A look back at some of the sports happenings during the week of Nov. 8-14, 2026:

Last year on Nov. 9, 2025: Summit League Tournament MVP Lauren Eckerle (Hugo, MN)) led the SDSU soccer team past Oral Roberts 2-0 for the title. The Jacks (13-2-6) now advance to the 2025 NCAA Division I Tournament. It was SDSU’s third consecutive Summit League tourney title. SDSU starters include Taryn Hettich (Aberdeen Central), Hailee Christensen (Harrisburg) and Taylor Thomas (Sioux Falls).

10 years ago on Nov. 13, 2016: SDSU used a late touchdown and an interception with 11 seconds left to nip USD 28-21. Taryn Christion, who had to battle rival quarterback Chris Steveler, scored on a seven-yard run with 4:39 to play to put the Jacks up for good.

20 years ago on Nov. 10, 2006: Aberdeen Roncalli won its second State 11B football title in a row. The Cavaliers (12-0) of coach Terry Dosch won their 19th game in a row with a 27-13 win over St. Thomas More. STM was the first team to score  on Roncalli this season as the Aberdeen team outscored opponents 535-13 this season.

30 years ago on Nov. 9, 1996: Hamlin defeated Gregory 6-0 to win the State 11B football title. Ryan Kerklviet scored the games only points midway through the second quarter. The Chargers are coached by former standout NSU lineman Jeff Kosters.

40 years ago on Nov. 8, 1986: SDSU noseguard Brian Sisley blocked three punts to set up three scores as the Jackrabbits defeated St. Cloud State 44-7.

50 years ago on Nov. 8, 1976: Oelrichs High School, enrollment 40, ended its football season with a 6-2 record. Coach Paul Nelsen started the season with nine players, and ended it with 13. Three of Oelrichs’ games were against 11-man teams, some with more than 40 players on their roster.