BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 8, Bloomington Kennedy and Richfield went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game, Kennedy had a record of 6-6. Richfield came into the game with a record of 10-0.

Both teams looked like they could push the ball down the floor and score in transition.

 
Richfield started the game out in a zone defense. Kennedy started the game out in a man-to-man defense.

Richfield’s Waleed Muhammad came up with mid-range jump shots and layups early in game. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Teammate Adin Inda also came up with layups.

Kennedy looked to score baskets in transition. They looked to push the ball down the floor and take quick shots.

Kennedy struggled shooting the ball mid-way through the first half.

Richfield’s Dre Collins and Waleed Muhammad continued to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the

Kennedy called a timeout with 11:38 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 17, Kennedy 4.

Kennedy continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to get everyone involved in the offense.

Richfield looked to trap Kennedy as they brought the ball down the floor. Richfield looked to create turnovers off the traps.

Kennedy’s Musunguindji Mwenenentanda and teammate Khalil Wertz Copeland came up with shots in the first half.

Kennedy called a timeout with 5:03 left in the first half; the score was Richfield 34, Kennedy 6.

The pace of the game slowed down late in the first half. Richfield used a lot of time off the 35-second shot clock as they swung the ball around the 3-point line.

Kennedy’s Judah Mitchell came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half. Mitchell was able to get past his defenders and get good looks at the basket. On the defensive end, he was able to slow down the guy he was guarding.

At halftime, the score was Richfield 44, Kennedy 21.

As the second half got underway, both teams continued to look to push the ball down the floor and get baskets in transition.

Richfield called a timeout with 15:45 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 44, Kennedy 25.

Richfield picked up the defensive pressure in the second half. They were able to slow down the Kennedy offense in the second half.

Collins recorded several steals and executed layups during the second half. He was very vocal on both ends of the floor.

Kennedy called a timeout with 11:47 left in regulation; the score was Richfield 57, Kennedy 30.

Kennedy looked to claw their way back in the game midway through the second half. They didn’t quit and attacked the basket throughout the second half.

Richfield called a timeout with 9:33 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 66, Kennedy 35.

Richfield’s Gideon Horn came with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half. He called for the ball in the paint.

Kennedy called a timeout with 6:29 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 76, Kennedy 39.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Kennedy struggled with shooting the ball throughout the game. Even though they struggled to shoot the ball, they didn’t give up and kept attacking the basket. Richfield used their quickness to get the ball down the floor quickly.

Richfield came away with the 83-50 victory over Kennedy. The leading scorers for Kennedy were Mwenenentanda with 20 points and Mitchell with 19 points. The leading scorers for Richfield were Collins with 18 points and Hagler with 17 points.

HOLY ANGELS AND BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY WENT UP AGAINST EACH OTHER IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 16, Holy Angels and Bloomington Kennedy went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.

As the game got underway, Holy Angels looked like they used full-court pressure, making it difficult for Kennedy to bring the ball down the floor.

Kennedy pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to score layups in transition. Kennedy’s Kahlil Copeland looked like he could take mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. If he didn’t think that he had a good shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates.

Holy Angels' Peter Koening came up with deep 3-point shots. He did a good job of calling for the ball in spots where he knew where he could shoot it.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 13:49 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 12, Kennedy 6.
Kennedy struggled shooting the ball for a period in the first half. Even though they struggled shooting, they took the ball strongly to the basket.

Kennedy’s D’Andre Moffitt looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 11:25 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 18, Kennedy 10.

Holy Angels did a good job of moving the ball around the 3-point line and taking time off the 35-second shot clock.

Kennedy struggled to shoot the ball midway through the first half. Even though they struggled, they kept on attacking the basket and looking for their shots.

Kennedy applied pressure and made it difficult for Holy Angels to get an open look at the basket.

Kennedy called a timeout with 7:29 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 24, Kennedy 13.

Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot.

Holy Angels kept the defensive pressure on Kennedy late in the first half. They didn’t let them get an open look at the basket.

Holy Angels' Blake Nixon made shots and knocked down free throws. He was not afraid to take the ball strongly to the basket. He wasn’t afraid to shoot from behind the 3-point line.

Holy Angels' Arjun Jain also came up with deep 3-point shots late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Holy Angels 41, Kennedy 27.

As the second half got underway, Holy Angels continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 17:16 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 41, Kennedy 29.

Kennedy’s Musungindji Mwenentanda came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half.

Kennedy called a timeout with 15:32 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 45, Kennedy 31.

Kennedy went to a full-court press midway through the second half. They wanted to slow down the Holy Angels' offense.

