THE TOP TWO TEAMS IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST PAUL SQUARE OFF IN A BATTLE FOR THE TIWN CITIES CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Minneapolis Washburn Millers are taking on the St Paul Central Minutemen. Both of these teams won their conference titles.

As this game gets underway here, the stands begin to fill. Washburn is kicking off to Central. The Minutemen get the ball on their own 20 yard line and are looking to get off to a strong start. The Washburn Millers are coming out of the gates scrappy, as they all want to make a statement here to start the game on the defensive end. Washburn picks it off and is looking to score here early in the game. The Millers are a threat to score early and that's what they do, as Brandon King scores the Millers first touchdown. The extra point attempt is no good so with 8:56 left to go in the first quarter. The score is Washburn 6 and Central 0.

The Minutemen get the ball back after the touchdown and they get it on the twenty yard line. Andrew Lewis had a nice return for the Minutemen. They're looking to get the ball up the field here on this drive. Andrew Lewis is finding a few holes in the Miller defense early in the game. DJ Johnson has just come up with a huge run, for a St Paul Johnson first down. The ball is on the seven yard line and Johnson is looking to score. They are knocking at the door step. The Minutemen are trying some different looks on the offensive end here. They are doing a good job of confusing the Miller defense. The Minutemen try to go for it on fourth down and 8 but they don't convert and turn it over on downs.

On the first play of the series Montrell Wade came up with the ball and ran it down 96 yards and now the Millers are knocking on the door looking to score here in the first quarter. There is a penalty on the play. It was pass interference on the Millers and that backed them up to the 24 yard line. The Millers are going through a tough time right now, having penalties that are hurting them. It is 4th down and 29 to go. They are going for it but it comes up short and St Paul Central takes over on the 29 yard line.

The Central Minutemen have gotten the ball back and they are having a hard time coming up with some plays here in the first quarter.

At the end of the first quarter the score is Minneapolis Washburn 6 and St Paul Central 0.

The Millers get the ball first here in the beginning of the second quarter. The Millers are looking to run the ball here. The Millers look sharp, as they continue to push the ball down the field. Johnny Walkins just had a 70 yard touchdown pass. Peter Branstad caught the two point conversion. With the touchdown and the extra point the score now is Minneapolis Washburn 14 and Central 0,

St Paul Central has come right back with a Malik Glass reception for an 83 yard touchdown with 7:49 left to go in the second quarter. With that touchdown pass, the score is now Minneapolis Washburn 14 and St Paul Central 6.

The Millers have gotten the ball back after the St Paul Central Touchdown and they are attempting to get something going again. Washburn is trying to run the ball here in the middle of the second quarter. The Millers have gotten another first down, as they continue to drive down field. They are on the 50 yard line. Peter Branstand has just come up with another nice catch form the quarterback Brandon King. Montrell Wade has also got some nice runs tonight so far. The Millers are threatening here late in the second quarter. The Millers have come up some big miscues in the second quarter. They are going to have to tighten it up in the second half to come away with it. Central is going to have to come up and take advantage of the Miller mistakes to come back and win this game. They just came up with one here late in the first half, as they recover a Washburn fumble late in the half.

At half time the score is Washburn 14 and St Paul Central 6.

It should be pointed out the Minneapolis Washburn's Tight End Ra'Shede Hageman is not present at this game tonight he is not even at the complex.

Washburn has gotten the ball here to start off the second half. They have come out hungry for a victory here in the second half. Peter Haugen must have gotten them fired up at half time. The Millers get a first down on their first series after the half time. They have gotten the ball up the field. Brandon King is running the ball well and he is sharing that responsibility with Montrell Wade. They both have had some nice carries here in the game tonight. Brandon King is also looking good. The Millers are looking to score on this drive. The Millers turn it over again on downs because they couldn't convert.

At the end of the third quarter the score is Minneapolis Washburn Millers 14 and St Paul Central Minutemen 6.
Washburn has gotten off to a good start in the fourth quarter. Johnny Walkens has gotten off to a good start. Washburn forced a safety here in the middle of the fourth quarter. There have been two fumbles by each team here in the fourth quarter.

Washburn has gotten 4th and long once again and are looking to punt. They have not been effective with the ball thus far in the fourth quarter. Both teams are still playing well here late in this game.

Minneapolis Washburn has come away with a 22-6 victory tonight. They have played a tough game against St Paul Central. The Minutemen have played a good game and should be congratulated on a good season. And good luck to both of these teams in the post season.