Volleyball ratings
Three Big South teams in preseason poll
Three Big South Conference teams are ranked in the preseason polls conducted by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association.
Two of the ranked teams are in Class 2A where Belle Plaine is fourth and Redwood Valley ninth. Also, defending state champion Marshall is fourth in Class 3A.
In Class 1A, four of the ranked teams are in Section 3A with Minneota third, Ruussell-Tyler-Ruthton fourth, Canby fifth and Wabasso ninth. Also, Alden-Conger of the Tomahawk Valley Conference is 10th.
Top-ranked teams are Mabel-Canton (1A), Albany (2A), Northfield (3A) and Champlin Park (4A).
Following are the complete polls.
Class 1A
1. Mabel-Canton
2. Mayer Lutheran
3. Minneota
4. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton
5. Canby
6. New Life Academy
7. West Central Area
8. Kittson County Central
9. Wabasso
10. Alden-Conger
Others receiving votes: None.
Class 2A
1. Albany
2. Chatfield
3. Hawley
4. Belle Plaine
5. Southwest Christian
6. Annandale
7. Nova Classical
8. Wadena-Deer Creek
9. Redwood Valley
​10. Concordia Academy
Others receiving votes: Sauk Centre, Pequot Lakes.
Class 3A
1. Northfield
2. Willmar
3. Rocori
4. Marshall
5. Byron
6. Alexandria
7. Delano
8. Monticello
9. Grand Rapids
​10. DeLaSalle
Others receiving votes: None.
Class 4A
1. Champlin Park
2. Lakeville North
3. Lakeville South
4. Eagan
5. Rogers
6. East Ridge
7. New Prague
8. Wayzata
9. Maple Grove
​10. Burnsville
Others receiving votes: Prior Lake, Chanhassen, Roseville, St. Michael-Albertville.