Rapid City’s St. Thomas More is the only southwest South Dakota team ranked in a preseason media prep football poll. The Cavaliers received 29 votes to slip in to the number 5 spot in Class 11B. Last years runner-up, Winner, is #1.
Sturgis and Douglas both received votes in 11AA. Wall pulled in a single vote in 9A.
The Rushmore state kicks off the season this week with Hot Springs hosting St. Thomas More and Edgemont traveling to New Underwood, both on Friday.