Saturday, September 17, 2016

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS TEAMS JOIN IN PROTESTS

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem during the first preseason game during the 2016 season.  
 
Kaepernick explained that the reason that he did that was to protest injustices.
 
In Minnesota during the summer of 2016 there were a few shootings around the area at the hands of the police that touched off a lot of racial tensions across major cities in the metro area.
 
Around the country and around the state of Minnesota sports teams have taken notice. High school teams have also taking part in the protest. During a recent football game at Minneapolis North High School several players took a knee during the national anthem. Also members of the Minneapolis South High School volleyball team took a knee before a game during the national anthem.
 
High school sports teams from across the country have also took a stand by kneeling during the national anthem.
 
There has been a lot of discussions on around the country about race relations not only in the sporting community but in general.
 
The magnitude of different events that have happened at the hands of police that have mobilized different groups of people.
 
Athletes have taken their voices to the field or the court to take a stand on social issues across the country as well. Teams have created hashtags to promote their awareness of social issues.
 
I support what these athletes are doing. I think that it is their thought of a way to stand up in what they believe in socially. They are using their voices in the actions that they are doing. I don’t think that the players are doing anything wrong by kneeling during the anthem. I don’t think that this issue will go away soon. As the sports season changes I think that other sporting events and teams will follow suite.
 
I think that this type of protest has legs to move. The question for me is what can America do to bridge the “gap” and start talking about race relations and sports and all come together. This is another example of a social issue getting steam and picking up in the sporting world. I think that it is a good idea to have a dialog about sports and issues that come up and affect people in every possible situation.
 
For some player’s sports is their outlet. It’s a chance for them to showcase their skills while learning about life lessons. Sports just doesn’t teach you how to pass a ball or hit a ball or a birdy. Sports can also teach you about yourself and your goals in life.
 
Teams can use these protests as a teachable monument. They can share their feelings on what is going on in the world around them without feeling isolated.
 
The fight for justice will continue on and off the field/courts around the country.
 

CHAMPLIN PARK’S DUO HEADS OUT OF STATE

Champlin Park's Theo John has verbally committed to Marquette, while teammate McKinley Wright has committed to Dayton.

John and Wright were considered two of the top athletes at Champlin Park. Both will graduate in 2017.

Monday, September 12, 2016

MACALESTER WENT UP AGAINST HAMLINE IN A FOOTBALL GAME

Macalester and Hamline squared off in a football game. Macalester kicked off to start the game. Hamline started on their own 28-yard line. Hamline’s Deon Bishop came up with two huge first down receptions. Hamline quarterback Justice Spriggs was able to get the ball into his running back hands and move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-23 elected to punt the ball. 

Macalester took over on their own 20-yard line. Macalester’s quarterback Christian Adams looked to go deep as he was wanting to get his receivers involved in the offense. The Hamline defense stepped up and was able to stop the Macalester offense. On 4th-and-10 Macalester punted the ball away. 

Hamline took over on their own 48-yard line. Hamline moved the ball down the field on 4th-and-2 Hamline was not able to come up with a first down. 

Macalester took over on their own 44-yard line. Jacob Jones came up with some big rushes on the offensive end. On 4th-and-8 Macalester punted. 

Hamline took over on their own 11-yard line. Hamline’s Josiah Harris came up with a huge reception and then teammate Deon Bishop came up with a first down reception. On 4th-and-4 yards to go Hamline punted the ball.

Macalester marched down the field and they got into the red zone late in the first quarter.

Macalester called a timeout with 5 seconds left in the first quarter. The score was tied at 0. 

After one quarter the score was tied at 0. 

Hamline took over on downs. Hamline looked to get the ball into the hands of Spriggs. The defense was able to slow Spriggs down. Bishop came up with a first down reception. Bishop came up with a 36-yard touchdown reception. Kyle Johnson’s extra point attempt was good. 

With 11:05 left in the second quarter the score was Hamline 7, Macalester 0. 

Macalester looked to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-7 Macalester punted the ball. 

Hamline took over on their own 20-yard line. Hamline got the ball into the hands of Nick Kampa.

