St. Peter at Mankato West
11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 27

St. Peter used a balanced attack to win a school-record 16 games last season, and the Saints hope to continue their winning ways with half of a quartet of double-digit goal scorers returning. 

Katie Dirks tied for the team lead with 11 goals as a freshman, while classmate Kiki Krueger finished with 10, helping St. Peter maintain its powerhouse position in Class 1A, Section 2, where it has won four section of the last six titles, including in 2011 and 2012 with victories over Mankato West. 

The Scarlets last won a section title in 2013, defeating the Saints in the semifinals along the way, and could be extra motivated to stifled St. Peter's dominance by notching a victory in this regular-season matchup. 

Mankato West brings back junior McKenna Buisman, who had 16 goals and seven assists en route to being an a all-state selection last year. Returning sophomore forward Ashley Gustavson had 11 goals and six assists as a freshman.