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South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for Feb. 16: Spartans surge back to No. 5 in Class B boys rankings

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February 16, 2026

South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for Feb. 16: Spartans surge back to No. 5 in Class B boys rankings

As the biggest riser in the South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls this week, Wessington Springs is back in the top five of the Class B boys rankings.

Ranked No. 8 last week, the Spartans took down then-No. 2 Viborg-Hurley 55-47 at the DWU Classic on Saturday night. The victory boosted Springs back into the top-five for the first time since Jan. 19. Meanwhile, Viborg-Hurley slipped from No. 2 to No. 4 this week.

The Class B rankings were also shaken up by another top clash at the DWU Classic as Freeman dominated Wall 72-48. As a result, the Flyers climbed to No. 3 in the poll with two first-place votes, only behind No. 1 Castlewood and No. 2 De Smet. From No. 5 last week, Wall dipped to No. 8 this week.

Freeman and Wessington Springs are joined by two more Mitchell-area squads in the top 10: No. 7 Parkston and No. 9 Sanborn Central/Woonsocket, which entered the top-10 for the first time this season. Lyman is also receiving votes.

In the Class B girls rankings, Lyman and Parkston held firm at No. 1 and No. 2 following the Raiders’ 60-50 head-to-head win at the DWU Classic. Ethan moved up one spot to No. 4 on the heels of a 76-48 rout of then-No. 3 Bennett County, the reigning Class B champions. The Warriors slid to No. 5 this week, with No. 3 Colman-Egan rounding out the top five.

Here is a breakdown of the latest rankings.

The South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for the week of Feb. 16, 2026, are listed below. First-place votes are indicated in parentheses and teams are ranked by total points received.

1. Sioux Falls Lincoln (20), 16-0, 100; 2. Sioux Falls Roosevelt, 14-2, 64; 3. Tea Area, 12-4, 45; 4. Huron, 13-4, 40; 5. Watertown, 13-3, 27.
Others receiving votes: Harrisburg 22, Spearfish 2.

Moved up: No. 3 Tea Area (from No. 5), No. 5 Watertown (from receiving votes).
Moved down: Harrisburg (from No. 3).

1. West Central (19), 18-0, 199; 2. Sioux Falls Christian (1), 15-1, 181; 3. Clark/Willow Lake, 15-2, 159; 4. Hamlin, 15-2, 137; 5. Lennox, 11-5, 110; 6. St. Thomas More, 12-5, 92; 7. Groton Area, 13-4, 78; 8. Vermillion, 13-5, 50; 9. Stanley County, 14-2, 39; 10. Mahpiya Luta, 15-3, 36.
Others receiving votes: Cheyenne-Eagle Butte 11, Sioux Valley 4, Pine Ridge 3, Dakota Valley 1.

Moved up: No. 7 Groton Area (from No. 9), No. 9 Stanley County (from No. 10).
Moved down: No. 8 Vermillion (from No. 7), No. 10 Mahpiya Luta (from No. 8).

1. Castlewood (17), 16-2, 197; 2. De Smet, 12-5, 169; 3. Freeman (2), 16-2, 165; 4. Viborg-Hurley (1), 15-3, 131; 5. Wessington Springs, 14-4, 110; 6. Aberdeen Christian, 14-2, 108; 7. Parkston, 15-3, 69; 8. Wall, 13-4, 66; 9. Sanborn Central/Woonsocket, 14-3, 23; 10. Sully Buttes, 13-5, 21.
Others receiving votes: Estelline/Hendricks 19, Deubrook Area 11, Lyman 10, Leola/Frederick Area 1.

Moved up: No. 2 De Smet (from No. 3), No. 3 Freeman (from No. 4), No. 5 Wessington Springs (from No. 8), No. 9 Sanborn Central/Woonsocket (from receiving votes).
Moved down: No. 4 Viborg-Hurley (from No. 2), No. 8 Wall (from No. 5), No. 10 Sully Buttes (from No. 9), Estelline/Hendricks (from No. 10).

1. Brandon Valley (20), 16-0, 100; 2. O’Gorman, 16-1, 80; 3. Sioux Falls Washington, 12-3, 60; 4. Rapid City Stevens, 13-4, 32; 5. Aberdeen Central, 11-5, 26.
Others receiving votes: Mitchell 1, Spearfish 1.

Moved up: None.
Moved down: None.

