Defending Class 4A state champion Hopkins defeated Wayzata 78-59 while Benilde-St. Margaret’s, the defending 3A state champion, beat Orono 77-66.

Hopkins and Wayzata met again in the Class 4A, Section 6 girls basketball final Thursday with a state tournament berth on the line. Watch the replay on Strib Varsity.

Basketball Across Minnesota: Dawn Plitzuweit is not only winning — she’s grabbing the attention of the top players in Minnesota.

These teams across Minnesota qualified for the girls basketball state tournament March 11-14.

Across the state, coaches and medical professionals are working together to slow the uptick in ACL tears and knee injuries among female athletes.

It was Hopkins vs. Wayzata in the Class 4A, Section 6 girls basketball final for the eighth straight year. Watch replays of the entire section tournament on Strib Varsity.

Expect these rankings to look dramatically different this time next week when section champions are decided.

There are four new teams in the four top 10 polls, including Becker in Class 3A

In the toughest sections, there are top players poised to make a big difference. We’re featuring 10 today:

Section tournament preview: breaking down the big showdowns and making predictions for the state tournament field.