The Mines Hardrockers hosting Dakota State and responding to the impending retirement of head coach Dan Kratzer,Brandon Large evades the pass rusher and unloads deep down field but into a very strong wind. The Hardrockers Dustin Menely watches this ball flutter downward and into his arms for the pick. Mines wins it 42-to-17.-------------  1st round of the high school football playoffs, Saint Thomas More hosting Lead-Deadwood, Jake Sullivan connects with Jeremy Henderson for a 21 yard touchdown. The Cavs grab the 57 to 7 win.-------------  The Rush hosting Dayton in the team's home-opener, Les Reaney cycles to Collin Cercelli, Cercelli back to Reaney. Then Jeff Kryzakos takes the pass from Reaney and buries it top shelf. The Rush get the win 4-3 in a shootout.---------------  Custer taking on Bennett County in football action, Chase Glazier hooks up with teammate Chad Bryant for the 50-yard touchdown as the Wildcats roll 44 to 8.--------------  Little Wound tangling with Chamberlain, Anthony Hopkins fires to Tanner Running Hawk who picks up 65 yards on the play, but to no avail as the Cubs get the win.

Jamie Zepp