The South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) state debate and individual events tournament was held in March. There are two classes and therefore two state champions in Public Forum Debate.

AA Champions
Tyler Hemmingson & Nichole Anderson
 Spearfish

AA Finalists
Katie Gallup & Lorien Downing
 Watertown

A Champions
Lena Howe & Stacy Gravning
 Lennox

A Finalists
Alex Weber & Scott Athey
 Milbank