The South Dakota Power 5 Poll was released Monday, revealing minimal changes at the top across all classes. Yet, the boys’ Class AA rankings saw some movement among teams vying for position.
Boys’ Basketball Rankings
Sioux Falls Lincoln remains undefeated and holds the No. 1 spot in Class AA with a unanimous vote. Huron and Watertown both moved up two positions to No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. Sioux Falls Roosevelt fell to No. 4 after three consecutive losses, while Harrisburg re-entered the top five at No. 5.
In Class A, West Central continues to lead, securing all 13 first-place votes. The teams ranked No. 2 through No. 5 – Sioux Falls Christian, Clark/Willow Lake, Hamlin, and Lennox – all maintained their positions from the previous week.
Castlewood remains at the top of Class B, though they did not receive a unanimous selection, garnering six first-place votes. The rankings for the remaining top five teams – De Smet, Freeman, Viborg-Hurley, and Aberdeen Christian – remained unchanged.
Girls’ Basketball Rankings
The most significant shifts occurred in Class B girls’ basketball. Lyman continues to hold the No. 1 ranking with six first-place votes, while Ethan and Bennett County each jumped two spots to No. 2 and No. 3. Parkston and Colman-Egan both fell two positions to No. 4 and No. 5, respectively.
The Class AA and Class A girls’ rankings remained stable. Brandon Valley received all 13 first-place votes for the No. 1 spot in Class AA, followed by O’Gorman, Sioux Falls Washington, Rapid City Stevens, and Aberdeen Central. In Class A, Maĥpíya Lúta earned a unanimous selection as the top team, with Hamlin, Lennox, Wagner, and Sioux Falls Christian holding their positions at No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
What team is currently ranked No. 1 in Class AA boys’ basketball?
Sioux Falls Lincoln is currently ranked No. 1 in Class AA boys’ basketball.
Which teams saw movement in the Class B girls’ rankings?
Lyman, Ethan, and Bennett County all moved up in the Class B girls’ rankings, while Parkston and Colman-Egan both fell in the rankings.
Are there any changes in the Class A girls’ rankings?
No, there were no changes in the Class A girls’ rankings this week.
How might these rankings influence team strategies as they head into the final stretch of the season?
