The Royals are in position to bring coach Ken Novak Jr. the state’s all-time win record in the section playoffs next week.

Meanwhile, in Class 4A, the grouping for the state’s largest schools, East Ridge, led by Cedric Tomes, moved from No. 7 to No. 5.

The Minnesota Top 25 statewide rankings has little movement among top eight teams, though Prior Lake is ascending from the bottom.

Four teams joined the top 10 rankings after being left out last week.

Meanwhile, in Class 4A, a new No. 1 emerges after weeks of back and forth.

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.