Lakeville North at Shakopee
7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 8

Taylor Koenen, a North Carolina commit, is averaging 19.6 ppg and has No. 3-4A Shakopee off to a 7-0 start.

The Sabers began South Suburban Conference play with a 2-0 mark thanks to a supporting cast members senior Caleigh Rodning (11.9 ppg) and junior Mateya Hutton (11.3 ppg).

But a battle-tested No. 6-4A Lakeville North team will be the first ranked opponent Shakopee has faced this season.

The Panthers' only blemish this year was a 81-52 loss to No. 1-4A Eastview on Dec. 15. 

Lakeville North (9-1, 1-1) has rattled off four straight wins since, led by junior Temi Carda (15.6 ppg) and senior Sarah Krynski (10.6 ppg).