The top teams remain unchanged. Esko continues its rise in Class 1A, and Woodbury, Chanhassen, South St. Paul and St. Croix Prep receive fresh notice.

Wayzata and Providence Academy remain at No. 1 in Class 3A and 1A, and Hill-Murray reaches the top of Class 2A after moving up each week this season.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s moved into Class 2A’s premier position; Wayzata (3A) and Providence Academy (1A) remained at No. 1 in the coaches poll released Aug. 31.

The list of 22 players includes Gophers commits, defending state champions and multisport standouts.

Awarded by the Minnesota Star Tribune, the honors recognize outstanding accomplishments from the 2024-2025 high school sports season.

These soon-to-be seniors, some of who will sign athletic scholarships in the fall or winter, enter their final seasons with a history of success in sports.

From basketball to hockey, these ninth-graders have already gained notoriety in their respective sports.