Four defending state champions are rated No. 1 in their respective classes in the preseason South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll.

The state's Class 11B and nine-man teams are slated to open their seasons this week.

Defending state 11AAA champion Sioux Falls Lincoln shares the top rating along with Brandon Valley. Winner (Class 11B), Howard (Class 9A) and Sully Buttes (9B) each open at No. 1 after winning state titles in 2024.

Other top-rated teams are Pierre in Class 11AA, Sioux Falls Christian in 11A and Elkton-Lake Benton in 9AA.

Other defending state champions and their ratings include Watertown (fifth in 11AA), Lennox (second in 11A) and Hamlin (second in 9AA).

High School Football

The preseason South Dakota Prep Media Football Poll is listed below, ranking the top-five team

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