The South Dakota Media preseason volleyball polls were announced on Monday.
In Class AA, Sioux Falls Washington edged out Rapid City Stevens and O’Gorman for the top spot. Watertown also received a first place vote.
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
