EAST RIDGE WENT UP AGAINST PARK CENTER IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

East Ridge and Park Center went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Both teams raced up and down the floor as they looked to make layups and score baskets in transition.

Park Center was able to push the ball down the floor and come up with layups in transition.

East Ridge was able to come up with layups in transition. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

East Ridge called a timeout with 12:34 left in the first half. The score was Park Center 11, East Ridge 5.

Park Center swung the ball around the 3-point line as they took time off the clock and looked to get everyone involved in the offense.

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

Park Center did a good job of moving the ball around the floor and getting everyone involved on the offensive end.

Park Center called a timeout with 6:39 left in the first half. The score was East Ridge 14, Park Center 13.

Both teams battled each other on the boards going after rebounds.

East Ridge kept on coming up with layups and jump shots late in the first half.

Park Center’s Detavius Frierson came up with layups as he took the ball strong to the basket. Teammate Dain Dainja also came up with big plays on both ends of the floor.

Both teams attacked the basket late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was East Ridge 27, Park Center 23.

As the second half got underway Park center kept on attacking the basket as they were doing in the first half.

Park Center continued to move the ball around the 3-point line and look for their open shots. East Ridge countered back however as they came up with shots that kept the game close.

East Ridge kept on attacking the basket as they came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Park Center kept attacking the basket late as neither team gave up easy baskets.

East Ridge came away with the 62-57 victory over Park Center.

EAST RIDGE WENT UP AGAINST WASHBURN IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

East Ridge and Minneapolis Washburn squared up against each other in a boys' basketball game.

 

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

 

East Ridge started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to force Washburn to take deep 3-point shots.

 

East Ridge pushed the ball down the floor and looked to score layups in transition.

 

The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run throughout the first half.

 

East Ridge’s Carter Dowdle and Washburn's Charlie Irmiger battled down the low block. They both went after rebounds.

 

Washburn swung the ball around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense.

 

Washburn’s offense went stagnant for a period of time in the first half.

 

At halftime the score was East Ridge 34, Washburn 27.  

 

As the second half got underway East Ridge continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

 

Washburn had a difficult time scoring late second half.

 

Washburn’s Cortez Adams came up with mid-range jump shots and rebounds. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

East Ridge’s Tom Kelzenberg came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball.

 

Washburn made shots down the stretch but East Ridge had an answer on offense as well.

 

East Ridge came away with the 65-58 victory over Washburn.

 

Washburn was lead in scoring by Albert Demmings with 14 points and Irmiger with 10 points.

 

East Ridge was lead in scoring by Zach Bennett who ended up with 23 points.

OSSEO WENT UP EAST RIDGE IN THE CLASS 6A STATE FOOTBALL FINAL

Osseo and East Ridge squared off in the Class 6A state football finals.

 

East Ridge kicked off to start the game. Osseo kept the ball on the ground on their first drive.

 

Osseo’s Malik Gaillard passed to Damario Armstrong for a 51-yard touchdown reception. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 10:40 left in the first quarter the score was Osseo 7, East Ridge 0.

 

East Ridge kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. East Ridge’s Otumos Payemanu found Sam Schiller for a 35-yard gain. On 4th-and-9 East Ridge attempted a 36-yard field goal attempt by Grant Ryerse which was good.

 

With 7:25 left in the first quarter the score was Osseo 7, East Ridge 3.

 

Osseo took over on their own 32-yard line. Osseo got the ball into the hands of Prince Kruah. Kruah.

 

Osseo fumbled the ball and East Ridge took over.

 

East Ridge kept the ball on the ground and they fumbled the ball and Osseo came up with it. Osseo kept the ball in the hands of Kruah who came up with huge runs.

 

After one quarter of play the score was Osseo 7, East Ridge 3.

 

Osseo’s Malik Gaillard came up with some big runs that ended up for a first down. Osseo turned it over on downs.

 

East Ridge looked to once again move the ball down the field. They kept the ball on the ground again. East Ridge got the ball into the hands of Sam Schiller who came up with a 23-yard touchdown reception.