Kampa came up with a first down. Then the defense stepped up and slowed down the Hamline offense. Hamline punted on 4th-and-14.

Macalester fumbled the ball on the 4-yard line and Hamline recovered the ball on the 1-yard line. 

Hamline score a touchdown on a Harris on a 1-yard run. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 4:43 left in the second quarter the score was Hamline 14, Macalester 0. 

Macalester took over on their own 16-yard line. Macalester looked to move the ball down the field again late in the second quarter. Hamline’s Luke Lindquist came up with and interception. Hamline was intercepted and Macalester took over. 

At halftime the score was Hamline 14, Macalester 0. 

Macalester took over on their own 41-yard line to start the third quarter. Macalester punted on 4th-and-5. 

Hamline took over on their own 15-yard line. Hamline looked to stay on the ground but were not afraid to air it out. Hamline punted on 4th-and-1. 

Macalester couldn’t move down the field and they punted on 4th-and-19. 

Hamline called a timeout with 8:22 left in the third quarter the score was Hamline 14, Macalester 0. 

Hamline went for it on 4th-and-3 and they were able to come up with a 42-yard touchdown by Harris.

The extra point was good. 

With 8:09 left in the third quarter the score was Hamline 21, Macalester 0. 

The ball traded hands throughout the third quarter. 

Macalester got the ball back on 24-yard line. Macalester went to a hurry up offense as they moved the ball down the field quickly. Macalester found the end zone on a 6-yard run by Jeremy Stephan. The extra point attempt by Ben Haltmaier was good. 

With 4:26 left in the third quarter the score was Hamline 21, Macalester 7. 

Hamline took over on their own 32-yard line. Hamline was able to move the ball down the field. 

Hamline came up short on 4th-and-1. 

Macalester took over on their own 41-yard line. Matthew Bonazzoli came up with a huge run for a first down. 

After three quarter the score was Hamline 21, Macalester 7. 

Hamline was not able to come up with a first down and they turned it over on downs. Hamline punted on 4th-and-6.

Macalester took over on their own 30- yard line. Macalester’s Alec Beatty came up with huge receptions in the fourth quarter. Macalester marched down the field. 

Macalester took a timeout with 8:53 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Hamline 21, Macalester 7. 

On 4th-and-3 Macalester went for it but came up short. They turned it over on Hamline 2-yard line. Hamline looked to move the ball down the field. 


Macalester took over on their own 28-yard line. Macalester looked to move the ball down the field quickly as they didn’t take a lot of time getting plays in. Macalester fumbled the ball and Hamline took over on the 38-yard line. The Hamline offense stalled out to end the game.

Hamline came away with the 21-7 victory over Macalester. 

 

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY WENT UP AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 10, Indiana State and the University of Minnesota squared off in a football game. Both teams came into the game 1-0.

Indiana State kicked off to Minnesota to start the game. Minnesota started on their own 40-yard line. Minnesota started quarterback Mitch Leidner looked to get the ball into the hands of running back Rodney Smith. Smith looked to get past the Indiana State defenders. Minnesota’s Drew Wolitarsky who came up with a 21-yard reception for a first down. Minnesota continued to move the ball down the field in short 5-to-8 yard passing and running routes. Wolitarsky came up with a 20-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 10:46 left in the first quarter the score was Minnesota 7, Indiana State 0. 

Indiana State took over on their own 35-yard line. Indiana State looked to get the ball into Roland Genesy who looked to make receptions for first downs. Indiana State punted on 4th-and-6. 

Minnesota took over on their own 13-yard line. Minnesota’s Kobe McCrary also got the ball into his hands and was able to make plays on the ground. Brian Smith came up with a 16-yard first down reception. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-7. 

Indiana State took over on their own 15-yard line. Indiana State kept looking for Clayton Smith who came up with a 58-yard reception for a first down. Indiana State kept on marching down the field. Indiana State came up with a touchdown on an Isaac Harker 7-yard pass completion to Robert Tonyan. The extra point attempt by Jerry Nunez was good. 

With 1:46 left in to in the first quarter the score was tied at 7. 

