No. 6-1A Mankato Loyola vs. Rosemount
5:15 p.m., Monday, Jan. 20
Simley MLK Classic

Loyola lost its first game of the season last Saturday, but gave Class 3A power Simley a game before losing by three, 54-51. It’s hard to believe that just a few years ago, Loyola was winless on the season. But under coach Rich Theuninck the Crusaders surged to 26 wins and a state tournament berth last winter and have kept up the winning ways. Freshman point guard Lindsey Theuninck is the real deal and has already given her verbal commitment to Division I South Dakota State. She’s started — and starred — since her seventh grade year. Rosemount is just 6-7, but features point guard Hannah Grim. The senior Marquette recruit should match up with Theuninck in what could be one the premier point guard battles of the winter.