Sioux Falls Jefferson named unanimous No. 1 in Class 11AAA football polls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
College SportsSioux Falls Jefferson is now the unanimously ranked No. 1 team in Class 11AAA following a 20-14 victory over Brandon Valley. This win positions Jefferson as the last undefeated team in the division, improving their record to 4-0. Brandon Valley, which held the top position prior to the matchup, falls to second place. The rankings show that Jefferson is the third different team to achieve the No. 1 spot in Class 11AAA this season, indicating significant changes in team standings early in the year. No ranked matchups are scheduled for Jefferson this week, though Sioux Falls Lincoln will host Omaha Central from Nebraska for a non-conference game.
- •Jefferson outlasted Brandon Valley 20-14 last week.
- •Jefferson is now 4-0, Brandon Valley is 3-1.
- •Four of seven classes have unanimous No. 1 teams this week.
- •Lincoln hosts Omaha Central in a notable out-of-state matchup.
- •Class 11AA rankings remain unchanged at the top.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — South Dakota Prep Media football polls for Sept. 21: SF Jefferson cements status as Class 11AAA frontrunner
"Sep. 21—SIOUX FALLS — All of a sudden, there's a unanimous No. 1-ranked program in Class 11AAA: the Sioux Falls Jefferson Cavaliers. The last undefeated team left standing in the largest enrollment division just four weeks into the season, Jefferson outlasted Brandon Valley 20-14 last week in a battle for the top spot. The Lynx entered the head-to-head contest at No. 1 with 16 of 21 available ...
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