When the MSHSL determines competitive sections, they primarily (and maybe solely) rely on geography. Is that good for the sport? I’m not sure, but here is state points scored by section and you can formulate your own opinion.
Class A
Section 3: 641 pts (28%)
Section 4: 517 pts (22%)
Section 5: 316 pts (14%)
Section 2: 270 pts (12%)
Section 6: 262 pts (11%)
Section 1: 212 pts (9%)
Section 8: 59 pts (3%)
Section 7: 48 pts (2%)
Class AA
Section 2: 1008 pts (44%)
Section 4: 359 pts (16%)
Section 1: 268 pts (12%)
Section 8: 239 pts (10%)
Section 5: 236 pts (10%)
Section 3: 69 pts (3%)
Section 6: 67 pts (3%)
Section 7: 57 pts (2%)
Updates and information around swimming in the state of Minnesota.