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Valley City Today
By the People, for the People
Valley City and Carrington Move Up in North Dakota Basketball Polls
Wahpeton Huskies return to Class A boys top 5 after 7-game winning streak
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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The latest North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association Class A & B basketball rankings were released, with Valley City and Carrington each moving up in the Class A girls poll, while LaMoure-Litchville/Marion dropped a spot in the Class B girls rankings. Wahpeton also returned to the top 5 in the Class A boys poll after extending their winning streak to 7 games.
Why it matters
High school basketball rankings are closely followed in North Dakota communities, as they provide a benchmark for how local teams are performing compared to their peers across the state. Movement in the polls can generate excitement and momentum for teams, as well as provide motivation to continue improving.
The details
In the Class A girls poll, Valley City moved up to 2nd place, while Carrington climbed to 3rd. The two teams will face off on Friday night in Carrington. In the Class B girls rankings, LaMoure-Litchville/Marion dropped from 2nd to 3rd after a loss last week to Valley City. For the first time in six weeks, Wahpeton returned to the top 5 in the Class A boys poll after two wins last week extended their winning streak to 7 games.
- The latest North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association Class A & B basketball rankings were released on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
- Valley City and Carrington will play each other on Friday night, February 14, 2026.
- Wahpeton's 7-game winning streak was extended as of February 10, 2026.
The players
Valley City Hi-Liners
The Valley City High School girls basketball team, now ranked 2nd in the Class A poll.
Carrington Cardinals
The Carrington High School girls basketball team, now ranked 3rd in the Class A poll.
LaMoure-Litchville/Marion
The LaMoure-Litchville/Marion High School girls basketball team, now ranked 3rd in the Class B poll after dropping from 2nd place.
Wahpeton Huskies
The Wahpeton High School boys basketball team, who returned to the top 5 in the Class A poll after extending their winning streak to 7 games.
What’s next
The Valley City and Carrington girls basketball teams will face off on Friday, February 14, 2026, in a matchup of top-ranked Class A squads.
The takeaway
The latest North Dakota high school basketball rankings showcase the competitive nature of the sport across the state, with teams jockeying for position and seeking to maintain their standing or make a push up the polls. The movement in the polls, particularly Wahpeton's return to the top 5, will generate excitement and interest among fans as the season progresses.
