The Royals are in position to bring coach Ken Novak Jr. the state’s all-time win record in the section playoffs next week.

Meanwhile, in Class 4A, the grouping for the state’s largest schools, East Ridge, led by Cedric Tomes, moved from No. 7 to No. 5.

The Minnesota Top 25 statewide rankings has little movement among top eight teams, though Prior Lake is ascending from the bottom.

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

Four teams joined the top 10 rankings after being left out last week.

The playoffs are weeks away, but a lack of movement among the top five teams in Minnesota is a sign.

Two teams, Tartan and Wayzata, have been playing a game of tug-of-war for the No. 1 ranking in the state.

Midway through the season, a handful of boys basketball players have become valuable pieces for their teams.

Basketball Across Minnesota: Remembering the best high school players from Minnesota — regardless of gender — from the last 25 years.

At the Breakdown Big Stage at Hopkins, seven of the 14 teams scheduled to compete in the event ranked in the latest Strib Varsity Minnesota Top 25 ranking.