{
  "id": 12912095,
  "title": "Garretson to host Hamlin in Game of the Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/garretson-to-host-hamlin-in-game-of-the-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T17:15:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/garretson-host-hamlin-game-week-171522449.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sioux Falls, S.D. (KELO) – The KELOLAND Sports Game of the Week features a ranked matchup between #3 Hamlin and #5 Garretson on Friday. The game will be broadcast live on KELOXTRA, KELOLAND+, and KELOLAND.com starting at 7 p.m.\n\nHamlin is currently 5-1 and has won their last five games. The team's success has been attributed to their focus on fundamentals, particularly tackling and blocking. Quarterback Boden Stevenson, a dual-threat who has thrown for 845 yards and 11 touchdowns, and rushed for 782 yards and 13 touchdowns, has been instrumental in Hamlin's performance.\n\nGarretson, also 5-1, suffered a loss to #2 Bon Homme on September 11 but has since rallied with two consecutive wins. The Blue Dragons are led by a talented senior class, with 11 seniors on the roster. Coach Tim Hughes emphasizes the importance of preparation, particularly targeting Hamlin's quarterback, Boden Stevenson.\n\nBoth teams are preparing for a crucial game that could impact the playoff standings in the 9AA conference. The Game of the Week coverage begins at 7 p.m. with kick-off at 7:05 p.m. on KELOXTRA, KELOLAND+, and KELOLAND.com.",
  "summary": "SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The KELOLAND Sports Game of the Week returns with a ranked contest in 9AA as #3 Hamlin travels to play at #5 Garretson. The game will air live on KELOXTRA (TV), KELOLAND+, and KELOLAND.com. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. #3 Hamlin Chargers Hamlin is 5-1 through their first six games. […]",
  "key_points": [
    "#3 Hamlin to face #5 Garretson in ranked Game of the Week",
    "Hamlin leads 5-1, won last five games with focus on fundamentals",
    "Garretson, also 5-1, rallies with two wins after recent loss"
  ],
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}