{
  "id": 7943453,
  "title": "Brandon Valley, Jefferson prepare for Game of the Week",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/brandon-valley-jefferson-prepare-for-game-of-the-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T03:46:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brandon-valley-jefferson-prepare-game-034640632.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brandon Valley and Jefferson are gearing up for an anticipated showdown in KELO's Game of the Week on Friday. Not only is it a highly anticipated clash between the top two teams in Class 11AAA, but it also marks homecoming for Brandon Valley, drawing a larger-than-usual audience. Christensen expressed his excitement about the magnitude of the event, cautioning against the pressure of winning multiple games in one night. He emphasized the strong fan support, noting that the teams always draw impressive crowds.\n\nJefferson, on the other hand, aims to continue its winning streak following a dominant 42-14 triumph over Lincoln in the President's Bowl on Saturday. The team faces a unique challenge against Brandon Valley's offensive style, characterized by heavy personnel, multiple tight ends, a fullback, and dynamic movement in their offense. Struck highlighted the team's physical downhill run game and big play action passes, emphasizing the need for Jefferson to adapt strategically. The highly-anticipated game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at Brandon Valley High School Stadium, with live coverage available on KELOLAND.com, KELOLAND+, and KELOXTRA.",
  "summary": "SIOUX FALLS (KELO) – #1 Brandon Valley is preparing for a home matchup against #2 Jefferson in KELO’s Game of the Week on Friday. Not only is it a top-two matchup in class 11AAA, but also homecoming for Brandon Valley, which will draw even more of a crowd. “Yeah, it’s a big game, but at […]",
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}