BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA TOOK ON FOND DU LAC OJIBWE IN THE CLASS A SEMIFINALS

On March 14 Fond du Lac Ojibwe took on Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (BBE) in the Class 1A semifinals of the 2014 Minnesota State High School Leagues basketball tournament.

 

BBE looked to push the ball down the floor as they looked to score baskets in transition. Fond du Lac also was able to push the ball and set the tempo of the game.

 

Fond du Lac’s Davonte Williamson looked to get everyone involved in the offense. He was able to knock down deep three-point baskets.

 

There was a media timeout with 14:38 left in the first half. The score was BBE 8, Fond du Lac 3.

 

Williamson came up a nice one handed slam dunk that gave his team energy.

 

Fond du Lac got everyone involved in the offense. Everyone touched the ball as everyone knew where everyone else was on the floor.

 

There was a media timeout with 9:59 left in the first half. The score was BBE 18, Fond du Lac 12.

 

BBE James Kuefler was able to knock down mid-range jump shots in the first half. Teammate Billy Borgerding also was able to hit jump shots from the paint.

 

BBE called a timeout with 7:14 left in the first half. The score was BBE 24, Fond du Lac 17.

 

Fond du Lac was patient on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the three-point line as they looked for gaps in the BBE defense. Fond du Lac was able to penetrate the gaps in the defense.

 

There was a media timeout with 5:23 left in the first half. The score was BBE 28, Fond du Lac 21.

 

Fond du Lac was able to score layups in transition. Lester Williamson made layups in the fast break.

 

There was a media timeout with 2:21 left in the first half. The score was BBE 41, Fond du Lac 28.

 

Billy Borgerding and Brian Goodwin came up with mid-range jump shots throughout the first half. They came up with big baskets throughout the first half.

 

At halftime the score was BBE 45, Fond du Lac 32.

 

As the second half got underway Fond du Lac looked to set the tempo. They were not afraid to launch deep three-point shots.  

 

BBE was also able to shoot their fair share of three-point shots early in the second half.

 

There was a media timeout with 14:09 left in regulation. The score was BBE 49, Fond du Lac 38.

 

Fond du Lac continued to attack the basket and look for layups midway through the second half.

 

They were also able to frustrate BBE on the offensive end.

 

BBE was able to make their layups down the stretch. Fond du Lac kept the offensive pressure on as they looked to get steals.

 

There was a media timeout with 6:56 left in regulation. The score was BBE 68, Fond du Lac 52.

 

Goodwin kept on attacking the basket and knocked down mid-range jump shots throughout the contest.  

 

There was a media timeout with 3:36 left in regulation. The score was BBE 75, Fond du Lac 57.

 

Both teams held the ball late in the contest.

 

BBE was too much for Fond du Lac to handle. BBE came away with the 76-58 victory.

 

The leading scorers for Fond du Lac were Williamson with 18 points, and Brown and Delille each with 12 points.

 

The leading scorers for BBE were Goodwin with 25 points and Borgerding with 21 points.

 

MINNEAPOLIS NORTH TOOK ON BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Minneapolis North and Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (BBE) went up against each other in a boys basketball game.

 

North looked to push the ball down the floor as they looked for baskets in transition.

 

The game was very physical. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and went hard after rebounds.

 

BBE’s Brian Goodwin came up with some good baskets in the first half. He was able to get to the basket and hit jump shots.

 

BBE did a good job of getting the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition.

 

North couldn’t get their offense clicking in the first half.

 

At halftime the score was BBE 41, North 31.

 

North continued to look to get the basket early in the second half.  

 

Goodwin continued to come up with big shots throughout the second half. North had a hard time slowing him down.

 

North strung baskets together midway through the second half. They never gave up. Both teams played well throughout the second half.

 

North looked to push the ball down the floor and score quick baskets in transition.

 

BBE came away with the 90-75 victory over North. BBE’s Goodwin ended up with 46 points.  

 

BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSE TOOK ON SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN IN THE CLASS A BOYS' STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa High School took on Southwest Minnesota Christian in the class A Minnesota State High School League State Championship game.

As the game got underway both teams seem to be rushing their shots. Only 11 points were scored within the first 5 minutes.

At the first media timeout with 14:56 left in the first half the score was Southwest Minnesota Christian 8 and BE 3.

Southwest Minnesota got the ball into the hands of Klint Knutson. He was all over the floor. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he knew he could score.

Over the next five minute stretch, BBE found their range and stepped up their defensive pressure.

