Pierz at Maple Lake
7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19

Maple Lake is in the driver's seat in the Central Minnesota Conference. The Irish hold a one-game lead over Eden Valley-Watkins in the standings and can win the title outright with a win over Pierz.

The Pioneers enter the week with a 13-11 overall record and 5-8 league mark, but they have proven to be a team that cannot be overlooked. Pierz has impressive wins over St. Cloud Cathedral and No. 5-2A Braham and narrowly lost to Maple Lake 72-69 on Jan. 15.

Senior guards David Stokman (23.4 ppg) and Andrew Schonnesen (14.4 ppg) lead the No. 6-2A Irish (23-1, 12-1). 

Pierz has a pair of capable scorers in Aaron Weber and Robbie Skiba. Weber scored 27 points and Skiba added 20 in a 70-49 win over Pillager on Feb. 14.