Minnesota started on the Indiana State’s 38-yard line. Minnesota moved the ball down the field on short runs. Rodney Smith came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 7 seconds left in the first quarter the score was Minnesota 14, Indiana State 7.

Indiana State got the ball back on their own 35-yard line. 

After one quarter of play the score was Minnesota 14, Indiana State 7.

Indiana State punted on 4th-down. Minnesota looked to get the ball inside of the red zone. McCrary came up with short runs that kept the offense on the field. Leidner came up with a 6-yard pass to Wolitarsky for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 11:26 left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 21, Indiana State 7. 

Indiana State took over on their own 25-yard line. Quarterback Isaac Harker looked to get his receivers the ball, the Minnesota defense prevented him from getting a clear shot to his receivers. He passed the ball under pressure. On 4th-and-20 Indiana State punted the ball. 

Minnesota state got the ball on the Indiana State’s 46-yard line. Wolitarsky came up with a first down reception. Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson came up with a 13-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 8:41 left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 28, Indiana State 7. 

Indiana State took over on the 50-yard line and was intercepted by Minnesota. 

Minnesota took over on their own 47-yard line. Minnesota once again looked to march down the field as they looked to get into the end zone. McCrary came up with a 6-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was good. 

With 4:49 left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 35, Indiana State 7. 

Indiana State took over on their own 25-yard line. Indiana State’s Dimitri Taylor was able to come up with some key receptions late in the second quarter. 

There was a timeout on the field with 2:14 left in the second quarter. The score was Minnesota 35, Indiana State 7. 

Indiana State turned the ball over on downs. Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. 

Minnesota’s Emmit Carpenter attempted a 42-yard field goal which was good as time expired in the second quarter. 

At halftime the score was Minnesota 38, Indiana State 7. 

Minnesota kicked off to Indiana State to start the third quarter. Indiana State took over on their own 25-yard line. Indiana State kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. They were not able to move the ball so, they elected to punt on 4th-and-5. 

Minnesota took over on their own 48-yard line. Minnesota’s offense was able effetely switch between the running and passing game and was able to confuse the Indiana State defense. Smith came up with an 8-yard rush for a first down.

Minnesota’s Emmit Carpenter attempted a 44-yard field goal, which was good. 

With 9:51 left in the third quarter the score was Minnesota 41, Indiana State 7. 

Indiana State took over near midfield. They were able to march down the field. Indiana State scored a touchdown on a 10-yard reception by Bob Pugh to Isaac Harker. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 8:15 left in the third quarter the score was Minnesota 41, Indiana State 14. 

Minnesota got the ball on the Indiana State’s 40-yard line. Leidner came up with a 22-yard pass to Brian Smith for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 5:21 left to go in the third quarter the score was Minnesota 48, Indiana State 14. 

Indiana State took over on their own 25-yard line. Indiana State continued to move the ball down the field. Robert Toyan came up with a 32-yard reception that set up a 2-yard touchdown reception to Toyan. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 1:40 left in the third quarter was Minnesota 48, Indiana State 21.

Minnesota’s Colton Beebe came up with a huge first down reception. 

After three quarters of play the score was Minnesota 48, Indiana State 21. 

Minnesota attempted a 45-yard field goal attempt was good.

With 14:49 left in the fourth quarter the score was Minnesota 51, Indiana State 21. 

Indiana State took over on their own 6-yard line after a penalty. They couldn’t move the ball down the field so they punted the ball on fourth down. 

Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field quickly. McCrary came up with a 50-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

The score with 9:19 left in the fourth quarter was Minnesota 58, Indiana State 21. 

Indiana State took over on their own 35-yard line. Indiana State kept the ball on the ground once again. Indiana State looked to score late in the fourth quarter. Indiana State scored a touchdown on a Robert Tonyan 18-yard reception with 4:44 left in the fourth quarter. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:44 left in the fourth quarter the score was Minnesota 58, Indiana State 28. 

Minnesota would run out the clock the final minutes of the game. 

Minnesota came away with the 58-28 victory over Indiana State.


MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST WENT UP AGAINST FRIDLEY IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 9, Minneapolis Southwest went up against Fridley in a football game. Southwest kicked off to start the game.
 
