Maple Grove Crimson (Maple Grove, MN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Champlin Park Rebels (Champlin, MN), 72-55 in a league bout.

With the win, Maple Grove upgrades its record to 20-4 on the season. The Crimson travel to Eden Prairie (Eden Prairie, MN) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Saturday, February 18. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 15-9. Eden Prairie lost 63-52 in their recent non-league bout against Wayzata (Plymouth, MN)

Next up, the Rebels play the Woodbury Royals (Woodbury, MN) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, February 18. Champlin Park will attempt to upgrade on its 9-12 season record. The Royals go into the bout with a 6-17 record after their 57-45 league loss to White Bear Lake (White Bear Lake, MN).