Maple Grove faced Coon Rapids in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Crimson lost 3-0 to the Cardinals. The Crimson were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
While Maple Grove ultimately came up short, they really made Coon Rapids work, particularly in the first set. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 26-24, 25-20, 25-21.
Zachary Garbow paced Maple Grove's offense, picking up eight kills. Garbow got some help from Ryan Patten and his 22 assists.
Julian Vang was the offensive standout of the contest as he had nine digs and two assists. He also served an ace, marking his first of the season.
Maple Grove has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season. As for Coon Rapids, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Coincidentally, Maple Grove and Coon Rapids will both be playing Andover the next time they take the court. The Crimson will head out to face the Huskies at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Cardinals will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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