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WAVERLY — Three first-half rushing touchdowns helped lead to a good start to the 2025 South Dakota High School football season for Great Plains Lutheran .

Caleb Kannas (6 yards), Lucas Johnson (1 yard) and Jarret Bauer (2 yards) each scored on short TD runs for the Panthers in their 28-6 Eastern Coteau Conference win on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

Ryen Kjenstad tacked on a 45-yard scoring jaunt for GPL in the second half. Johnson ran 14 times for 118 yards and Kjenstad 11 for 68. Logan Bergan made seven tackles, Caleb Kannas six with an interception and a fumble recovery and Aiden Cameron six. Holden Karli also intercepted a pass.

Kyle Kneeland's 1-yard TD plunge in the fourth quarter provided the lone score for the Coyotes. H

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