PHOTO: Derrick Knight | PoCo broke through for their maiden win of the season, plus Hastings improved on their previous results and Bloomington Jefferson emerged as a legitimate contender.

PHOTO: Derrick Knight | Six Minnesota programs and two Wisconsin programs will all go for the gold at Minnesota's first competition of the seaon.

Linn-Mar starts their competition slate off with a sweep, Urbandale shows that they haven’t missed a beat, De Pere goes back-to-back to start 2026 and ATSC shows vintage form at Millard West.

Des Moines heavyweights face off at Johnston, a Midwest mix of choirs collides at Milton, and Nebraska fields two good lineups at Gretna East and Millard West.