 

The extra point attempt was good. With 4:45 left in the second quarter the score was East Ridge 10, Osseo 7.

 

Osseo once again moved the ball down the field by both airing it out and on the ground. Osseo went to a hurry up offense late in the second quarter. They didn’t take much time off the clock. East Ridge Marcus Haskins came up with an interception in the end zone.

 

East Ridge got the ball back on their own 20-yard line and the clock ran out on the second quarter.

 

At halftime the score was East Ridge 10, Osseo 7.

 

Osseo kicked off to start the third quarter. East Ridge kept the ball on the ground on their first drive.

 

East Ridge looked to get the ball down the field on the ground. East Ridge’s Grant Ryerse attempted a 41-yard field goal which was good.

 

With 6:23 left in the third quarter the score was East Ridge 13, Osseo 7.

 

Osseo got the ball on the hands of Kruah. Kruah came up with big runs late in the third quarter.

 

Osseo turned the ball over on downs.

 

East Ridge kept the ball on the ground as they marched down the field.

 

After three quarters of play the score was East Ridge 13, Osseo 7.

 

East Ridge fumbled the ball and they kept the ball.

 

East Ridge attempted a 22-yard field goal which was not good.

 

Osseo looked to march down the field late in the fourth quarter. Osseo tuned the ball over on downs.

 

Osseo got the ball back on downs. Osseo tried to move the ball down the field quickly.  Kruah came up with a 4-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was good. With 24 seconds left in regulation the score was Osseo 14, East Ridge 13.

 

Osseo came away with the 14-13 victory over East Ridge to win the Class 6A state championship.

EAST RIDGE TOOK ON MAPLE GROVE IN THE STATE CLASS 6A SEMIFINALS IN STATE FOOTBALL

On Nov. 6, East Ridge kicked off to Maple Grove to start the game.  Maple Grove looked to keep the ball on the ground early. On 4th down they punted it.

 

East Ridge looked to get the ball into the end zone early in first quarter. East Ridge attempted a 24-yard field goal which was good.

 

With 7:27 left in the first quarter the score was East Ridge 3, Maple Grove 0.

 

Maple Grove took over on their own 23-yard line. Maple Grove kept the ball on the ground on their drive. Maple Grove’s Isaac Collins came up with some huge runs. He was able to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-13 Maple Grove punted it.

 

East Ridge full back Connor Mohs came up with some huge runs that kept his team in the game.

 

East Ridge called a timeout with 15 seconds left in the first quarter the score was East Ridge 3, Maple Grove 0.

 

On 4th-and-3 East Ridge punted the ball.

 

Maple Grove started on their own 1-yard line. East Ridge’s Sam Schiller intercepted a pass that gave East Ridge the ball back.

 

East Ridge kept the ball on the ground as they looked to march down the field. East Ridge found the end zone on a 1-yard run by Brock Albrecht. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 9:36 left in the second quarter the score was East Ridge 10, Maple Grove 0.

 

Maple Grove took over on their own 31-yard line.  Maple Grove kept the ball on the ground as they looked to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-1 Maple Grove punted the ball.

 

East Ridge continued to move the ball down the field. Connor Mohs came up with a huge run that led into a first down.

 

Maple Grove called a timeout with 5:18 left in the second quarter. The score was East Ridge 10, Maple Grove 0.

 

East Ridge looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter. East Ridge found the end zone on a 2-yard run by Otumus Payemanue. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 3:20 left in the second quarter the score was East Ridge 17, Maple Grove 0.

 

Maple Grove started on their own 34-yard line.  Maple Grove’s Isaac Collins came up with some huge holes to run through. The defense had a hard time slowing him down. Maple Grove’s quarterback Brad Davison found holes in the offense and came up with huge runs.

 

East Ridge called a timeout with 32 seconds left in the second quarter. The score was East Ridge 17, Maple Grove 0.

 

Maple Grove looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter. Brad Davison found Will Reul in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra-point attempt was no good.

 

With 18 seconds left in the second quarter the score was East Ridge 17, Maple Grove 6.

 

That was the score at halftime.  

 

Maple Grove kicked off to start the third quarter. East Ridge took over on their own 45-yard line.

