The region with the #3 and #4 seed always seems to produce some great drama. The West, held in Stillwater (geographically as far east as you can in Minnesota), has a bunch of interesting battles. Obviously Eden Prairie and PCG jumps out at the pundits, but so do the Apple Valley/Mahtomedi and Chaska Chan/Stillwater games on Friday. Expect some fireworks with a ton of great players like Jack Novak, Drew Holt and Connor Nelson.

Favorites: Eden Prairie and Park Cottage Grove

First Round Upset: Mahtomedi > Apple Valley

Best Player: Drew Holt, Eden Prairie

New to the Scene: Ray Olson, Mahtomedi