Another year is in the books, but it's safe to say 2025 didn't disappoint. It was filled with some fantastic moments at the SDHSAA events. We wanted to share some of SDPB's favorite memories of the year.
Please note, these aren't in any particular order.
Peyton Hellman of Bon Homme/Avon/Scotland caps prep wrestling career with fifth state title
Peyton Hellmann caps prep wrestling career with fifth state title | SDPB
Sioux Falls Jefferson's Abby Horner sends the Cavaliers to state
Hang the banner, Bennett County Warriors are girls basketball champions
Hang the banner, Bennett County, Warriors are girls' basketball champions | SDPB
Maȟpíya Lúta and Sioux Falls Christian instant classic
Castlewood and Coach Raasch win the big one, Warriors claim state title
Castlewood and Coach Raasch win the big one, Warriors claim state title | SDPB
Custer’s Cade Lehman breaks all-time state record in boys triple jump
Custer’s Cade Lehman breaks all-time state record in boys triple jump | SDPB
Grey Zabel a first round pick in the NFL
Grey Zabel drafted by Seattle Seahawks with 18th overall pick in NFL Draft | SDPB
Harrisburg ends Lincoln’s decade long run in boys tennis
Harrisburg ends Lincoln's decade long run, Tigers win boys tennis title | SDPB
Ashlyn Koupal wins fifth consecutive high jump title
Wagner’s Ashyln Koupal wins fifth consecutive high jump title | SDPB
A state track meet to remember for the O’Neills of Bennett County
A state meet to remember for the O'Neill's of Bennett County | SDPB
Deuel wins first sanctioned state softball championship
Deuel Cardinals soar to state softball title | SDPB
Milbank celebrates centennial of American Legion baseball
American Legion baseball isn't under the SDHSAA umbrella, but this was still one of the best moments of the year.
Nate Tibbetts and Becky Hammon meet in WNBA Finals
Nate Tibbetts vs Becky Hammon: A South Dakota coaching showdown in the WNBA Finals | SDPB
James Valley Christian wins first soccer title
James Valley Christian tops Freeman Academy, Vikings win first sanctioned boys soccer title. | SDPB
All-State Chorus and Orchestra continues to showcase itself as one of the best events of the year
Harrisburg girls win fourth straight soccer championship
Harrisburg makes it four straight in girls' soccer | SDPB
Ella Boekelheide finishes cross country career as a three-time state champion
Northwestern's Ella Boekelheide finishes cross country legacy as a three-time champ | SDPB
A championship of success, togetherness, and family for McLaughlin
A championship of success, togetherness, and family for McLaughlin | SDPB
St. Thomas More wins first state football title
St. Thomas More finally wins the big one, Cavs beat EPJ in 11B title game | SDPB
The Empire Strikes Back, Pierre beats Yankton in 11AA
Pierre returns to the top, Governors take down Yankton in high scoring affair | SDPB
Chester completes the three-peat in volleyball
Chester completes the three-peat in ‘B’ volleyball | SDPB
Harrisburg wins fourth volleyball title to continue dynasty run
Harrisburg’s dynasty rolls on as Tigers win fourth straight in dominating fashion | SDPB
