Warner is the new number-one rated team in Class B in this week’s Prep Media volleyball polls.
The Monarchs, 17-3 on the season, defeated last week’s top-rated team Chester Area on Saturday. Warner will host Aberdeen Roncalli this evening.
Northwestern returned to the top five this week in Class B after being in the receiving votes category.
Clark-Willow Lake remained fourth in Class A with Hamlin receiving votes. Aberdeen Central continued to receive votes in Class AA.
Here is the South Dakota Media volleyball poll for the week of Sept. 28, 2026. Teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses, record, points and previous ranking.
CLASS AA
1. Harrisburg (12) 11-3 60 1
2. S.F. Lincoln 9-2 46 2
3. Brandon Valley 12-4 38 3
4. Watertown 9-5 18 5
5. O’Gorman 7-5 11 4
RECEIVING VOTES: S.F. Washington (6-3) 3 R.C. Stevens (11-2) 3 Aberdeen Central (7-3) 1
CLASS A
1. S.F. Christian (12) 14-7 60 1
2. Dell Rapids 16-2 48 2
3. Dakota Valley 13-4 34 3
4. Clark-Willow Lake 13-1 20 4
5. St. Thomas More 19-3 15 5
RECEIVING VOTES: Hamlin (10-2) 2 Lennox (11-3) 1
CLASS B
1. Warner (11) 17-3 59 2
2. Chester Area (1) 15-4 49 1
3. Colman-Egan 13-2 28 3
4. Bennett County 18-1 22 4
5. Northwestern 15-4 11 RV
RECEIVING VOTES: Gayville-Volin (18-2) 6 Harding County (17-1) 3 Dell Rapids St. Mary (18-2) 2
