THE BATTLE OF THE EAGLES

It’s the battle of the Eagles in the semifinal of region 2AAAA where Bloomington Kennedy took on Eden Prairie. This game started out with a quick pace. Both teams are looking to push the ball up the court.

Kennedy started out playing in a strong zone defense. Both teams went up and down the court in the first half. Kennedy was looking to get the ball in to Jade Martin.

For Eden Prairie Shayne Mullaney did a good job of getting out on the defensive end. She was able to get up in her opponents face. Both teams traded baskets in the first half.

Kennedy played zone defense for most of the first half. This was a close game in the first half. Eden Prairie was able to score on the Kennedy misses.

As the second half got underway both teams came out fighting hard. Both teams put pursue on each other.

Both teams played extremely well but in the end Eden Prairie was able to come away with the 79-59 victory.