Staff writers Ron Haggstrom and Jim Paulsen asked coaches which ballparks and fields are worth the drive. Here’s what they found.

Meanwhile, Kade Bush, a junior tight end from Chanhassen, commits to Arkansas Razorbacks.

Boys and girls state standouts include Division I commits, young phenoms.

It’s a list heavy on Division I prospects, including 10 who have said they’ll play for the Gophers in college.

Among the players who will stand out this season is Randolph’s Carter Raymond, the 2024 Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year and reigning Gatorade Minnesota Player of the Year.

Highlighting the individual competition are superstar St. Cloud swimmer Micah Davis and dominating Rosemount diver Lucas Gerten.

Jensen was previously listed in critical condition with a brain injury after a player accidentally knocked him to the ice last month.

After moving from Quebec, Warain was ready to quit the sport. Enter Mom and Dad: “They kept telling me it was a new adventure.”

Elk River completed a set, ending Chanhassen’s season with a loss after defeating the Storm in the season opener.

Gophers recruit Luke Ryerse kicked a 56-yard field goal, second-longest in state history, and Cedric Tomes scored on two runs and a pass. Chanhassen, Mankato West, Minnetonka and Totino-Grace also took big victories.