Mitchell came up with steals and turned them into layups on the offensive end. He did a good job of communicating with his teammates.

Kennedy called a timeout with 8:59 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 61, Kennedy 39.

Both teams dove on the floor late in the game.

Winston kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the game.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Holy Angels used their quickness to get past the Kennedy defense. Even though Kennedy struggled to shoot the ball throughout the game, they kept on attacking the basket.

In a hard-fought game, Holy Angels came away with the 82-49 victory over Kennedy.

The leading scores for Holy Angels were Nixon with 23 points and DePoint with 19 points. The leading scorers for Kennedy were Mwenentanda with 18 points and Mitchell with 15 points.

ST. PAUL HIGHLAND PARK WENT UP AGAINST BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 25, St. Paul Highland Park and Bloomington Kennedy went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game, Highland Park had a record of 11-13, while Kennedy had a record of 6-18.  

Highland Park looked to push the ball down the floor and set the tempo early.   

Kennedy looked to push the ball down the floor and get his teammates involved in the offense. He moved quickly down the floor and got his teammates the ball in spots where he could shoot it.  

Highland Park also moved quickly down the floor as they looked to get past the Kennedy defense.  

Kennedy’s Lamarrius Starr was all over the floor. He could get to the basket and make mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Teammate Sonte Lajeunessee-Wood came up with jump shots and layups throughout the first half.  

Highland Park called a timeout with 9:11 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 31, Highland Park 16.  

Highland Park continued to push the ball down the floor and attack the basket.  

Starr continued attacking the basket and coming up with shots.  

Both teams got after it in the first half. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot.  

At halftime, the score was Kennedy 54, Highland Park 37. 

As the second half got underway, both teams continued to push the ball down the floor.  

Highland Park’s Yared Yohannes came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.  

Kennedy’s Malik Johnson came up with big mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half.  

Kennedy used their quickness to get past the Highland Park offense. Everyone got into the offense. They talked on both ends of the floor.  

Kenndey called a timeout with 6:31 left on the clock. The score was Kennedy 69, Highland Park 56. 

Highland Park came up with stops and turned them into layups on the offensive end.  

Kennedy came away with the 81-75 victory over Highland Park. The leading scorer for Highland Park was Yared Yohoness with 27 points. 

The leading scorers for Kennedy were Lajeunesse-Wood with 19, Starr with 15 and Johnson with 14 points.  

FRIDLEY WENT UP AGAINST BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 13, Fridley and Bloomington Kennedy went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game, Fridley had a record of 7-13, while Kennedy came in with a record of 5-15.

Kennedy started the game out in a man-to-man defense. They looked to keep Fridley out of the lane. Kennedy looked to set the tempo of the game early.

Fridley moved the ball down the floor well, and they got everyone involved in the offense. Fridley’s Trenton Woodall Jones came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. The defense couldn’t control what he was going to do.

Neither team went on a run in the first half, as there were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.

Fridley played zone defense throughout the first half. That made Kennedy pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the 35-second shot clock.

Fridley took a timeout with 7:27 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 21, Kennedy 19.

Neither team went on a run in the first half. There were many ties and lead changes throughout the first half.

Both teams look to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Fridley 36, Kennedy 26.

As the second half got underway, both teams kept attacking the basket. Fridley looked to get the ball into the hands of Jones, who came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

The University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach, Ben Johnson, came into the gym at halftime to watch the second half of the game.

Kennedy called a timeout with 11:19 on the clock, the score was Fridley 55, Kennedy 42.

Both teams continued to attack the basket late in the game. Fridley used their quickness to get to the basket.

Fridley was too much for Kennedy to handle. In a fast-paced game, Fridley came away with the 82-70 victory over Kennedy.

BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 11, Bloomington Kennedy and Richfield went up against each other in a boys' basketball game. Going into the game Kennedy had a record of 5-14 while Richfield’s record was 16-4. The first time these two teams went up against each other Richfield came away with the 91-72 win on Jan. 9.

Richfield looked to push the ball down the floor early. Richfield looked to trap Kennedy as they brought the ball down the floor.

Richfield looked to get everyone involved in the offense as they passed the ball around the 3-point line. They were able to take time off the 35-second shot clock.

Kennedy’s Malik Johnson took the ball strong to the basket as he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Richfield looked to get the ball into the hands of CJ Armstrong. Armstrong was all over the floor. He was able to get his teammates involved in the offense, and if he got a good look at the basket, he would pass it to one of his teammates.

Kennedy’s Sont Lajeunesse-Wood came up with deep 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Richfield used a zone defense. That made Kennedy swing the ball around the 3-point line.

Kennedy called a timeout with 9:50 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 24, Kennedy 18.

