The primary full week of October supplied extra excellent performances in all highschool sports activities in South Dakota.
Listed here are the nominees for the Argus Chief’s highschool Athletes of the Week for Oct. 5-10. ArgusLeader.com readers vote to determine this week’s winner. Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.
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Athletes are listed in alphabetical order by final identify.
Boys
Ben Bruns, Jr., Tea Space
Bruns was within the Mitchell backfield continually throughout Tea Space’s 41-21 win. The junior defensive lineman had three tackles for a loss, together with 1.5 sacks for for 14.5 yards, eight tackles and a fumble restoration.
Tea Space quarterback Mitch Grant, heart, follows by means of after making a throw at a Tea Space soccer apply on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Tea Space Excessive College in Tea, South Dakota.
Mitch Grant, Jr., Tea Space
Grant made an affect on either side of the ball in Tea Space’s 41-21 win over Mitchell. The junior QB went 5-for-8 passing for 46 yards with a landing and an interception, whereas including seven rushes for 49 yards and a rating. He additionally had a 92-yard choose six and a sack, one other assisted deal with for a loss and 9 whole tackles defensively.
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Darius Harrison, Jr., Sioux Falls Washington
Harrison had a standout day on protection and particular groups for Sioux Falls Washington in its 57-21 loss to Sioux Falls Lincoln. The junior defensive again made a team-high eight tackles within the sport and returned a punt 30 yards for a landing.
Lincoln working again Brayden Jackson (21) carries the ball towards Washington in the course of the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at Howard Wooden Area in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Brayden Jackson, Sr., Sioux Falls Lincoln
Jackson had a banner day towards his former workforce in Sioux Falls Lincoln’s 57-21 win over Sioux Falls Washington. The senior working again recorded three touchdowns on eight carries, going for 62 yards.
Jefferson extensive receiver Tyson Tycz (40) stiff arms the Westview Excessive Omaha defender in the course of the first half on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Howard Wooden Area in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Tyson Tycz, Sr., Sioux Falls Jefferson
Tycz went for 3 touchdowns in Sioux Falls Jefferson’s 41-0 win over Sioux Falls Roosevelt. The senior wideout had 4 catches for 51 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and in addition took a 34-yard reverse to the home.
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Ladies
Kennedi Boomsma, Sr., Brandon Valley
Boomsma had a constant week for Brandon Valley in a pair of sweeps over Sioux Falls Jefferson and Pierre. The senior recorded seven kills in every match, good for second on the workforce.
Hope Gabel, So., Harrisburg
Gabel gained the second singles Class AA tennis state championship this week in Speedy Metropolis, beating three consecutive opponents with out dropping a set. She was then partnered with Noa Lovro in first doubles, and the duo positioned fifth.
Emily Lease, Fr., Sioux Falls Lincoln
Lease turned a two-time Class AA tennis state champion in Speedy Metropolis by successful the fourth singles crown and second doubles title. Lease was the No. 2 seed in fourth singles and swept her technique to the finals earlier than successful in three, then teamed up with Lily Statema to win doubles.
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Brianna Reilly, Fr., Harrisburg
Reilly gained the ESD Convention Cross Nation Meet by precisely 40 seconds over teammate Hannah Genrich. The standout freshman ran the 5,000 meters in 17:30.7, falling 20.8 seconds in need of her season finest.
Lincoln Patriots outdoors hitter Ella Smith (2) celebrates after successful a match towards the Washington Warriors on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Washington Excessive College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Ella Smith, Sr., Sioux Falls Lincoln
Smith led Sioux Falls Lincoln’s offense in a 3-0 sweep of Tea Space this week. The senior outdoors hitter notched 10 kills, two blocks and three digs within the successful effort.
This text initially appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Chief: Vote for Argus Chief Athlete of the Week from Oct. 5-10