OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST ARMSTRONG IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 11 Osseo and Robbinsdale Armstrong went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.

Osseo started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make Armstrong take deep shots.

Osseo started out slow on the offensive end. They were not able to come up with shots early.

Armstrong did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and making baskets in transition. They also looked to take time off the clock.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Because of the zone defense that both teams were playing neither team took a lot of shots.

Armstrong’s Sean Burns 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.

Osseo’s Elliot Kane came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Burns did a good job of attacking the basket and getting to the free throw line and was able to make his free throws.

At halftime the score was Armstrong 33. Osseo 25.

As the second half got underway Osseo looked to get the ball into the hands of Marmar Hughes.

Hughes came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. The defense had a hard time of slowing him down.

Armstrong came up with huge shots in the second half. Osseo had trouble slowing down their shooters.

Osseo continued to struggle to shoot the ball in the second half. Even though they struggled to shoot it they kept on shooting it.

Armstrong was too much for Osseo. Armstrong came away the 69-54 victory over Osseo.

The leading scorer for Osseo was Kane with 17 points and Mar Mar Hughes with 11 points.

The leading scorers for Armstrong were Burns with 15 points, and Nolan with 12 points.

I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the Osseo vs. Armstrong game.

OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST ELK RIVER IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 8, Osseo went up against Elk River in a boys’ basketball game. Elk River looked to score baskets in transition early. 

Elk River looked to get the ball into the hands of Zeke Delian and Trent Pink. Both Delian and Pink were able to come up with layups in transition. 

Osseo played mostly man-to-man in the first half. 

Elk River was able to score baskets in transition. They were able to come up with layups throughout the first half. 

Osseo’s Marmar Hughes came off the bench and was able to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots.

Osseo called a timeout with 7:50 left in the first half. The score was Elk River 18, Osseo 9.

Osseo’s Elliot Kane came up with deep 3-point baskets that kept Osseo in the game.

Osseo was able to come up with some rebounds late in the first half. 

Delian and Pink both continued to make shots that they put up. Their teammates did a good job of getting them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

Osseo’s Kameron Bettie called for the ball in the paint. Bettie was able to catch the ball in the paint and come up with layups and jump shots.

At halftime the score was Elk River 32, Osseo 21.

As the second half got underway Osseo was able to get to the basket and make layups and jump shots. They went on a 16-3 run to open the second half. 

Osseo’s Allen Anderson came up with 3-point baskets to keep Osseo in the game.

Osseo attacked the basket and came up with 3-point baskets.

Osseo called a timeout with 11:55 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 40, Elk River 39.

The score went back and forth for a period of time in the second half. There were multiple ties and lead changes.

Osseo’s Anderson kept attacking the basket and came up with huge layups throughout the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in sports where he could shoot it.

Osseo’s Steve Fischer came up with layups in the second half. He did a good job of getting past his defenders and getting to the basket.

The game came down to the wire. Elk River’s Delian and Pink and Mitchell Weege all stepped up and knocked down huge shots for Elk River through the game. Those three players were their offensive glue. 

Osseo’s Kane and Anderson came up with huge baskets throughout the game.

In a game that came down to the wire Osseo came away with the 61-57 victory over Elk River.

The leading scorers for Elk River were Pink 15, Delian 14 and Wegge with 12 points.

The leading scorers for Osseo were Kane with 19 and Anderson with 16 points.

I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the Osseo vs. Elk River.

CHAMPLIN PARK WENT UP AGAINST OSSEO IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 16 Champlin Park went up against Osseo in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Champlin Park came into the game with an overall record of 7-0 while Osseo had an overall record of 3-3.

Champlin Park started the game in a man-to-man defense. Champlin Park looked to move the ball down the floor and get everyone involved in the offense. Champlin Park’s Aaron Kloppner was able to step up and knock down deep 3-point baskets.

Champlin Park did a good job of getting the ball down the floor. They swung the ball around the three-point line as they looked to take time off the clock.

Champlin Park did a good job of getting the ball into the hands of J.T. Gibson. Gibson did a good job of getting to the basket and making layups. He was also able to hit mid-range jump shots.

Osseo’s Allen Anderson brought the ball down the floor and was able to get his teammates involved in the offense. Anderson was able to get the ball into the hands of Kameron Bettie. Bettie was able to get to the basket and make layups and also able to knock down mid-range jump shots.

Champlin Park’s Marty Hill also came up with some huge mid-range jump shots and deep three-point baskets. On the defensive end Hill was able to slow his guy down that he was guarding.

Champlin Park used a zone defense. They wanted to spread the Osseo offense out and make it hard for them to hit shots.

Anderson did a good of defending his man. He was able to keep his guy in front of him and make him make tough shots.

Osseo called a timeout with 12:18 left in the first half. The score was Champlin Park 22, Osseo 11.

Osseo’s Elliot Kane came up with mid-range jump shots midway in the first half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in his hands were he could shoot it.

Osseo switch up between man-to-man and zone defense throughout the first half.

Champlin Park did a good job of knocking down the 3-point shots. They were not afraid to shoot the ball from where ever they felt comfortable.

Champlin Park’s Theo John came up with mid-range jump shots in the first half. He was also able to get his teammates involved in the offense as well.

Gibson also was able to come up with steals and turn them into layups on the offensive end.

Champlin Park did a good job of talking to each other as they brought the ball down the floor.

Champlin Park called a timeout with 1:47 left in the first half. The score was Champlin Park 51, Osseo 27.

Champlin Park continued to attack the basket late in the half.

At halftime the score was Champlin Park 54, Osseo 27.

