ANNANDALE (6-5) VS. GREENWAY/NASHWAUK-KEEWATIN (9-2)
7 p.m. Friday at Chisago Lakes High School
The skinny: Definitely one of the biggest surprises of the tournament. The Cardinals are at state for the first time and got there despite a 3-5 regular season record.
HOLY FAMILY (10-1) VS. FAIRMONT (10-1)
7 p.m. Friday at Chaska High School
The skinny: The Fire has a tough test right off the bat if it wants to continue playing and improve upon its runner-up finish a year ago. Holy Family has the advantage of playing closer to home.
PROVIDENCE ACADEMY (9-2) VS. PERHAM (8-3)
5 p.m. Saturday at St. Cloud State University
The skinny: A battle of unranked teams with much to prove. The Lions, winners of six in a row, are at state for the first time, and squeaked by Rockford by a point to reach the 8-team field.