Dakota Valley has returned to the top position in Class A in this week’s Prep Media volleyball polls. The Panthers defeated last week’s number one Dell Rapids to replace the Quarriers atop the poll.

Area squads remained in their previous positions from a week ago.

Miller is fourth in Class A with Hamlin receiving votes, while Warner stayed third, Hitchcock-Tulare fourth, and Northwestern fifth in Class B.

Here is the South Dakota Media Volleyball Poll for the week of Oct. 21, 2024. Teams are listed with first place votes in parenthesis, record, points and previous ranking.

CLASS AA

1. Harrisburg (13) 18-0 65 1

2. S.F. Jefferson 16-2 51 2

3. O’Gorman 18-4 39 3

4. S.F. Washington 16-3 27 4

5. Watertown 17-5 13 5

CLASS A

1. Dakota Valley (9) 26-5 61 2

2. Dell Rapids (4) 25-3 56 1

3. S.F. Christian 21-11 29 3

4. Miller 23-1 27 4

5. Baltic 18-3 13 5

RECEIVING VOTES: Hamlin (20-1) 6; Elk Point-Jefferson (27-4) 3

CLASS B

1. Chester Area (13) 23-2 65 1

2. Burke 25-1 49 2

3. Warner 25-4 41 3

4. Hitchcock-Tulare 25-2 24 4

5. Northwestern 27-5 12 5

RECEIVING VOTES: Gayville-Volin (24-4) 2; Colman-Egan (18-5) 1; Kadoka Area (25-3) 1