Up one week, down the next.
A tough loss for Jamestown to Devils Lake dropped the Blue Jays two spots in the North Dakota Associated Press Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association 2A football poll, released Monday.
Jamestown, who lost 27-23 on a last-minute touchdown, fell to number four behind Grand Forks Red River, Horace and Devils Lake. Red River, who will host Jamestown this Friday, is on top for the third straight week.
Bismarck displaced West Fargo Sheyenne in the top place of the 3A poll after the Demons defeated the Mustangs on Friday
NDAPSSA 2A & 3A Football Polls – September 16, 2024
First-place votes in parentheses
| 2A | Record | Pts | LW |
| 1 Grand Forks Red River (21) | 3-0 | 105 | 1 |
| 2 West Fargo Horace | 2-1 | 78 | 3 |
| 3 Devils Lake | 3-1 | 55 | 5 |
| 4 Jamestown | 2-1 | 37 | 2 |
| 5 Dickinson | 2-2 | 33 | 4 |
Receiving votes: Bismarck St. Mary’s, Minot North
| 3A | Record | Pts | LW |
| 1 Bismarck High (19) | 3-0 | 103 | 2 |
| 2 Fargo Davies (2) | 3-0 | 70 | 5 |
| 3 West Fargo Sheyenne | 3-1 | 66 | 1 |
| 4 Mandan | 3-1 | 49 | 4 |
| 5 Minot | 1-2 | 17 | 3 |
Receiving votes: Bismarck Century, Bismarck Legacy