North Dakota High School Basketball Polls Released

Bismarck Century and Minot High top the latest Division AA rankings

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NDAPSSA) has released its latest Division AA basketball polls for the 2025-26 season. Bismarck Century and Minot High are the top-ranked boys and girls teams, respectively.

Why it matters

The NDAPSSA polls are an important benchmark for high school basketball in North Dakota, as they help determine seeding and rankings for the state tournament. These rankings generate excitement and discussion among fans and players across the state.

The details

In the boys poll, Bismarck Century received 19 first-place votes and sits atop the rankings with a perfect 16-0 record. Bismarck High is second, followed by West Fargo Horace, Fargo Davies, and West Fargo High. On the girls side, Minot High also received 19 first-place votes and is the top-ranked team with a 16-0 record. Fargo Davies, Bismarck Century, West Fargo Horace, and Mandan round out the top five.

  • The latest NDAPSSA Division AA Basketball Media Polls were released on February 9, 2026.

The players

Bismarck Century

The Bismarck Century boys basketball team is the top-ranked team in the Division AA poll, with a perfect 16-0 record.

Minot High

The Minot High girls basketball team is the top-ranked team in the Division AA poll, with a perfect 16-0 record.

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What’s next

The NDAPSSA will continue to release updated basketball polls throughout the remainder of the 2025-26 season, leading up to the state tournament.

The takeaway

The Division AA basketball polls in North Dakota are a testament to the competitive and passionate high school sports culture in the state, with teams from across the region vying for top rankings and a chance to compete for state championships.