The Watertown (SD) varsity football team will host Jefferson (Sioux Falls, SD) in a non-conference matchup on Friday, August 29, at 7:00 PM.

Here’s what you need to know Football:

What: South Dakota High School Football
Who: Watertown vs Jefferson
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00. p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch Here

Live stream: Watch on NFHS

Jefferson vs. Watertown: A Non-Conference Clash to Open the Season

The 2025 high school football season kicks off with an intriguing non-conference matchup as the Jefferson (Sioux Falls, SD) varsity football team hosts the Watertown (SD) varsity squad. Both teams are entering the season with clean slates, eager to establish momentum right from the start.

Team Rankings & Overview
Jefferson comes in ranked nationally at 1,278, with a Class 2 standing in South Dakota. The team is looking to build on past efforts, starting this season at 0-0 overall. Watertown, on the other hand, holds a national ranking of 5,446, with a Class 4 designation in South Dakota, also starting the season winless as the schedule begins.

Records & Matchup Insights
With the season opener just around the corner, both teams have identical records of 0-0 across all categories: home, away, league, non-league, and even playoff and neutral games. Neither team has faced common opponents, leaving fans to rely on last season’s performance and preseason preparations for insights.

What to Watch
Given that this is the first game of the season, expect both Jefferson and Watertown to test new strategies and player lineups. Jefferson, with a higher national ranking, may be looking to assert dominance early, but Watertown will be determined to defend its home turf.

Game Information

• Matchup: Jefferson @ Watertown

• Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:00 PM

• Location: Watertown High School

As the 2025 season kicks off, all eyes will be on this opening matchup to see which team can gain the early advantage in the South Dakota high school football landscape.

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