High School Activities - SDPB HS State Championship Coverage

Paiton Burchkard, a standout player from Aberdeen Central and South Dakota State University, has taken on a new challenge as the head coach of the Golden Eagles. Along with being a first-year head coach, she is getting an opportunity to coach her younger sister Lauryn.

No change at the top for the final South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls for the 2024-2025 season.

Take a look back at some of the highlights of the 2025 Individual Wrestling Tournament.

Peyton Hellmann, a senior for Bon Homme/Scotland/Avon, put the final stamp on her high school wrestling legacy on Saturday in Rapid City with a fifth straight individual state title. She wrestled Ireland Templeton of Pierre in the championship round, winning 15-4 by major decision.

The 2025 SDHSAA state individual wrestling tournament concluded from Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City on Saturday. Canton and Sturgis Brown won the team titles on the boys side, while Pierre once again won the team title in the girls division.

The 2025 SDHSAA state individual wrestling tournament continued on Friday February 28 with the semifinals and four rounds of wrestlebacks.

Destiny Triplet, a senior for Douglas/Rapid City Christian/New Underwood, recorded her 100th career win on Friday night in Rapid City during the semifinal round of the state wrestling tournament. Not only is this a personal milestone for her, but it also comes with Triplet’s first trip to the finals.

High school girls wrestling is in its fifth season in South Dakota and each year has seen continued growth. What started as a shell with potential has ballooned into something that’s stable, exciting, and continued growth.

A bill requiring public schools to accept cash at games and other events is heading to the governor’s desk.

The 2025 SDHSAA state individual wrestling tournament began on Thursday February 27th from Summit Arena at The Monument in Rapid City.Thursday's action saw the first round and quarterfinals for the event.