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Simplified: Over the past decade, the Class 11AA championship game could just as easily be called the Pierre Invitational. Tonight, the Governors are competing in their 10th straight championship game where they've won nine of them. Their only hiccup, a one-point loss two years ago to Watertown. Tonight, it's Pierre and Watertown for the 11AA title.
Where can I watch the game?
South Dakota Public Broadcasting has a livestream of each game on its YouTube channel. You can watch live here:
Tell me more about the match-up
Here's a closer look at the stats that led each team to the DakotaDome:
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Catch up on other championship games
SF Christian charges past Lennox in Class 11A championship
Three first half turnovers proved to be a difference maker for Sioux Falls Christian as the Chargers took advantage early and overwhelmed Lennox, 41-0.
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Elk-Point Jefferson crushes St. Thomas More 61-13 in Class 11B championship
Elk Point Jefferson and St. Thomas More will battle it out for the Class 11B high school football championship game starting at 10 a.m. Friday. Follow along for live updates after each quarter.
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Parkston cruises past Platte-Geddes for Class 9AA win
Parkston and Platte-Geddes will round out South Dakota's 9-man football season Thursday night with the Class 9AA championship game starting at 7:30 p.m. CT. Stay tuned for live updates after each quarter.
Tom A. Savage
Freeman trounces Bennett County to win Class 9A championship
Up next from the DakotaDome in Vermillion, it's a 9A championship between unbeaten Freeman (11-0) and upstart Bennett County (10-1).
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Wall wins it all for Class 9B football
Two undefeated teams. Two reigning champs. One winner. Catch all the action of the Dell Rapids St. Marys v. Wall championship match-up with live updates here.
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