Defending Class 4A state champion Hopkins defeated Wayzata 78-59 while Benilde-St. Margaret’s, the defending 3A state champion, beat Orono 77-66.

These teams across Minnesota qualified for the girls basketball state tournament March 11-14.

Across the state, coaches and medical professionals are working together to slow the uptick in ACL tears and knee injuries among female athletes.

Expect these rankings to look dramatically different this time next week when section champions are decided.

There are four new teams in the four top 10 polls, including Becker in Class 3A

Section tournament preview: breaking down the big showdowns and making predictions for the state tournament field.

Here’s how Minnesota’s best teams rank with section tournaments underway across the state.

Behind K.J. Wilson, the No. 1-ranked Tartan boys are hoping to capture their first state championship since 2000.

This week, East Ridge dropped to No. 10 and Rosemount fell to No. 6 in Class 4A while previously unranked Chanhassen moved into the poll at No. 7.

Chanhassen is the week’s biggest climber after wins against two ranked opponents.