1 Signing, beginnings and endings

Signing
MI
Andrea Clancy, North Huron to Ferris State

Beginnings
Both Minnesota and North Dakota opened practice today. First games begin as early as November 23rd, but most will take place on the 25th. Sections begin Feb. 23 and the state tournament will be held March 15th to 18th at Target Center in Minneapolis and Williams Arena at the Campus of the University of Minnesota
Minnesota will be playing 36 minute games this year (two 18 minutes halves). Scoring will go up, but don't be fooled by bigger numbers. A 22.5 ppg now will be like 20 last year. 20 ppg now will be like 17.8 last year. 40 ppg on defense was considered tight, but that would increase to 45 now.

North Dakota's first games will take place during the week of Nov. 28th.

Endings
Michigan began Districts tonight (check out the MHSAA site for schedule). Most of the rated teams should prevail in the early round. District semis take place on Wednesday, Nov 16, most finals on Friday Nov. 18, some on Sat. Nov. 19. Updates on games to watch will be posted later.