Richfield did a good job of clogging the lanes and creating spacing issues for Kennedy on offense.

Kennedy wasn’t afraid to shoot the deep 3-point shot or the mid-range jump shot. They got everyone involved in the offense.

Richfield’s Omar Whittaker came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He took the ball hard to the basket.

Kennedy’s Abdirahman Tushar came up with jump shots to keep his team in the game.

Kennedy called a timeout with 3:30 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 39, Kennedy 34.

Armstrong continued to come up with shots late in the first half.

Both teams continued to attack the basket late in the first half, looking for their shots.

At halftime, the score was Richfield 55, Kennedy 38.

As the second half got underway, both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets.

Johnson continued to take the ball strong to the basket and looked to score baskets in transition. He had a good sense of knowing where his teammates were on the floor at all times.

Richfield took a lot of time off the shot clock early in the second half.

Kennedy switched between a man-to-man defense to a zone defense multiple times throughout the second half.

Kennedy struggled shooting throughout the game. Even though they struggled to shoot the ball, they didn’t give up on themselves and fought hard throughout the game.

Richfield called a timeout with 5:39 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 102, Kennedy 57.

Both teams played hard late in the game, but Richfield was too much for Kennedy. Richfield came away with the 106-67 victory over Kennedy.

The leading scorers for Kennedy were Johnson with 18 points, Bush with 12 points, Lajeunesse-Wood with 10 points and Aaron Bachanan with 9 points. And the leading scorers for Richfield were Armstrong with 25 points, Hagler with 21 points and Collins with 20 points.

ROBBINSDALE COOPER WENT UP AGAINST BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb.6, Robbinsdale Cooper and Bloomington Kennedy went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game, Cooper had a record of 5-12, while Kennedy had a record of 3-14. In the last meeting of these two teams on Jan. 7, Cooper came away with a 70-66 victory.

As the game got underway Cooper started the game in a zone defense. They made Kennedy pass the ball around the 3-point line. Kennedy also started the game in a zone defense.

Kennedy looked to push the ball down the floor in transition.

Kennedy’s Malik Jackson took the ball strong to the basket, and he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Cooper also looked to set the tempo of the game. They pushed the ball down the floor, trying to get past the Kennedy defense.

Kennedy swung the ball around the 3-point line, getting everyone involved in the offense. Kennedy was able to come up with steals and were able to come up with baskets in transition.

Kennedy’s Lamarrius Star came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. If Star didn’t think that he could get a good shot, he wouldn’t be afraid to pass it to his teammates.

Kennedy switched between zone and man-to-man defense throughout the first half. They were able to confuse the Cooper defense.

Cooper’s David McKinney came up with layups on the low block. He did a good job of calling for the ball, taking it hard to the basket.

Kennedy came up with steals on the defensive end, and they turned them into baskets on the offensive end.

Cooper’s Noah Butler drove to the basket and looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups. He was able to get past Kennedy’s defense. Teammate Kaiden Hicks also made layups and got as he got the basket.

Cooper called a timeout at 7:16 in the first half. The score was Kennedy 29, Cooper 11.

Cooper had a difficult time attacking the Kennedy defense. They kept on attacking the basket throughout the first half as they didn’t get discouraged.

Kennedy looked to trap Cooper on offense. They were able to turn Cooper over and attack the basket in transition.

At halftime, the score was Kennedy 41, Cooper 18.

As the second half got underway, Kennedy started the half off in a zone defense, which they played most of the first half.

Keymarey came up with mid-range jump shots and layups for Kennedy. He also got his teammates involved with the game.

Kennedy called a timeout with 15:25 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 43, Cooper 25.

Kennedy’s Sonte Lajeunesse-Wood came up with mid-range jump shots from screens. On the defensive end, Lajeunesse-Wood slowed down the guy he was guarding.

Cooper’s Jahnial Jones came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots throughout the game. His teammates were able to get him the ball where he could shoot it.

Starr kept on attacking the basket throughout the second half. He wasn’t afraid to get his teammates involved in the offense.

Kennedy called a time-out with 3:41 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 69, Cooper 49.

The pace of the game slowed down towards the end of the game.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Cooper started slow and couldn’t find their shots in the first half. Even though they struggled tlo shoot the ball, they didn’t give up. Kennedy’s offense was going early. They were able to get their offense going early.

Kennedy came away with the 75-59 victory over Cooper.

JEFFERSON WENT UP AGAINST KENNEDY IN THE BATTLE OF BLOOMINGTON

On Dec. 12, Bloomington Jefferson went against Bloomington Kennedy in a boys’ basketball game. Jefferson came into the game with a record of 1-2, while Kennedy came in with a record of 0-2. 

