SDPB's coverage of the South Dakota State Soccer Championships

Another year of champions, memories, and moments. High school sports is what makes South Dakota special, and in 2024, it didn't disappoint.

Vermillion defeated James Valley Christian 3-2 on Saturday night in Yankton for the ‘A’ boys state soccer championship. Late game heroics by Ian Job was the difference maker in the Tanagers claiming their first sanctioned state title.

Sioux Falls Christian can now add a girl’s state soccer championship to their trophy case. The Chargers defeated Groton Area 1-0 in the ‘A’ title match on Saturday in Yankton at Crane-Youngworth Field.

Sioux Falls Lincoln defeated O’Gorman 4-1 in overtime on Saturday afternoon to win the 2024 state ‘AA’ boys soccer championship. Last season, the Patriots went undefeated and won the title. This year, they entered the playoffs as the No. 2 seeded team, but the result is the same – a state championship.

Harrisburg defeated Rapid City Stevens 5-0 on Saturday afternoon in Yankton for the ‘AA’ girls state soccer championship. This is the third straight year the Tigers have won it.