Fridley started on their own 46-yard line. Fridley looked to get the ball into the hands of Prince Okolie. Okolie was able to get past the Southwest defense. The defense had a hard time slowing down Okolie on the offensive end. Fridley’s Nate Soto came up with a 29-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.
 
With 10:04 left in the first quarter the score was Fridley 7, Southwest 0.
 
Southwest took over on their own 34-yard line. Southwest was intercepted by Nate Soto. Fridley took over on their own 34-yard line. Fridley kept the ball on the ground as they looked to make short gains on the run. Fridley punted on 4-and-6.
 
Southwest took over on their own 46-yard line. Southwest took to the air as they looked move the ball down the field. Southwest turned the ball over on downs.
 
Fridley took over on their own 32-yard line. Okolie came up with a 49-yard run. Fridley turned the ball over on downs.
 
Southwest took over on their own 1-yard line. Fridley got a safety with 2:57 left in the first quarter.
 
With 2:57 left in the first quarter the score was Fridley 9, Southwest 0.
 
Fridley took over on their own 49-yard line. Fridley kept on looking down the field as they looked to make first downs. They were able to move the ball down the field. Fridley was intercepted.
 
Southwest took over on their own 5-yard line.  
 
After one quarter of play the score was Fridley 9, Southwest 0.  
 
Southwest punted on 4th-and-7. Fridley kept the ball on the ground as they looked to move the ball down the field. Soto kept on coming up with big plays on the offensive end.
 
Fridley took over on the Southwest 45-yard line. Southwest’s Caadham Deeq came up with a 55- yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was not good.
 
With 10:09 left in the second quarter the score was Fridley 9, Southwest 6.
 
Fridley kept looking to get the ball into Prince’s hands. Fridley’s quarterback Noah Couwehoven scored on a 1-yard run. The extra point attempt was no good.
 
With 5:58 left in the second quarter the score was Fridley 15, Southwest 6.
 
The ball went into the end zone and Southwest took over on their own 20-yard line. Southwest’s Levi Wilson came up with some nice catches to move the chains. Southwest kept on trying to move the ball the field. On 4th-and-4 Southwest went for it and came up short. Southwest turned the ball over on downs.
 
Fridley took over on the Southwest 49-yard line. Fridley went to the air and were not able to come up with a first down. Fridley punted on 4th-and-10.
 
Southwest took over on their own 4-yard line. Southwest’s Levi Wilson came up with a 31-yard reception. Southwest was intercepted by Jonathan Arzola. Fridley took over on the Southwest 28-yard line.
 
Fridley moved the ball down the field as they got into the red zone.
 
Southwest called a timeout with 43.1 seconds left in the second quarter. The score was Fridley 15, Southwest 6.
 
Fridley called a timeout with 29.4 seconds left in the second quarter.
 
Fridley’s Angel Batista attempted a 30-yard field goal which was good.
 
With 24.9 seconds left in the score was Fridley 18, Southwest 6. That was the score at halftime.
 
Fridley kicked off to start the third quarter. Southwest fumbled the ball and Fridley took over. Okolie continued to come up with big runs down the middle of the field. Fridley looked to get back into the end zone but the Southwest defense was able to stop the Fridley offense.
 
Southwest continued to try to run the ball. They were not able to move the ball on offense. On 4th-and-12 Southwest punted the ball.
 
Fridley took over on their own 30-yard line. They kept on getting the ball to Okolie. Okolie was able to find holes in the Southwest defense. Fridley came up with an 18-yard touchdown reception by Nate Soto. The extra point attempt was good. With 1:37 left in the third quarter the score was Fridley 25, Southwest 6.
 
Southwest took over on their own 25-yard line.
 
After three quarters of play the score was Fridley 25, Southwest 6.
 
Southwest was intercepted by Soto. Fridley took over on the Southwest 18-yard line.  Fridley fumbled the ball on their own 14-yard line and Southwest recovered it.
 
Fridley’s Casey Fisher came up with an interception to give Fridley the ball back. Fridley punted the ball on 4th-and-9.
 
