Here is the South Dakota Media Preseason Volleyball Poll, as chosen by members of the South Dakota sports media. Teams are listed with first place votes in parentheses, 2021 record, points and final 2021 ranking.

CLASS AA

1. O'Gorman (12)         23-4   64       2

2. S.F. Washington (1) 30-2   52       1

3. Brandon Valley         23-11 31       3

4. Harrisburg  20-11 22       RV

5. S.F. Jefferson 13-16 11       NR

RECEIVING VOTES: S.F. Roosevelt (22-10) 8, Pierre (16-8) 3, S.F. Lincoln (21-12) 3, R.C. Stevens (16-18) 1

CLASS A

1. S.F. Christian (12)    35-4   64       1

2. Dakota Valley (1)     28-9   51       2

3. Wagner       28-8   22       RV

4. Garretson  29-2   19       3

5. R.C. Christian 25-10 16       5

RECEIVING VOTES: Platte-Geddes (34-5) 8, Elkton-Lake Benton (24-12) 8, Hamlin (27-8) 4, Madison (18-9) 2, Hill City (27-9) 1

CLASS B

1. Warner (12)   33-5   64       2

2. Colman-Egan 27-8   33       NR

3. Chester Area 28-6   29       RV

4. Northwestern          28-6   21       3

5. Wolsey-Wessington   27-5   18       5

RECEIVING VOTES: Burke (29-11) 16, Bridgewater-Emery (1 first place vote, 28-1) 5, Faulkton Area (27-8) 3, Arlington (31-7) 2