HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WENT UP AGAINST PRAIRIE SEEDS ACADEMY IN THE CLASS 1A SECTION 4 SEMIFNALS OF THE SECTION

On March 2, Heritage and Prairie Seeds Academy (PSA) squared off in the Section 4 Class 1A section semifinals. 

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

Heritage took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

PSA was able to score baskets in transition. They were able to leak a guy out on the base line and then come up with layups in transition. 

The defensive pressure that PSA applied made it difficult for Heritage to get uncontested shots.

Heritage had trouble shooting the ball throughout the first half. Even though they struggled to shoot the ball they kept on shooting the ball. 

After a slow start Heritage stepped up and was able to knock down shots. 

Both team’s offenses went stagnant for awhile in the first half. Neither team went on a huge run in the first half.

Both team’s defenses stepped up and neither team went on a huge run in the first half. 

At halftime the score was PSA 24, Heritage 20. 

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

Heritage got the ball into the hands of C.J. Woda. Woda came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. The defense had a tough time slowing him down. 

The Heritage offense came to life in the second half. They took their time on the offensive end and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

PSA called a timeout with 12:13 left in the second half. The score was PSA 37, Heritage 34.

The score remained close throughout the second half. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half.

The pace of the game quickened with under 6:00 left in the second half. Both teams were aggressive throughout. Neither team gave up an open shot.

PSA called a timeout with 1:12 left in regulation. The score was Heritage 62, PSA 60.

Heritage’s Zach Johnson was all over the Floor. He came up with huge baskets down the stretch. 

The game was tied at 63 at the end of regulation. 

As the overtime period got underway both teams continued to attack the basket and make mid-range jump shots and layups. 

PSA was able to get to the basket and come up with steals and layups in the overtime period.

PSA came away with the 76-72 victory over Heritage. 

The leading scorers for PSA were Brian Robinson with 24 points, Jamar Robinson with 15 points and Dayeon Gibson with 13 points. 

The leading scorers for Heritage were Zach Johnasen with 22 points, Woods with 18 points, Ben Allen with 15 points and Josh Dart with 10 points. 
 

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WENT UP AGAINST ST. PAUL COMO PARK IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 22 Heritage Christian Academy squared off against St. Paul Como Park in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Heritage had an overall record of 18-7 while Como Park had an overall record of 11-14.

As the game got underway Heritage looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

Como Park was able to score baskets in transition. Como Park looked to take time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line.

Heritage started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make Como Park

Heritage called a timeout with 14:45 left in the first half. The score was Como Park 8, Heritage 7.

It took a while for the Heritage offense to get going. Once they did they were able to come up with layups.

Como Park called a timeout with 12:44 left in the first half. The score was Heritage 19, Como Park 10.

Heritage looked to get the ball into the hands of C.J. Woda. Woda came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

The Como Park offense slowed down as they had a difficult time making shots for a period of time in the first half.

The score went back and forth with just under 9 minutes in the first half. Neither team gave up easy baskets.

Both teams played zone defense late in the first half. Neither one gave up quick shots.

At halftime the score was Heritage 48, Como Park 44.

As the second half got underway Heritage looked to get the ball into the hands of Zach Johansen and Woda. Both of whom came up with good shots.

Como Park stayed in their zone defense to start the second half.

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

Como Park looked to trap Heritage and turn them over.

The score remained close throughout the second half. Johansen and Woda both came up with big shots. Tanner Scott came up with steals.

Como Park called a timeout with 11:42 left in the first half. The score was Heritage 62, Como Park 56.

The pace of the game quickened as both teams raced up and down the floor looking for fast break layups.

Heritage’s Noah Pieper was able to make layups in the lane. He used his quickness to get around his defenders.

Como Park looked to trap and come up with steals on the defensive end.

Como called a timeout with 3:22 left in regulation. The score was Heritage 75, Como Park 64.

Heritage looked to take time off the clock as they passed the ball round the 3-point line to each other.

Como Park went to a man-to-man defense to keep the pressure on Heritage.

Heritage came away with the 83-74 victory over Como Park.

The leading scorers for Como Park were Guled with 22 points and Mitchell with 20 points.

The leading scorers for Heritage were Woda with 33 points and Johansen with 29 points.

