ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS WENT UP AGAINST MARSHALL IN THE CLASS 3A STATE QUARTERFINALS IN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL

On March 15, Academy of Holy Angels and Marshall squared off in the girls’ basketball state quarterfinals. The game was played at the Target Center.

Marshall looked to take a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. They did a good job of talking to each other and letting them know where they were supposed to be on the floor.

Holy Angels also took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. Holy Angels also got hot from behind the 3-point line. They were able to get everyone the ball. Holy Angles Megan Meyer also stepped up and knocked down mid-range jump shots and layups.

After a slow start Holy Angels was able to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots. They were able to slow down the Marshall offense.

At halftime the score was Holy Angels 35, Marshall 27.

As the second half got underway Holy Angels continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots.

The defensive pressure that Holy Angels applied made it difficult for Marshall to come up with shots.

Marshall had a difficult time scoring in the second half. Holy Angels got hot in the second half.

Holy Angels came away with the 69-47 victory over Marshall. 

MARSHALL WENT UP AGAINST KASSON-MANTORVILLE IN A GIRLS' BASKETBALL GAME

Marshall and Kasson-Mantorville squared off in a girls basketball game. The score went back and forth throughout the first half.

 

Kasson called a timeout with 11:51 left in the first half. The score was Marshall 11, Kasson 6.

 

Marshall pushed the ball down the floor and was able to score baskets in transition.

 

On the defensive end Marshall used a zone defense. They looked to force Kasson to shoot 3-point baskets.

 

Marshall used a full court press that made it difficult for Kasson to get the ball down the court.

 

Neither team went on a run in the first half.

 

At halftime the score was Marshall 25, Kasson 22.

 

As the second half got underway the score went back and forth.

 

Marshall stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots.

 

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

 

The defenses that both teams played made it difficult for the other team to come up with open looks at the basket.

 

It was a close game throughout the contest. Neither team went on a run.

 

Marshall came away with the 61-56 victory over Kasson-Mantorville.

MARSHALL WENT UP AGAINST PARK CENTER IN THE CLASS 3A STATE FINALS

Marshall and Park Center squared off in the Class 3A state finals. The score went back and forth early.

Park Center looked to get the ball into the hands of Hannah Schaub and Mikayla Hayes both of whom could make mid-range jump shots and layups.

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

Neither team went on a run in the first half. In a close first half the score at halftime was Park Center 27, Marshall 23.

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

Park Center’s Schaub, Mikayla Hayes, Feyisayo Ayobamidele, Danielle Schaub and McKenna DuBois all came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half.

Park Center’s Hayes came up with layups late in the second half. Her teammates did a good job of getting her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.

Park Center stepped up big late in the second half as they continued to make shots on offense and come up with defensive stops.

Park Center came away with the 52-45 victory over Marshall. With that win Park Center won the Class 3A state title.

ORONO WENT UP AGAINST MARSHALL IN A CLASS 3A STATE SEMIFINAL BASKETBALL GAME

Orono and Marshall squared off in a girls’ state Class 3A state semifinal basketball game at Williams Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota.

The score went back and forth early.

There was a media timeout with 14:51 left in the first half. The score was Marshall 8, Orono 6.

Marshall pushed the ball down the floor and were able to score baskets in transition. Marshall went on a 7-0 run in the first half.

There was a media timeout with 10:19 left in the first half. The score was Marshall 17, Orono 10.

Marshall’s Marah Mulso, Callie Graff, Morgan Saugstad and Sarah Buysse all were able to come with mid-range jump shots and layups.

There was a media timeout with 5:53 left in the first half. The score was Marshall 28, Orono 12.

The Marshall defense made it difficult for Orono to come up with uncontested baskets.

There was a media timeout with 2:55 left in the first half. The score was Marshall 31, Orono 18.

Both teams continued to attack the basket late in the first half.

At halftime the score was Marshall 35, Orono 20.

As the second half got underway Marshall continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with layups in transition.  

There was a media timeout with 14:42 left in regulation. The score was Marshall 37, Orono 26.

Marshall came up with huge shots throughout the second half.

Orono’s Meghan Mandel stepped up and knocked down huge mid-range jump shots and layups. The defense had a hard time of slowing her down.

Marshall came up with baskets down the stretch.

Marshall came up with the 55-48 victory over Orono.

The leading scorer for Orono was Mandel with 14 points.

The leading scorers for Marshall were Buysse with 13 points, Mulso with 11 points and Graff with 10 points.

PRINCETON WENT UP AGAINST MARSHALL IN THE CLASS 3A STATE BASKETBALL QUARTER FINAL GAME

Princeton and Marshall squared off in a girls’ state Class 3A state quarterfinal game. Both teams looked to set the tempo early.

