All good things must come to an end.
Wayzata's roll hits a bump, impacts boys basketball Metro Top 10
The Trojans had won 17 games in a row until Eden Prairie sprung an upset.
February 21, 2023 at 1:12AM
No. 6 Wayzata (17-4) was rolling, winner of 17 consecutive games, when it took its turn falling victim to an upset that dropped the Trojans a few spots in the boys basketball Metro Top 10. Eden Prairie halted the Trojans' run with a 92-86 overtime victory Thursday in a Lake Conference matchup.
Unbeaten and No. 1 Park Center (21-0) and No. 2 Lakeville North (20-2) continue to prove they are the heavyweights in Class 4A.
Among Class 3A teams, youthful No. 4 Benilde-St. Margaret's (19-3) is closing in on No. 3 Totino-Grace (15-6).
This week's marquee matchup
Benilde-St. Margaret's at Orono, 7 p.m. Friday
The Red Knights had their way with Orono (17-5) in the first meeting, 78-59. Orono, sitting just outside the top 10, will be seeking revenge and looking to get back in the rankings.
Boys basketball Metro Top 10
1. Park Center (21-0)
2. Lakeville North (20-2)
3. Totino-Grace (3A) (15-6)
4. Benilde-St. Margaret's (3A) (19-3)
5. DeLaSalle (3A) (20-4)
6. Wayzata (17-4)
7. Buffalo (19-4)
8. Minnetonka (17-5)
9. Holy Family (2A) (20-2)
10. Eastview (16-6)
Six players plus head coach Garrett Raboin and assistant coach Ben Gordon are from Minnesota. The tournament’s games will be televised starting Monday.
