ST. PAUL JOHNSON TOOK ON GRAND RAPIDS IN THE CLASS AAA BOYS’ BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

In the boys’ basketball class AAA boys’ state basketball championship game St. Paul Johnson took on Grand Rapids.

Johnson went on a run midway through the first half. Grand Rapids was able to go on a run midway through the first half.

Grand Rapids didn’t back down. They kept their cool. They didn’t back down. They were able to find their shots in the first half.

Both teams looked to get the ball out of the net and run in transition. Johnson was more successful at that than Grand Rapids in the first half. Johnson was able to convert on the transition plays.

Estan Tyler had a great first half. He was all over the court. He was able to find his shot from the beginning of the game.

At halftime the score was Johnson 23 and Grand Rapids 26.

As the second half got under underway the score went back and forth. The game was tied several times throughout the game.

For St Paul Johnson Tyler Estan really found his shot throughout the game. He was able to hit it. The pace of the game was back and forth.

Grand Rapids was able to hang on throughout the game. They didn’t back down. Eric Stark and Michael Johnson came up big for Grand Rapids. They were able to continually knock down shots for Grand Rapids.

Johnson used a full court press and really put the pressure on Grand Rapids throughout the game.

Johnson continued to go after Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids was not able to put a run together in the second half.

Johnson was able to come away with the 59-55 victory over Grand Rapids.

After the game I was able to talk to St Paul and Johnson’s Prince Williams, head coach Vern Simmons, Maxie Rosenbloom, about the championship game.