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Lincoln and Brandon Valley top preseason rankings for 11AAA football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Lincoln and Brandon Valley top preseason rankings for 11AAA football
Summary

Lincoln and Brandon Valley start the 11AAA football season as the favorites to reach the state championship game. Lincoln, the defending state runner-up, is ranked first after a 10-2 finish last season and returns key players, including quarterback Brody Schafer. Brandon Valley, the reigning state champion, comes in second, having lost only once last year. Both teams open their seasons on August 28, with Lincoln facing O'Gorman and Brandon Valley playing Bellevue West. Other contenders in the top five include Jefferson, Harrisburg, and O'Gorman.

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  • •Lincoln ranked first; finished last season 10-2.
  • •Brandon Valley ranked second; lone loss was to Jefferson.
  • •Both teams open the season on August 28.
  • •Jefferson ranked third, returning several starters.
  • •Harrisburg and O'Gorman complete the top five rankings.
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  • 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lincoln, Brandon Valley picked as favorites in 11AAA
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The two teams that played in the 11AAA state championship last season start this year as the favorites to return to the title game. Lincoln is the defending state runner-up and they sit first place in the preseason rankings. Brandon Valley won the title last year, but comes in second. […]

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