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BISMARCK -- Defending WDA champion Minot High is the coaches' pick to defend its conference boys' soccer crown this season. The Magicians earned three first place votes to go along with 42 points. Century was a close second with 40 points and a pair of first place votes. Bismarck High was third with 36 points and a first place vote. Jamestown and Legacy tied for fourth with each receiving a first place vote and 32 points. Mandan was a distant sixth with 16 points. Dickinson and Williston both received 13 points to tie for the seventh spot.
Teams received seven points for a first place vote; six for second place; five for third place; four points for fourth place; three points for fifth place; two points for sixth and one point for seventh. Team officials did not include their squad in voting. The annual poll was conducted by WDA Executive Secretary Matt Mullally.
This will be the 28th season the WDA has sponsored the sport. The season will get underway on Friday, Aug. 12 for a few WDA teams. The WDA Tournament will be held Sept. 27 and Oct. 1. Bismarck St. Mary's will host the final day of matches (Oct. 1). The top four qualifiers will compete in the ND State Tournament which is hosted by Fargo, Oct. 6-8.
| Place | Team | Points |
| 1. | Minot High (3) | 42 |
| 2. | Century (2) | 40 |
| 3. | Bismarck High (1) | 36 |
| 4. | Jamestown (1) | 32 |
| 4. | Legacy (1) | 32 |
| 6. | Mandan | 16 |
| 7. | Dickinson | 13 |
| 7. | Williston | 13 |
First Place votes in parenthesis
2022 WDA Boys' Soccer Coaches Poll
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