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Class A Volleyball: Unanimous No. 1 Streak Broken!
27 Oct
Summary
- Sioux Falls Christian's unanimous No. 1 ranking ended after a loss.
- Dell Rapids received one first-place vote, breaking SFC's streak.
- This is the first time this season all classes lack a unanimous No. 1.
As of October 27, 2026, Sioux Falls Christian's reign as the unanimous No. 1 team in the South Dakota Prep Media Class A volleyball poll has concluded. The Chargers had held the top spot without division for four consecutive polls, dating back to September 28.
However, in the poll released on October 26, Dell Rapids, ranked second, surprisingly received one first-place vote. This occurred after Sioux Falls Christian suffered a four-set loss to Harrisburg, the No. 1 team in Class AA, on October 20, bringing SFC's record to 22-9. Dell Rapids, meanwhile, boasts an impressive 23-3 record this season and previously lost to SFC twice, including in the Dakota XII Conference championship on October 17.
This development means that for the first time in the 2026 season, no team across any of the three classes (AA, A, and B) holds a unanimous No. 1 ranking. Each class's poll shows a 12-1 vote split between the top two ranked teams. The final regular-season matches for Class A and B programs are scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, with regional postseason play commencing on November 2. Class AA's regular season extends through Saturday, November 7.
