SD high school football scores from Thursday, August 31st

By Mitchell Now September 1, 2023 5:48 am

PREP FOOTBALL

Lower Brule 24, Tiospa Zina Tribal 22

Omaha Nation, Neb. 56, Crazy Horse 24

Pine Ridge 36, Winnebago, Neb. 32

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