The West Central Tribune sports staff looks at nine of the area's top hoops squads

The West Central Tribune sports staff looks at some of the top girls basketball teams from across west central Minnesota

The West Central Tribune sports staff takes a deep dive into the 2025-26 wrestling season

Tom Elliott, Joe Brown and Michael Lyne break down the 16-player All-Area football squad, which releases online Friday afternoon and will be featured in Saturday's print edition

Three area football teams play in section championships on Friday. The West Central Tribune sports staff makes their picks for top-seeded Albany vs. second-seeded Litchfield in Section 6AAA at Cold Spring, top-seeded Minneota vs. second-seeded Dawson-Boyd in Section 4A at Marshall and top-seeded Upsala/Swanville vs. second-seeded Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa in Section 5A at Fargo.

Seven area football teams remain in postseason contention. The West Central Tribune sports staff breaks down those matchups

The West Central Tribune sports staff picks the opening round slate of section football games, including New Ulm at Willmar, Sauk Centre at NLS and MACCRAY at Canby.

The West Central Tribune sports staff picks the Week 8 slate of football games, including Willmar at Big Lake, NLS at Morris/CA and Dawson-Boyd at Minneota