I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his recap of the Heritage vs. Como Park boys’ basketball game. 
 

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WENT UP AGAINST SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 14 Heritage Christian Academy and Southwest Christian squared off in a boys' basketball game.

 

Heritage started out in a zone defense. They wanted to force Southwest Christian to take deep 3-point baskets.

 

The score went back and forth early in the game. It took a while for each team to figure out what the other team was running.

 

Both teams took a lot of time off the clock in the first half, by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.

 

Heritage got the ball into the hands of CJ Woda. Woda stepped up and was able to knock down 3-point shots. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

Southwest Christian called a timeout with 6:22 left in the first half. The score was Heritage 23, Southwest Christian 17.

 

Southwest Christian’s Trey Saandness took the ball hard to the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half.

 

Southwest Christian called a timeout with 2:07 left in the first half. The score was Heritage 33, Southwest Christian 25.

 

Southwest Christian turned the ball over late in the first half. Heritage took advantage of that as they came up with layups off seals.

 

At halftime the score was Heritage 40, Southwest Christian 25.

 

As the second half got underway Southwest Christian came out playing zone defense.

 

Southwest Christian continued to struggle to shoot the ball in the second half. Even though they had a difficult time shooting the ball, they still put up shots.

 

Heritage called a timeout with 13:01 left in regulation. The score was Heritage 52, Southwest Christian 33.

 

Heritage continued to move the ball down the floor well and score baskets in transition. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

 

Southwest Christian struggled to shoot the ball throughout the game. They didn’t give up however.

 

In the end Heritage came away with the 65-49 victory over Southwest Christian.

 

The leading scorer for Southwest Christian was Jenson with 12 points.

 

The leading scorers for Heritage were Johnansen and Woda each with 20 points.

 

I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the Heritage vs. Southwest Christian boys’ basketball game.

 

COLUMBUS CATHOLIC WENT UP AGAINST HERITAGE CHRISTIAN IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Cretin-Derham Hall was the site of the 2015 Wisconsin vs. Minnesota Border Battle. In the first game Columbus Catholic went up against Heritage Christian.

Heritage did a good job of swinging the ball around the 3-point line. They were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half.

Columbus Catholic had a difficult time scoring in the first half. The defensive pressure that Heritage Christian applied made it difficult for Columbus Catholic to make their shots.

Columbus Catholic got the ball the ball into the hands of Hunter Schultz. Schultz came up with huge baskets for his team throughout.

Heritage shot the ball well throughout the first half. At halftime the score was Heritage 32, Columbus Catholic 17.

As the second half got underway Columbus came out shooting the ball well. Columbus got the ball into the hands of Brett Loveland who came up with mid-range jump shots and 3-point baskets.

Heritage got the ball into the hands of C.J. Woda. Woda got to the basket and made shots.

Heritage was quicker than Columbus throughout the game.

Heritage came away with the 68-55 victory over Columbus.

The leading scorer for Columbus was Schultz with 18 points.

The leading scorer for Heritage was Woda with 16 points.

HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TOOK ON LESTER PRAIRIE/HOLY TRINITY IN A BOYS BASKETBALL GAME

Heritage and Lester Prairie went up against each other in a boys basketball game. Both teams looked to move the ball down the floor as they wanted to score baskets in transition.

 

Heritage came out alive as they were able to score baskets in transition.

 

Lester Prairie swung the ball around the three-point line as they looked to get the ball into the hands of Alex Heigl. Heigl was able to hit a mid-range jump shot constantly in the first half.

 

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

 

Heritage got the ball into the hands of Drew Kleinschmidt. He was able to get hot from the paint. The defense had a hard time slowing him down.  

 

Lester Prairie’s Nick Machemehl came up with some nice layups in the first half.

 

Heritage’s Spenser Bland hit his layups to keep his team in the game.

 

At halftime the score was Heritage 30, Lester Prairie 29.

 

Heritage spent the first half in a zone defense, and opened the second in the same set.

 

Heritage looked to get the ball into the hands of CJ Woda and Kleinschmidt in the second half. Both of those guys took the ball hard to the basket as they were able to make lay-ups.

 

The score continued to go back and forth throughout the second half.

