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The Hayfield girls basketball team stepped up on defense as it beat Maple River (4-3 overall) 68-48 on the road Friday.

Natalie Beaver scored 23 points to lead the Vikings (6-0 overall).

Hayfield scoring: Natalie Beaver, 23; Chelsea Christopherson, 17; Kristen Watson, 14; Betsy Gillette, 6; Jenna Christopherson, 5; Lilly Beyer, 3