1. Mahpiya Luta (20), 180, 200; 2. Hamlin, 16-1, 178; 3. Lennox, 15-3, 150; 4. Wagner, 15-2, 140; 5. Sioux Falls Christian, 15-4, 121; 6. Sioux Valley, 15-2, 97; 7. Clark/Willow Lake, 15-2, 85; 8. Aberdeen Roncalli, 14-4, 39; 9. West Central, 14-4, 36; 10. St. Thomas More, 13-5, 21.
Others receiving votes: Rapid City Christian 19, Mobridge-Pollock 12, Lakota Tech 2.

Moved up: No. 8 Aberdeen Roncalli (from No. 9), No. 9 West Central (from No. 10).
Moved down: No. 4 Wagner (from No. 3 tie), No. 10 St. Thomas More (from No. 8).

1. Lyman (19), 17-1, 197; 2. Parkston, 16-2, 159; 3. Colman-Egan (1), 18-0, 154; 4. Ethan, 16-1, 151; 5. Bennett County, 15-3, 111; 6. Centerville, 16-2, 108; 7. Chester, 15-2, 79; 8. Harding County, 17-1, 50; 9. Waubay/Summit, 17-2, 27; 10. Gayville-Volin, 14-3, 25.
Others receiving votes: Highmore-Harrold 13, Corsica-Stickney 10, Sanborn Central/Woonsocket 10, Wall 6.

Moved up: No. 3 Colman-Egan (from No. 4), No. 4 Ethan (from No. 5), No. 9 Waubay/Summit (from No. 10 tie), No. 10 Gayville-Volin (from receiving votes).
Moved down: No. 5 Bennett County (from No. 3), Sanborn Central/Woonsocket (from No. 9), Corsica-Stickney (from No. 10 tie).

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Rapid City to host South Dakota Little League State Tournament

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July 5, 2026

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Rapid City to host South Dakota Little League State Tournament

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Beginning July 7, six Little League All-Star teams from across South Dakota will compete at Collins Field during the 2026 South Dakota Little League State Tournament.

For many players, it’s the biggest stage they’ve experienced. Every pitch, hit and catch could help extend their summer and earn a trip to regional competition.

Rapid City will be well represented with both Canyon Lake and Harney Little League taking the field, while teams from Pine Ridge, Pierre, Brandon Valley and Sioux Falls round out the tournament.

The weeklong event also brings families, coaches and fans from across South Dakota to the Black Hills, creating a busy week at the ballpark filled with community support and hometown pride.

When the final out is recorded on July 12, one team will leave Rapid City carrying a state championship trophy—and a chance to keep its postseason journey going.

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SD Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for July 4, 2026

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11 hours ago

July 5, 2026

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The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at July 4, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from July 4 drawing

17-38-46-50-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 2

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Winning Lotto America numbers from July 4 drawing

09-17-22-35-37, Star Ball: 05, ASB: 02

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Winning Dakota Cash numbers from July 4 drawing

08-09-18-25-30

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 4 drawing

17-20-37-40-43, Bonus: 04

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes of $100 or less: Can be claimed at any South Dakota Lottery retailer.
Prizes of $101 or more: Must be claimed from the Lottery. By mail, send a claim form and a signed winning ticket to the Lottery at 711 E. Wells Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501.
Any jackpot-winning ticket for Dakota Cash or Lotto America, top prize-winning ticket for Lucky for Life, or for the second prizes for Powerball and Mega Millions must be presented in person at a Lottery office. A jackpot-winning Powerball or Mega Millions ticket must be presented in person at the Lottery office in Pierre.

When are the South Dakota Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Dakota Cash: 9 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

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Suspicious package prompts brief evacuation in Keystone; bomb squad clears scene

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July 4, 2026

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Suspicious package prompts brief evacuation in Keystone; bomb squad clears scene

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – A suspicious package prompted a precautionary evacuation in Keystone Friday evening before authorities determined the scene was safe.

According to the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 7:30 p.m. July 3 to a report of a suspicious package in the parking lot of a business in Keystone.

Based on information available at the scene, deputies evacuated the immediate area as a precaution while the package was investigated.

The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation Bomb Squad responded and safely evaluated the package. After technicians determined there was no threat, the area was reopened.

The sheriff’s office thanked those who were evacuated for their patience and cooperation during the incident.

Responding agencies included the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and Pennington County Search and Rescue.

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