Sioux Falls Christian Finishes Undefeated Season
The Chargers dominate Tri-Valley 42-6 to cap a perfect 9-0 regular season run.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Football
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Sioux Falls Christian concluded their regular season with a 9-0 record after defeating Tri-Valley 42-6. The game, held at Bob Young Field, saw the Chargers build a commanding 35-0 lead by halftime.
Why it matters
The victory secures an undefeated regular season for Sioux Falls Christian, solidifying their position heading into the postseason. The team maintained this dominance despite missing seven defensive starters.
Sioux Falls Christian finished with a 9-0 record compared to Tri-Valley at 1-8. The win featured three rushing touchdowns from Trey Meehan and two touchdown receptions by Deair Smith.
The players
Sioux Falls Christian
This high school athletics program represents Sioux Falls Christian School and competes in regional football play.
Tri-Valley
This athletic program represents Tri-Valley High School and participates in South Dakota prep football.
Trey Meehan
He is a running back who powered the Chargers offense with three rushing touchdowns during the first half.
Deair Smith
He is a wide receiver for the Chargers who contributed two touchdown receptions in the win.
The details
The Chargers took an early lead with a 35-0 halftime advantage before a running clock was implemented following a 42-0 lead in the third quarter. Cole Hendrixson scored the lone 4-yard touchdown for Tri-Valley late in the contest.
Timeline
October 22, 2026: Sioux Falls Christian defeated Tri-Valley 42-6.
Season Trajectory
This undefeated regular season record positions the Chargers to improve upon their standing from the 2025 South Dakota High School Football state playoffs. The dominant finish establishes the team as a primary contender entering the upcoming postseason bracket.
The Chargers enter the postseason with an unblemished record despite a depleted defensive rotation. The blowout nature of this win allowed the team to utilize a running clock for the final quarter.
The takeaway
Maintaining an undefeated season requires significant depth, as evidenced by the Chargers success despite missing seven defensive starters. Fans should look to upcoming tournament brackets to see how this momentum translates to the high-stakes postseason environment.
Further reading
For more local sports coverage, visit the Sioux Falls Football page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sioux Falls Live.
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