The first official week of the season didn’t result in much, with many games being postponed because of inclement weather. Some schools have yet to play a game.

There were a few games of note that had a slight effect on the first set of Minnesota Top 25 rankings.

Forest Lake junior pitcher Avery Muellner looks in top form early, throwing a three-hit shutout in a 2-0 victory over tough Cretin-Derham Hall. The victory gives the Rangers a strong case for the No. 1 ranking in the state, but I’ll wait until I see how two-time Class 3A champion Mankato East looks in support of future Gophers pitcher Kylinn Stangl before I make that move.

Champlin Park showed it looks ready to make a statement in 2025, beating defending Class 4A champion Rogers 4-0 in its season opener. The Rebels rode two-hit pitching by junior Marissa Rothenberger and a three-run homer by Ava Parent to the victory, beating Rogers freshman ace AnnaBelle Waldoch.

Schools are Class 4A unless noted. Records are through Monday.

1. Mankato East (0-0, 3A)

2. Forest Lake (1-0)

3. Champlin Park (1-0)

4. Rosemount (0-0)

5. Stillwater (1-0)

6. Farmington (0-0)

7. Rogers (0-1)

8. Cretin-Derham Hall (0-1, 3A)

9. Randolph (2-0, 2A)

10. Maple Grove (0-0)

11. St. Michael-Albertville (0-0)

12. Anoka (1-0)

13. Winona (1-0, 3A)

14. Blaine (1-0)

15. Park of Cottage Grove (1-0)

16. Holy Angels (0-0, 3A)

17. Northfield (1-0, 3A)

18. Delano (0-0, 3A)

19. Stewartville (0-0, 3A)

20. Caledonia (2-0, 2A)

21. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River (0-0, 1A)

22. St. Francis (0-0, 3A)

23. United South Central (2-0, 1A)

24. Providence Academy (2-0, 2A)

25. Chisago Lakes (0-0, 3A)