Blake at Proctor/Hermantown
8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5

Blake and Proctor/Hermantown seem primed to make a return trip to the Class 1A state tournament.

A demanding schedule hasn't tripped up the Bears (6-1-0), No. 1, as Blake has played a ranked opponent - including several from Class 2A - in every game so far.

Carly Bullock leads the Bears with nine goals and 20 points. Karlie Lund and Jordan Chancellor are right behind with eight goals apiece.

The Mirage haven't faced as many ranked opponents, but they are 5-1-0 in games against teams in Class 1A's top 20.

Balanced scoring has helped No. 11 Proctor/Hermantown to a 7-1-0 record. Callie Hoff and Sophia McGovern lead the Mirage with eight goals apiece. Jillayne Gilbert has seven goals and a team-high 19 points.

Blake defeated Proctor/Hermantown 7-5 in a regular-season matchup last year. The game was worth the price of admission with comebacks, scoring surges and two hat tricks.