#1 O’Gorman Knights (14-4)
Rank+: 168
Best Win: #3 Jefferson (47-43)
Wins: Brandon Valley, Roosevelt, Watertown, Brookings, Yankton, Lincoln (x2), Roosevelt, Tea Area, Stevens, RC Central, Aberdeen, Harrisburg, Jefferson
Last Week:
- Mon @ #10 Aberdeen (70-38)
- Tue @ #6 Harrisburg (W 49-43)
- Thu @ #3 Jefferson (W 47-43)
Weekly Schedule:
- Tue vs. Huron
- Fri vs. Mitchell
How about the Knights?!
O’Gorman earned the #1 spot before last week, then secured it with three Top 10 victories, all on the road!
OG is building momentum at just the right time with an incredible defense. In fact, the Knights have given up the fewest points in Class AA this season.
#2 Pierre Governors (15-3)
Rank+: 157
Best Win: #1 O’Gorman (57-46)
Wins: Stevens, RC Central, Watertown, Spearfish, Sturgis, Lincoln, Lakota Tech, Douglas, Aberdeen, O’Gorman, Harrisburg, Yankton, Huron, Brookings, Mitchell
Last Week:
- Tue @ Brookings (W 57-31)
- Fri vs. Mitchell (W 64-38)
Weekly Schedule:
- Tue vs. #4 Jefferson
- Fri @ Roosevelt
The Lady Govs put together another excellent week with a sweep.
They haven’t lost to an in-state opponent since January 19th, and look poised for another big matchup this Tuesday against Jefferson.
#3 Washington Warriors (14-3)
Rank+: 155
Best Win: #1 O’Gorman (42-33, 41-36)
Wins: Lincoln (x2), Huron, Aberdeen, Pierre, O’Gorman (x2), Jefferson, Roosevelt (x2), Marshall (MN), Brookings, Watertown, Mitchell
Last Week:
- Tue vs. Mitchell (W 52-39)
- Sat vs. Roosevelt (W 63-25)
Weekly Schedule:
- Tue @ Yankton
- Fri vs. #7 Stevens
- Sat vs. RC Central
The Warriors have bounced back from a loss to Brandon Valley a few weeks ago, and now look to be firing on all cylinders. They currently hold the top spot in the state’s seed points and can control their own destiny from here on out.
#4 Jefferson Cavaliers (15-3)
Rank+: 150
Best Win: #3 Washington (52-47)
Wins: Roosevelt, Brandon Valley, Lincoln (x2), West Central, RC Central, Stevens, Yankton, Harrisburg, Huron, Mitchell, Watertown, Brookings
Last Week:
- Thu vs. #1 O’Gorman (L 47-43)
- Sat @ Lincoln (W 51-31)
Weekly Schedule:
- Tue @ #2 Pierre
- Fri vs. #10 Aberdeen
The Cavs battled to the end, but took a tough loss against the O’Gorman Knights. I was impressed to see a great bounce back effort, though, and it showed that this team isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, they can build some momentum this week heading into the postseason with two Top 10 matchups!
#5 Brandon Valley Lynx (14-4)
Rank+: 128
Best Win: #3 Pierre (75-69)
Wins: Roosevelt, Watertown, Brookings, Spearfish, Douglas, Marshall (MN), Pierre, Yankton, Washington, Lincoln, Tea Area, Harrisburg
Last Week:
- Mon vs. Tea Area (W 73-65)
- Thu @ #6 Harrisburg (W 46-42)
Weekly Schedule:
- Tue vs. Mitchell
- Fri @ Huron
It seems like everyone in the Top 5 had tremendous weeks…I guess that’s why they are in the Top 5!
The Lynx were no different, taking down Harrisburg in a marquee matchup. That is a huge game for seed points and if the Lynx can win out, they are in a great position to jump up to #5 in the SoDak 16.
#6 Harrisburg Tigers (14-5)
Rank+: 126
Best Win: #3 Washington (40-39)
Wins: Yankton, Lincoln, Marshall (MN), Roosevelt, Huron, Douglas, Spearfish, Washington, Mitchell, Brookings, Aberdeen
Last Week:
- Tue vs. #1 O’Gorman (L 49-43)
- Thu vs. #5 Brandon Valley (L46-42)
Weekly Schedule:
- Thu @ #8 Watertown
The Tigers battled hard last week, but fell just short of victory. Like we talked about on the Boys side, though, those late season losses can make you hungry for the postseason. Harrisburg now has a great opportunity to get one more big win and create momentum heading into the SoDak 16.
#7 Stevens Raiders (12-6)
Rank+: 124
Best Win: #9 Spearfish (53-38)
Wins: Douglas, Aberdeen, RC Central, Spearfish, Roosevelt, Campbell County (WY), Sturgis, Watertown, Brookings, Mitchell, Huron, Yankton
Last Week:
- Thu vs. RC Central (L 56-50)
Weekly Schedule:
- Fri @ #3 Washington
- Sat @ Lincoln
The Raiders had just one game this week, losing to cross-town rival Central. It’s been a tough couple of weeks for Stevens, but if they can have a big week out east, they will head back home with a host spot in the postseason.
#8 Watertown Arrows (10-8)
Rank+: 113
Best Win: Mitchell (48-44)
Wins: Brookings, Aberdeen, Yankton, Tea Area, RC Central, Huron, Douglas, Mitchell, Roosevelt
Last Week:
- Thu @ Huron (W 56-48)
Weekly Schedule:
- Mon vs. #10 Aberdeen
- Thu vs. #6 Harrisburg
The Arrows had a quiet week, but are now preparing for some big matchups ahead. Right now, Watertown holds the #8 spot in the SoDak 16, with Aberdeen just behind them at #9. A win tonight would be monumental, and Watertown could potentially move even higher with a sweep.
#9 Spearfish Spartans (8-9)
Rank+: 107
Best Win: Hill City (48-25)
Wins: Hot Springs, Hill City, STM, RC Central, Lead-Deadwood, Sturgis, Custer
Last Week:
- Tue @ RC Christian (L 45-37)
- Thu vs. Douglas (W 57-25)
Weekly Schedule:
- Fri @ Yankton
- Sat @ Brookings
The Spartans are looking to be a scary team for anyone in the postseason, but they’ll have to do it on the road. The nice part is, they’ll get in one more trip before that SoDak 16 battle, who at the moment looks to be Harrisburg.
#10 Aberdeen Golden Eagles (7-8)
Rank+: 106
Best Win: #5 Brandon Valley (51-39)
Wins: Worthington (MN), Tea Area, Brandon Valley, Yankton, Mitchell, Huron
Last Week:
- Mon vs. #1 O’Gorman (L 70-38)
- Fri vs. Brookings (W 54-43)
Weekly Schedule:
- Mon @ #8 Watertown
- Tue vs. Roosevelt
- Fri @ #4 Jefferson
Aberdeen has a big week ahead as it tries to move into a host spot in the playoffs. It’ll have the opportunity with the most games left of any team in AA, but tonight is a must win game for that scenario.
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