Blue Jay girls back in poll at No. 4

The Blue Jay girls basketball team is back in the Class A rankings.

Following Tuesday night’s win over previously top-ranked Bismarck Century, Jamestown High School went from unranked to No. 4 in the latest top 5.

The 11-4 Blue Jays, riding a 5-game winning streak, face another ranked team Friday when they travel to Bismarck to face the No. 5 Demons (12-5). Williston comes to Jamestown for a makeup game on Saturday.

Following the Jays’ win over Century, Fargo Shanley (15-1) moved up to the top spot. The Patriots (15-2) and West Fargo (15-2) share the No. 2 spot.

North Dakota Class A basketball polls

BISMARCK (AP) — This week’s North Dakota Class A basketball polls compiled by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Each team is followed by first-place votes In parentheses, records, total points and previous ranking.

Boys

Team W-L Pts. LW

1. GF Red River (6) 15-1 37 1

2. Fargo Shanley (2) 14-2 33 2

3. Bismarck St. Mary’s 13-2 20 4

4. Minot 14-3 17 3

5. Bismarck Century (1) 13-2 13 5

Others receiving votes: None.

Girls

Team W-L Pts. LW

1. Fargo Shanley (7) 15-1 38 2

2T. West Fargo 15-2 29 3

2T. Bismarck Century (1) 15-2 29 1

4. Jamestown 11-4 15 NR

5. Bismarck 12-5 6 4

Others receiving votes: Fargo North (11-5) 3 points.

— Sun Staff

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