Sioux Empire Crusaders

05/03/2026

Back to the drawing board. Cru fall to 1-2 after a 26-31 final today. Hats off to the Rebels.

05/01/2026

"A great battle is set for the fourth hour upon the second day of May at Sunset Park. There shall the noble Crusaders stand in defense of their sacred ground, as the defiant Rebels draw nigh with bold and unruly intent.
Let it be known—steel shall ring, and the cries of battle shall echo ‘cross the field, for neither side shall yield lightly. Come forth and bear witness, as honor, might, and glory are contested beneath the open sky."

Where: Sunset Park
When: 4pm
Admission: $5 12+

04/28/2026

Our TDS Auto Repair LLC Crusader of the game playing OT, LS, LB, DT, DE, KO, and KR this past weekend. Austin Gaikowski did it all for the Cru. 💪😈

04/28/2026

Our Fireplace Professionals, Inc. Defensive player of the game from Saturdays win, Wuan Thomas. 💪😈

04/28/2026

Our Dependable Auto Sales of Sioux Falls offensive player of the game from this past weekends victory, Landon Scott Bakke . 💪😈

04/26/2026

34-32 win. Happy with the win. Not satisfied with the process.

04/25/2026

"Hear ye, hear ye! From the far Great Plains cometh the marauding Pirates, bold and unruly, seeking to lay claim upon the lands of the mighty Sioux Empire. Yet fear not, for the valiant Crusaders shall stand fast in defense of hearth and home. Gather ye at the fourth hour after noon, upon the fields of Sunset Park in Crooks, South Dakota, where steel, courage, and honor shall decide the day."

Location: Sunset Park. Crooks, SD.
Kickoff time: 4pm.
Admission: $5 ages 12+

04/20/2026

We're still looking for some help for our home game this weekend. Please reach out to Allix Scott or Ben Kelly if interested.

**Attention** CRU FANS! We're building a team of passionate individuals to join our game day operations crew and help drive an unforgettable experience. If you're excited to be part of something big, reach out directly to Sioux Empire Crusaders or contact Allix Scott at 605.553.1502 or Ben Kelly at 605.366.2173 to get involved.

04/19/2026

The Cru drops game 1 to the Lightning. Hats off to their squad. We regroup and prepare to defend Crooks from a swashbuckler invasion next week.

04/18/2026

We're officially 1hr from kickoff. The game will be live streamed on the NorthWest Lightnings page.

The bigger they are....

04/18/2026

Kickoff for our game tomorrow has been moved to 6pm in Sioux Center, IA. With that, we're less 24hours from officially kicking off the 2026 SPFL Crusade.

The calm before the storm...

04/16/2026

Thank you 605 Painting