MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN TOOK ON ROSEVILLE IN A BOYS BASKETBALL GAME

Minneapolis Washburn and Roseville went up against each other in a boys non-conference basketball game.

 

Both teams got off to a quick start as each team raced up and down the floor looking for fast break baskets.

 

Roseville’s Kyler Briggity was all over the floor. He found his mid-range jump shot and was able to shoot the ball well in the first half.

 

There were many ties and lead changes in the first half. Neither team went on a run. The defensive pressure made it difficult for anyone to get an uncontested look at the basket.

 

Washburn’s Jeff Jones brought the ball down the floor and was able to get everyone involved in the offense. Jones was able to get George Clark the ball on the low block and Clark was able to make layups from there.

 

Washburn called a timeout with 10:46 left in the first half. The score was Roseville 16, Washburn 15.

 

Roseville did a good job of moving the ball down the floor. They were able to get past the Washburn defenders and make their mid-range jump shots.

 

Washburn was not afraid to shoot deep three-point shots. Roseville did a good job of boxing out.

 

Roseville called a timeout with 6:23 left in the first half.  The score was Roseville 27, Washburn 26.

 

Briggity got hot late in the first half. He hit several shots to keep Roseville in the game. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could make shots.

 

At halftime the score was tied at 42.

 

Washburn’s George Clark came up with some nice shots from the wing. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

Roseville started the second half in a zone defense. They wanted to make Washburn take long three-point shots. Washburn did just that. Garvis came up with some nice offensive rebounds and he took it right back to the basket for layups.

 

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

 

Washburn’s JoBreil Powell came up with some nice layups in the second half. With Powell attacking the basket Washburn stayed in the game.

 

Roseville’s Jasper Horsted came alive in the second half. He got hot with in the paint. Horsted took

the ball hard to the basket and was able to come away with layups.

 

Roseville got hot late in regulation. The score with 1:02 left was Roseville 72, Washburn 69.

 

Washburn went to a man-to-man defense and looked to trap Roseville. Roseville tried to pass the ball around the three-point line to take time off the clock.

 

Roseville came away with the 74-72 victory over Washburn.

 

The leading scorers for Roseville were Horsted with 25 and Briggity with 16.

 

The leading scorers for Washburn were Powell with 20 and Clark with 15.

 

APPLE VALLEY AND WASHBURN WENT UP AGAINST EACH OTHER IN THE SECTION FINAL BOYS’ FOOTBALL GAME

Apple Valley and Washburn squared off in a section final football game at Washburn High School. This was the first time this season these teams faced off.

 

Apple Valley kicked off to start the game. Washburn got the ball on their own 19 yard line.  Washburn’s quarterback Morley Mathewson looked to get the ball in the air on Washburn’s first offensive series.  He was picked off by A.J. Hill, who returned it 19 yards for a touchdown.

 

The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 11:31 left in the first quarter the score was Apple Valley 7, Washburn 0.

 

Washburn got the ball on their own 20 yard line after the touchback. Washburn got the ball into the hands of their running back Jeff Jones. Jones was able to pick up big chunks of yards as Washburn moved the ball down the field. Jones picked up six yards for a first down. Mathewson was all over the field. He knew where his teammates were on the field and was able to get them in spots where they thought that they could make big plays. Washburn punted the ball on fourth down and long.

 

Apple Valley took over on their own 28 yard line.  Apple Valley’s Da'Shawn Lewis came up with some big plays as he was quick with the ball and was able to pick up some big runs. Apple Valley used both the running and the ground attack in the first quarter. Lewis was able to get past the Washburn defenders. Lewis found the end zone on a three-yard rush. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 6:05 left in the first quarter the score was Apple Valley 14, Washburn 0.

 

Washburn took over on their own 21 yard line. Washburn looked to get their offense clicking late in the first quarter. They were not able to get anything going on their first few drives.

 

Washburn looked to get the ball into the hands of Jones. The Apple Valley defense was able to get to Jones and impede his progress.

 

Kevin Gleason came up with some nice receptions for Washburn. Gleason was able to get a few first downs to keep the chains moving.

 

On fourth-and-12, Washburn punted the ball but it was blocked and Apple Valley came up with it.

 

After one quarter of play the score was Apple Valley 14, Washburn 0.

 

Apple Valley’s Lewis looked to get into the end zone early in the second quarter. Apple Valley scored again this time coming from a two pass play for a touchdown.

 

The extra point attempt was good. With 9:26 left in the second quarter the score was Apple Valley 21, Washburn 0.

