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Hamlin, Sioux Valley, De Smet and Castlewood boys’ teams also ranked this week

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January 22, 2024

Hamlin, Sioux Valley, De Smet and Castlewood boys’ teams also ranked this week

Sisseton’s girls are still No. 1 in Class A but other area teams saw their ratings change in this week’s South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls.

The Redmen (10-0) continue to hold down the top spot in Class A girls. Two other area girls basetball teams, Aberdeen Central (8-3) in Class AA and Arlington (9-2) in Class B, fell out of the rankings. Both the Golden Eagles and Cardinals were rated fifth in their respective classes last week.

Florence-Henry (10-1) and Aberdeen Roncalli (9-1) received votes this week in Class A girls.

Hamlin (9-2) moved back into the No. 2 spot in Class A boys with Sioux Valley (11-0) also moving up a spot to No. 3. Castlewood (10-1) and De Smet (9-2) slipped to No. 3 and No. 4, respectively, in Class B boys. The Warriors and Bulldogs were No. 1 and No. 2 last week.

Leola-Frederick Area’s boys (11-0) received votes in Class B.

High School Basketball

The South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for the week of Jan. 22 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in parentheses:

CLASS AA BOYS

Mitchell (12) 9-1 79 2
SF Roosevelt (3) 8-2 68 3
Harrisburg (2) 7-2 56 1
O’Gorman 6-4 27 4
SF Washington 6-3 24 5Receiving votes: Huron 1.

Last Week’s Poll: Watertown boys fall out of Class AA rankings after last-second loss

CLASS A BOYS

SF Christian (17) 9-0 85 1
Hamlin 9-2 66 3
Sioux Valley 11-0 44 4
Dakota Valley 9-1 41 2
Pine Ridge 7-1 17 5Receiving votes: Hot Springs 1, St. Thomas More 1.

CLASS B BOYS

Viborg-Hurley (7) 7-1 72 4
White River (5) 12-1 59 3
Castlewood (2) 10-1 58 1
De Smet (3) 9-2 43 2
Canistota 8-0 10 RV

Receiving votes: Leola-Frederick Area 5, Wessington Springs 3, Faith 3, Dell Rapids St. Mary 2.

Athlete of the Week Poll Jan. 15-21: Eight high school standouts nominated, voting continues through midnight on Sunday

CLASS AA GIRLS

O’Gorman (17) 9-0 85 1
Mitchell 9-0 68 4
Harrisburg 6-3 48 3
SF Jefferson 9-3 24 2
Brandon Valley 6-3 16 NR

Receiving votes: Aberdeen Central 5, Washington 5, Pierre 2, Huron 2.

CLASS A GIRLS

Sisseton (15) 10-0 83 1
Wagner 9-1 53 T-2
Tea Area (2) 9-1 52 T-2
Flandreau 9-0 40 4
Red Cloud 11-0 19 5

Receiving votes: Sioux Falls Christian 6, Florence-Henry 1, Aberdeen Roncalli 1.

CLASS B GIRLS

Ethan (8) 11-1 76 2
Centerville (7) 9-1 71 1
Lyman (1) 10-0 51 3
Wall 9-2 33 4
Harding County (1) 10-0 12 RV

Receiving votes: Arlington 11, Faith 1.

Follow Watertown Public Opinion sports reporter Roger Merriam on X (formerly known as Twitter) @PO_Sports or email: rmerriam@thepublicopinion.com

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Here’s where to find hunger relief in Sioux Falls as SNAP benefits lapse

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October 31, 2025

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Here’s where to find hunger relief in Sioux Falls as SNAP benefits lapse

With the status of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in flux, food banks in the Sioux Falls area are gearing up for the possibility that they may be more crucial than ever.

On the afternoon of Oct. 31, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to continue providing the benefits using contingency funds and asked them to report on Nov. 3 about the progress made toward distribution.

Here’s a look at some local options for hunger relief.

Feeding South Dakota

The statewide nonprofit allows you to enter your location and find hunger relief, ranging from mobile food distribution or programs aimed specifically at children or seniors. The organization is also urgently seeking donations as the effects of the government shutdown continue. Call 605-335-0364 for assistance or email info@feedingsouthdakota.org.

Helpline Center

The organization maintains “food calendars” that list where food giveaways can be found.

The Salvation Army

The organization’s emergency food pantry is open on weekdays 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m.

Faith Temple Food Giveaway

The organization gives away food on most Fridays between 4-6 p.m. at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.

Food to You

Charis Ministry Partners distributes food on Thursdays at a rotating list of locations. Doors open at 5 p.m. and food is distributed 6-7 p.m.

First Thursday: East Side Lutheran Church, 1300 E. 10th St.
Second Thursday: Messiah New Hope Church, 5001 E. Madison St.
Third Thursday: Augustana Lutheran Church, 235 North Prairie Avenue
Fourth Thursday: St. John Lutheran Church, 1912 W. 13th St.

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Obituary for Michael Allen Crawford at Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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October 30, 2025

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Obituary for Michael Allen Crawford at Kirk Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Michael Allen Crawford, 79 of Rapid City, SD, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family at the VA Black Hills Health Care System at Fort Meade in Sturgis, SD. Mike was born on October 2, 1946, and raised in Gettysburg to Richard and

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Obituary for Shirley Rae Miller at Miller Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory

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October 30, 2025

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Obituary for Shirley Rae Miller at Miller Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory

Shirley Miller, 90 of Sioux Falls, SD, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Avas Hospice House surrounded by her five children. Visitation with the family present will begin at 1 pm with a funeral service at 2 pm on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the Miller Southside Chapel,

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