Delano at Orono
7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27

Another matchup from the Wright County Conference East Division makes our Top Games list as Delano visits Orono on Jan. 27.

The Spartans once seemed to be the clear favorite to win the division, but the Tigers have clawed their way into contention. 

Delano (11-4, 1-1) is one game behind Orono (16-1, 2-0) in the league standings, and the Tigers are riding a wave of momentum into the matchup, having won nine of their last 10 games to earn the No. 10 ranking in Class 3A.

Senior forwards Alex Wittinger (15.5 ppg) and Bria Barfnecht (14.3 ppg), and senior guard Brooke Lemke (13.4 ppg) lead the Delano offense.

No. 1-3A Orono counters with a trio of guards in sophomore Tori Andrew (14.1 ppg), senior Kiera Nelson (12.9 ppg) and junior Danielle Jorgenson (10.6 ppg).

The Spartans defeated the Tigers 83-66 in last year’s Section 5 semifinals.