 

Washburn couldn’t get a first down so they punted the ball on fourth-and-long.

 

Apple Valley got the ball on their own 41 yard line. Tommy Singer found Matt Morse for a nice 31-yard reception. Apple Valley looked to score again midway through the second quarter. They did that on a Lewis rushing touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 7:22 left in the second quarter the score was Apple Valley 28, Washburn 0.

 

Washburn turned the ball over on downs and Apple Valley got the ball back.  Apple Valley was not able to convert so they punted the ball back to Washburn.

 

Washburn took over on their own 23-yard line. The Apple Valley defense was able to take Jones out of the game for a period of time by putting two guys on him and making it hard for him to make plays.

 

Apple Valley continued to feed Lewis. Lewis was able to get past the Washburn defenders with ease in the first half. Lewis picked up another first down.  

 

At halftime the score was Apple Valley 28, Washburn 0.

 

As the third quarter got underway, Washburn kicked off. The ball went into the end zone. Apple Valley got the ball on their own 20 yard line. Washburn intercepted the ball and Washburn got the ball on the Apple Valley 13-yard line. On fourth-and-14,Washburn went for it and were not able to get a first down.

 

Apple Valley took over on downs. Lewis once again came up big for Apple Valley as he was able to keep the offense moving. Kieran McKeag also got the ball moving on the ground.

 

Apple Valley punted the ball on fourth-and-four and Washburn took over on their own 19 yard line.

 

Jones got the ball into his hands sparingly in the third quarter. On fourth-and-10, Washburn punted the ball.

 

Apple Valley kept on looking for Lewis and he answered the call. Apple Valley looked to score again late in the third quarter.  Jones intercepted a pass to give Washburn the ball back. Washburn took over on their own 10 yard line. Washburn punted the ball on fourth-and-five.

 

After three quarters of play the score was Apple Valley 28, Washburn 0.

 

Lewis kept running and picked up another first down. Apple Valley wanted to get into the end zone on the first drive of the fourth quarter. Apple Valley attempted a 28-yard field goal with 9:50 left in regulation, but it was no good.

 

Washburn did move the ball a little bit in the fourth quarter as they picked up back to back first down passes by Jones. They wanted to put together a successful drive as they wanted to get the ball into the end zone. Washburn punted on fourth down.

 

Apple Valley got the ball back on their own 33 yard line.  

 

Neither team was able to move the ball well the last 5:00 of the game. They each picked up a few first downs but neither team threatened to score late in the contest.

 

In a hard fought game Apple Valley came away with the 28-0 victory over Washburn. With that victory Apple Valley earns a trip to the Minnesota State High School League state football tournament.

BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY TOOK ON MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN IN A SECTION SEMIFINAL FOOTBALL GAME

Bloomington Kennedy and Washburn squared off in a section semifinal football game at Washburn High School. Kennedy kicked off to start the game. Washburn got the ball on their own 25 yard line. There was a penalty on the kick off assessed to Washburn. That backed them up five yards from the 25 to the 20 Washburn looked to get the ball into the ball of Jeff Jones. On fourth-and-nine, Washburn elected to punt the ball.

 

Kennedy got the ball on their own 45 yard line. They were able to come up with five yard plays. Tyler Blanchard came up with a five yard rush to pick up a new set of downs. Kennedy kept the ball on the ground for most of the first drive. Quarterback Travon Hearns was able to find his receivers as they were able to come up with first downs.

 

Lucian Coutier for Kennedy came up with some big rushing plays for his team as he was able to come up with first downs as his team found the red zone late in the first quarter. The Washburn defense came up big on fourth-and-one. Washburn took over on downs on their own one yard line.

 

Washburn’s Jones came up with a 99-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was no good.

 

With 1:09 left in the first quarter, the score was Washburn 6, Kennedy 0.

 

Kennedy kept the ball on the ground for the most part.

 

After one quarter of play the score was Washburn 6, Kennedy 0.

 

Kennedy kept pounding the ball on the ground. Kennedy’s Coutier had a 48-yard touchdown run.

 

The extra point attempt was good. With 11:05 left in the second quarter the score was Kennedy 7, Washburn 6.

 

Jones ran into the end zone for a touchdown on the kick off. The two point conversion was good.

 

With 10:50 left in the second quarter the score was Washburn 14, Kennedy 7.

 

Kennedy was not able to move the ball down the field they had to punt the ball on fourth-and-24.

 

Washburn got the ball back and they got the ball back into Jones hands as he picked up a first down on a 17-yard run. On the next series, Washburn was not able to pick up a first down as they turned it over on fourth-and-two.

