In Class A, Sioux Falls Christian claimed the top spot, with Miller and McCook Central-Montrose each receiving a first place nod. Elk Point-Jefferson was ranked fourth, with Parker fifth and Dakota Valley receiving votes.

In Class B, Northwestern edged rival Warner for the top spot despite Warner holding an 8-6 edge in first-place votes.

VOLLEYBALL

S.D. MEDIA POLL

Here is the South Dakota Media preseason volleyball poll for the 2019 season. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, points, and final 2018 ranking.

CLASS AA

Pts          Pvs

1. S.F. Washington (6)    55           3

2. R.C. Stevens (4)           49           1

3. O’Gorman (3)                44           2

4. Watertown (1)             37           4

5. Mitchell           7              5

ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: Brandon Valley 5, Huron 4, Harrisburg 3, S.F. Roosevelt 3, Brookings 2, Aberdeen Central 1

CLASS A

1. S.F. Christian (12)        68           1

2. Miller (1)         50           2

3. McCook Central-Montrose (1)              34           3

4. Elk Point-Jefferson     13           NR

5. Parker              10           NR

ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: St. Thomas More 6, Winner 6, Aberdeen Roncalli 4, Dakota Valley 4, Wagner 4, Madison 3, Mount Vernon-Plankinton 2, R.C. Christian 2, Tea Area 2, Clark-Willow Lake 1, Mobridge-Pollock 1

CLASS B

1. Northwestern (6)        62           1

2. Warner (8)     59           2

3. Chester Area 35           3

4. Faulkton Area               20           NR

5. Faith 14           4

ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: Ethan 10, Burke 6, Kimball-White Lake 2, Sully Buttes 1