Princeton started in a zone defense. They wanted to make Marshall take deep shots.

Marshall started out hot though. They had a 9-0 lead with 15:03 left in the first half. That is when Princeton called their first timeout.

Marshall’s Morgan Saugstad and Callie Graff both came up with huge shots throughout the first half.

The Princeton defense had a hard time slowing them down.

Marshall did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition.

Even through Princeton had a difficult time scoring baskets Haley Sandin, Taylor Laabs and Anna Oakes were able to make layups and jump shots.

Princeton struggled to shoot the ball throughout the first half. They couldn’t hit shots that they put up.

At halftime the score was Marshall 42, Princeton 14.

As the second half got underway Marshall continued to push the ball down the floor. They were able to come up with deep 3-point baskets and layups in the early goings of the second half.

Marshall’s Sarah Buysse and Morgan Saugstad both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the game. The defense had a hard time slowing them down.

Marshall’s Marah Mulso also came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half.

Marshall took a lot of time off the clock in the second half. They swung the ball round the 3-point line. Princeton changed up their defense.

Marshall came away with the 63-30 victory over Princeton.

The leading scorers for Marshall were Buysse with 16 points, Saugstad with 14 points and Mulso with 10 points.   

The leading scorers for Princeton were Anna Oakes with 11 points and Taylor Labbs with 10 points.

MARSHALL WENT UP AGAINST PARK CENTER IN THE CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Park Center went up against Marshall in the class 3A state basketball championship game.

 

Marshall looked to push the ball down the court and score baskets in transition.

 

The score went back and forth in the early part of the game.

 

There was a media timeout with 12:39 left in the first half. The score was Marshall 11, Park Center 10.

 

Park Center’s Megahn DuBois came up with shots in the first half. Her teammates did a good job of getting her the ball in the pain where she was able to hit her shots.

 

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

 

There was a media timeout with 6:51 left in the first half the score was Park Center 19, Marshall 18.

 

Park Center’s Ann Simonet and Cayla McMorris came up with nice mid-range jump shots to keep their team in the game. Their teammates did a good job of getting them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

 

The score at halftime was Marshall 29, Park Center 24.

 

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

 

Marshall’s Hannah Bennett came up with deep three-point shots midway through the second half.

 

Her teammates did a good job getting her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.

 

There was a media timeout with 9:52 left in regulation. The score was Marshall 46, Park Center 41.

 

Park Center kept on attacking the basket, but their shots couldn’t fall.

 

There was a media timeout with seven minutes left in regulation. The score was Marshall 48, Park Center 43.

 

Park Center’s Samantha Berg got into a shooting rhythm in the second half. She was able to come up with mid-range jump shots in the second half.

 

Park Center was able to come up with baskets in transition in the last 4:30 of regulation.

 

Marshall called a timeout with 45.3 seconds left in regulation. The score was Marshall 60, Park Center 56.

 

Park Center’s Cayla McMorris came up with some big layups down the stretch. Her teammates did a good job of getting her the ball in spots where she could shoot it all night long. She really shot mid-range jump shots well.

 

Park Center’s Danielle Schaub hit a jump shot from the free throw line at the buzzer to tie the game at 60. The game went into overtime.

 

At the end of regulation the score was tied at 60.

 

Both teams hit two shots during the first overtime period.

 

The score was tied at 64 after the first overtime period.

 

Both teams attacked the basket and looked for fast break baskets in the overtime period.

 

McMorris continued to come up with big plays in both of the overtime periods.

 

The game was tied at 67 after the second overtime period.

 

In the third overtime Park Center came up with some shots and Marshall came up with shots late in the third overtime period.  

 

With under 20 seconds left and a tie game Marshall fouled Schaub and Simonet on back to back plays. They each were able to hit free throws as Park Center came away with the 73-71 triple overtime victory.

 

After the game I was able to talk to Park Center's Head Coach Chris Vander Hyde. I was also able to talk to players Simonet, McMorris and Hayes about winning the championship.

FERGUS FALLS TOOK ON MARSHALL IN THE GIRLS CLASS 3A STATE SEMIFINALS

Fergus Falls went up against Marshall in the state Class 3A semifinals. The score went back and forth early in the contest.

 

There was a media timeout with 14:38 left in the first half. The score was Fergus Falls 6, Marshall 5.

 

The score went back and forth early in the contest.

 

Fergus Falls stated out in a zone defense. They wanted Marshall to take long shots.

 

Fergus Falls did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around and attacked the basket.

 

There was a media timeout with 3:37 left in the first half. The score was Fergus Falls 26, Marshall 16.

 

Marshall came up with some fast break layups late in the first half. They were also able to turn Fergus Falls over and make layups on the other end.