 

Kennedy looked to move the ball down the field on the ground rather than by air. Nate Eckerson came up with a 17-yard rush. Eckerson came up with a 17-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 1:59 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 14.
 

Washburn got the ball back on their own 42 yard line. Semaj Okongwu came up with a nice five-yard reception for Washburn. Morley Matthewson the quarterback for Washburn was very mobile on his feet.

 

At halftime the score was tied at 14.

 

Washburn kicked off to start the third quarter. Kennedy got the ball on the 39 yard line. They looked to keep the ball on the ground on their first drive of the third quarter. QB Travon Hearn scored on a 23-yard run to put Kennedy up 21-14 with 9:16 left in the third. The extra point attempt was good.

 

Kennedy 21, Washburn 14.

 

On the first play of the next drive Jones found the end zone again on a 40-yard reception.

 

The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 7:19 left in the third quarter the score was tied at 21.

 

Kennedy kept the ball on the ground.  Hearn found the end zone on a five-yard rush. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 4:08 left in the third quarter the score was Kennedy 28, Washburn 21.

 

Washburn got the ball back near midfield. They gave it to Jones as he tried to do his things and come up with some big plays. On fourth-and-nine, Washburn punted the ball.

 

Kennedy took over on their own 34 yard line. They tried to move the ball on the ground but the Washburn defense was able to stop them as they came up with some big plays. On fourth-and-30, Kennedy elected to punt the ball.

 

Washburn took over on their own 38 yard line. Jones was once again was able to get first downs on the ground.

 

After three quarters of play the score was Kennedy 28, Washburn 21.

 

Washburn looked to score at the start of the fourth quarter. Washburn got within the red zone early in the fourth quarter. Jones got the ball again as he looked to get into the end zone. Jones found the end zone on a three-yard run. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 9:41 left to go in the fourth quarter the score was tied at 28.

 

Kennedy moved the ball down the field as they kept it on the ground. Kennedy fumbled the ball and Washburn recovered the ball on their own 46 yard line. Jones came up with another first down.

 

Washburn looked to get into the end zone late in the fourth quarter. Washburn found the end zone on a Jones 10-yard rush. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 4:43 left in the fourth quarter the score was Washburn 35, Kennedy 28.

 

Kennedy looked to score again late in the contest. Coutier caught a 42-yard pass on the first play of the drive. That got Kennedy into the red zone on the 11 yard line. Coutier scored on an eleven-yard run. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 3:33 left in regulation the game was tied at 35.
 

Jones fumbled the ball and Kennedy came away with the ball.
 

Kennedy got the ball back on the 45 yard line.
 

Kennedy was not able to get a first down so they had to punt the ball on fourth down.
 

Washburn continued to get the ball into the hands of Jones. Washburn punted the ball on fourth-and-15.
 

At the end of regulation the score was tied at 35.
 

Each team got the ball from the 10 yard line and had four chances to get the ball into the end zone.
 

Washburn got the ball first. Jones got the ball first and was not able to pick up any yards. On second down Jones again was not able to get anywhere. Gleason found the end zone on a 20-yard run. The extra point attempt was good.
 

That made the score Washburn 42, Kennedy 35.
 

Kennedy kept the ball on the ground during the overtime period. The Washburn defense stepped up big. Kennedy found the end zone on a Hearns 7-yard run. The extra point attempt was good.
 

That tied the score at 42.
 

Both teams met at midfield and this time Kennedy got the ball first as they started the process over again on the 10 yard line. Kennedy was hit with a penalty. That made it third-and-22. Washburn was able to stop the Kennedy offense. Jones came up with an interception.
 

Washburn’s Jones threw halfback pass to Alex Reyes for a touchdown. With that touchdown Washburn won the game 48-42 over Bloomington Kennedy.  

HENRY TOOK ON WASHBURN IN A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME

Henry and Washburn squared off against each other in a football game on Oct. 16. Henry kicked off to start the game.

 

Washburn got the ball on their own 35 yard line. Washburn looked to get the ball down the field as fast as they could. They looked to get the ball into the hands of Jeff Jones, who was all over the field. He was able to get past the Henry defenders. Jones scored a touchdown on a 20 yard rush. The extra point attempt was no good.

 

With 10:21 left in the first quarter the score was Washburn 6, Henry 0.

 

Washburn kicked off after the Jones touchdown.  Henry got the ball after the kickoff on their own 31 yard line.  Henry had a rough time moving the ball down the field. They were not able to get a first down. On fourth-and-five, Henry elected to punt the ball.

