South Dakota
Watertown boys fall out of Class AA rankings after last-second loss
Castlewood’s boys and Sisseton’s girls continue to hold down No. 1 ratings in this week’s South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls.
The Warriors (8-0) remain No. 1 in Clas B boys and the Redmen (8-0) hold down the top spot in Class A girls.
Watertown (5-3) dropped from No. 4 to receiving votes in Class AA boys after losing on a last-second shot to Aberdeen Central last week. Other area rated boys’ teams are Hamlin (6-2) No. 3 and Sioux Valloey (8-0) No. 4 in Class A and De Smet (8-1) No. 2 in Class B.
Aberdeen Central’s girls are still No. 5 in Class AA and Arlington’s girls No. 5 in Class B. Aberdeen Roncalli (8-1) received votes in Class A.
Last Week’s Poll: Four other area teams rated in this week’s South Dakota Prep Media basketball poll
High School Basketball
The South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for the week of Jan. 15 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
- Harrisburg (14) 6-1 70 1
- Mitchell 8-1 55 2
- SF Roosevelt 5-2 43 3
- O’Gorman 4-3 17 5
- SF Washington 5-3 10 RVReceiving votes: SF Lincoln 8, Watertown (5-3) 7, SF Jefferson 1.
More: De Smet, Hamlin, Sioux Valley and Castlewood again expected to lead the pack
Class A Boys
- SF Christian (13) 7-0 69 1
- Dakota Valley (1) 7-0 52 2
- Hamlin 6-2 41 3
- Sioux Valley 8-0 29 4
- Pine Ridge 7-1 10 RV
Receiving votes: Rapid City Christian 8, Hot Springs 1.
Class B Boys
- Castlewood (13) 8-0 68 1
- De Smet 8-1 42 2
- White River (1) 10-1 34 3
- Viborg-Hurley 5-1 25 4
- Dell Rapids St. Mary 7-1 18 5
Receiving votes: Canistota 14, Leola-Frederick Area (9-0) 4, Faith 4, Wessington Springs 1.
Class AA Girls
- O’Gorman (14) 6-0 70 1
- SF Jefferson 8-1 50 2
- Harrisburg 4-2 37 3
- Mitchell 8-0 31 4
- Aberdeen Central 8-1 15 5Receiving votes: SF Washington 6, Pierre 1.
Class A Girls
- Sisseton (11) 8-0 67 1
- Tea Area (3) 8-1 44 2(Tie) Wagner 7-1 44 3
- Flandreau 6-0 28 4
- Red Cloud 9-0 20 5Receiving votes: Sioux Falls Christian 4, Vermillion 2, Aberdeen Roncalli (8-1) 1.
Class B Girls
- Centerville (9) 8-0 65 1
- Ethan (3) 9-1 57 2
- Lyman (1) 7-0 35 3
- Wall 8-2 26 4
- Arlington 8-1 16 5
- Receiving votes: Harding County (1) 9, Faith 2.
Follow Watertown Public Opinion sports reporter Roger Merriam on X (formerly known as Twitter) @PO_Sports or email: rmerriam@thepublicopinion.com
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Feb. 27, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Feb. 27 drawing
11-18-39-43-67, Mega Ball: 23
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Feb. 27 drawing
03-04-13-28-42, Bonus: 02
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The South Dakota Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Feb. 26, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from Feb. 26 drawing
03-14-22-50-57, Bonus: 04
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Dakota editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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