Southwest took over on their own 31-yard line. Southwest couldn’t move the ball down the field and they punted on 4th-and-11.
 
Southwest called a timeout with 7:05 left to go in the fourth quarter. The score was Fridley 25, Southwest 6.
 
Fridley scored a touchdown on a 38-yard reception by Caleb Brandt. The extra point attempt was good.
 
With 6:47 left in the fourth quarter the score was Fridley 32, Southwest 6.
 
Southwest called a timeout with 4:35 left in the fourth quarter.
 
Southwest turned the ball over on downs.
 
Fridley took over on their own 38-yard line.  Fridley looked to keep the ball on the ground late in the game.
 
Fridley came away with the 32-6 victory over Southwest.

Sunday, September 4, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF MARY WENT UP AGAINST CONCORDIA ST. PAUL IN A FOOTBALL GAME

At Seafoam Stadium on the campus of Concordia University St. Paul the University of Mary and Concordia squared off in a football game on Sep. 3. It was the opening game for each team.
 
Mary kicked off to start the game. Concordia’s Alquawn Vickers came up with a huge reception. Concordia looked keep the ball on ground on their first drive.
 
Concordia couldn’t get the ball moving and they attempted a 43-yard field goal attempt which was good. With 10:57 left in the first quarter the score was Concordia 3, Mary 0.
 
Mary kept the ball on the ground as they looked to get the ball to Zach Podoll. Marry couldn’t move the ball down the field and they punted the ball on 4th down.
 
Concordia’s Darius Chapes came up with a huge run for a first down. They couldn’t move the ball down the field and the drive stalled out and they had to punt on 4th down.
 
Mary couldn’t move the ball down the field and they punted the ball on 4th-and-6.
 
Concordia couldn’t move the ball down the field so they punted the ball on 4th down.
 
After one quarter of play the score was Concordia 3, Mary 0.
 
Mary attempted a 36-yard field goal which was no good.
 
Concordia took over as they once again looked to move the ball down the field. Concordia’s quarterback Ron Johnson was able to get the ball to his receivers and running backs.
 
Concordia called a timeout with 9:39 left in the second quarter. The score was Concordia 3, Mary 0.
 
The Concordia defense stepped up and slowed down the Mary offense. Mary punted the ball on 4th down. There was a penalty on Concordia so Mary kept the ball.
 
Mary looked to make short runs as they kept the ball on the ground. Mary punted the ball on 4th-and-6.
 
Concordia got the ball back late in the second quarter.
 
At halftime the score was Concordia 3, Mary 0.
 
Concordia kicked off to start the third quarter. Mary punted the ball on 4th-and-2.
 
Concordia punted on 4th-and-5.
 
Mary got the ball back on their own 40-yard line. Mary kept the ball on the ground as they looked to get a first down on 4th-and-3. The Concordia defense stepped up big and stopped the Mary offense.
 
Mary turned the ball over on downs.
 
Concordia couldn’t move the ball down the field and they had to punt the ball on 4th-and-17.
 
Mary kept the ball on the ground and ran short running routes down the field.
 
After three quarter of play the score was Concordia 3, Mary 0.
 
Concordia got the ball back to start the fourth quarter. Concordia looked to get into the end zone in the fourth quarter.
 
Concordia called a timeout with 11:01 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Concordia 3, Mary 0.
 
Concordia continued to get the ball down the field. Chapes came up with a huge play with a 17-yard reception. That brought the ball to the 1-yard line. Chapes came up with a 1-yard touchdown run.
 
The extra point attempt was good.
 
With 9:55 left in the fourth quarter the score was Concordia 10, Mary 0.
 
Mary continued to try to get the ball past the Concordia’s defense. Mary came up with a first down.
 
Connor Graves kept on coming up with first downs on the ground. Mary went for it on 4th-and-28 but the pass was incomplete. Mary was turned over on downs.
 
Concordia took over on their own 49-yard line. Alex Carr came up with a 36-yard run for a first down. Quarterback Ron Johnson kept the ball and looked to get into the end zone. Johnson came up with an 8-yard touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.
 