Both teams tried to set the tempo early as the game got underway. Kennedy looked to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition. 

Both teams started the game in a man-to-man defense. Both teams attacked the basket. 

Jefferson called a timeout with 15:30 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 7, Jefferson 0. 

Jefferson’s Isaac Feller came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was able to call for the ball and also got his teammates involved in the offense. 

Jefferson took a lot of time off the 35-second shot clock. They passed the ball around the 3-point line, getting everyone involved in the offense. 

Kennedy started the game out in a man-to-man defense. They made it difficult for Jefferson to get an open look at the basket. 

Kennedy’s Malik Johnson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates knew where he was on the floor as they could get the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

Kennedy did a good job of communicating with each other on both sides of the floor. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 11:14 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 12, Jefferson 6. 

After a slow start from Jefferson, they started to get their offense going. Feller took the ball strong to the basket as he wasn’t afraid of a little incidental contact from the defense. 

Jefferson called a timeout with 9:40 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 17, Jefferson 12. 

Jefferson took their time on the offensive end. They were quick to take shots. Their offense got going after the timeout. 

Jefferson’s Marcus Horton came to life late in the first half. His mid-range jump shots and layups began to fall, and that provided his team with an offensive spark.

Jefferson went to a full-court press, and they were able to disrupt Kennedy as they looked to get steals. 

Kennedy’s D’andre Moffit came up with deep 3-point shots. His teammates were not afraid to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot the ball. Teammate Keymarey Jackson also stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots. 

At halftime, the score was Kennedy 32, Jefferson 25. 

As the second half got underway, Kennedy’s Delannie Bush came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He looked to push the tempo of the game. 

Jefferson’s Feller and Horton kept coming up with baskets that kept Jefferson in the game. They fed off each other's energy. 

Kennedy came out of the half a little flat. They were not making shots that they were putting up. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 14:12 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 39, Jefferson 36. 

The game remained close in the early part of the second half. Neither team gave up uncontested shots. 

Jefferson took much time off the 35-second shot clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense. 

Neither team went on a big run in the second half. It was a very competitive game. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 10:15 left on the clock in regulation. The score was tied at 41.

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half. 

Both teams look for cross-court passes in transition and to come up with layups on the offensive end. 

Jefferson got their offense going midway through the second half. They kept on attacking the basket and coming up with shots. 

Kennedy missed some baskets midway through the second half. They couldn’t get a stop on the defensive end. 

Jefferson called a timeout with 7:19 left in regulation. The score was Jefferson 53, Kennedy 47.

The game remained close late in the second half. 

Kennedy’s Sonte Lajeunesse-Wood came up with mid-range jump shots and layups down the stretch. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 2:24 left in regulation. The score was Jefferson 61, Kennedy 56.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Jefferson took the lead midway through the second half. 

Kennedy didn’t back down as they fought hard throughout the game. 

Jefferson called a timeout with 50.6 seconds left in regulation. The score was Jefferson 63, Kennedy 59. 

Both teams kept battling down the stretch as neither gave up an uncontested shot. 

Jefferson came away with a 67-61 victory over Kennedy.  The leading scorers for Jefferson were Horton with 33 and Feller with 14.  The leading scorers for Kennedy were Bush with 16 points and Johnson with 13 points.

BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 16, Bloomington Kennedy and Richfield squared up against each other in a boys’
basketball game. The game was played at Richfield High School. Kennedy came in with a record
of 3-10 while Richfield came into the game with a record of 5-7.

Kennedy pushed the ball down the floor early and took a lot of time off the 35 second shot clock.

They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Richfield got the ball into the hands of guard CJ Armstrong. Armstrong came up with mid-range
jump shots and layups. His teammates were not afraid to get him the ball in spots where he was
able to make shots.

There were multiple ties and lead changes early. Neither team went on a run early on.
Richfield looked to trap the ball and looked to create turnovers and come up with layups on the
offensive end.

Armstrong called for the ball and was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups
throughout the first half.

Kennedy’s Ryan Sheehan came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. The
Richfield defense had a difficult time slowing him down on the defensive end.

Richfield’s Zaiver Hayes came up with 3-point shots to keep his team in the game.
Richfield took a lot of time off the 35 second shot clock. They looked to shoot the ball with 10-
15 seconds left on the shot clock.

Kennedy called a time out with 6:26 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 26, Kennedy
21.

Kennedy pushed the ball down the floor in transition looking for mid-range jump shots and
layups.

Richfield’s David Lee came up with jump shots in the first half.

