LAKEVILLE NORTH WENT UP AGAINST HOPKINS IN THE CLASS 4A QUARTERFINAL GAME

Lakeville North and Hopkins went up against each other in a boys’ state Class 4A quarterfinal game.

The game got off to a quick start as both teams raced down the floor. The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.

Hopkins took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense.

Lakeville North looked to get the ball into the hands of Carter Brooks, Drew Stewart and Nathan Reuvers. All who were able to make shots that they put up in the first half.   

Neither team went on a huge run in the first half.

Lakeville North’s Carter Brooks came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half.

On the defensive end he was able to slow down the guy he was defending.

At halftime the score was Hopkins 27, Lakeville North 26.

As the second half got underway the score stayed close. There were several ties and lead changes throughout.

Lakeville North continued to get the ball into the hands of Brooks, Reuvers and Stewart all who took the ball hard to the basket and came up with huge baskets.

The Lakeville North defense was able to slow down the Hopkins offense in the second half.

Lakeville North did a good job of coming up with steals and were able to come up with layups on the offensive end.

Lakeville North continued get the ball down the floor and hit shots on the offensive end. They also did a good job of defending Hopkins.

Hopkins got hot late in the contest. They came up with steals and layups.

Hopkins guard Ishmeal El-Amin came up with deep 3-point baskets with under 3:30 left in regulation.

The game came down to the wire. There were several ties and lead changes late in the game.

Lakeville North came away with the 65-61 victory over Hopkins.

The leading scorers for Hopkins were El-Amin with 17 points, Johnson and Shahid each with 11 points and Warren with 10 points.

The leading scorers for Lakeville North were Brooks with 17 points and Stewart with 16 points.

After the game I was able to talk to Lakeville North’s head coach John Oxton and players Stewart and Brooks about the game.

MILWAUKEE VINCENT WENT UP AGAINST HOPKINS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Milwaukee Vincent squared off against Hopkins in a boys’ basketball game. The game got off to a quick start as both teams looked to make fast break layups.

Hopkins got the ball into the hands of Vinnie Shahid. Shahid came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. Teammate John Warren also came up with good shots in the first half.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and went after rebounds.

Hopkins was quicker than Vincent. Vincent struggled to get their shots to drop in the first half. They did do a good job of attacking the basket.

Hopkins used their quickness to get past the Vincent defense.

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

At halftime the score was Hopkins 56, Vincent 34.

As the second half got underway Hopkins continued to attack the basket as they were able to score baskets in transition.

Hopkins got the ball into the hands of Xavier Johnson. Johnson was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the game.

Hopkins continued to come up with steals and layups throughout the second half.

Hopkins was too much for Vincent. Hopkins had the lead throughout the game. The final was

Hopkins 108, Milwaukee Vincent 81.

The leading scorer for Vincent was Lewis with 25 points.

The leading scorer for Hopkins was Johnson with 21 points.  

HOPKINS WENT UP AGAINST EASTVIEW IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Hopkins started the game in man-to-man defense. They looked to set the tempo early. Both teams did a good job of getting to the basket early.

Hopkins was able to get the ball into the hands of Xavier Johnson and John Warren both of which were able to come up with mid-range jump shots.

Hopkins was also able to score layups in transition.

Eastview’s Connor Stevens stepped up and was able to knock down mid-range jump shots and layups on the offensive end.

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

At halftime the score was Eastview 33, Hopkins 22.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to move the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

Hopkins guard Vincent Shahid came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was able to slow down the guy that he was guarding on defense.

The Hopkins offense came up life midway through the second half. They were able to hit layups and jump shots.

Eastview called a timeout with 10:43 left in regulation the score was Hopkins 43, Eastview 38.

The score went back and forth after the timeout. Eastview’s Drew Guebert came up with some huge baskets. He got to the basket and was able to make jump shots and layups on offense.

Hopkins called a timeout with 4:11 left in regulation. The score was Hopkins 54, Eastview 51.

The game came down to the wire. Both teams played well throughout the game. Neither team went on a run. They were two evenly matched teams.

