This week, teams from across the state will begin the high school football season and look to accomplish their goal of reaching the DakotaDome in Vermillion in mid-November for a shot at a state championship. Here is a look at some of the top teams, games, and players to watch in northeast and north central South Dakota.
Defending champion Hitchcock-Tulare leads 9B ranks
Defending Class 9B champion Hitchcock-Tulare will once again be among the favorites to win the title this season. The Patriots received 12 first-place votes while beginning the season ranked No. 1. They return six starters – three on each side of the ball – and will feature one of the best running backs in the state in senior Erik Salmen. The Patriots schedule includes key games against Faulkton, Avon, and De Smet.
Herreid-Selby Area has finished runner-up in three of the past four seasons, including last year in 9B, and will once again be one of the top teams competing for the title. Despite losing runnin
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