Defending Class 3A state champion Eastview will lean on Abby Lien this season as the leadoff hitter as the Lightning sort out the rest of their lineup. Photo by Mark Hvidsten
Class 3A state champion Eastview begins its title defense against Edina on Monday, but jumps into the rugged play of the South Suburban Conference on Tuesday with a game at Lakeville North.
The Lightning, who clinched a share of the league title last year with a 5-4 win over Shakopee in the regular-season finale, look to sort out the lineup after graduating six seniors.
The Panthers, meanwhile, will try to make their way through an ultra-competitive conference schedule with a junior-heavy lineup.
This early season tilt begins what should be a race to the wire for the South Suburban crown and makes it our pick for the Top Game of the Week.
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