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Tigers' Streak Smashed: Harrisburg Unseats Top Ranking After 108-Game Run
6 Oct
Summary
- Brandon Valley ended Harrisburg's 108-match winning streak in a five-set thriller.
- Harrisburg maintained its No. 1 ranking despite the recent loss.
- Class AA top five includes Harrisburg, Brandon Valley, Sioux Falls Lincoln, Watertown, and O'Gorman.
The Harrisburg Tigers' impressive 108-match winning streak against South Dakota opponents concluded on October 3rd. Brandon Valley achieved a dramatic five-set victory over the previously undefeated Tigers, with set scores reflecting the close contest. This loss marks a significant moment for the four-time defending Class AA state champions.
Despite this recent setback, Harrisburg successfully maintained its position at the top of the South Dakota Prep Media volleyball polls released on October 5th. The Tigers secured nine first-place votes, narrowly edging out Brandon Valley, which received seven top votes. Harrisburg has held the No. 1 ranking consecutively since October 31, 2022.
The Class AA top five volleyball rankings saw Harrisburg at No. 1 and Brandon Valley at No. 2. Sioux Falls Lincoln fell to third, with Watertown and O'Gorman rounding out the top five teams. The Class A and Class B top-five rankings remained unchanged from the previous week's polls.
