Roosevelt Ends Washington Reign as 11AA Champs

by Jeff Fisher
High School Football America

Roosevelt got revenge and a title at the same time on Saturday.

The Rough Riders beat Washington, the two-time defending state champs, 31-17 to win its first Class 11AA state title since 2007.  In the process, Roosevelt avenged its only loss this season, a 34-29 set-back at the hands of Washington (9-3) in the final week of the regular season.

Roosevelt was led by quarterback Scott Tyler who passed for three touchdowns and ran for another.  Tyler was 17-of-28 for 337 yards.

Washington was looking for its 38th overall state title.  No other team in America has won that many state championships.

Click here to listen to my interview with Washington head coach Brian Hermanson before the championship game on High School Football America.

Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan Wins Back-to-Back 9AA Titles

by Jeff Fisher
High School Football America

Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan won its second straight Class 9AA football championship with a 36-24 victory over Kimball/White Lake on Friday.

The Seahawks raced-out to a 30-0 lead before Kimball/White Lake was able to close the gap to 30-16 at the start of the second half.

BEE sophomore quarterback Jace Conner was given the game's Joe Robbie MVP Award after throwing for 127 yards and a touchdown, plus rushing for 62 yards and a score.

Canistota Cruises to Another State Football Title

by Jeff Fisher
High School Football America

Canistota matched last year's Class 9B championship game point total in Friday's 9A title game.

The Hawks beat Wall 66-6 behind quarterback Cody Bunger, who was named the winner of the Joe Robbie Most Valuable Player award.  Bunger ran for two touchdowns and passed for three more to help Canistota cap its second straight undefeated season.

In 2010, the Hawks beat Hitchcock-Tulare 66-0 in the 9B championship game.

Waverly-South Shore Wins 9B Crown

by Jeff Fisher
High School Football America

Waverly-South Shore beat Avon 58-24 Friday to capture the Class 9B state championship.

WSS won its first-ever state title behind quarterback Taylor Zemlicka, who amassed 376 yards in total offense.  Zemlicka ran for 196 yards and three scores, plus passed for 170 yards and two touchdowns.

Taylor's twin brother Tyson caught three of his brother's passes for 101 yards and two touchdowns.

Taylor and Tyson's cousin Brent Zemlicka ran for 145 yards and scored two touchdowns.

South Dakota High School Football Scores - Championships

South Dakota High School Football Scores
Friday, November 11, 2011

Playoffs
Championships

9AA
Bridgewater Emery/Ethan 36 Kimball/White Lake 24


9A
Canistota 66 Wall 6

9B
Waverly-South Shore 58 Avon 24

Tri-Valley Scores Late to Capture Class 11B Championship

by Jeff Fisher
South Dakota High School Football Huddle

South Dakota's Class 11B championship game came down to the final 1:32 on Thursday.

Brett Page's 5-yard TD pass Andrew Buchmann with 1:32 to play game Tri-Valley an 18-14 win over McCook Central-Montrose.  Tri-Valley took a 12-0 lead before MCM (10-2) bounced back to take a two point lead.

The Mustangs have now won three state titles in five years.

Dell Rapids Wins Another Class 11A Title

by Jeff Fisher
South Dakota High School Football Huddle

Dell Rapids captured its second straight Class 11A championship Thursday with a 35-0 win over West Central.

The Quarriers (11-1) used a strong ground game for its third title in four years.  Channing Barber led the way with 227 yards on the ground and four touchdowns.

Washington Head Coach Brian Hermanson talks about Saturday's Championship Game on High School Football America

by Jeff Fisher
South Dakota High School Football Huddle

Brian Hermanson will be my guest tonight on the High School Football America radio show starting at 6PM Central Time.

Hermanson and his Warriors will play Roosevelt Saturday for the Class 11AA championship.  Washington has won two straight state titles.

Washington leads all America high school football teams with 37 state titles, including a record 14 in a row from 1951 to 1964.

Click here to listen LIVE at 6PM Central tonight.

South Dakota High School Football Scores - Playoffs/Semifinals

South Dakota High School Football Scores
Saturday, November 5, 2011

Playoffs
Semifinals

Class 11AA
Washington 42 Lincoln 7
Roosevelt 23 O'Gorman 16

Class 11A
Dell Rapids 41 Tea Area 13
West Central 34 Spearfish 7

Class 11B
Tri-Valley 48 St. Thomas More 19
McCook Central/Montrose 7

Class 9AA
Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan 50 Leola/Frederick 0
Kimball/White Lake 42 Deubrook Area 28

Class 9A
Canistota 42 Hanson 0
Wall 20 Corsica/Stickney 14

Class 9B
Waverly-South Shore 52 Viborg/Hurley 17
Avon 38 Harding County 8