Lincoln (Sioux Falls, S.D.) vs. Roosevelt (Sioux Falls, S.D.)What to watch: For the 11th time in the last 12 seasons, the state champion in South Dakota's largest classification will reside in its largest city, Sioux Falls. This is a rematch of last year's Class 11-AAA final, won by Lincoln (47-24). The Patriots (10-0) enter Saturday's showdown with a 21-game winning streak after dispatching O'Gorman (Sioux Falls) in last week's semifinals, 28-14. Senior running back
Braxton Large led Lincoln with a season-high 185 rushing yards and all four of his team's touchdowns. Despite being outgained 358-151, Roosevelt (9-1) punched its ticket to another championship game at the DakotaDome with a 20-9 win over Brandon Valley. The Rough Riders have relied on big plays from their defense since losing standout quarterback Taryn Christion (a South Dakota State recruit) with a broken ankle in September.
Sign up to provide live scoring updates from this game via QwixcoreJust the facts: Lincoln is seeking its third state title in the last eight seasons. Roosevelt is trying for its fourth in the past 10 years. This is the seventh all-Sioux Falls state championship game since 2004. … This will be the 15th time these teams have met in the last 11 seasons. Roosevelt has lost the past three but still has an 8-6 edge over Lincoln since 2004.
Mitch Stephens: Lincoln 27, Roosevelt 21
Kevin Askeland: Lincoln 35, Roosevelt 20
Jamie DeMoney: Lincoln 34, Roosevelt 20
Stephen Spiewak: Lincoln 31, Roosevelt 24
Leland Gordon: Lincoln 13, Roosevelt 10
Colin Ward-Henninger: Lincoln 35, Roosevelt 28
