The baseball diamond in west central Minnesota is absolutely stacked this season, especially in Class AA, where a logjam of quality teams is making for one of the most competitive postseasons in recent memory. As the playoffs kick off next week, sports analysts Tom Elliott and Joe Brown break down the most intriguing sections in the latest WCT Sports Show.

At the 3:00 mark, the discussion opens with Section 3AA-North, where perennial powerhouses New London-Spicer, Montevideo, and Paynesville sit atop a deep and dangerous field. These teams have been battling all season, and the road to the section title will be anything but easy.

Moving to 11:45, the focus shifts to Section 8AAA, where the Willmar Cardinals are looking to make their mark. The question on everyone's mind: where does Willmar stack up against the rest of this talented bracket? Early indications suggest they have the pitching and defense to make a serious run.

At 17:20, the conversation turns to Section 5AA, where an improved Litchfield squad is hungry to secure a top seed. After a strong regular season, the Dragons are proving they can hang with the best—and they're not satisfied with just making the playoffs.

Then, at 21:45, Elliott and Brown dive into Section 3A-North, where Dawson-Boyd and Lac qui Parle Valley are leading the charge. These small-school giants have been dominant, but as any coach will tell you, anything can happen when the bracket opens.

Finally, at the 26:00 mark, the duo briefly crosses over into track and field, highlighting an unexpected but exciting development: the Willmar girls' team is headed to the state True Team meet this Saturday. It's a testament to their depth and determination, and a welcome surprise for fans of Cardinals athletics.