The St. Thomas More (Rapid City, SD) varsity football team is set to host a non-conference matchup against Mt. Vernon/Plankinton (Mt. Vernon, SD) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Game Details:

• Matchup: Mt. Vernon/Plankinton (CO-OP) @ St. Thomas More

• Date/Time: Friday, August 29, 2025 – 5:00 p.m.

• Live stream: Watch on NFHS
• Live stream: Watch on NFHS

• Location: St. Thomas More High School, Rapid City, SD

Mt. Vernon/Plankinton vs. St. Thomas More: Early Season Clash Set for August 29

The Mt. Vernon/Plankinton Titans and the St. Thomas More Cavaliers are both coming off strong season-opening wins and will square off in Rapid City on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 5 p.m. in a highly anticipated non-conference matchup.

Team Records & Rankings

Both teams enter the contest at 1-0 overall, with each notching an impressive home victory to start the season.

• Mt. Vernon/Plankinton (1-0)

  • National Rank: 6,605

  • South Dakota Rank: 25

  • Class Rank: 6

  • Scoring: 38 points per game (PF), allowing 16 points (PA)

• St. Thomas More (1-0)

  • National Rank: 6,019

  • South Dakota Rank: 21

  • Class Rank: 4

  • Scoring: 28 points per game (PF), allowing 14 points (PA)

Offensive Production

The Titans showcased firepower in their opener, putting up 38 points while keeping opponents to 16. St. Thomas More, meanwhile, leaned on balanced play, scoring 28 points and giving up just 14. Both defenses held steady, but the Titans’ offensive surge could be a factor against the Cavaliers’ more methodical style.

Head-to-Head & Common Opponents

This will be the first head-to-head meeting of the season between the programs. Neither team has faced a common opponent yet, though both are slated to meet Chamberlain later in the year — Mt. Vernon/Plankinton on September 26 and St. Thomas More on September 5.

What’s at Stake

With identical records, this early-season clash provides both teams a chance to make a statement. The Titans will look to prove their explosive offense can travel, while the Cavaliers aim to protect their home field and continue climbing the Class 11B ranks.

Fans can expect a hard-fought matchup with playoff-level intensity, as both teams look to extend their unbeaten starts.

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