DIVISION 1
Teams to watch statewide: Brighton, Traverse City Central, Traverse City West
Top local teams: Rockford, Heritage
Preview: Heritage coach David Corcoran likes his team’s prospects. Ashleigh Bicknell was a first-team all-conference skier in the slalom and giant slalom and was an individual state meet qualifier in slalom. She is back this season.
State finals prediction: Traverse City West sneaks past Brighton and Traverse City Central for the title
DIVISION 2
Teams to watch statewide: Marian, Cadillac, Hancock, Harbor Springs
Top local teams: Clare, Greenville, Mount Pleasant, Okemos
Preview: Cadillac returns three-time all stater Marissa VanAlst and Abby Divozzo.
State finals prediction: Hancock takes the title to the upper peninsula.