We're coming up on postseason time for all of our area high school basketball teams, and the latest set of rankings have dropped from the SD Media.

Between 3 classes in both girls and boys hoops, we had two #1 teams go down from this past week, and we also had a lot of movement elsewhere.

Mitchell retained the top spot in the Class AA Boys rankings, while O'Gorman calls the top spot home in Girls AA.

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Here are the latest rankings:

Boys

Class AA

1. Mitchell (18) 13-1 90 1

2. Roosevelt 10-3 63 4

3. Harrisburg 9-3 55 2

4. Washington 10-4 33 3

5. Brandon Valley 9-3 21 RV

Receiving votes: Stevens 8.

 

Class A

1. SF Christian (18) 15-0 90 1

2. Hamlin 12-3 70 2

3. Pine Ridge 13-1 43 4

4. Sioux Valley 14-1 36 3

5. Dakota Valley 11-2 29 5

Receiving votes: Hot Springs 1, Rapid City Christian 1.

 

Class B

1. White River (14) 15-1 81 2

2. Castlewood (2) 14-2 64 3

3. De Smet (2) 13-3 53 4

4. Viborg-Hurley 11-3 39 1

5. Wessington Springs 14-1 18 5

Receiving votes: Canistota 6, Leola/Frederick Area 5, Faith 2, Howard 1, Dell Rapids St. Mary 1.

 

Girls

Class AA

1. O’Gorman (18) 15-0 90 1

2. Mitchell 14-0 72 2

3. Harrisburg 9-3 54 3

4. Brandon Valley 10-3 29 5

5. Jefferson 11-4 23 4

Receiving votes: Pierre 2.

 

Class A

1. Flandreau (14) 15-0 85 2

2. Red Cloud (1) 16-0 54 3

3. SF Christian (1) 14-2 50 4

4. Sisseton (2) 14-1 46 1

5. Tea Area 12-3 21 5

Receiving votes: Vermillion 9, Wagner 5.

 

Class B

1. Ethan (17) 15-1 89 1

2. Centerville (1) 12-2 68 2

3. Harding County 14-0 38 3

4. Wall 12-3 33 4

5. Lyman 14-1 24 5

Receiving votes: Arlington 18.

Worst Places to Live in South Dakota

A surprising town was named the worst place to live in all of South Dakota and the reason behind it is a bit unexpected.

Money Inc. made a list of the 20 worst cities and towns to live in all of South Dakota and no part of the state is left unmarked.

The list focused on a number of key factors, including crime rate, unemployment, low wages, and school funding.

So which city is the "worst" in South Dakota, according to the article? Read on:

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are not my own and are taken from a list provided by Moneyinc.com

5 Words That'll Help You Sound Like a South Dakotan

Each and every state has its own way of saying certain words, and South Dakota is no different.

We South Dakotans have our own unique way of saying certain words which sometimes leaves outsiders scratching their heads.

Here's a list of five words, and how to use them, to help you blend in.

Gallery Credit: Andy Gott

10 South Dakota Myths Even Some Natives Believe

Have you ever notice how much outsiders (and some insiders) get wrong about South Dakota? They believe and repeat some of these ridiculous South Dakota stereotypes.

SO, to do our part in educating folks, here's a list of some of the most ridiculous myths outsiders always believe South Dakota.

Gallery Credit: Andy Gott