a career at Midco Sports in 2011, where he continued his passion for covering high school sports. His contributions included starting a weekly show called Varsity Sports Now and a live show on Friday nights called Varsity Sports Live. He also was the play-by-play announcer for high school games on the network. Jason graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1997 with a degree in Mass Communication. He now lives with his family in Sioux Falls.

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Nate Wek

Nate Wek is currently the sports content producer and sports and rec beat reporter for South Dakota Public Broadcasting. He is a graduate of South Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism Broadcasting and a minor in Leadership. From 2010-2013 Nate was the Director of Gameday Media for the Sioux Falls Storm (Indoor Football League) football team. He also spent 2012 and 2013 as the News and Sports Director of KSDJ Radio in Brookings, SD. Nate, his wife Sarah, and three sons, Braxan, Jordy, and Anders live in Canton, SD.

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