Harrisburg, Sioux Falls Christian & Warner remain No. 1 teams in poll - AOL.com

The rankings highlight the teams’ performances ahead of postseason play, with no changes to the top positions in any class.

The poll includes detailed records, points, and previous rankings for each team. In Class AA, Harrisburg held the No. 1 spot with 49 points, followed by Brandon Valley (41 points) and Sioux Falls Lincoln (29 points). Sioux Falls Washington moved up to No. 4 in Class AA, while Rapid City Stevens entered the poll at No. 5 in Class AA. In Class B, Warner retained its top position with 50 points, while Chester Area and Bennett County took the second and third positions. Class A saw Sioux Falls Christian lead with 49 points, followed by Dell Rapids and Dakota Valley.

Top Teams in Their Classes

Harrisburg, Sioux Falls Christian, and Warner each maintained their No. 1 rankings in their respective classifications. Harrisburg’s 27-4 record and 49 points in Class AA, Sioux Falls Christian’s 22-9 record and 49 points in Class A, and Warner’s 30-3 record and 50 points in Class B are reported in the poll.

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Poll Changes in Class AA and B

The only adjustments in this week’s poll occurred in Class AA and Class B. In Class B, Northwestern (30-5) re-entered the rankings at No. 5. These shifts reflect the dynamic nature of the season’s final standings.

Rapid City Stevens received 6 points in the poll, while Sioux Falls Washington earned 20 points. Northwestern’s 30-5 record placed it in the rankings with 9 points. South Dakota’s Class A and B volleyball teams begin postseason play this week, with Class AA teams following next week.

Receiving Votes in Class AA and B

In Class AA, the poll included receiving votes for O’Gorman (17-8) with 3 votes and Watertown (17-8) with 2 votes. In Class B, Harding County (28-1) received 2 votes, and Wolsey-Wessington (24-5) received 1 vote. These teams were not ranked but acknowledged for their performance.

Class A and B Receiving Votes

In Class A, St. Thomas More (29-7) received 5 points and 9 first-place votes. The poll also noted receiving votes for Aberdeen Roncalli (21-5) with 3 votes and Hamlin (19-3) with 1 vote. These teams were not ranked but recognized for their standings.