Maple Grove vs. Apple Valley
Granite City Classic in St. Cloud
8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29

Apple Valley and Maple Grove arguably boast the state's two best starting lineups, and fans will find out which one is better when the Eagles and Crimson square off at the Granite City Classic in St. Cloud.

Every starter for No. 2-4A Apple Valley (8-1) and No. 3-4A Maple Grove (6-0) averages double figures in scoring, led by Eagles junior forward Gary Trent Jr.

Trent, the state's leading scorer, is averaging 32 ppg this season. However, the Crimson held him to just 19 points in Apple Valley's 86-75 win last season.

Maple Grove's top scorers are junior guards Tywhon Pickford (16.2 ppg) and Brad Davison (15.7 ppg).