Star Tribune metro wrestling teams to watch
CLASS 3A
Apple Valley: The Eagles' loss to Shakopee was their first conference loss since 1991. Expecting another is asking too much.
Shakopee: All the pieces are in place, but it's a long season. You want to peak in February, not December.
Anoka: Let's not overlook a team that lost just once to a Minnesota team last season and took third place in Class 3A.
St. Michael-Albertville: Some holes to fill, but Patrick McKee (120), Jake Allar (170) and Evan Foster (220) are a nice core to lean on.
St. Francis: The Saints have five wrestlers ranked among the top five in their respective weight classes.
Others: Prior Lake, Hastings, Centennial.
CLASS 2A
Scott West: If sophomores Justin Stauffacher, Tyler Shackle and Calvin Menke live up to expectations, the Panthers can contend for a state title.
