Maple Grove Crimson (Maple Grove, MN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting Centennial Cougars (Circle Pines, MN), 80-52 in a non-league bout.

With the triumph, Maple Grove moves its record to 3-3 on the year. The Crimson travel to Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul, MN) to meet the Raiders in a non-league match on Saturday, December 16. The Raiders enter the match with a record of 2-1. Cretin-Derham Hall won 78-46 in their recent league match against Irondale (New Brighton, MN)

With the defeat, Centennial moves to 2-5 on the year. The Cougars travel to North (North St. Paul, MN) to meet the Polars in a non-league match on Monday, December 18. The Polars enter the match with a record of 0-3. North lost 76-70 in their recent non-league match against Robbinsdale Armstrong (Plymouth, MN)