Arlington's girls move back into rankings as the No. 5 team in Class B

Castlewood's boys are back as the No. 1-rated Class B team in this week's South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls.

The Warriors (16-2) were No. 2 last week.

De Smet (16-3) continues to hold down the No. 3 spot in Class B boys. Hamlin (15-3) and Sioux Valley (16-2) are No. 2 and No. 5, respectively, in Class A boys.

Arlington (16-2) has rejoined the Class B girls' rankings at No. 5. Sisseton (16-1) remains No. 4 in Class A.

Other area teams who received votes this week include Leola-Frederick Ara (17-1) and Aberdeen Christian (11-4) in Class B boys and Florence-Henry (15-3) in Class A girls.

High School Basketball

The South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for the week of Feb. 12 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 AA BOYS

1. Mitchell (18) 14-1 90 1

2. Harrisburg 11-3 68 3

3. Brandon Valley 11-3 50 5

4. SF Roosevelt 11-4 44 2

5. SF Washington 10-6 8 4

Receiving votes: RC Stevens 7, Huron 3.

Last Week's Polls: Hamlin and Sioux Valley teams continue to be ranked in Class A boys

CLASS A BOYS

1. SF Christian (18) 16-0 90 1

2. Hamlin 15-3 71 2

3. Pine Ridge 16-1 49 3

4. Dakota Valley 13-2 35 5

5. Sioux Valley 16-2 21 4

Receiving votes: Rapid City Christian 3, Hot Springs 1.

CLASS B BOYS

1. Castlewood (10) 16-2 80 2

2. White River (6) 16-2 70 1

3. De Smet (2) 16-3 57 3

4. Wessington Springs 16-1 25 5

5. Viborg-Hurley 12-4 23 4

Receiving votes: Leola/Frederick Area (17-1) 10, Canistota 2, Howard 2, Aberdeen Christian (11-4) 1.

More: Other area Class A and B boys and girls hoops highlights from Jan. 30-Feb. 5

CLASS AA GIRLS

1. O’Gorman (18) 17-0 90 1

2. Mitchell 15-0 72 2

3. Brandon Valley 12-3 52 4

4. SF Jefferson 13-4 37 5

5. Harrisburg 10-5 17 3

Receiving votes: Pierre 2.

CLASS A GIRLS

1. Flandreau (16) 19-0 87 1

2. Red Cloud (1) 18-0 60 2

3. SF Christian 16-2 54 3

4. Sisseton (1) 16-1 38 4

5. Tea Area 13-4 12 5

Receiving votes: Vermillion 11, Wagner 7, Florence-Henry 1.

CLASS B GIRLS

1. Ethan (17) 16-1 89 1

2. Centerville (1) 16-2 70 2

3. Harding County 16-0 37 3

4. Wall 14-3 32 4

5. Arlington 16-2 25 RV

Receiving votes: Lyman 17.

Follow Watertown Public Opinion sports reporter Roger Merriam on X (formerly known as Twitter) @PO_Sports or email: rmerriam@thepublicopinion.com

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