The Maple Grove girls basketball team entered the Class-4A state tournament as the top seed and looked like the best team in the field during their opening game. The Crimson advanced after a 71-36 win over White Bear Lake Wednesday morning at Williams Arena.

Maple Grove made 10 three pointers in the win, shooting 10-20 in the game and 6-8 from deep in the second half.

Crimson senior Jordan Ode led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 10-18 from the floor. Fellow senior Lexi Hanna added 17 points in the win.

Maple Grove will play 4-seeded Lakeville North Thursday night at 6 p.m. at Williams Arena.

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