One of the preseason favorites ends the regular season at the top of the 11AAA ranking, while the favorite all season was number one all season in 11AA in the final football polls of 2026, released Monday by the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association.

Horace is the last 11AAA leader after previous number one Bismarck was topped in the final regular season game.  The Hawks will host Century in a quarterfinal on Friday.  Horace’s 7-2 regular season record ties for the best in 11AAA.

Kindred was number one in every 11AA poll this season, though the Vikings were pushed in a 14-10 win at Central Cass.  Kindred is 9-0, one of two remaining undefeated teams in North Dakota 11-man football, and will host Jamestown in a quarterfinal game on Friday.

First place votes in parentheses

NDAPSSA 11AAA & 11AA Football Polls – October 26, 2026

11AAA
Record
Pts
LW

1 Horace (5)
7-2
54
4

2 Legacy (5)
7-2
47
3

3 Bismarck (2)
7-2
40
1

T4 Shanley (1)
6-3
24
2

T4 West Fargo
6-3
24
5

Receiving votes: Century

11AA
Record
Pts
LW

1 Kindred (13)
9-0
65
1

2 Minot North
8-1
49
2

3 Central Cass
6-3
34
4

4 Dickinson
7-2
27
3

5 Devils Lake
6-3
17
5

Receiving votes: Grand Forks Central