MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST WASHBURN IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 23 North went up against Washburn in a boys’ basketball game. Both teams looked to push the tempo early.

Washburn’s JoBriel Powell came out on fire as he stepped up and knocked down 3-point baskets.

Washburn did a good job of scoring baskets in transition.

North called a timeout with 15:18 left in the first half. The score was Washburn 11, North 4.

North’s Tyler Johnson and Isaac Johnson both came up with shots in the first half. There teammates did a good job of getting them the ball in spots where they could shoot it. Teammate Jamil Jackson came up with huge mid-range jump shots and layups throughout.

Washburn’s Kevin Gleason came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. If he didn’t think that he able to get a good shot he could ball and get the ball to his teammates.

Washburn called a timeout with 11:57 left in the first half. The score was North 16, Washburn.15.

Washburn’s Gleason and Evan Shepherd both stepped up and knocked down mid-range jump shots in the first half.

The score wet back and forth throughout the first half. After a short run by Washburn the score remained close throughout the first half.

Gleason wasn’t afraid to take deep 3-point baskets as he followed his shot and came up with layups.

Washburn called a timeout with 2:22 left in the first half. The score was North 39, Washburn 31.

North swung the ball around the 3-point line to take time off the clock.

At halftime the score was North 43, Washburn 35.

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

Washburn pushed the ball down the floor and was able to come up with baskets in transition.

Washburn did a good job of getting the ball into the hands of Gleason. Gleason was able to get the basket and make layups.

North's Iscaac Johnson continued to come up with deep 3-point baskets in the second half.

North was able to come up with steals and baskets in the second half.

North kept the defensive pressure on them as they came up with steals and layups late in the second half.

North came away with the 91-76 victory over Washburn.

The leading scores for Washburn were Powell with 22 points, and Gleason with 16 points and Evan Shepherd with 14 points.

The leading scorers for North were Jackson with 21 points, and Tyler Johnson with 19 points.

MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN TOOK ON WASECA IN A BOYS BASKETBALL GAME

Washburn and Waseca went up against each other in a boys basketball game.  Washburn looked to move the ball around the three-point line as they looked to get into an offensive shooting rhythm.

 

Washburn’s Evan Shepherd took the ball hard to the basket and came up with some good looks at the basket. He was able to hit his shot that he put up.

 

Waseca took the ball hard to the basket. They also did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. Waseca’s Nick Dufault made his jump shots.

 

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

 

Washburn’s Jeff Jones was able to slow down his man on the defensive end. He came up with some big stops on the defensive end.

 

The score went back and forth midway through the first half. Neither team went on a run.

 

Waseca’s Isaac Highum stepped up and knocked down jump shots. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

There were several ties and lead changes in the first half.

 

Waseca’s Thomas O’Neil found his shot in the first half. He stepped up and got the ball as he made hard cuts to the basket.

 

In a defensive battled first half the score at halftime was Washburn 34, Waseca 32.

 

The second half start out as aggressively as the first half ended. Both teams did a good job of attacking the basket and looking for their shots.

 

Waseca switched between man-to-man and zone defense throughout the second half. They wanted to confuse Washburn on the offensive end.  

 

Waseca called a timeout with 14:58 left in regulation. The score was Washburn 45, Waseca 40.

 

Powell took the ball hard to the basket. He was not afraid of contact when he went in for layups.

 

Washburn called a timeout with 12:13 left in regulation. The score was Waseca 50, Washburn 49.

 

Washburn looked to get the ball into the hands of Charlie Irmiger. Irmiger was camped out on the low block as he called for the ball.

 

Shepherd continued to come up with some big baskets late in the game.  

 

Washburn took a lot of time off the clock late in the contest as they swung the ball around the three-point line.

 

The score was tied at 73 at the end of regulation.

 

Jones fouled out with 3:48 left in overtime. The score continued to go back and forth in the overtime period.

 

Waseca came up with some big shots in the overtime period.

 

Waseca came away with the 88-78 victory over Washburn. The leading scorers for Waseca were Dufault with 22 points and O’Neil with 16 points.

 

The leading scorers for Washburn were Shepherd with 35 points and Gleason with 15 points.