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One switch in final Class AA girls’ poll

Aberdeen Central’s Lauryn Burkhard, center, reaches for a rebound along with teammate Kenadi Withers, far left and Watertown’s Kynsee Russell, left, during a game earlier this season at the Golden Eagles Arena. In on the play at right is Watertown’s Jordan Remmers and at far right is Central’s Emma Dohrer. Central remained fifth in the final Class AA poll of the season. Photo by John Davis taken 2/17/2026

There was just one flip in positions in Class AA girls’ basketball in the final Prep Media poll of the season.

Rapid City Stevens defeated Sioux Falls Washington last week to leapfrog the Warriors into the third position in the poll.

Aberdeen Central continued to be rated fifth.

Undefeated Brandon Valley remained the top-rated team.

The final South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll for the week of March 2 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams in Class AA, the team’s record, points received and ranking in the previous poll. First-place votes are listed in parentheses.

Girls 

Class AA

1. Brandon Valley (20) 20-0 104 1

2. O’Gorman (1) 19-1 85 2

3. Rapid City Stevens 16-4 55 4

4. Sioux Falls Washington 16-4 43 3

5. Aberdeen Central 14-6 16 5

Receiving votes: Sioux Falls Jefferson 6, Mitchell 3, Spearfish 2, Tea Area 1.

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