 

Washburn got the ball back near midfield but there was a holding call which backed them up to their own 40.

 

Washburn’s quarterback Morley Mathewson was able to find D’Angelo Cooper for a first down. On the new set of downs. Jones picked up a first down. Jones ran the ball eight yards for a touchdown.

 

The extra point attempt was no good.

 

With 4:56 left in the first quarter the score was Washburn 12, Henry 0.

 

Washburn kicked off after the touchdown. Henry got the ball on their own 38 yard line. Henry was able to get the ball into the hands of Jawon Norton ran for a first down. Henry had a hard time moving the ball down the field. The Washburn defense stepped up big and came up with some big plays to slow down the Henry offense.

 

Washburn got the ball back on downs. They once again looked to chew up yards both by land and air. Jones caught a 44-yard pass for a touchdown but that was called back because of a penalty.

 

Washburn was not able to pick up a first down so they turned the ball over on downs near midfield.

 

After one quarter of play the score was Washburn 12, Henry 0.

 

On the first play of the second quarter Henry Tinkler for Henry came up with a reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 11:50 left in the second quarter the score was Washburn 12, Henry 7.

 

On the next drive Jones came up with an 87-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 11:35 left in the second quarter the score was Washburn 19, Henry 7.

 

Washburn recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff.

 

Washburn looked to keep the ball on the ground as they kept on looking for Jones to get most of their yards. On fourth-and-eight, Washburn went for it and was not able to get a first down so that resulted in a turnover.

 

Henry looked to keep the ball on the ground as they looked to get a first down. They were not able to do it so they punted the ball.

 

Washburn got the ball back on their own 45 yard line.  Jones was all over the field as he was able to chew up yards in big chunks.

 

Henry got the ball on the Washburn 38 yard line. Henry tried to move the ball down the field once again but they had a tough time getting the ball down the field. They turned it over on downs.

 

Washburn got the ball on their own 38 yard line. Jones came up with a huge catch and was able to get a first down.  

 

At halftime the score was Washburn 19, Henry 7.

 

Washburn kicked off to start the third quarter. Henry got the ball on their own 25 yard line.  Henry looked to get into an offensive rhythm early. On fourth-and-16 to go they elected to punt the ball.

Washburn got the ball on the Henry 36 yard line. Washburn got within the red zone as they kept the ball on the ground. Jones picked up another first down on a 13-yard run. Jones found the end zone on a four-yard run. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 6:52 left in the third quarter the score was Washburn 26, Henry 7.

 

Washburn kicked off after the touchdown. Henry got the ball on their own 44 yard line.

 

Henry kept the ball on the ground as they looked to get the ball in the hands of Damarius Gilmer.

 

There was a fumble on the play and Washburn recovered the ball near midfield.

 

Jones continued to pick up first downs as he led the offensive charge down the field once again.

Washburn fumbled the ball and Henry’s Anthony Jones recovered the ball for the turnover.
 

Henry’s  Tinkler came up with some nice running plays for his team. Henry was not able to pick up a first down and they turned it over to Washburn.
 

After three quarters of play the score was Washburn 26, Henry 7.
 

Jones scored from 42 yards out but there was a penalty on Washburn. The ball came back to the 47 yard line. Jones found the end zone again, this time for a 41-yard touchdown. There were no penalties on the play. The extra point attempt was good. With 10:59 left in the fourth quarter the score was Washburn 33, Henry 7.
 

Washburn kicked off after the touchdown.  Henry got the ball on their own 32 yard line. Tinkler came up with a huge reception that gave Henry a first down.  Henry found the end zone on a Norton short yard run. The extra point attempt was good.
 

With 8:04 left in regulation was Washburn 33, Henry 14.
 

Henry kicked off after the touchdown. There was no return because the defense was right next to the receiver.
 

Washburn got the ball on their own 35 yard line. Washburn continued to get the ball into the hands of Jones. On fourth-and-two,Washburn picked up a first down on a 5 yard run by Jones. There was a fumble on the play and Henry took over on their own 43 yard line.
 

Henry looked to get the ball back into the hands of Tinkler. Henry looked to get into the end zone late in the contest. Henry found the end zone on a Tinkler 8-yard run. The extra point attempt was good.
 

With 1:28 left in regulation the score was Washburn 33, Henry 21.

Henry kicked off after the touchdown. Washburn was not able to score again and neither was Henry.

In a hard fought clean football game Washburn came away with the 33-21 victory over Henry. I thought that Jones played very well.  He came up with some big plays to keep his team in the contest. Henry didn’t quit and didn’t give up either.