 

East Ridge kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. East Ridge fumbled the ball.

 

Maple Grove took over on their own 20-yard line. Maple Grove's Luckas Burrington came up with an 80-yard touchdown run.

 

The extra point attempt was not good. With 8:16 left in the third quarter the score was East Ridge 17, Maple Grove 12.

 

East Ridge punted the ball on 4th-down. 

 

Maple Grove took over on their own 23-yard line. Maple Gove moved the ball down the field on short runs. Maple Grove found the end zone on a 2-yard run by Brad Davison. The two-point conversion was good.

 

With 1:23 left in the third quarter the score was Maple Grove 20, East Ridge 17.

 

East Ridge took over on their 34-yard line. East Ridge looked to get into the end zone.

 

After three quarters of play the score was Maple Grove 20, East Ridge 17.

 

East Ridge looked to air the ball out early in the fourth quarter. East Ridge punted on 4th down

 

Maple Grove took over on their own 24-yard line. Maple Grove fumbled the ball and East Ridge recovered.

 

East Ridge’s Domink London ran 21 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 8:53 left in the fourth quarter the score was East Ridge 24, Maple Grove 20.

 

The ball went into the end zone. Maple Grove kept the ball on the ground.

 

Maple Grove kept the ball on the ground. On 4th-and-14 they punted the ball.

 

East Ridge took over on their own 25-yard line. East Ridge kept the ball on the ground late in the game. They took time off the clock late in the game. East Ridge punted on 4th down.

 

Maple Grove took over on their own 20-yard line as time ran out.

 

East Ridge came away with the 24-20 victory over Maple Grove

IN BOYS SOCCER ANOKA WENT UP AGAINST EAST RIDGE IN THE CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

In boys soccer Anoka and East Ridge squared off against each other in the Class 2A state championship game.

 

Both teams moved the ball down the field easily early in the first half.

 

East Ridge had their chances to score in the first half. They did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.

 

East Ridge’s Nathan Casas scored a goal with 20:34 left in the first half.

 

With that goal that made the score East Ridge 1, Anoka 0.

 

Anoka had their chances to score late in the in the first half.

 

At halftime the score was East Ridge 1, Anoka 0.

 

Anoka’s Donnie Guimont 13 scored a goal with 38:35 left in regulation.

 

With that goal that made the score tied at 1.

 

Anoka’s Blake Doyea scored a goal with 34:20 left in regulation.

 

With that goal that made the score Anoka 2, East Ridge 1.

 

East Ridge continued to move the ball down the field quickly and looked to shoot shots.

 

Anoka came away with the 2-1 victory over East Ridge.

 

With that win Anoka won the class AA state championship.

ST. CLOUD TECH WENT UP AGAINST EAST RIDGE IN THE STATE BOYS SOCCER CLASS AA SEMIFINALS

St. Cloud Tech squared off against East Ridge in the state boys soccer tournament. As the game got underway East Ridge moved the ball down the field well. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

 

The ball moved freely down the field.

 

St. Cloud Tech did a good job of attacking the goal. They knew where they were supposed to be on the field and they did a good job of communicating.

 

East Ridge’s Ashwin Kolla scored a goal with 8:53 left in the first half. Jarrod Ronquillo got the assist.

 

With 8:53 the score was East Ridge 1, St. Cloud Tech 0.

 

East Ridge’s Grant Tostenrud scored a goal with 6:23 left in the first half.

 

With that goal that made the score East Ridge 2, St. Cloud Tech 0. That was the score at halftime.

 

As the second half got underway East Ridge continued to move the ball down the field

 

East Ridge was a little quicker than St. Cloud Tech.

 

The game got chippy late.

 

East Ridge came away with the 2-0 victory over St. Cloud Tech.

  

EAST RIDGE WENT UP AGAINST WAYZATA IN THE CLASS 6A STATE QUARTERFINAL FOOTBALL GAME

On Oct. 29 East Ridge and Wayzata squared off in the Class 6A state quarterfinals of the state tournament. The game was played at the Edina Community Center.

