Parkston and Freeman maintained their No. 1 rankings throughout the 2026 season in Class 9AA and Class 9A, respectively, after leading the preseason polls.
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01Summary
- 01The final South Dakota Prep Media football polls for Class 11B and nine-man divisions were released on Monday, Oct. 19.
- 02Parkston (Class 9AA) and Freeman (Class 9A) finished the season as wire-to-wire No. 1-ranked teams.
- 03Both teams held the top spot from the preseason polls through the final rankings of the 2026 season.
- 04Only Class 11B and the nine-man divisions were included in these final polls.
02Why it matters
These rankings determine seeding and playoff positioning for high school football teams in South Dakota, affecting which teams advance in the postseason.
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