Ron Haggstrom

Springfield won a fast-paced Class 1A final, and Rockford was just as quick in Class 2A. The 3A and 4A title games will be played Saturday at Target Field.

The two smaller classes are scheduled to play Friday, and the bigger classes will play Saturday — weather permitting.

Lakeville South advances along with Stillwater, Prior Lake and Benilde-St. Margaret’s.

Simley’s Reese McCauley could become the seventh girls player in history to win the state tournament three times.

Simley’s Reese McCauley could become the seventh girls player in history to win the state tournament three times.

Two defending champs had big moments in the quarterfinals. Rosemount won in extra innings in Class 4A, and Mankato East won by 14 runs, with a 10-run inning, in Class 3A.

Wayzata, the last unbeaten team in the state’s top two classes, scores an average of 9.1 runs a game and gives up only 1.9.

Wayzata, the last unbeaten team in the state’s top two classes, scores an average of 9.1 runs a game and gives up only 1.9.

Peyton Savageau was two over par after five holes of the Spring Lake Park Invitational, then went on a birdie binge.

Three undefeated teams and three climbing toward the top stand out in the weekly ranking.

Minnetonka senior Claire Kohler, fastest in the state in two races, knows how to deal with the stress she causes herself.

Riley Leatherman takes the ball in the biggest games for undefeated Wayzata.

Riley Leatherman takes the ball in the biggest games for undefeated Wayzata.

A sophomore, Angela Proper is 7-0, accounting for all but one of St. Agnes’ victories in a perfect start. She’s also been a standout on offense.

Check out 25 players to watch from the Twin Cities and 10 more from beyond the metro. The best teams are listed, too.

Minnetonka standout pitcher Evan Kueppers is injured; brothers Preston and Hudson Ohm power Zumbrota-Mazeppa; East Ridge is positioned to repeat, but the challenge has grown for New Prague.

The Gophers have landed several of the best players in Minnesota, including Simley’s Reese McCauley, who will join sister Isabella at the U.

A freshman, Linnea Ousdigian broke new ground for the Mounds View program with a state championship.

Lucas Gerten won the diving state title for the third season in a row and set a record with his score.

Lucas Gerten won the diving state title for the third season in a row and set a record with his score.