SDPB's coverage of the South Dakota High School Football Championships

After being the preseason favorites to repeat as the FCS National Champions this season, South Dakota State has found themselves just one win away from achieving the goal. The Jacks are riding a 28-game win streak as they enter the title game.

As another year nears an end, it's fun to look back at some of the great sports and activities moments that surrounded our high schools in South Dakota during 2023.Here's SDPB's Top-10 moments from the year, along with honorable mentions and other great moments as well.

As Kalen DeBoer prepares his Washington Huskies for a trip to the College Football Playoffs, the focus for him is clearly on one thing – a national championship. But for those who have watched DeBoer’s career as a spectator back in South Dakota, it’s incredible to see where it started, and now where it’s at.

Lincoln’s quest for a perfect season was completed on Saturday night in Vermillion as the Patriots defeated O’Gorman 31-7 for the 11AAA state championship. For Lincoln, this is their fourth state football title, and their first since 2014.

Meet Genevieve Osborn who became the first female to officiate a state championship football game.

Charlie Ziminga shares some memories of his playing and coaching career at Pine Ridge with Craig Mattick. He also looks back at some memories of one of the all-time South Dakota greats SuAnne Big Crow.