Defending Northwest Surbuban Conference champion Anoka is still on top of the league but upstart Blaine is challenging for control of the conference. Photo by Cheryl Myers, SportsEngine
Blaine is experiencing a resurgence after spending much of the past decade in the lower half of the Northwest Suburban Conference and is competing for the league title this season with an undefeated run through the conference.
Perennial power Anoka is one of those teams standing in the way of the Bengals, who are ranked No. 5 in Class 4A by the Minnesota Fastpitch Coaches Association.
Defending conference champion No. 3-4A Anoka doesn't appear ready to relinquish control and has had its own undefeated run through league play this season. The Tornadoes have surrendered just seven runs in five conference games this season.
Blaine hasn’t been as stingy but averages a league-high 10 runs a game.
A collision between a rising Bengals squad and a poised Anoka makes this our pick for the Top Game of the Week.
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