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

The Benson Braves, making their first appearance in the polls this season, are one of four undefeated teams in Class 1A. The other three teams hold the top three spots in the poll.

Maple Grove boys basketball has ability to move up the state rankings with junior guard Baboucarr Ann, who is coming off a 47-point performance in a win against Eden Prairie, the highest scoring game in Maple Grove history.

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

Five teams are ranked this week after not making the previous Minnesota Boys Basketball Coaches Association top 10 poll.

In Class 3A, the No. 1-ranked position has switched between Richfield and Totino-Grace.

Along with Tartan and Wayzata swapping the top two spots, Buffalo jumped up from No. 7 to No. 5.

Following Wayzata’s loss to Maple Grove, another team had the chance to claim the top spot in the statewide rankings.

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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