Gavin Struve

— In a game in which both teams were searching for their first and only win of the 2026 football season, Brookings staked itself to a 14-0

— One week after both scoring and allowing its most points in a win this season, Sioux Valley allowed even more points on Thursday but still came back to win a road playoff game.

South Dakota State's five-match win steak was snapped with a five-set home loss to rival South Dakota on Thursday. With the win, the Coyotes broke a tie atop the Summit League standings.

In its first home game in a month, South Dakota State bounced back from a loss for its most lopsided win in a Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) matchup since 2024.

— Seven Brookings athletes ran personal bests at the 2026 SDHSAA Class AA State Cross Country Meet, but none was more impressive than senior Kaylie Kuehl.

Colman-Egan defeated Gettysburg 26-6 in the first round of the Class 9B state football playoffs on Thursday, advancing to the state quarterfinals for the third season in a row since moving from Class 9A back to Class 9B.

— She was the top returner from last year's SDHSAA Class B State Cross Country Meet and was undefeated against Class B competition this season.

— With a record turnout for this year's Bob Bartling Hobo Day 5k, perhaps it was only fitting that a first-time competitor won the race.

South Dakota State head football coach Dan Jackson is hoping to turn Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium into a house of horrors for No. 6 South Dakota's visit on Halloween this Saturday.

In choosing to broadcast Saturday's Interstate Series football game between South Dakota State and South Dakota ahead of the season, ESPN knew it would be a big event.