The Orono boys basketball team is one win away from reaching the Class-3A state tournament. The lone win will have to come against a 26-2 Benilde-St. Margaret’s team Thursday night.

Orono is led by senior guard Nolan Groves, who is averaging over 34 points per game this season. Groves is also a finalist for the Mr. Basketball award.

***Click the video box above to hear comments from Groves and Orono head coach Barry Wohler***

Orono and Benilde-St. Margaret’s last game against each other was on February 25. The Red Knights won that game 66-64. Since then, Orono has won three straight games. Orono is 21-7 overall on the season.

Orono and Benilde-St. Margaret’s are scheduled to tip off Thursday night at 7 p.m. at Benilde-St. Margaret’s High School. The winner of this game wins a Section-6AAA title and clinches a berth in the state tournament.

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Click the video box below (swipe the video frame above on the mobile app) to watch KSTP Sports’ segment on Orono boys basketball that aired on 3-14-25