Monday marked the first time brothers Tyus and Tre Jones have started against each other.

The Nike Champions League is a 32-team, invite only tournament that features some of the best independent basketball teams in the country.

Even with Lincoln not playing anywhere near their best, they still completed their perfect season with ease.

Throughout the season, the Argus Leader will be picking five finalists for its Athlete of the Week. The winner will be chosen by you.

Abdouch and the Knights steamrolled their way through the competition, almost all the way until the state tournament.

Lincoln defeated Harrisburg 7-1 Saturday in a game that felt like it was always going to go the Patriots’ way.

Sioux Falls City FC co-owner Melissa Nelson said the idea to do this came organically.

Sechser won Athlete of the Week with 54.51% of the vote (2,189).

“He's the best receiver I've ever seen,” Lincoln football coach Fredenburg said of Jack Smith, who broke the record for touchdown grabs in an 11AAA game

The relationship they’ve formed through years of camaraderie on and off the field has helped them elevate their game in pivotal moments.

Here are three takeaways from Brandon Valley’s first round win over Jefferson:

Washington high school rising junior Taryn Kirsch accomplished a dream that she’s had since she was a little girl.

Mehrman will play for the University of Sioux Falls next season.

Semchenko, who is entering his junior season, took a step back and a deep breath before reflecting on his recent accomplishment.

The state champions only return a combined five starters from a year ago. But they're not lowering their expectations.

Sioux Falls Curling Club President Dustin Hansen described the opportunity to meet the Olympic gold medalist as “once in a lifetime.”

Lincoln wide receiver and this year’s Argus Leader Elite 45 Captain Jack Smith shattered the state record books, but is most proud to leave as a state champion.

Abdouch and Vasecka have developed a close relationship forged through years of practices and games as AAU teammates.

For more than 35 years, the Argus Leader has honored the best high school football players in South Dakota with a spot on the Elite 45 team.

Padgett had two steals and led the way for the Lynx on offense with her relentless drives to the rim.

The Knights are coming off a 9-2 season and a run to the semifinals of the state playoffs.

Throughout the season, the Argus Leader will be picking finalists for its Female and Male Athletes of the week. The winner will be chosen by you.

Throughout the season, the Argus Leader will be picking five finalists for its Athlete of the Week. The winner will be chosen by you.

Seniors Tytan Tryon and Max Carlson headline one of the most talented wide receiver rooms in South Dakota high school football.

West Central is coming off a 10-2 season and a postseason run to the state championship game.

The senior guard amassed seven steals and got her hands on a lot more.

Brandon Valley’s Navarro Schunke has the opportunity to accomplish something no one else in South Dakota wrestling ever has at the Class A level.

Last season the Hoffman was methodical with the team’s offense, often opting for short passes to move the team downfield.

He left everything on the mat for the sport that has given him everything.

Katzer won Athlete of the Week with 51.37% of the vote (920).

Throughout the season, the Argus Leader will be picking finalists for its Athlete of the week. The winner will be chosen by you.

Eighmey joins USD after a brief stint at the University of Idaho, where she led the Vandals to a 15-16 record, going 8-10 in Big Sky Conference play.

The Lynx are coming off a 4-6 season, but this year they return a lot of talent from injury and are looking to make a deep run in the postseason.

Tayden Nave is one of six players returning for their senior season with the Rough Riders, a team looking to take a leap after a 3-7 season in 2022.

Henderson revealed Wednesday that he and Otzelberger have talked and texted a few times since the bracket was released on Selection Sunday.

After rallying past Leo Young in the final 100 meters of the race, he turned to shush everyone as he crossed the finish line.

The Lynx dominated from start to finish and advanced to the semifinal with a 58-42 win over Spearfish.

Washington is coming off a 3-7 season and a postseason run where they were knocked off by the eventual state champions, Jefferson 42-7.

On a team that lost 95% of its production, Jefferson coach Vince Benedetto said he knows he can count on Heiberger to step into a larger role.

The Trojans were coming off a big week 2 50-13 win against Custer while the Chargers were looking to bounce back from a 30-16 loss against Canton.

The first touchdown of the season was a 31-yard pass from Mark Gronowski to freshman wide receiver and Jefferson high school alum Griffin Wilde.

Sioux Falls Roosevelt is returning multiple offensive skill players at key positions who will have another year of experience under their belt.

The Coyotes lost their leading scorer in the first half to an injury.