Orono hadn't done well against Waconia recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Orono Spartans came out on top against the Waconia Wildcats by a score of 69-59. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked fourth, while the Wildcats are ranked 133rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Orono is also on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 16-2 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.6 points per game. As for Waconia, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
Orono will square off against Benilde-St. Margaret's at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Waconia, they will face off against Eden Prairie at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Waconia's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three games.
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