SIOUX FALLS — Tri-Valley ran into a tough test Thursday, October 22nd, at USF’s Bob Young Field, as Sioux Falls Christian built an early lead and went on to defeat the Mustangs 42-6. The Chargers struck first midway through the opening quarter with a three-yard touchdown run at the 7:44 mark, then added another short touchdown run later in the period to take a 14-0 lead after one.
Sioux Falls Christian continued to add to the advantage in the second quarter. The Chargers hit a 24-yard touchdown pass at 10:40 (PAT no good) to make it 20-0, then punched in a two-yard touchdown run at 5:46 and converted the two-point try to extend it to 28-0. Before halftime, Sioux Falls Christian found the end zone again on a 13-yard touchdown pass at 1:38, taking a 35-0 lead into the break.
The Chargers added one more score in the third quarter on a 41-yard touchdown pass at 8:13 to push the margin to 42-0. Tri-Valley kept battling and got on the board in the fourth quarter when Cole Hendrixson scored on a four-yard touchdown run at 5:22. The PAT attempt was no good, but the Mustangs avoided the shutout and finished the night with a late scoring drive.
The Tri-Valley Mustang 2026 football season came to an end with the loss with a record of 1-8.
