Defending State B champion Warner is the top-rated squad in the first volleyball poll of the season.
The Monarchs received all 12 first place votes. Northwestern is fourth, Wolsey-Wessington fifth, and Faulkton is receiving votes.
Hamlin is receiving votes in Class A.
Defending state champs O'Gorman (Class AA) and Sioux Falls Christian (Class A) top the other classes.
Here is the South Dakota Media Preseason Volleyball Poll, as chosen by members of the South Dakota sports media. Teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses, 2021 record, points and final 2021 ranking.
CLASS AA
1. O'Gorman (12) 23-4 64 2
2. S.F. Washington (1) 30-2 52 1
3. Brandon Valley 
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