Postseason play begins Tuesday around Minnesota, and some of the state’s best could be eliminated before reaching the state tournament.

With section tournaments starting Monday, these teams have momentum heading into the postseason.

Maple Grove rose to the top in Class 4A, and Eagan surged up the list into a tie for second.

No movement came to the top five this week after winning streaks were put to the test.

Mayer Lutheran and Minneota, the teams that played for the state title last fall, switched spots atop their class’ list.

Lakeville South rose to No. 1 in Class 4A, moving Chanhassen down to No. 2.

Surprising teams often feature surprise standouts, and even well-established programs have under-the-radar athletes.

Maple Grove, the Lakeville schools, Cretin-Derham Hall and others are in the stretch run of conference title races.

Marshall remains No. 1 in the ranking, but Strib Varsity writer Marcus Fuller has different teams in nine of the top 10 spots.

Marshall, Chanhassen and the Lakeville schools, all squads that have been No. 1 in their class this season, hold the top four spots.