Kennedy called a 30-second timeout with 5:01 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 34,
Kennedy 24.

Richfield looked to a full-court trap out of the timeout, looking to turn Kennedy over.

Richfield was able to turn Kennedy over and was able to score off the turnovers.

Kennedy got hot late in the first half as they were able to come up with steals and shots.

At halftime the score was Richfield 41, Kennedy 38.

As the second half got underway, both teams pushed the ball down the floor. The game
remained close.

Richfield’s Zavier Hayes came up with 3-point shots in the second half that kept Richfield in the
game.

Richfield was able to make baskets in transition. Armstrong came up with 3-point shots
throughout the second half.

Even though Kennedy struggled shooting the ball in the second half they did not give up looking
for their shots.

Both teams looked to score baskets in transition.

Richfield pulled away in the second half. Even though Kennedy was not able to make shots in
the second half they kept on shooting.

Kennedy fought hard throughout the game.

Richfield called a timeout with 7:18 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 77, Kennedy 49.

Richfield continued to push the ball down the floor and score layups in transition.

Hays continued to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots late in the game.

Richfield came away with the 86-56 victory over Kennedy.

BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY WENT UP AGAINST HOLY ANGELS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 12, Bloomington Kennedy and Holy Angels went against each other in a boys’
basketball game. Kennedy had a record of 0-4 going into the game. Holy Angels had a record of 0-3. This was the first game that I have been able to get to in a while due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Holy Angels is coached by new head coach Troy Bell, who is an alumnus of Holy Angels who graduated in 1999.

New this year is the addition of the 35-second shot clock in high school basketball.

Holy Angels started the game out in a zone defense. Kennedy passed the ball around the 3-point line. Everyone on Kennedy touched the ball on the offensive end.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 16:46 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 2, Holy Angels 0.

Kennedy started the game in a man-to-man defense. They talked to each other a lot on the defensive end.

Holy Angels looked to push the ball down the floor in transition. Holy Angels Nate Ritz stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots early. Teammate Devine Damian also stepped up and knocked down mid-range jump shots and lay-ups.

Holy Angles went to a 3-quarter court press as they wanted to pressure the Kennedy guards while they were bringing the ball down the court.

Kennedy guard Marlon Sheehan Jr got his teammates the ball in spots where he thought they could make shots. Teammate Mailk Johnson also took the ball strong to the basket and came up with layups.

Kennedy switched up between full-court press and half-court defense. Kennedy looked to take a lot of time off the shot clock as they looked for their shots. They looked for their shot around 15 seconds left on the shot clock.

Kennedy’s LAmarrius Starr picked up his second personal foul with 9:06 left in the first half. He was subbed out of the game at that point.

Both teams looked for jump shots in transition.

Holy Angels Blake Nixon came up with deep 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where they knew he could shoot it.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. There were multiple jump balls in the first half.

Kennedy called a timeout with 4:46 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 19, Kennedy 12.

Devine called for the ball in the low post and was able to come up with lay-ups late in the first half.

Kennedy’s Sonte Lajeunesse-Wood came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. He did well calling for the ball and knowing where he was on the floor.

At halftime, the score was Holy Angels 28, Kennedy 18.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to attack the basket. Stark came up with steals and converted them into layups on the offensive end.

Kennedy struggled shooting the ball early in the second half. Even though they struggled, they kept on shooting.

Johnson and Lajeunesse-Wood kept Kennedy in the game. They were very vocal on both ends of the floor.

Ritz stepped up in the second half and kept on coming up with shots.

Starr wasn’t afraid of contact. He could draw the foul as he drove to the basket and came up with free throws.

Holy Angels looked to trap the ball in the full court as they looked to turn Kennedy over.

Kennedy called a timeout with 10:56 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 38, Kennedy 33.

Kennedy’s offense got hot mid-way through the second half. Johnson got hot and stepped up with some key shots.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 8:53 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 38, Kennedy 36.

Kennedy passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to time off the shot clock.

The score went back and forth with under 7 minutes left in regulation. Neither team went on a substantial run.

Johnson got hot from behind the 3-point line late in the game. He wasn’t afraid to step up and knock down shots.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 5:22 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 50, Holy Angels 42.

Kennedy came up with steals late in the game and they were able to convert on the offensive end.

Kennedy called a timeout with 3:34 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 56, Holy Angels 44.

Both teams played well. Kennedy pulled away with just under six minutes left in regulation.

The Kennedy offense went quiet with three minutes left in regulation.

Holy Angels played hard throughout the game they were able to cut the deficit to 3 with just under 40 seconds left in regulation.

Holy Angles Andrew Muller came up with a layup with 17 seconds left in the game when Holy Angels called a timeout. The score was Kennedy 57, Holy Angels 55.

