Meanwhile, in Class 4A, a new No. 1 emerges after weeks of back and forth.
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Alexandria and Dawson-Boyd, teams that won state championships last season, remain in the state polls, but are not ranked high.
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In Class 3A, a loss by the previous No. 1 catapulted undefeated Richfield into the No. 1 spot by the Minnesota Boys Basketball Coaches Association
Several schools entered the boys basketball statewide coaches poll. There’s also a new No. 1 in Class 2A.
In the largest-schools classification, both Eagan and Hopkins moved more than two spots in Class 4A.
A gymnast, wrestler, basketball players and hockey players make up seven athletes across Minnesota that earned recognition.
Wayzata, the top-ranked team in the state among all classifications, ranks No. 1 in Class 4A. Totino-Grace is ranked No. 1 in Class 3A.
Wayzata will take on Cretin-Derham Hall in 4A, and Alexandria will play Mankato East in 3A.
Longtime Star Tribune sportswriter Ron Haggstrom forecasts which teams will advance to the semifinals and championship games, including the eventual tournament winners in all four classes.
Going into the state tournament, here’s where Minnesota’s best teams fall in line.