Champlin Park’s McKinley Wright was all over the floor on the offensive end. He came up with layups and mid-range jump shots throughout the game. Osseo had a difficult time containing him.

Champlin Park stayed in a zone defense in the second half. They were able to frustrate Osseo on the offensive end.

Osseo swung the ball around the three-point line. The Champlin Park defense extended itself so they guarded well behind the three-point line. Osseo was able to attack the zone defense as they looked for layups.

Osseo’s Kyle Williams brought the ball down the floor and looked to get everyone involved in the offense.

Champlin Park came away with the 92-54 victory over Osseo.

The leading scorer for Osseo was Bettie with 15.

The leading scorers for Champlin Park were Marty Hill with 25 points, Gibson and Wright each with 19 points and Kloeppner with 10 points.

OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST PARK CENTER IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Osseo and Park Center squared off in a boys’ basketball game on Dec. 2. Osseo looked to push the ball down the court and score layups.

It took a while for each team to get into a shooting rhythm. There were many ties and lead changes early.

Osseo did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. Osseo’s Elliot Kane was all over the floor. On the offensive end Kane was able to hit mid-range jump shots.

Both teams went into a scoring drought as both teams had difficult time shooting the ball.

Park Center called a timeout with 10:10 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 13, Park Center 9.  

Park Center played zone defense as they wanted to force Osseo to take long shots.

Osseo’s J.J. Svac called for the ball from Allen Anderson. Anderson was able to get Svac the ball and was able to make his layups.

Osseo went to a full court press. That gave Park Center difficulties getting the ball down the floor.

At halftime the score as Osseo 31, Park Center 24.

As the second half got underway Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and make baskets in transition.

Osseo was able to score baskets in transition. They were a little quicker than Park Center.

Park Center’s Amani Hooker didn’t force his shot. He took his time on the offensive end. Hooker did a good job of getting the ball into the hands of his teammates.

Osseo called a timeout with 11:04 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 44, Park Center 35.

Park Center trapped Osseo. Anderson had to call a timeout with 10:21 left in the regulation as the pressure mounted. The score was Osseo 45, Park Center 37.

Osseo continued to push the ball the floor.

Osseo was too quick for Park Center. In the end Osseo came away with the 72-52 victory over Park Center.

SHAKOPEE TOOK ON OSSEO IN A STATE CLASS 4 A QUARTERFINAL BASKETBALL GAME

Shakopee and Osseo squared off in a boys basketball game in the state quarterfinals of Class 4A at the Target Center. Shakopee came into the game with a record of 22-6 while Osseo came into the game with a record of 22-7.

 

Osseo look to push the ball down the floor and looked to score in transition.  

 

Shakopee looked to get the ball into the hands of Steffon Mitchell. Mitchell looked to make layups.

 

Each team’s defensive pressure made it difficult for teams to get shots up. Osseo swung the ball around the three-point line.

 

Osseo’s Wheeler Baker led the offense. He knew where everyone was supposed to be on the floor. His teammates did a good job of getting the back to him if they thought that he had a good shot.

 

Shakopee did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.

 

Shakopee used a matchup zone that caused a little bit of a problem for Osseo. Osseo was not able to get open looks at the basket

 

Osseo called a timeout with 10:53 left in the first half. The score was Shakopee 14, Osseo 6.

 

Shakopee’s Evan Hagen came up with some nice mid-range jump shots as he was able to get his shot going. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.  

 

Osseo’s Jordan Dembley was able to step up and knock down three point shots.

 

The officials did a good job of letting each team play their styles of game. It was a very physical game. There were many jump balls in the first half.

 

Shakopee called a timeout with 5:08 left in the first half. The score was Shakopee 23, Osseo 19.

 

Osseo looked to get the ball inside to Ian Theisen. Theisen did a good job of making layups.

 

Shakopee continued to get the ball into the hands of Mitchell.

 

At halftime the score was Shakopee 31, Osseo 25.

 

As the second half for underway Osseo continued to look to get the ball into the hands of Baker and Dembley. They were able step up and knock down shots.

 

Mitchell stepped up and was able to knock down big shots throughout the game. Osseo couldn’t stop him on offense.

 

Baker got hot as he was able to hit mid-range jump shots throughout the second half.  

 

Osseo called a timeout with 10:03 left in regulation. The score was Shakopee 41, Osseo 40.

 

Osseo’s Elliot Kane stepped up and as able to hit deep three-point baskets.

 

Shakopee called a timeout with 8:40 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 43, Shakopee 41.

 

Neither team went on a run late in the contest. There were many ties and lead changes late in the game.

 

Both teams took a lot of time off the clock in the second half. Osseo switched between man-to-man and zone defense as they tried to confuse Shakopee. Osseo was able to come up with steals and turn them into baskets.

 

Shakopee called a timeout with 1:28 left in regulation. The score remained Osseo 49, Shakopee 48.

 

As the game wound down Shakopee continued to look for Mitchell to get the ball. Shakopee looked to trap and create turnovers.

 

Shakopee called a timeout with 53.1 seconds left in regulation. The score was Osseo 51, Shakopee 50.

 

Hagen shot a mid-range jump shot late and gave Shakopee a 52-51 lead.

 

Osseo called a timeout with 9.5 seconds left in regulation.

 

Hagen was fouled and was able to hit both of his free throws.

 

In a game that came down to wire Shakopee came away with the 54-51 victory over Osseo.

 

Osseo was lead in scoring by Theisen with 18 points and Baker with 14 points.

 

Shakopee was lead in scoring by Mitchell with 18 points and Hagen with 16 points.  

 

With that victory Shakopee will take on Hopkins in the state semifinals.