Community Rallies as Youth Football League Faces Financial Crisis
The Black Hills Youth Football League, headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota, disclosed this week that an internal audit has revealed the misappropriation of funds that were designated for the organization’s day‑to‑day operations.
Since December 1, 2025, promised donations and sponsorships have not been received, leaving the league without the resources needed to maintain player discounts, scholarships and other essential services.
In response, the league’s longtime commissioner was removed from his position, and Lyndsay Schreiber was appointed interim commissioner to oversee the organization while a comprehensive financial review is conducted in cooperation with local law enforcement.
The sudden loss of funding has forced the cancellation of discounts and scholarships for the current season, prompting the league to launch a community‑wide appeal for donations, sponsorships and fundraising efforts to restore its programs.