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The boys basketball state tournament includes nine teams that average 80 points or more. Here's where and when they play (and when two of them play each other).
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After 87 years, edge-of-the-metro basketball team is back at state
Farmington last played in the championship tournament in 1937, as senior Tyler Beckwith pointed out in a school report that foretold 2024's success.
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Star gazing: 20 boys basketball standouts, how to see them at state
Some will start play at Target Center, some at Williams Arena, some Wednesday, some Thursday. It's all gathered up here.
High Schools
Boys basketball Metro Player of Year: Much heftier, much better hooper
Jackson McAndrew of Wayzata averaged a double-double, putting to good use the 45 muscular pounds he's gained since he was a very thin 6-9 sophomore.
High Schools
Hers and his: Miss and Mr. Basketball finalists are revealed
The girls winner will come from a group of six seniors, and five players remain in contention for the boys honor.
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Prep Athletes of the Week: Turnaround results in trip to state
Poet Davis made certain Minneapolis South, winner of six games last season, ended its tournament drought this season.
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Hopkins? Minnetonka? We know, Coach. Change can be difficult.
A superstar's gentle reminder got Brian Cosgriff back on track about which team he's coaching these days. A look back at state reveals certainty on other matters.
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25 players everybody wants. That's the All-Metro boys basketball team.
Coaches present and future rave about the top five — and, as Minnesota fans have seen often in recent years, two of them are headed to Wisconsin.
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Benilde-St. Margaret's dominates 2nd half, repeats at 3A titlist
The Red Knights made a 15-point run early in the second half and sprinted away from DeLaSalle, holding the Islanders scoreless for over six minutes while building a commanding lead.
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Minnetonka holds off Hopkins' frantic comeback to win 4A title
A tidy Tonka victory seemed to be shaping up until it pivoted to a stress-inducing exercise in uncertainty that left the outcome in doubt until the final minute.
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Scoggins: 'Lindsay Whalen babies' show out at state tourney
Many playing in the girls basketball state tournament grew up watching Lindsay Whalen star for the Lynx. Now they're drawing offers from D-I schools and following the path paved by the likes of Paige Bueckers.
Sports
Live: Keep up to date on girls basketball state championships here
The Class 2A and 1A finals were afternoon affairs, and Class 3A and 4A teams will make an evening of it.
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In the end, at the very end, it's Providence Academy
The Lions didn't lead against Albany until the final seconds, when they surged to their third championship in a row.
Sports
Girls basketball reaches the peak: Among the best, who's better?
Moments of March: It's a high-powered day at state. The four championship games Saturday all involve the top two seeds, and three teams will play for consecutive titles.
High Schools
Boys basketball state champions will make defense as top seeds
Wayzata in Class 4A and Totino-Grace in 3A are positioned atop the brackets. Breck is No. 1 in 2A and Cherry in 1A.
High Schools
Boys basketball state tournament: What you need to know
Check out the week's schedule, see the brackets and find out how to watch and where to buy tickets.
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Goodhue turns back defending champ, wins Class 1A title
The Wildcats held down Mountain Iron-Buhl standout Jordan Zubich and got strong production from their own star, Elisabeth Gadient.
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Scoggins: It rained buzzer-beaters, and Orono rode out the storm
A two-overtime boys basketball section final against Benilde-St. Margaret's featured last-second baskets at every breaking point.
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Reusse: Transformational drink of water led Breck boys hoops over Minneapolis North
The Class 2A, Section 5 championship pitted two dangerous teams with star names in tow, but only one could break its fast.
Rochester
High seeds only: Girls basketball favorites are finalists at state
Providence Academy and Albany in Class 2A and Goodhue and Mountain Iron-Buhl in 1A advanced to Saturday's championship games.
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