Hopkins guard Ishmael El Amin came up with layups in the second half. He did a good job of coming off of screens and getting to the basket for layups.

Hopkins came up with 70-55 victory over Eastview.

The leading scorer for Hopkins was Warren with 31 points.

The leading scorer for Eastview was Guebert with 18 points.

HENRY SIBLEY WENT UP AGAINST HOPKINS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Henry Sibley and Hopkins squared off in a boys’ basketball game. Hopkins started in a zone defense. They wanted to make Henry Sibley deep 3-point baskets.

Hopkins John Warren came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He even threw down a couple of slam dunks.

Henry Sibley struggled to shoot the ball. They looked to make layups and mid-range jump shots but they had difficulty making shots. Henry Sibley’s Nile Clem came up with jump shots early in the game.

Hopkins came up with steals and was able to make layups off of the steals. Hopkins Xaiver Johnson stepped up and was able to hit mid-range jump shots from the paint. The Henry Sibley defense had a hard time slowing Johnson down on offense.

The score at halftime was Hopkins 41, Henry Sibley 14.

As the second half got underway Hopkins Vincent Shahid came up layups and mid-range jump shots.

Hopkins continued to push the ball down the floor and make layups in transition.  

Henry Sibley looked to get baskets in their offense but they had difficulties hitting shots.

Hopkins came away with the 78-35 victory over Henry Sibley.

Hopkins was lead in scoring by Warren with 18 points, Wright with 12 points and Johnson with 12 points.

Henry Sibley was lead in scoring by Clem with 8 points.

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

Champlin Park squared up against Hopkins in a boys’ basketball game. Hopkins looked to push the tempo early in the game.

Hopkins used a tough man-to-man pressure and Champlin Park also used man-to-man early in the game.

Hopkins Amir Coffey was all over the floor. On the offensive end Coffey was able to get to the basket. He did a good job of setting up his teammates and getting them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

Champlin Park called a timeout with 11:47 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 24, Champlin Park 15.

Hopkins continued to get steals and was able to make their layups.

Champlin Park called another timeout with 11:06 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 29, Champlin Park 15.

Champlin Park guard JT Gibson was all over the floor. On the offensive end Gibson came up with some huge three-point baskets.

Coffey came up with some deep three-point shots. If he didn’t think that he had a good shot he could pass it to one of his teammates.

Champlin Park got hot with under 7 minutes left in the first half. They were able to string baskets together.

Hopkins called a timeout with 4:33 left in the first half. The score was Champlin Park 48, Hopkins 41.

Both teams were able to score baskets on the fast break.

Gibson continued to move the ball down the floor well late in the first half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

Champlin Park continued to push the ball down the floor and hit layups in transition.

At halftime the score was Champlin Park 59, Hopkins 54.

Champlin Park continued to push the ball down the floor and were able to hit layups. Gibson did a good job of setting the tempo in the second half.

Hopkins John Warren was all over the floor. On the offensive end he knew where his teammates were and was able to get them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

Hopkins was able to attack the basket. Hopkins Vincent Shahid came up with some big mid-range jump shots. He was able to hit shots over defenders. On the defensive end Shahid was able to create steals.

Hopkins stepped up their defensive pressure as they created turnovers. They were able to score layups off the turnovers.

Hopkins called a timeout with 9:04 left in the second half. The score was Champlin Park 74, Hopkins 69.

Both teams continued to make fast break layups in the second half.

Gibson was able to distribute the ball well to his teammates.

Champlin Park called a timeout with 5:51 left in the second half. The score was Champlin Park 76, Hopkins 74.

The score went back and forth late in the game. Neither team went on a run late.

Coffey continued to come up with some huge shots late in the game.

Champlin Park called a timeout with 1:23 left in regulation. The score was Champlin Park 87, Hopkins 84.

Hopkins continued to look to get to the basket late in the game.

Champlin Park came away with the 90-86 victory over Hopkins.

The leading scorer for Hopkins was Coffey with 36 points.

The leading scorer for Champlin Park was Gibson with 26.