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Class 11AAA Semifinal Preview - Lincoln, Harrisburg set for semifinal tilt
Sioux Falls Lincoln's Cade Whiting celebrates a touchdown against Sioux Falls Roosevelt on Sept. 14 in Sioux Falls.
(Ryan Deal / 605 Sports)
Nov 5, 2024
 

By Ryan Deal

605 Sports

Two weeks after a 10-point decision, Sioux Falls Lincoln and Harrisburg will face off in the Class 11AAA semifinals on Friday.

No. 2 Sioux Falls Lincoln (9-1) will host No. 3 Harrisburg (8-2) in a Class 11AAA tilt. Lincoln clipped Harrisburg, 27-17, in their regular-season meeting on Oct. 24 in Harrisburg. 

Lincoln blanked Rapid City Central, 44-0, in the opening round of the playoffs, while Harrisburg ran past Roosevelt, 63-6, to set up the rematch with the Patriots. 

Lincoln is scoring 40.9 points per game and is allowing 14.9 points per game on defense. Harrisburg scores 35.2 points per game and allows 11 points per game on defense. 

In the other semifinal contest, No. 1 Brandon Valley (10-0) hosts No. 4 Jefferson (7-3) in another rematch of Class 11AAA powers. The Lynx defeated the Cavaliers, 28-3, on Oct. 24 at Howard Wood Field. 

Brandon Valley defeated Washington, 35-6, in last week’s playoff opener. The Cavaliers outlasted O’Gorman, 31-21, to setup the rematch with Brandon Valley. 

Brandon Valley scores 35.3 points per game and allows just five points per game on defense. The Lynx have pitched three shutouts this season. The Cavaliers score 30.6 points per game and surrender 16.6 points per game on defense. 


No. 1 Brandon Valley (10-0) vs. No. 4 Sioux Falls Jefferson (7-3), 7 p.m., CT, Brandon Valley High School 

No. 2 Sioux Falls Lincoln (9-1) vs. No. 3 Harrisburg (8-2), 6 p.m., CT, Howard Wood Field