With 1:22 left in the fourth quarter the score was Concordia 17, Mary 0.
 
Mary got the ball back on their own 34-yard line. Mary ran out the clock.
 
Concordia came away with the 17-0 victory over Mary.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS ACQUIRE QUARTERBACK SAM BRADFORD

The Minnesota Vikings have acquired quarterback Sam Bradford from the Philadelphia Eagles. 

The trade for Bradford will fill in the void of Teddy Bridgewater, who suffered a knee injury in practice on Aug. 30.


CROWN COLLEGE WENT UP AGAINST HAMLINE UNIVERSITY IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 3, Crown College and Hamline University squared off in a football game. Crown kicked off to start the game.

Hamline started the game on their own 30-yard line. Hamline kept the ball on the ground. They used mostly running plays on their first drive. Hamline’s Nick Kampa came up with the ball and was able to make short runs down the field. On 4th-and-1 Hamline went for it and they came up short.

Crown took over on their own 1-yard line. The Hamline defense was able to slow down Crown offense. On 4th-and-15 Crown punted the ball.

Hamline took over on their own 40-yard line.

Hamline called a timeout with 8:25 left in the first quarter. 


Hamline’s Harrison Jones came up with a 39-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:57 left in the first quarter the score was Hamline 7, Crown 0. 


Crown fumbled the ball after the kick off and Hamline recovered the ball on the Crown 10-yard line.

Hamline fumbled the ball and Crown recovered the ball.

Crown took over on their own 10-yard line. Crown kept the ball on the ground as they looked to get past the Hamline offense. On 4th-and-2 Crown punted the ball.

Hamline started on their own 1-yard line. Hamline kept on going back and forth between their running attack and passing routes. On 4th-and-4 Hamline punted the ball.

After one quarter of play the score was Hamline 7, Crown 0. 


Crown’s Terrell Thomas came up with short receptions. Crown punted the ball on 4th-and-4.

Hamline took over on their own 12-yard line. Hamline’s Naji El-Araby came up with 46-yard run for a first down. Hamline kept pushing the ball down the field. Hamline’s Josiah Harris came up with a 22-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. With 9:48 left in the second quarter the score was Hamline 14, Crown 0.

The ball went into the end zone so Crown took over on their own 20-yard line. Crown tried to go to the air as they looked to get all of their receivers involved in the offense.

Crown’s Trey Peace came up with some big receptions as they looked to push the ball down the field. Crown’s Chad Anenson attempted a 20-yard field goal attempt which was good.

With 3:44 left in the second quarter the score was Hamline 14, Crown 3.

Hamline took over on their own 25-yard line. Hamline push the ball down the field as they were able to get their running game going. Hamline Spriggs came up with some big rushes.

Hamline called a timeout with 1:15 left in the second quarter. The score was Hamline 14, Crown 3.

Hamline looked to get the ball into the end zone late in the second quarter. Hamline found the end zone on a 1-yard touchdown run by Spriggs. The extra point attempt was not good.

That made the score Hamline 20, Crown 3. That was the score at halftime.

Hamline kicked off to start the third quarter. The ball went out of bounds and Crown took over on their own 35-yard line. Crown rushed the ball down the field. Peace continued to come up with big plays. He was able to make first downs on their first drive of the third quarter. Crown found the end zone on a Matt Michaud 2-yard run. Hamline’s Anthony Hill blocked the extra point attempt and ran it in for a touchdown. With 9:55 left in the third quarter. Hamline 20, Crown 9.

Hamline got the ball back on the 36-yard line. Hamline scored on a 36-yard touchdown reception as Spriggs found Harris in the end zone. The extra point attempt was good. With 8:00 left in the third quarter the score was Hamline 29, Crown 9.

Crown got the ball back after the touchdown. Hamline intercepted a pass and got the ball back with 5:55 left in the third quarter. Hamline couldn’t get a first down so they punted on 4th-and-8.

Crown was intercepted by Zach Schwalbach. Hamline looked to get the ball into the end zone late in the third quarter.

After three quarters of play the score was Hamline 29, Crown 9.


