Another one of the state’s best teams found out how difficult it can be to play without its leader.

No. 18 Minnehaha Academy (14-7) has dropped three consecutive games, all to other rated teams in the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Top 25 girls’ basketball rankings. The last two setbacks were without leading scorer Addi Mack, a senior guard who missed losses to No. 5 Crosby-Ironton 85-65 and No. 23 Lakeville North 75-48 because of illness.

Maple Grove senior standout Jordan Ode reached the 2,000-point milestone last week. The Michigan State signee is averaging 24.2 points per game for the No. 2 Crimson (19-2).

1. Providence Academy (Class 2A, 21-0) Last week: No. 1

2. Maple Grove (19-2) Last week: No. 2