Lakeville North vs. Apple Valley
7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20

Lakeville North responded to its only loss of the season by going on a three-game winning streak, and the Panthers will try to keep the surge going in a showdown against South Suburban Conference rival Apple Valley.

Temi Carda is averaging 17.9 points per game for No. 6-4A Lakeville North (6-1, 1-0) and dropped 31 in a 67-58 overtime win over Class 4A, Section 1 rival New Prague on Dec 6. Caitlyn Peterson (10 ppg) and Ke James (9.5 ppg) help balance the Panthers offense.

Apple Valley (4-1, 1-0) garnered attention after knocking off previously ranked St. Michael-Albertville, helping the Eagles soar to No. 5 in the Class 4A rankings. They slipped to No. 8 after a 72-69 loss to Woodbury on Dec. 9.

Lyndsey Robson leads Apple Valley with 16.8 ppg while Sara Teske and Brynne Rolland are each averaging 13 ppg.