Hamline punted the ball on 4th-and-18. Crown wasn’t able to move the ball down the field, they elected to punt the ball on 4th down.

Hamline continued to move the ball down the field. Hamline turned the ball over on downs. Crown took over on their own 15-yard line. Hamline intercepted the ball on the 29-yard line. And then time ran out of the game.

Hamline came away with the 29-9 victory over Crown.



Friday, September 2, 2016

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY WENT UP AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 1 Oregon State and Minnesota squared off in a football game. It was the opening game of the 2016 season. 

Oregon State kicked off to Minnesota. Minnesota’s Jalen Myrick made a 56-yard reception. 

Minnesota kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. On 4th-and 4 Minnesota punted the ball.

Oregon State took over on their own 1-yard line. Oregon State looked to get the ball into the hands of Ryan Nall. Nall looked to keep his feet moving after he was tackled. On 4th down and 6 Oregon State punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on their own 45-yard line. 

Minnesota looked to both the rushing attack and the passing attack throughout the first quarter. They wanted to keep Oregon State on their toes. On 4th-and-11 Minnesota punted the ball.

Oregon State took over on their own 9-yard line. Oregon State looked to pass the ball down the field but were unsuccessful at completing the pass. Nall had a huge 40-yard rush for a first down. 

Quarterback Darell Garretson found Noah Togiai for a 6-yard touchdown pass. Togiai. The extra point attempt was good. With 5:52 left in the first quarter the score was Oregon State 7, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota took over on their own 19-yard line. Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner looked to get the ball into the hands of Tyler Johnson. On 4th-and-8 Minnesota punted the ball. 

Oregon State took over on their own 20-yard line. Oregon State looked to use both the short passing game and the quick out routes to move the ball down the field. 

After one quarter of play the score was Oregon State 7, Minnesota 0. 

As the second half got underway Oregon State fumbled the ball and Minnesota recovered the ball.

Minnesota’s Mitch Leidner came up with a 6-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Emmit Carpenter was good. 

With 12:05 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 7. 

Oregon State got the ball back after the Minnesota touchdown. Oregon State moved the ball well down the field again as Seth Collins came up with some huge receptions. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith came up with a 4-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 5:37 left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 14, Oregon State 7.

Oregon State took over on their own 25-yard line. Oregon State couldn’t move the ball down the field so they punted the ball on 4th down. 

Minnesota took over on their own 27-yard line. Minnesota couldn’t move the ball down the field. 

They punted the ball on 4th-and-29. 

Oregon State found the end zone again as Garretson found Victor Bolden for a 30-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. With 1:04 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 14.


Minnesota drove the ball down the field and Emmit Carpenter’s 45-yard field goal was good at the buzzer. At halftime the score was Minnesota 17, Oregon State 14. 

Minnesota kicked off to start the third quarter. The ball went into the end zone. Oregon State took over on their own 20-yard line. Oregon State looked to air the ball out as the receivers all looked to get the ball into their hands. Oregon State punted the ball on 4th-and-12. 

Minnesota couldn’t move the ball down the field and they hard to punt on 4th-and-11. 

Oregon State scored on a safety with 5:37 left in the third quarter. With that safety the score was Minnesota 17, Oregon State 16.

Oregon State punted the ball on 4th-and-8. Minnesota fumbled the punt and Oregon State took over.

Oregon State’s Garretson found Cook for a 12-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 2:30 left in the third quarter the score was Oregon State 23, Minnesota 17. That was the score after the third quarter. 

Minnesota’s Rodney Smith carried the ball for a 1 yard for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 13:11 left in the fourth quarter the score was Minnesota 24, Oregon State 23.

Oregon State continued to try to move the ball down the field as they looked to chew up clock on the offense. 

Minnesota kept the defense guessing by switching up passing and running schemes. On 4th-and-10 Minnesota punted the ball. 

Oregon State’s offense sputtered out and Minnesota got the ball back. Minnesota’s Mitch Leidner came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion was no good.

With 1:27 left in regulation the score was Minnesota 30, Oregon State 23.

Minnesota came away with the 30-23 victory over Oregon State.