 

At halftime the score was Fergus Falls 30, Marshall 21.

 

As the second half got underway Marshall kept on passing the around the three-point line as they looked for seams in the in Fergus Falls defense.

 

Fergus Falls’ Hannah Bennett, Callie Graff and Sarah Buysse all came up with huge shots in the second half. They knew where their teammates were on the floor and they called for the ball in spots where they could shoot it.  Fergus Falls did a good job of communicating on both ends of the court.

 

There was a media timeout with 10:46 left in regulation. The score was Fergus Falls 41, Marshall 37.

 

Fergus Falls kept on looking to get the ball into the hands of Bailey Strand. She came up with layups midway through the second half that gave her team confidence.

 

The score went back and forth late in the contest.  

 

Marshalls’ Graff hit made her free throws with 3.7 seconds left to win the game.

 

Marshall came away with the 52-51 victory over Fergus Falls.

 

Marshall was lead in scoring by Buysee and Bennett each with 13 points, Graff with 12 points and Beekman with 12 points

 

Fergus Falls was lead in scoring by Strand with 22 points.

 

CHISAGO LAKES TOOK ON MARSHALL IN THE CLASS 3A STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS

Chisago Lakes and Marshall went up against each other in the Class 3A state girls basketball quarterfinals.

 

Chisago Lakes looked to push the ball down the floor and get baskets in transition.

 

Marshall came out on fire as they were able to push the pace of the game. Marshall’s Hannah Bennett stepped up and was able to knock down mid-range jump shots throughout the first half. The defense had a hard time slowing her down. Her teammates however got her the ball in the paint where she was able hit her shots.

 

Chisago Lakes got the ball into the hands of Bryanna Fernstrom. She came up with shots from the paint. Fernstrom was also not afraid to go in and make layups.

 

Marshall’s Marah Mulso pushed the ball down the floor on offense and came up with layups. She used her quickness to get past the defenders.

 

Chisago Lakes called a timeout with 8:14 left in the first half. The score was Marshall 22, Chisago Lakes 15.   

 

Chisago Lakes was able to come up with some big shots after the timeout. Marshall couldn’t slow them down. Marshall did however hit shots on their end.

 

Marshall did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They were able to pass the ball around and attack the Chisago Lakes defense.  

 

At halftime the score was Marshall 41, Chisago Lakes 21.

 

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

 

Marshall was able to score on fast breaks. They were quicker than Chisago Lakes in transition.

 

Chisago Lakes called a timeout with 13:31 left in regulation. The score was Marshall 44, Chisago Lakes 25.

 

Marshall did a good job of keeping everyone involved in the offense. They were able to not let Chisago Lakes get into a shooting rhythm.

 

Marshall called a timeout with 11:19 left in regulation. The score was Marshall 50, Chisago Lakes 29.

 

Fernstrom continued to come up with shots in the second half. Her teammates did a good job of getting her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.

 

Marshall was too much for Chisago Lakes to handle. Marshall came away with the 68-44 victory over Chisago Lakes.

 

The leading scorer for Chisago Lakes was Fernstrom with 24 points.

 

The leading scorer for Marshall was Bennett with 13 points.

 

MARSHALL TOOK ON BUFFALO IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST IN THE BREAKDOWN TIPOFF CLASSIC

Marshall took on Buffalo in boys’ basketball as part of the Minnesota Breakdown Tipoff Classic at Minnetonka. Buffalo came into the game with a record of 9-3. Marshall came into the game with a record of 8-3.

Both teams came out shooting. Buffalo started the game in a man-to-man defense. They wanted to apply as much pressure on Marshall as they could.

Marshall was able to handle the Buffalo pressure. They were able to hit the shots that they were putting up.

Marshall used a half court man-to-man defense. They picked up Buffalo in the half court.

Buffalo was strong with the ball in the first half. They were able to attack the glass hard.

Marshall’s Caleb Johnson was able to step up and knock down some three-point shots midway through the first half. That kept Marshall in the game.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. Neither team gave up in the first half.

At halftime the score was Buffalo 36 and Marshall 21.

As the second half got underway Buffalo continued to shoot the ball well. Marshall didn’t back down however.

Marshall got hot and they were able to sink consecutive shots.

On the defensive end Marshall continued to play a zone defense. They wanted to keep Buffalo out.

Marshall fought their way back and were down by four, 60-56, with 2:00 left to go.

Marshall’s Ben Sanders sank a basket with 1:34 left to go to make the score Buffalo 62 and Marshall 59.

Josh High for Buffalo sank a three-point shot at the buzzer to give Buffalo the 72-69 victory over Marshall.

The leading scorer for Marshall was Caleb Johnson with 22 points. The leading scorer for Buffalo was Dominic Gilmer with 18 points.