In the year 2000...
When YHH built the computerized NOW Rankings formula two years ago, we had no idea how popular or how accurate it would be. We knew our readers wanted a one-stop shop to see scores of their opponents, rivals, etc. Last year, the #1 ranked NOW team won seven of the 10 state or equivalent year-end tournaments. This year looking at the top ranked NOW teams, the computer has a great chance to equal last year's number. Proving ultimately that the computer will replace man. Here are the number 1 ranked (or highest ranked) NOW teams heading into state next week.
| Level | Site | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| Bantam AA | Rogers | Eden Prairie |
| Bantam A | Coon Rapids | Edina |
| Bantam B | Silver Bay | Wayzata (Navy) |
| PeeWee AA | Thief River Falls | Edina |
| PeeWee A | Crookston | Spring Lake Park |
| PeeWee B | Two Harbors | Edina (White) |
| U12A | Stillwater | White Bear Lake |
| Squirt A* | New Hope | Osseo Maple Grove |
| Squirt B* | St. Louis Park | Osseo Maple Grove (Gold) |
| U10A* | New Hope | Edina Green |
| *Participant in Tournament of Champions |
Edina's PWAA team looks to prove the Computer right next weekend in Thief River Falls.
Can Kyle Bouten and the Elk River Elks beat the computer win State in Rogers?
One of the T-Shirts for this year's State Tourney