Shakopee’s Blake Betton, Waseca’s Deron Russell and Hopkins brothers Tre and Jayden Moore, all prominent recruits in each sport, figure out ways to doubly prepare.

Schlagel coached the Huskies to two Class 2A state titles over the last three seasons.

Now that the state tournament has concluded, here’s where Minnesota’s best teams fall in line according to writer Ron Haggstrom.

Waseca tied the game in the second half, but All-Minnesota standouts Zeke Austin and Sam Hondl pushed back for Albany.

Alexandria won the Class 3A title, Albany won 2A and Dawson-Boyd took 1A. The 4A final remains.

Albany turned away Caledonia and Waseca held off Breck in the semifinals.

Cherry and Dawson-Boyd advanced to the 1A final, and Albany and Waseca reached the 2A semifinal title game.

Class 4A’s higher seeds all won, though Wayzata was tested by Moorhead, and Classes 3A and 2A also went according to form.

Longtime Star Tribune sportswriter Ron Haggstrom forecasts which teams will advance to the semifinals and championship games, including the eventual tournament winners in all four classes.

Going into the state tournament, here’s where Minnesota’s best teams fall in line.