Softball Game Preview: Centennial Cougars vs. Maple Grove Crimson

Centennial hasn't had much luck against Maple Grove recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Cougars will face off against the Crimson at 4:30 p.m. The last three games Centennial has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

While Centennial's win against Osseo wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Orioles on Tuesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cougars have posted against the Orioles since April 9, 2019.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Maple Grove, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 7-0 margin over Buffalo on Tuesday. The Crimson haven't had any issues with the Bison recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.

Centennial's win bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Maple Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.