 

Lester Prairie’s Nathan Anderson came up with some big three-point baskets in the second half to keep his team in the game.

 

Lester Prairie continued to get the ball into the hands of Machemehl who was able to hit his layups.

 

Both teams had to work hard for their shots because the other team was playing hard on the defensive end.  

 

Bland was able to come up with some defensive steals and was able to come up with the offensive baskets.

 

Lester Prairie called a timeout with 6:11 left in regulation. The score was Heritage 51, Lester Prairie 44.

 

Lester Prairie looked to trap late in the contest and force Heritage to turn it over.

 

Heritage was able to hit their shots late in the game.  

 

Heritage came away with the 62-48 victory over Lester Prairie.    

 

The leading scorer for Lester Prairie was Machemehl with 20 points.

 

The leading scores for Heritage were Woda and Kleinschmidt each with 17 points.

ST. CROIX LUTHERAN TOOK ON HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IN A BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GAME

St. Croix Lutheran and Heritage Christian Academy squared off in a high school boys' basketball game. St. Croix Lutheran High School came into the game with a record of 3-1. Heritage Christian Academy had a record of 5-0 going into the game.

During the warmups both of these teams looked relaxed and ready to play.

St. Croix moved the ball around the three-point line as they were able to take time off the clock and slow down the pace of the game. St. Croix started the game in a zone defense. They didn't want Heritage to get any wide open looks at the basket.

St. Croix was able to get the ball into the hands of Cody Sticha. Sticha was all over the floor. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots were they knew he could hit his shots.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Heritage didn't get down on themselves when they were not able to hit a shot for a period of time in the first half. They just kept on shooting the ball.

St. Croix Lutheran called a timeout with 6:34 left in the first half. The score was St. Croix Lutheran 27 and Heritage 25.

Heritage did a good job of bringing the ball down the floor and making fast break baskets. They were also able to take the ball to the rack and make lay-ups.

The score went back and forth late in the first half. Neither team gave up any uncontested shots.

Heritage went on a run late in the first half. They were able to get the lead late in the half.

In a fast action packed first half the score at halftime was Heritage 40 and St. Croix Lutheran 37.

As the second half got underway both teams came out firing on all cylinders. St. Croix Lutheran continued to look to get the ball into the hands of Cody Sticha. If Sticha didn't think that he had a good shot he would pass the ball to his teammate for him to try to make a basket.

St. Croix started the second half in a zone defense. They didn't press in the zone but they started it at half court. Heritage did a good job of advancing the ball down the floor.

Brad Basco brought the ball down the floor for Heritage. He would shout out plays and tell his teammates were they should be on offense. Basco did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.

Heritage called a timeout with 13:11 left in regulation. The score was Heritage 48 and St. Croix Lutheran 46.

Heritage continued to push the ball down the floor as they were able to hit lay-ups in transition.

The score went back and forth throughout the second half. I thought that both teams were evenly matched and both played very well throughout the contest.

Heritage called a timeout with 9:45 left in regulation. The score was Heritage 50 and St. Croix 48.

The score went back and forth late in the contest. Neither team was going to let the other make easy baskets.

Christian Pieper made some nice jump shots for Heritage. He mostly hit his shots from within the three-point line.

Spencer Bland came to life late in the ball game. He was able to drain a few baskets to keep his team involved in the offense.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and they each battled it out on the boards going after rebounds.

Zach Weld came up with some nice long three-point shots to keep his team in the game. Heritage was able to hang onto the lead late in the game. St. Croix Lutheran did try to make a comeback but they were unable to do that.

St. Croix Lutheran called a timeout with 1:43 left in regulation. The score was Heritage 66 and St. Croix Lutheran 63.

The game came down to the wire. Heritage came away with the 67-63 victory over St. Croix Lutheran.

The leading scorers for Heritage were Spenser Bland and Zach Weld both with 16 points each.

The leading scorer for St. Croix Lutheran was Cody Sticha with 18 points. Aage Rovney hit a few three-point shots and ended with 12 points.

I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the St. Croix Lutheran and Heritage Christian Academy boys' basketball game. I was also joined by Doug Erlien from KMSP FOX CH9. Check out his web cast of the event on Ihigh.com