SOUTHWEST TOOK ON SOUTH IN A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME

Under a nice stiff wind blowing across the field for most of the game Minneapolis Southwest took on South in a high school football contest. South started with the ball. South was not able to get a first down and they had to punt the ball to Southwest.

Southwest on offense was able to move the ball down the field. They were not able to get a first down and South recovered on downs.

South looked to keep the ball on the ground for most of the first quarter. They were able to get first downs. The Southwest defense did step up and slow down the progress of the South running backs.

Southwest kept the ball on the ground. The running backs were able to get past the South defenders. Southwest punted the ball to South on 4^th down and 5 yards to go.

South took over on the 46 yard line.

At the end of the first quarter the score was tied at 0.

South showed off their running skills as they looked to slice their way through the Southwest defense. South threatened to score midway through the second quarter. Southwest stepped up their defense and was able to stop South's offense and prevented them from scoring.

Southwest got the ball back after they tuned it over on downs. Southwest was not able to get a first down and they punted it back to South.

South was not able to get a first down and they punted it away to Southwest. Southwest's DeAntony McKinley picked up some good yardage on a few plays. He was very confidant running with the ball. Southwest got picked off and turned it over.

At halftime the score was tied at 0.

Southwest picked up a big run to start the third quarter. Southwest threatened to score on their first drive of the quarter.

South took a timeout with 8:42 left in the third quarter.

Southwest’s Maurice Alexander found the end zone for a touchdown the extra point attempt was good.

With that touchdown the score was Southwest 7 and South 0.

South got the ball after the touchdown.

Maurice Alexander scored a touchdown for Southwest. The extra point attempt was no good.

Kaleb Pitchard came up with a big run for South. They looked towards the end zone because they wanted to score a touchdown.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Southwest 13 and South 0.

South got the ball to start the fourth quarter.

Southwest's Dantavian Sears ran for 92 yards for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With that touchdown the score was Southwest 20 and South 0.

South got the ball back after the touchdown. Southwest got a safety and scored two more points for the Lakers.

DeAnthony McKinley scored a touchdown with 1:28 left in regulation. The two point conversion was no good. With that touchdown the score was Southwest 28 and South 0.

Southwest was able to get the ball back. They were not able to get a first down. Southwest punted the ball back to South. The ball ended up on the two yard line.

Southwest came away with the 28-0 victory over South. After the game I was able to talk to Southwest's head coach John Biezuns and DeAnthony McKinley about the game.

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST TOOK OUT MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH IN CONFERENCE SHOWDOWN

Minneapolis South and Minneapolis Southwest took to the football field on a cloudy afternoon.

On the opening drive, Southwest’s John Berry scored a rushing touchdown to give the Southwest Lakers a 6-0 lead. The two-point conversion attempt failed.

The Minneapolis Southwest quarterback Ayrton Scott did a good job of getting set and people in place. John Berry got another Southwest touchdown.

The two-point conversion was good.

With 5:26 in the first quarter the score was Southwest 14 and South 0.

Southwest was looking to get the ball into Aryton Scott’s hands. He kept the ball a few times as he tried to juke and jive the South defenders.

At the end of the first quarter the score was Southwest 14 and South 0.

Both of these teams did a good on the defensive end as they both battled to get the ball. Southwest was able to keep pounding the ball up the field.

Southwest found the end zone again as Danny Kernan scored on a short touchdown run. The extra point was no good.

South got the ball back and they tried to make something happen. They did find the end zone as Lamarr Sulivan got the touchdown. He scored the touchdown but he made a dive in the end zone. The touchdown was good but the extra point was not.

After that touchdown the score was Southwest 20 and South 6.

Southwest looked to both air it out and run with it. Sam Beaver made some nice long passes from Aryton Scott in the first half.

Southwest was able to find the end zone again as John Berry scored another touchdown with under a minute left in the second quarter. The two-point conversion was no good.

South fumbled the ball on the 15-yard line to give the ball back to Southwest where they let the clock run out with 16.9 seconds left.

At half time the score was Minneapolis Southwest 26 and Minneapolis South 6.

Minneapolis Southwest got the ball to begin the third quarter. They were looking to get the ball into their quarterback’s hands. Aryton Scott has become very agile he knows the plays and he has been able to adjust. South has been able to pick off some his passes.

The Lakers have done a good job on both sides of the ball, as they have been able to fend off the tiger attack. South is playing very hard they have not given up.

Evan Gray for Southwest has done a good job in this game. He really has come up and made some nice catches during the game.

Aryton Scott has found the end zone as he scores a rushing touchdown for the Southwest Lakers. Damian Papenfuss made the two-point conversion. The score after that touchdown was Minneapolis Southwest 36 and Minneapolis South 6.

