Defending champs Maple Grove, Jackson County Central and Minneota rank No. 1 in respective classifications.

Lakeville North replaces rival Lakeville South at No. 1 in Class 4A; Marshall (3A), Hawley (2A) and Minneota (1A) hold steady in the coaches poll released Sept. 7.

Lakeville South (Class 4A), Marshall (3A), Hawley (2A) and Minneota (1A), No. 1 in the preseason, retained the top spots in the rankings released by the Minnesota Volleyball Coaches Association on Aug. 31.

Minnesota Star Tribune writer Ron Haggstrom gives his prediction for every section tournament in Minnesota.

Minnesota Star Tribune writer Jim Paulsen offers his prediction for every section tournament in Minnesota.

Forest Lake remains at the top, Farmington moves to No. 2, and a top-flight pitching matchup in southern Minnesota changes ranking order.

Eight teams make their first appearance in the Top 25 this week, including Minnetonka, which is off to a 10-0 start.

Mankato East or Forest Lake. Which team deserves the title of the No. 1 softball team in Minnesota?

Here’s the list of Minnesota athletes signing their financial aid and athletic scholarship documents in the coming weeks.

Forest Lake makes a strong case for the No. 1 spot over Mankato East.