Maple River at Hayfield
7:15 p.m., Friday, Nov. 20

Maple River finished fourth in the Class 2A state tournament last year, its first state berth since the program made a run from 2006-08.

While Eagles' season was a success, their first opponent of the season is coming off a down year.

Hayfield recorded its first losing season since 2009-10 after finishing just 10-16. One of those losses was a 67-60 defeat to Maple River in last season's opener.

The Vikings will look to get back on track this year as they return their second-leading scorer, Aaron Anderson. The forward averaged 14.7 ppg as a junior. 

Maple River brings back junior guard Jeff Lewis, who scored 43 points in three state tournament games last season.