There was a media timeout with 10:45 left in the first half. The score was Southwest Minnesota Christian 16 and BBE 15.

Southwest Minnesota Christian went on a run after the media timeout. BBE held their ground. They didn't give up any easy shots and they made it hard for Southwest Minnesota Christian to hit theirs.

The score went back and forth late in the first half. There were several ties and lead changes in the first half.

The score went back and forth throughout the second half. Both teams played outstanding defense throughout the game.

The game came down to the wire. Neither team let off the pressure as they both went to man-to-man defense.

Both teams stepped up their defensive pressure in the game. Both teams played with a lot of emotion and energy throughout the game.

BBE's Brian Goodwin was all over the floor. He was able to get his jump shot going and was a leader on the floor throughout the game.

BBE came away with the 54-45 victory over SW Minnesota Christian to win the Class A state tournament final.

THE WOLVERINES TOOK ON THE JAGUARS IN THE CLASS A STATE SEMIFINALS

The Mountain Lake/Butterflied-Odin Wolverines took on Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa Jaguars in the class A State semifinal game. Mountain Lake came into the game with a record of 25-5 while BBE had a record of 31-0. 

Belgrade got out to a quick 5-0 lead. They passed the ball around the three-point line to get in to their offense. Mountain Lake responds as quickly scoring baskets of their own.

Both of these teams looked focused and dialed into the game. The coaches were both focused.

At the first media timeout of the game with 14:56 left in the first half the score was Mountain Lake 7 and Belgrade 5.

BBE got the ball into the hands of Billy Borgerding who played an all-around good game.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team gave up easy basket. BBE tried to trap the ball on the defensive end. They wanted to rattle the Mountain Lake players.

There were many lead changes and ties in the first half. Neither team gave up any easy baskets. I thought that both of these teams came into the game well prepared

There was a media timeout with 10:54 left in the first half. The score was Mountain Iron 14 and BBE 13.

Neither team gave up easy shots in the first half. They were able to get into their offensives sets despite the various defensive schemes thrown at them by their opponent.

There were many ties and lead changes in the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run in the first quarter.

BBE scored many of their points with transition baskets. The Jaguars need not seem to have the foot speed to get back on defense.

BBE's Brian Goodwin was all over the floor. He found his shot in the first half. He shot the ball mostly from inside the three-point line. Mountain Iron was not able to slow him down on the offensive end.

There was a media timeout with 3:55 left in the first half. The score was BBE 28 and MIB 24.

Both teams played with a lot of intensity in the first half. Neither team gave up any easy shots. It was a very physical game on both ends of the floor.

The score at halftime was BBE 36 and MIB 31. BBE shot 12-34 from the field that included going 3-11 from behind the three-point line. MIB shot 12-23 from the field. That included going 5-5 from behind the three-point line.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to pound the ball inside. For MIB Beau Herrig was all over the floor. He took good shots and got his teammates involved in the offense.

BBE continued to get shots at the basket. They also looked to spread the ball out and take time off the clock.

BBE came away with the 56-36 victory over MIB.

BELGRADE-BROOTEN-ELROSA SQUARED OFF AGAINST SPRINGFIELD FOR THE CLASS A STATE BOYS' BASKETBALL TITTLE

Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (BBE) took on Springfield the Minnesota State High School League Class A
boys’ basketball championship at the Target Center.
 

BBE started the game out in a zone defense. Both teams started out quickly scoring points.
 

BBE looked to get out and push the ball in transition.
 

At the first media timeout the score was BBE 6 and Springfield 3.
 

Springfield used a zone defense as they tried to slow down BBE.
 

The score was tied at 12 with 9:28.
 

Both teams went after the loose balls. They dove on the floor and went after every rebound.
 

Springfield's Jesse Kieper found the basket midway through the first half. He was able to knock down a few deep three-point shots.
 

Neither team went on a run in the first half.
 

At 4:45 left in the first half the score was Springfield 21 and BBE 20.
 

The score went back and forth late in the half.
 

Springfield went on a run to end the first half.
 

At halftime the score was BBE 26 and Springfield 27.
 

As the second half got underway Springfield came out on fire. They were able to go on a run to start
the half.
 

BBE stayed in their zone defense which gave Springfield some trouble.
 

Both teams were able to go on a run. Neither teams’ run was very big.
 

Springfield went on a run late in the game.
 

Springfield came away with the 70-58 victory over BBE.
 

The leading scorer for Springfield was Kevin Kuelfer with 20 points. The leading scorer for BBE was
Jesse Kieper with 25 points.