Kennedy came away with the 59-55 victory over Holy Angels.

CHANHASSEN WENT UP AGAINST BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On January 30, Chanhassen went up against Bloomington Kennedy in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Chanhassen had a record of 2-14 while Bloomington Kennedy had a record of 10-5. 

Kennedy started the game in a man-to-man defense. Chanhassen started the game in a zone defense. 

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

It took a while for each team to get into a shooting rhythm. 

On the offensive end, Kennedy swung the ball around the 3-point line and got everyone involved in the offense. Kennedy’s Jacob Husting looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

Kennedy did a good job of passing the ball to each other. They were very vocal on both ends of the floor. Kennedy’s Isaiah Subah brought the ball down the floor and looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups. Kennedy’s Eric Dums made key shots in the first half. 

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run early.

Kennedy’s Amarion Hanspard came off screens and made multiple pull up jump shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

Chanhassen’s Adam Strobel came up with layups off screens. He was fouled and came up with free throws. 

Subah did a good job of getting his teammates involved in the offense. He also took deep 3-point shots. Kennedy did a good job of talking to each other on both ends of the floor. 

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a significant run. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 7:40 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 16, Chanhassen 13. 

Kennedy’s Rob Issa came up with deep 3-point baskets. His shot started to drop late in the first half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Teammate Eric Dums also came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Chanhassen looked to get the ball into the hands of Ben Giles and Austin Boll. Both of whom came up with shots. Boll called for the ball and got the ball in the low block. 

Chanhassen called a timeout with 4:38 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 22, Chanhassen 18. 

Chanhassen’s Luke Gitzen came up with layups to keep his team in the game. Giles was all over the floor. On the offensive end, he came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. On the defensive end, he was able to slow down the guy he was guarding. 

Chanhassen went to a zone defense late in the first half. That made Kennedy pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the clock.

Chanhassen’s Luke Gitzen came up with deep 3-point shots late in the first half. That kept his team in the game down the stretch. 

At halftime, the score was Chanhassen 29, Kennedy 28.

As the second half got underway Kennedy started out in a zone defense. They wanted to force Chanhassen to take deep shots. Chanhassen also didn’t want to give up deep shots. 

Subah looked to control the offense and let his players know where they were supposed to be on the floor. 

Kennedy turned the ball over, and Chanhassen made mid-range jump shots and layups off the turnovers.

Kennedy went into a scoring drought early in the second half. They were not able to make shots. 

Chanhassen came up with shots in the second half. Gitzen and Boll both were able to get their shot to drop 

Kennedy called a timeout with 12:28 left in regulation. The score was Chanhassen 45, Kennedy 35.

Kennedy’s Tyvan Kilnger came up with layups as his teammates were able to get him the ball in the paint where he could shoot it. Teammate Amarion Hanspard came up with deep 3-point shots as well.

Kennedy called a timeout with 9:32 left in regulation. The score was Chanhassen 51, Kennedy 40. 

Kennedy’s Hanspard took deep 3-point shots in the second half but had a hard time getting them to fall. 

Chanhassen looked to keep coming up with layups in transition late in the first half. That worked because everyone for Chanhassen was involved in the offense. 

Kennedy went to a full-court man-to-man press late in the contest. They looked to frustrate Chanhassen on the offensive end. 

Kennedy kept looking for steals on defense. They were able to come up with a few and came up with layups. 

Chanhassen called a timeout with 5:04 left in regulation. The score was Chanhassen 57, Kennedy 45. 

Chanhassen came up with shots early in the second half. Kennedy couldn’t respond quickly enough. Both teams played hard throughout the whole game. It was a good hard-fought game played by each team. 

Chanhassen came up with the 76-51 victory over Kennedy. 

The leading scorers for Kennedy were Isaiah Subah and Tyavn Kilnger each with 9 points, and Rob Issa with 8 points. 

The leading scorers for Chanhassen were Vince Manuel and Ben Giles each with 14 points, Luke Gitzen with 13 points and Spencer Dieken and Austin Boll each with 12 points.  

BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS ROOSEVELT IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 5, Bloomington Kennedy and Minneapolis Roosevelt went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game at Roosevelt. 

Roosevelt passed the ball around the three-point line as they took time off the clock on the offensive end. 

Bloomington Kennedy’s Amarion Hanspard came up with mid-range jump shots and layups early. His teammates knew where he was on the floor and were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot the ball. 

Neither team went on a run early in the first half. Roosevelt took a lot of time off the clock in the first half by passing the ball around the 3-point line. The defensive pressure that both teams applied made it impossible for the other team to get an open look at the basket.

