A look back at some of the sports happenings during the week of Nov. 1-7, 2026:

Last year on Nov. 1, 2025: Warner native Cody Larson continues to tear up the track, and cross country course, at SDSU. The standout runner battled with 2024 Summit League men’s cross country champion Abraham Chelangam of Oral Roberts to win the 2025 championship in record time at Ashland (NE). Larson covered the 8,000 meters in 23 minutes, 15.59 seconds. He and Chelangam sparred for the advantage throughout the race until Larson pulled away in the final stretch. Larson not only earned All-Summit League, but also was the men’s MVP. Also making all-conference were SDSU’s Cashton Johnson (Harrisburg) who was fourth, and Dale Johnson (Sterling, IL) who was fifth. Larson has been setting records, winning races and earning awards in track as well.

10 years ago on Nov. 5, 2016: Langford Area defeated host Harding County 61-44 in Buffalo in the State 9B semifinals. Winning quarterback Chance Olson rushed for 438 yards and seven touchdowns as well as throwing for a TD as well.

20 years ago on Nov. 4, 2006: Aberdeen Roncalli defeated Howard 50-0 in the State 11B semifinals to return to the state title game. Roncalli (11-0) is the defending state champion, has won 18 straight games and has outscored their opponents 508-0 this season. The team is coached by Terry Dosch.

30 years ago on Nov. 1, 1996: In girls’ basketball, Jami Brenner led Redfield over Milbank 58-48; Lyndsey Fliehs led Groton over Deuel 56-51; and Jess Cameron led Roncalli over Britton 62-44.

40 years ago on Nov. 1, 1986: The Hoven girls’ cross country team won its fourth straight state title. The Greyhounds’ top finishers were Emily Bohl (third), J.J. Von Wald (fourth) and Heidi Minnerath (fifth). The Hoven coach is Tim Huber.

50 years ago on Nov. 2, 1976: During the season, the Summit football team traveled to Beardsley (MN) for a game. Beardsley, however, was playing somewhere else.