Maple River lost to Oakes back in February of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Eagles lost 76-52 to the Tornadoes. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 211th in Minnesota, while the Tornadoes are ranked 23rd in North Dakota).
Maple River has also been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-17 record this season. As for Oakes, they pushed their record up to 14-3 with the win, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.
Coming up, Maple River won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Redwood Valley at 1:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Oakes, they will face off against LaMoure/Litchville-Marion at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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