Kennedy called a timeout with 9:26 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 15, Roosevelt 10.

Roosevelt looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. Kennedy also didn’t have an issue putting up shots in the first half. 

Roosevelt had a hard time making baskets late in the first half. Even though they had a difficult time shooting the ball that didn’t prevent them from shooting shots. 

Kennedy came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half. 

Even though Roosevelt had a hard time making shots in the first half they kept on shooting the ball. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 11.3 seconds left in the first quarter. The score was Kennedy 31, Roosevelt 19. That was the score at halftime. 

As the second half got underway Kennedy looked to get the ball into the hands of Amarion Hanspard, Caden Glendening, Eric Dums, and Leanthony Wright-Ponder all who came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Also, teammate Tyvan Klinger came up with layups as well. 

Roosevelt called a timeout with 14:02 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 33, Roosevelt 23. 

Kennedy looked to keep shooting deep 3-point shots throughout the second half. 

Roosevelt’s Akram Hajhamud and Mustafa Salad both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half. 

After a slow start by Roosevelt in the second half. They were able to make shots and tighten up the score. Kennedy didn’t back down, however. They kept attacking the basket and looking for their shots. 

The Kennedy offense went stagnant for a few minutes in the second half. Roosevelt took advantage of that and attacked the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Roosevelt passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked for their shots that they wanted. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 6:46 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 47, Roosevelt 40. 

Roosevelt kept on attacking the basket and looking to make shots late in the game. Neither team gave up down the stretch. 

Both teams played well throughout the game. The Roosevelt offense struggled throughout the first half, but they came out and made it a good game in the second half. 

Kennedy came up with the 58-49 victory over Roosevelt. 

BLAKE WENT UP AGAINST BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 15, Blake and Bloomington Kennedy squared off in a boys’ basketball game. Blake pushed the ball down the floor and scored layups in transition.

Blake got the ball into the hands of Robert Grace IV. Grace came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Kennedy took their time on the offensive end. They did a good job of communicating on both ends of the floor.

Kennedy’s guard Isaiah Stone came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and rebounds on both ends of the floor.

Grace knew where his teammates were on the floor always. He did a good job of getting them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

Blake called a timeout with 7:40 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 23, Blake 13.

After the timeout Blake’s offense came to life. Grace stepped up and looked to get everyone involved in the offense.

As the first half ended both teams kept attacking the basket.

At halftime the score was Kennedy 34, Blake 26.

As the second half got underway Kennedy continued to push the ball down the floor and get the ball into the hands of Stone and Matt Cole.

There were many jump balls in the second half. Both teams went after rebounds.

Kennedy was able to get the ball down the floor and come up with layups.

Kennedy’s Isaac Coutier made mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.

Kennedy called a timeout with 10:37 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 49, Blake 40.

Kennedy scored layups off steals on the defensive end.

Blake called a timeout with 8:05 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 55, Blake 40.

Blake went into a scoring drought in the second half. Kennedy used their quickness and their size to get to the basket. Blake struggled shooting the ball throughout the game. Overall, I thought that both teams played well.

In the second half Kennedy kept on attacking the basket and coming up with shots. There were periods of time that Blake couldn’t hit their shots. Kennedy took advantage of that, as they attacked the basket and came up with shots.

Kennedy came away with the 78-50 victory over Blake.

I was joined by Sam Williams. Overall Williams thought that Kennedy clearly outplayed Blake. Williams also thought that the Blake offense struggled, and Grace lead the offense.

The leading scorers for Blake were Jasper Liu with 16 points, Gave Ganz with 14 points and Eli Kilpatrick with 11 points.

The leading scorers for Kennedy were Stone with 23 points, Matt Cole with 11 points and Allen Ardley with 10 points.

BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY WENT UP AGAINST HILL-MURRAY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 17 Bloomington Kennedy and Hill-Murray squared off in a boys’ basketball game.

Hill-Murray pushed the ball down the floor and made layups in transition. Hill-Murray could get the ball into the hands of Lance Meniboon. Meniboon came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Kennedy looked to push the ball down the floor and looked to get the ball into the hands of Krystian Toliver. Toliver did a good job of making mid-range jump shots and layups.

Hill-Murray used a zone defense in the first half. They wanted to force Kennedy to take deep three-point shots. Kennedy’s offense started slow in the first half but they could find their shots late in the half.

Kennedy went to a trapping defense as they looked to put pressure on Hill-Murray and make them turn it over.

Kennedy called a timeout with 2:05 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 41, Hill-Murray 27.

