The Sioux Valley varsity football team from Volga, SD, will host a playoff game against Elk Point-Jefferson, from Elk Point, SD, on Friday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. This matchup is part of the “2024 SDHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets (South Dakota) – Class 11B” tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: South Dakota High School Football
Who: Sioux Valley (SD) vs Elk Point-Jefferson (SD)
When: Fryday, November 8, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Bracket: 2024 SDHSAA High School Football Playoff Brackets (South Dakota) – Class 11B
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
How can I watch South Dakota High School Football?
You can watch South Dakota high school football live and on-demand through the NFHS Network. There are several ways to stream games:
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Top 25 SD High School Football Rankings(MaxPreps)
The latest high school football state rankings feature Brandon Valley at the top with an impressive 10-0 record and the highest rating of 41.5. Other undefeated teams include Sioux Falls Christian, Winner, and Sioux Valley, all boasting 10-0 records but lower ratings. Lincoln and Harrisburg, with records of 9-1 and 8-2 respectively, also rank highly. Washington (Sioux Falls) and Rapid City Central stand out despite having losing records, primarily due to their high strength of schedule. Meanwhile, St. Thomas More made the largest positive leap in the rankings, moving up by seven spots.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Valley (Brandon) | 10-0 | 41.50 | 7.1 | — |
| 2 | Lincoln (Sioux Falls) | 9-1 | 31.70 | 7.7 | — |
| 3 | Harrisburg | 8-2 | 31.40 | 10.8 | — |
| 4 | Sioux Falls Christian (Sioux Falls) | 10-0 | 28.90 | -0.5 | — |
| 5 | Jefferson (Sioux Falls) | 7-3 | 27.60 | 14.3 | — |
| 6 | Lennox | 8-2 | 18.50 | -1.6 | +2 |
| 7 | O’Gorman (Sioux Falls) | 5-5 | 18.30 | 16.1 | -1 |
| 8 | Dell Rapids | 8-2 | 17.10 | 0.5 | -1 |
| 9 | Yankton | 8-2 | 15.00 | -3.9 | — |
| 10 | Winner | 10-0 | 14.80 | -12.5 | +1 |
| 11 | Watertown | 8-2 | 13.20 | -5.8 | -1 |
| 12 | Sioux Valley (Volga) | 10-0 | 12.60 | -20.6 | — |
| 13 | West Central (Hartford) | 7-3 | 9.80 | -2.7 | — |
| 14 | Brookings | 8-2 | 9.60 | -6.3 | — |
| 15 | Elk Point-Jefferson (Elk Point) | 8-2 | 9.30 | -14.9 | — |
| 16 | Washington (Sioux Falls) | 2-8 | 5.10 | 19.8 | — |
| 17 | Pierre T.F. Riggs (Pierre) | 6-4 | 3.90 | -2.2 | +4 |
| 18 | St. Thomas More (Rapid City) | 8-2 | 1.80 | -19.3 | +7 |
| 19 | Roosevelt (Sioux Falls) | 3-7 | 1.40 | 18.9 | +1 |
| 20 | Madison | 6-4 | 1.40 | -3.3 | -2 |
| 21 | Mt. Vernon/Plankinton (Mt. Vernon) | 7-3 | 0.90 | -8.7 | -4 |
| 22 | Tea | 5-5 | 0.90 | -1.9 | -3 |
| 23 | Dakota Valley (North Sioux City) | 5-5 | -1.00 | -0.5 | +1 |
| 24 | Rapid City Central (Rapid City) | 2-8 | -3.60 | 18.2 | +2 |
| 25 | Spearfish | 6-4 | -3.70 | -6.3 | -3 |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The high school football national rankings spotlight top teams across several states. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) remains at No. 1 with an unbeaten record. Georgia teams show strong representation, with Milton and Carrollton at Nos. 2 and 6, respectively, both undefeated. Texas powerhouses like Duncanville, North Shore, and Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) are also top contenders. Notably, St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, MD) moved up significantly to rank 17, gaining 11 spots. California and Texas each have several teams in the top 25, showcasing their states’ football strength.
| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 2 | Milton | GA | 9-0 | +1 |
| 3 | Duncanville | TX | 7-0 | +1 |
| 4 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 8-1 | +1 |
| 5 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 6-1 | +1 |
| 6 | Carrollton | GA | 9-0 | +1 |
| 7 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 8-0 | +1 |
| 8 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 8-1 | -6 |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 9-0 | — |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 8-0 | — |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 9-0 | — |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 8-1 | — |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 9-0 | — |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 8-0 | — |
| 15 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 7-2 | — |
| 16 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 8-2 | +1 |
| 17 | St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) | MD | 6-3 | +11 |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 8-1 | — |
| 19 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 7-1 | -3 |
| 20 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 9-1 | -1 |
| 21 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 7-1 | -1 |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 8-0 | — |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 7-2 | — |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 7-1 | — |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 6-2 | — |
