[Chief Hedgehog]

It would also serve MN great if WI would go districts first. My greatest concern for all of this is if MN tries to go to Districts before WI - would FIRST hoist WI, ND, and IA on MN?

This is a decision above my paygrade - but I think that with WI going on their own it will then lessen the burden for MN.

Iowa is south enough that they could continue working with MO, NE, and KS so that is not a concern. However, ND only has three teams - they cannot go it alone nor expect to travel to IA (or could they?). If MN has to absorb the three ND teams, what does that do for the MSHSL Tournament? MN cannot lose the partnership with the MSHSL - not without consequences. This partnership is a major selling point with new schools/teams.

I don't like to cheer on WI, but in this case I will! Get it done Badgers!