The Anoka Tornadoes will take on the Coon Rapids Cardinals in a holiday battle at at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Anoka's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
While Anoka didn't have the best season last year (they finished 11-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past St. Thomas Academy, posting an 88-52 victory. That looming 88-52 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tornadoes yet this season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Coon Rapids, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Jefferson 60-58.
Coon Rapids pushed their record up to 2-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 75.5 points per game. As for Anoka, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Anoka ended up a good deal behind Coon Rapids when the teams last played back in March, losing 82-68. Will Anoka have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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