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Maple Grove boys soccer rolls past St. Paul Central 6–1 to kick off new season
Maple Grove’s boys showed familiar bite to start the year, carrying the swagger of a program coming off three consecutive state runner-up finishes into a commanding 6–1 win over St. Paul Central. The Crimson struck three times before the break and matched it with three more after halftime to close out a statement result [1][2].The performance fits the group’s mindset heading into another push in Class AAA, with experienced returners setting the tone for a deep run [1]. Against St. Paul Central, Maple Grove spread the chances, pressed high, and punished mistakes to put the match away early before managing the second half with control and quality finishing [2].With the attack humming and the spine settled, Maple Grove looks every bit the contender once more as league play ramps up [1][2].