Girls basketball has a long history in Minnesota dating back to the early 1900s, with girls starting to play the sport before boys in some locations. Carleton College in Northfield was one of the first places where the sport was taught. The state has the highest per capita rate of prep girls basketball players, with over 12,000 players. The first Minnesota State High School League girls basketball state tournament was held in 1976 with two classes, with St. Paul Central winning the AA title and Redwood Falls winning the Class A championship.
The Minnesota Lynx have had success in the WNBA, winning four titles in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017. The state has produced top girls basketball players such as Janet Karvonon, Lindsay Whalen, Paige Bueckers, Rachel Banham, and others. In this year’s state tournament, players like Maddyn Greenway and Tori Oehrlein are making their mark.
The article also includes pairings for the Class 4-A, 3-A, 2-A, and 1-A tournaments, highlighting some of the matchups to look out for. Additionally, the article invites readers to visit Annandale, Minnesota.
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