Hill-Murray started out strong but the defensive pressure that Kennedy applied late in the half made it difficult for Hill-Murray to make shots.

At halftime, the score was Bloomington Kennedy 45, Hill-Murray 27.   

Kennedy kept looking to get the ball into the hands of Aune Markel and Toliver. Both of whom came up with layups and mid-range jump shots.

Hill-Murray struggled to shoot in the second half. Even though that they struggled they kept attempting shots.

Hill-Murray called a timeout with 11:16 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 64, Hill-Murray 34.

Kennedy’s Joshua Bryant came up with layups and jump-shots in the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Bryant also did a good job of taking the ball hard to the basket and getting layups. On the defensive end, he could slow the guy down who he was guarding.

Kennedy called a timeout with 8:39 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 68, Hill-Murray 38.

Kennedy kept on attacking the basket late in the game. They didn’t give up. Also, Hill-Murray attacked the basket even though they had a difficult time shooting.

Kennedy came away with the 83-62 victory over Hill-Murray.

The leading scorer for Hill-Murray was Runyon with 17 points.

The leading scorer for Kennedy was Bryant with 25 points.

BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY WENT UP AGAINST BENILDE-ST. MARGARET’S IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Bloomington Kennedy and Benilde-St. Margaret’s went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game on Nov. 29.

Kennedy looked to set the tempo early in the game. On the defensive end Kennedy used a zone defense. They wanted to force Benilde-St. Margaret’s to take long shots.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s guard Sam Baker was all over the floor. He brought the ball down the floor and was able to get the ball into the hands of his teammates.  

Benilde-St. Margaret’s went to a full court press and they were able to turn Kennedy over.

Kennedy looked to move the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. Kennedy guard Tyson Chase was all over the floor. On the offensive end he was able to get to the basket and hit mid-range jump shots.

Kennedy called a timeout with 12:16 left in the first half. The score was Benilde-St. Margate’s 14, Kennedy 7.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s did a good job of making layups in transition. They were able to get past the Kennedy defenders and get to the basket.

Kennedy’s Markel Aune took the ball hard to the basket as he was able to look to make layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot the ball.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition. Benilde-St. Margaret’s was also quicker than Kennedy. They were able to beat Kennedy down the floor.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s Jay Patnode was all over the floor on the offensive end. He was able to hit mid-range jump shots. He knew where his teammates were on the floor. If Patnode didn’t think that he had a good shot he was not afraid to pass it to them.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s called a timeout with 2:42 left in the first half. The score was Benilde-St. Margaret’s 29, Kennedy 24.

Kennedy continued to move the ball well down the floor late in the first half.

At halftime the score was Benilde-St. Margaret’s 34, Kennedy 28.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s Jalen Floyd was all over the floor, on the offensive end Floyd was able to hit mid-range jump shots.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s called a timeout with 15:21 left in regulation. The score was tied at 35.

The score went back and forth early in the second half. Neither team went on a run.

Both teams looked to make layups in transition. Baker stepped up and knocked down deep three-point shots. He was not afraid to shoot the ball.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s was able to slow down the Kennedy offense.

Kennedy called a timeout with 9:23 left in regulation. The score was Benilde-St. Margaret’s 52, Kennedy 52.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s swung the ball around the three-point line as they looked to take time off the clock and get their shots.

Kennedy kept the defensive pressure on as they looked to turn Benilde-St. Margaret’s over.

The score went back and forth late in the game. Neither team went on a run.

Chase continued to hit shots throughout the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. On the defensive side of the ball Chase was able to keep the ball away from his guy.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s called a timeout with 4:18 left in regulation. The score was Benilde-St. Margaret’s 62, Kennedy 61.

Kennedy went to a zone defense late in the second half. They continued to want to force Benilde-St. Margaret’s to shoot deep shots.

Kennedy called a timeout with 1:33 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 67, Benilde-St. Margaret’s 64.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s looked to score quick baskets late in the game.

The score went back and forth late in the game.

The game was tied at 70 after regulation.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s stayed in a zone defense in the overtime period. Kennedy went to a zone defense that made Benilde-St. Margaret’s pass the ball around the three-point line.

Kennedy’s Josh Bryant came up with a layup in the overtime period.

Benilde-St. Margaret’s Baker came up with a huge layup late in the overtime period.

Both teams shot the ball well in the overtime period. However Kennedy played defense well enough to slow down the Benilde-St. Margaret’s offense down.

Bloomington Kennedy came away with the 86-79 overtime victory overtime victory over Benilde-St. Margaret’s.

The leading scorer for Benilde-St. Margaret’s was Floyd with 16 points.

The leading scorer for Bloomington Kennedy was Chase with 33 points.