Sioux Falls-area teams prepare for tough football schedules this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

As the 2026 South Dakota high school football season approaches, teams from the Sioux Falls metro area are starting to set their expectations. Eleven teams are highlighted for having varied pathways to the playoffs, with the community invited to vote on which team faces the toughest schedule. Fan voting is open until August 27, 2026, as teams aim for postseason success or to improve on their previous records.
- •Eleven Sioux Falls-area teams have different playoff paths.
- •Fans can vote on the toughest schedule until August 27.
- •Team expectations range from winning the championship to improving on past records.
- •The regular season is set to commence soon.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Which Sioux Falls-area football team has the toughest schedule?
"Every team has a different path to the playoffs. Vote for which of the 11 teams in the Sioux Falls metro area has the toughest path to the playoffs.
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