Lakeville North at No. 1 Blake
6 p.m., Friday, April 18
At Blake School, Hopkins

What a week for Lakeville North. The Panthers' torturous early season schedule starts with the two teams that have dominated state girls' lacrosse dating back long before MSHSL started its sponsorhip seven years ago. After opening with Eden Prairie on Tuesday, the Panthers take their shot at Blake in a rematch of last season's state championship game won 14-12 by the Bears. Logan Dobratz returns after scoring 36 goals last season, but Lakeville North must find a replacement for goaltender Alyssa Friesen. Blake also has a rugged early season schedule, opening with highly regaded Robbinsdale Armstrong before facing the Panthers.