Mankato East or Forest Lake. Which team deserves the title of the No. 1 softball team in Minnesota?

Staff writers Ron Haggstrom and Jim Paulsen asked coaches which ballparks and fields are worth the drive. Here’s what they found.

Forest Lake makes a strong case for the No. 1 spot over Mankato East.

Meanwhile, Kade Bush, a junior tight end from Chanhassen, commits to Arkansas Razorbacks.

Totino-Grace made a big move, winning four games and rising to No. 4 behind three Class 4A powers.

In football, Maple Grove, Minnetonka and Moorhead will compete in Class 6A Section 6. In boys hockey, Rogers will join the same section as 12-time state champion Edina.

Staff writer Jim Paulsen’s selections for the Top 25 softball teams in Minnesota, regardless of class.

High school sports writer Ron Haggstrom ranks the top 25 teams in Minnesota, with familiar powers at the top.

Jordan Ode, headed to Michigan State for college, led the Maple Grove Crimson to second place in the Class 4A tournament.

Defending champs return for more in Minnesota high school golf, led by four of 2024’s six individual winners.