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South Dakota high school football media poll: Lincoln remains No.1 in Class 11AAA

Jonathan Fernandez, Sioux Falls Argus Leader
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There wasn’t any movement for Sioux Falls-area schools in either Class 11AAA or 11A. The top five teams in classes 11AAA, 11AA and 11A all remained in the same spots, but there were plenty of changes in all the other classes.

The South Dakota Prep Media football polls for the week of Sept. 18 are listed below, ranking the top five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses.

Class 11AAA

Lincoln’s Dreavin Hodge (22) tries to outrun tackle on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Lincoln’s Dreavin Hodge (22) tries to outrun tackle on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

1. Lincoln (23) 4-0, 115. Previous rank 1

2. O’Gorman 4-0, 88. Previous rank 2

3. Jefferson 3-1, 70. Previous rank 3

4. Harrisburg 2-2, 41. Previous rank 4

5. Brandon Valley 2-2, 30. Previous rank 5

Receiving votes: Roosevelt 1.

More: No. 1 Lincoln cruises to big win over No. 4 Harrisburg: Here are 3 takeaways

Class 11AA

1. Pierre (23) 4-0, 115. Previous rank 1

2. Yankton 3-1, 82. Previous rank 2

3. Tea Area 3-1, 75. Previous rank 3

4. Watertown 3-1, 47. Previous rank 4

5. Spearfish 3-1, 25. Previous rank 5

Receiving votes: Aberdeen Central 1.

Class 11A

Canton senior Canaan McCracken walks towards the 20-yard line after closing out a drive with a one-yard rushing touchdown against Lennox on Friday, Sep. 8.
Canton senior Canaan McCracken walks towards the 20-yard line after closing out a drive with a one-yard rushing touchdown against Lennox on Friday, Sep. 8.

1. Dell Rapids (22) 4-0, 114. Previous rank 1

2. West Central (1) 4-0, 90. Previous rank 2

3. Canton 3-1, 63. Previous rank 3

4. Sioux Falls Christian 2-2, 34. Previous rank 4

5. Lennox 3-1, 33. Previous rank 5

Receiving votes: Dakota Valley 11.

Class 11B

1. Winner (22) 5-0, 114. Previous rank 1

2. Sioux Valley (1) 5-0, 93. Previous rank 2

3. Elk Point-Jefferson 3-1, 51. Previous rank 4

4. Hot Springs 4-1, 41. Previous rank 5

5. Bridgewater-Emery/Ethan 4-1, 21. Previous rank 3

Receiving votes: Deuel 18, Tri-Valley 6, Woonsocket/Wessington Springs/Sanborn Central 1.

Class 9AA

1. Parkston (19) 5-0, 111. Previous rank 1

2. Hamlin (3) 5-0, 93. Previous rank 2

3. Howard (1) 4-1, 67. Previous rank 3

4. Wall 4-1, 42. Previous rank 5

5. Elkton-Lake Benton 4-1, 31. Previous rank 4

Receiving votes: Freeman/Marion/Freeman Academy 1.

Class 9A

1. Canistota (20) 5-0, 112. Previous rank 1

2. Warner (3) 4-0, 94. Previous rank 2

3. Harding County/Bison 5-0, 61. Previous rank 4

4. Philip 4-0, 36. Previous rank 5

5. Alcester-Hudson 5-0, 19. Previous rank RV

Receiving votes: Wolsey-Wessington 15, Gregory 4, Lyman 3, Deubrook Area 1.

Class 9B

1. Faulkton Area (23) 5-0, 115. Previous rank 1

2. De Smet 4-1, 92. Previous rank 2

3. Avon 4-1, 67. Previous rank 4

4. Corsica-Stickney 4-1, 34. Previous rank RV

5. Hitchcock-Tulare 3-2, 27. Previous rank 3

Receiving votes: Dell Rapids St. Mary 10.

Jonathan Fernandez covers high school and college sports for the Argus Leader. Contact him at jfernandez@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @JFERN31

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