RiverHawks roll over Tigers in Tuesday night recap

Tuesday night saw the girls' hockey squad get its fourth straight win, setting up a big matchup with Eden Prairie this weekend. 

Meanwhile, the Knights boys' basketball squad dropped its second straight to open the season, falling by six to Maple Grove.

Girls' hockey: North Wright County 12, Princeton 0

 The North Wright County RiverHawks improved to 7-2-0 on the season with a 12-0 win over Princeton. The 'Hawks have now scored 33 goals over their last four games.

After not being able to find the net in two early losses, coach Tim Hanson's squad, made up of players from St. Michael-Albertville, Monticello and Annandale, is rolling.

"We scored early and often. It was nice to get everone involved from the start," Hanson said.

In Tuesday night's win they were lead by a hat trick from Annandale junior forward Emily Manninen, four more points for Kasey Blomberg (2-2-4) and three more assists for Allie Olson, both seniors from Monticello.  

It was a balanced attack for the 'Hawks, as they had eight different girls record goals. Goalie Amanda Koep also stayed hot, blocking all 11 shots she faced. She also earned her sixth win of the season, which puts her among the top goaltenders in the state.

The RiverHawks face a big challenge Saturday, Dec. 11th, when state-ranked Eden Prairie comes to Monticello. Face-off is at 8 p.m.

Boys' baketball: Maple Grove 57, St. Michael-Albertville 51

In boys' basketball, the Knights fell to 0-2 on the year with a 57-51 defeat at the hands of Maple Grove.

The Knights were lead by Joe Carpenter's 14 points and 19 rebounds, as well as Michael Wiese's all around effort with seven points, nine rebounds, five assists and two steals. Michael Mooney also reached double figures for the Knights with 10.

St. Michael-Albertville will look for its first win of the season when they travel to Sartell Friday, Dec. 10th.