The Trojans, winners of four straight games, were previously No. 3 in the top 10 poll.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s dropped from No. 2 to No. 4 in 3A, which benefitted Hill-Murray.

Meanwhile, several teams entered the coaches poll this week. They were DeLaSalle, Foley, Caledonia, Pine River-Backus and Hills-Beaver Creek.

Undefeated Skippers overtake Hopkins as the top-voted team in the largest-school classification.

As December wins add up, so does Monticello’s confidence and experience against tougher teams.

The most notable dips came in Class 2A, but other teams dropped, or moved up, in 4A, 3A and 1A as well.

The top 10 shifted somewhat, with Maple Grove and Eastview rising in the statewide, all-classification ranking.

Byron was only other team to move up more than one spot, climbing from No. 10 to No. 8 in Class 3A.

Defending Class 4A champion Hopkins retained the top spot, but other teams moved around based on early-season impressions.

The No. 1 programs held their ground, but not much else stayed the same as in the preseason.