The heavyweights of girls basketball continued to march through their opposition, producing an uneventful week for the Metro Top 10.
Girls basketball Metro Top 10 teams keep the victories coming
Chaska's win over Benilde-St. Margaret's was a high point, and a big one is ahead: Hopkins at Wayzata.
February 6, 2023 at 5:57PM
No. 2 Chaska (19-1) turned in the most impressive performance with an 86-58 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret's in a Metro West Conference game. The Hawks won the first meeting of the two 92-83.
Hawks senior guard Kennedy Sanders, committed to play for Colorado in college, led four players in double figures with 28 points. She is averaging 22.2 points per game.
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Benilde-St. Margaret's junior guard Olivia Olson, a Michigan recruit, was held to a season-low eight points. The last time she didn't score in double figures was during her eighth-grade season.
This week's marquee matchup
Hopkins at Wayzata, 7 p.m. Friday
The No. 3 Trojans (17-2) get another shot at Class 4A defending state champion and Metro Top 10 No. 1 Hopkins (18-1), this time on their home court. Hopkins rallied for a 57-50 victory in the first meeting. Expect another tough tussle between the Lake Conference powers.
Girls basketball Metro Top 10
1. Hopkins (18-1)
2. Chaska (19-1)
3. Wayzata (17-2)
4. St. Michael-Albertville (17-2)
5. Maple Grove (16-3)
6. Eden Prairie (14-6)
7. East Ridge (18-3)
8. Providence Academy (2A) (16-2)
9. Becker (3A) (16-3)
10. Benilde-St. Margaret's (3A) (14-5)