 

East Ridge kicked off to start the game. Wayzata got the ball on their own 20-yard line. Wayzata’s Brady Galbraith came up with a huge reception for a first down. The defense stepped up and on 4th-and-2 Wayzata punted the ball.

 

East Ridge took on their own 33-yard line. East Ridge kept the ball on the ground as quarterback Otumus Payemanu came up with some huge runs that resulted in a first down. Dominik London came up with an 8-yard touchdown with 7:46 left in the first quarter. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 7:46 left in the first quarter the score was East Ridge 7, Wayzata 0.

 

Wayzata got the ball on the 20-yard line and they couldn’t move the ball on 4th-and-8 they elected to punt.

 

East Ridge took over on their own 44-yard line. Payemanu came up with some big runs that moved the chains.

 

East Ridge called a timeout with 4:50 left in the first quarter. The score was East Ridge 7, Wayzata 0.

 

East Ridge continued to move the ball down the field. Connor Mohs ran for a 1-yard touchdown run.

 

The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 3:07 left in the first quarter. The score was East Ridge 14, Wayzata 0.

 

The kick went into the end zone for a touchback. Wayzata looked to move the ball down the field quickly as they went to the running game.

 

After one quarter of play the score was East Ridge 14, Wayzata 0.

 

Wayzata punted the ball on 4th-and-9. East Ridge was intercepted by Sam Kolpin. Wayzata came up with a touchdown on a 1-yard touchdown by Foster Conzet. The extra-point was good.

 

With 11:16 left in the second quarter the score was East Ridge 14, Wayzata 7.

 

The ball went into the end zone for a touchback. East Ridge looked to move the ball down the ground as Payemanu continued to get the ball in his hands. On 4th-and-8 East Ridge punted the ball.

 

Wayzata took over on their own 32-yard line. Wayzata’s Tyler Didier Wayzata’s 68 yard touchdown reception. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 7:09 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 14.

 

East Ridge’s Dominik London came up with some huge runs that moved the chains. The defense had a difficult time slowing him down.

 

East Ridge called a timeout with 3:00 left in the second quarter.

 

Conzet came up with a 1-yard touchdown run with 1:35 left in the second quarter. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 1:35 left in the second quarter the score was Wayzata 21, East Ridge 14.

 

East Ridge took over on their own 48 yard line. East Ridge continued to pound the ball down the field. East Ridge punted on 4th down.

 

At halftime the score was Wayzata 21, East Ridge 14.

 

As the third quarter got underway East Ridge got the ball on their own 30-yard line. East Ridge kept the ball on the ground on their first drive of the quarter. London continued to come up with huge plays and was able to move the ball down the field. East Ridge’s Payemanu came up with a 7-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 9:30 left to go in the third quarter the score was tied at 21.

 

East Ridge was intercepted by Parker Hlavacek and Wayzata took over. Wayzata punted on 4th down.

 

East Ridge kept the ball on the field but on 4th-and-3 they punted. The Wayzata defense got to the punter and tackled him.

 

Wayzata took over on the East Ridge 37-yard line. Wayzata was able to drive down the field.

 

After three quarters of play the score was tied at 21.

 

Wayzata looked to get into the end zone. They did as Jake Marsh found Grant Slavik came up with an 8-yard touchdown reception. The extra-point attempt was good. With 9:58 left in the fourth quarter the score was Wayzata 28, East Ridge 21.

 

East Ridge took over on their own 33-yard line. They kept the ball in London’s hands. London looked to get into the end zone midway through the fourth quarter. Payemanu came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 6:09 left in the fourth quarter the score was tied at 68.

 

Wayzata took over on their own 20-yard line. Wayzata moved quickly down the field as they didn’t want to take a lot of time off the clock. Wayzata punted on 4th-and-5.

 

East Ridge couldn’t move the ball down the field and they punted on 4th-and-6.

 

Wayzata took over on the 38-yard line. They couldn’t move the ball down the field and they punted on 4th down.

 

East Ridge’s Grant Ryerse attempted a 42-yard field goal which was good. That was the winning field goal.

 

East Ridge came up with the 31-28 victory over Wayzata.