Freeman secures Class 9A football championship over Bennett County
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:26 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
The No. 2 Freeman football team claimed the Class 9A state championship by defeating No. 5 Bennett County 57-12 on November 12 at the DakotaDome. Freeman established an early lead, racing to a 28-0 advantage in the first half and leading 42-6 at halftime. Tayden Kerrigan contributed significantly with four touchdown passes. This victory marks Freeman's second consecutive state championship, having previously won the 9AA title last year as a co-op team.
- •Freeman finishes the season undefeated.
- •They lead 28-0 in the first half.
- •Freeman's previous championship was in 9AA.
- •Tayden Kerrigan throws four touchdown passes.
- •The game took place in the DakotaDome.
- 10:26 PMYahoo Sports — Freeman blows out Bennett County for 9A football championship
"The No. 2 Freeman football team took a big early lead to beat No. 5 Bennett County for the Class 9A state championship on Thursday, Nov. 12.
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