Lincoln leads Jefferson 10-0 at halftime in 11AAA title game

VERMILLION — No. 2 Sioux Falls Lincoln leads No. 1 Sioux Falls Jefferson 10-0 at halftime of the South Dakota Class 11AAA state championship game on Saturday in the DakotaDome.

There have been five turnovers so far, with Lincoln's Brody Schafer and Jefferson's Cason Mediger each being picked off twice.

The Patriots' defense hasn't allowed the Cavaliers' offense to get into their tempo, allowing just 77 yards of offense through 24 minutes. Mediger is just 2-for-12 passing and has been sacked three times.

Brody Schafer with another miracle play on fourth and 6, then runs in for the TD with 24 ticks left in the half. 10-0 @PatsRevolution@ArgusSportspic.twitter.com/rh5slnyAYx

— Paul Cifonelli (@PCifonelli) November 15, 2026

Schafer sparked Lincoln's field goal on a fake punt completion to Everett Starks for 32 yards. The star QB then ran in a 3-yard touchdown after another classic Houdini-like play.

Jefferson gets the ball coming out of halftime.

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