Malad and Rockland hold top spots in this week’s state media poll

Malad and Rockland retained their No. 1 rankings in this week’s girls basketball state media poll.

Malad earned all nine first-place votes in 3A, while Rockland held off Genesee by two points in the 1A poll.

Owyhee was the unanimous No. 1 pick in 6A, while Rigby and Madison each received votes.

In 5A, Pocatello received four first-place votes but was No. 2 to Middleton by one point while Blackfoot and Skyline remained fourth and fifth, respectively.

The top 5 in 4A continues to be close with Timberlake holding the top spot over unbeaten Sugar-Salem, with South Fremont, Teton and Bear Lake rounding out the selections.

CLASS 6A
Team W-L Pts Pvs
1. Owyhee (9) 14-1 45 1
2. Borah 13-2 35 3
3. Boise 12-3 26 4
4. Eagle 11-4 16 2
5. Coeur d’Alene 9-7 9 5
Others receiving votes: Rigby 2, Madison 1, Timberline 1.

CLASS 5A
Team W-L Pts Pvs
1. Middleton (5) 14-1 41 1
2. Pocatello (4) 13-2 40 2
3. Mountain Home 11-4 21 3
4. Blackfoot 10-4 17 4
5. Skyline 10-6 14 5
Others receiving votes: Burley 2.

CLASS 4A
Team W-L Pts Pvs
1. Timberlake (6) 14-1 42 1
2. Sugar-Salem (3) 15-0 35 2
3. South Fremont 13-1 20 4
4. Teton 12-1 19 3
5. Bear Lake 10-3 13 5
Others receiving votes: Snake River 4, Weiser 2.

CLASS 3A
Team W-L Pts Pvs
1. Malad (9) 14-1 45 1
2. Parma 13-1 36 2
3. Melba 11-3 21 3
4. Ririe 8-5 18 4
t-5. New Plymouth 11-4 4 —
t-5. Grangeville 9-4 4 —
Others receiving votes: Firth 3, Priest River 3, Soda Springs 1.

CLASS 2A
Team W-L Pts Pvs
1. Oakley (9) 14-0 45 1
2. Lapwai 10-1 29 3
3. Prairie 9-1 27 2
4. Raft River 12-2 17 4
5. Butte County 11-6 11 5
Others receiving votes: Kamiah 2, Liberty Charter 2, Valley 1, Wilder 1.

CLASS 1A
Team W-L Pts Pvs
1. Rockland (4) 10-4 39 1
2. Genesee (4) 10-0 37 2
3. Carey (1) 9-4 24 5
4. Leadore 8-1 17 3
5. Deary 7-2 10 4
Others receiving votes: Tri-Valley 3, Highland-Craigmont 2, Challis 2, Salmon River 1.

Voters: Mark Nelke, Coeur d’Alene Press; Adam Engel, Times-News; Allan Steele, East Idaho News; Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman; Kole Emplit, KMVT; Brandon Baney, IdahoSports.com; Race Archibald, Idaho Press; Max Oswald, Bonner County Daily Bee; Kade Calvin, KPVI.