With two consecutive trips to the state tournament, Forest Lake (5-0-2, 5-0) has joined the conversation for Class 2A's best team.
The No. 6-2A Rangers have yet to lose thanks to a strong goaltending tandem, featuring sophomores Josephine Bothun and Allyn Goehner, who have combined for a .944 save percentage and 1.20 goals against average.
The No. 12-2A Bears are a threat to Forest Lake's conference title hopes. White Bear Lake (8-1-1, 4-0) has won eight consecutive games, including Saturday's 6-0 win over Woodbury.
The Bears' offense is led by junior forward Sydney Shearen. The future Minnesota Golden Gopher had a goal and an assist in Saturday's win and has 11 goals and 15 assists this season.