Aberdeen Central stayed in the fifth spot in Class 11AA in the final Prep Media football poll of the season.

The Golden Eagles will open the playoffs Thursday night at fourth-rated Watertown.

The only changes to this week’s top three classes occurred in Class 11AAA where Harrisburg and O’Gorman switch positions at second and third after the Tigers defeated OG last week.

Top-rated teams remained Sioux Falls Lincoln in Class 11AAA, Pierre in Class 11AA, and Dell Rapids in Class 11A.

Class 11AAA

1. Lincoln (18) 9-0 90 1

2. Harrisburg 7-2 70 3

3. O’Gorman 7-2 54 2

4. Brandon Valley 6-3 37 4

5. Jefferson 6-3 19 5

Class 11AA

1. Pierre (18) 8-1 90 1

2. Yankton 8-1 72 2

3. Tea Area 6-3 54 3

4. Watertown 6-3 36 4

5. Aberdeen Central 4-5 17 5

Receiving votes: Sturgis 1. 

Class 11A

1. Dell Rapids (18) 9-0 90 1

2. West Central 8-1 68 2

3. Canton 7-2 56 3

4. Sioux Falls Christian 7-2 38 4

5. Dakota Valley 6-3 15 5

Receiving votes: Lennox 3.