Washington (Sioux Falls, S.D.) vs. Brandon Valley (Brandon, S.D.)In the history of high school football, no team has more state championships than Washington. The Warriors own 38 official state titles dating back to 1905 and can increase the total to 39 with a win in Saturday's Class 11AA final against Brandon Valley. Washington (11-0) rolled into its sixth-straight title game with a stunning 49-3 blowout of O'Gorman in the semifinals.
Jon Hander continued his steady play, completing 9 of 12 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns. The 6-2, 182-pound senior boasts a 128 passer rating for the season.
View the MaxPreps South Dakota football playoff bracketsWhile Washington is seeking its 39th state title, Brandon Valley hopes to capture its seventh championship and first since 1998. The Lynx (11-0) earned their way to the DakotaDome by eliminating defending champion Roosevelt (Sioux Falls), 34-20. Senior receiver
Matthew Vandeberg had two touchdown receptions. The University of Iowa recruit has caught 16 passes for scores this season.
Mitch Stephens: Washington 20, Brandon Valley 13
Steve Montoya: Washington 15, Brandon Valley 7
Stephen Spiewak: Washington 28, Brandon Valley 24
Kevin Askeland: Washington 35, Brandon Valley 7
Leland Gordon: Washington 31, Brandon Valley 21
Jamie DeMoney: Washington 42, Brandon Valley 34