On South’s next drive they got intercepted and they gave the ball back to Southwest.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Minneapolis Southwest 34 and Minneapolis South 6.

As the fourth quarter got underway, the Southwest Lakers got very excited. They have played well throughout game.

Evan Gray found the end zone for the Lakers. They are going to try to find the end zone again and they do just that on a short run by Aryton Scott for the two point conversion. With that touchdown the score was Southwest 42 and South 6.

South went on the attack, as they wanted to find the end zone and try to get something going. They were able to find the end zone on a Chris Hatcher touchdown catch. With that touchdown with 2:04 remaining in regulation the score was Southwest 42 and South 12.

Minneapolis South gave it once last shot as they tried to make a mad dash to the end zone as time was winding down in the game. South was able to find a touchdown as Soly made a touchdown reception Chris Hatcher made the two-point conversion. With 29 seconds left in the fourth quarter the score was Southwest 42 and South 20.

Minneapolis Southwest was able to come away with the 42-20 victory over Minneapolis South.

SOUTHWEST TAKES OUT SOUTH

Minneapolis Southwest is taking on Minneapolis South on a sunny afternoon at South high school. Southwest scores the first touchdown on a Danny Kernan reception.

South is looking to run the ball on their first possession. South fumbles the ball and a pile of Southwest players jump on the ball and recovers. Elliot Mathue throws a long pass to Dominique Dawson who was in the corner of the end zone for a Southwest touchdown. Southwest leads 13-0 with 7:00 left to go in the first quarter.

South receives the kick off after the touchdown. They are making good strides up the field. They are being successful on short runs. The Tigers were unable to score a touchdown as they went for it on forth and short yardage but they came up short. Southwest took over on downs.

On the next Southwest possession they were not able to do anything and they went four downs and out.

South is looking aggressive late in the first quarter. At the end of the first quarter the score is Southwest 13-0.

Southwest opens the second quarter with the ball and are driving down field. Elliot Mathews has thrown a touchdown pass to Reggie Gandy for the Lakers and are successful on the PAT to make the score 20-0 with 8:04 remaining in the half.

After Southwest scores the touchdown South receives the kick off on their 30 yard line. The Tigers fumbles again and the Lakers recover and take over. On the next play Elliot Mathews found Ledarius Aaron in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was missed and with 4:45 left to go in the second quarter the score is Southwest 26 and South 0.

South is trying to keep their temper here late in the second quarter, but find the end zone and score 6 points with 2:00 to go in the second quarter.

The Lakers Lederius Aaron has juked his way into the end zone again with 1:00 left in the half and after a successful PAT they go ahead 33-6.

With Mayor RT Rybak in attendance, the Lakers lead the Tiger at the half 33-6.

Southwest comes out swinging to start of the third quarter and Reggie Gandy scores a touchdown on their first offensive play. The extra point was good, making the score 40-6 with 8:00 left to go in the third quarter.

South gets picked off again on their first offensive series and Southwest takes over. The Lakers were making their way down the field before being stopped on downs by the Tigers.

South is trying to get something going but is having trouble moving the ball and Southwest has taken the ball back again and are now trying their spread offense. The spread proves successful as Danny Kernan scores another touchdown as the third-quarter comes to an end with Southwest leading 47-6.

Minneapolis has instituted a new rule this year where the clock will run if the score margin is larger than 35 points in the fourth quarter.

South has the ball to begin the fourth quarter but fail to advance. Southwest takes over but gets picked off by the Tigers on their own 35-yard line. South was not able to do anything with their possession due to another fumble and a Lakers recovery. Elliot Matheu has looked good today and has showed nice patience in his offense. Danny Kernan has just scored another Southwest touchdown. The PAT was missed and the Lakers now lead 53-6.

In a game that was up and down the field, the Minneapolis Southwest Lakers have come away with a 53-6 victory over Minneapolis South. Elliot Matheu had a great game and set a state record with 8 touchdown passes as he spread the ball to all of his receivers. He was 24-41 for 452 total yards and an interception. Lederius Aaron had 10 catches for 168 yards and two touchdowns. Reggie Gandy rushed the ball 14 times for 126 yards.

Next up for the Southwest Lakers is the Twin Cities cross over game. They will have to wait and find out who they will play on Wednesday. This will be their last game before the playoffs start.

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH TAKES ON SOUTHWEST

It will be a battle of football rivals when Minneapolis South plays host to Minneapolis Southwest on today at 3:30 p.m. I will be there to bring you all of the action.

MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN BLOWS OUT MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH IN AN INNER CITY CLASH

This was a game that was up and down the football field. The Minneapolis Washburn Millers took out a tough Minneapolis South team. The Millers got out to an early lead when RaShede Hageman scored on a pass from quarterback Brandon King. The two point conversion was good. Then a ball got away from South and Washburn recovered it for safety. Then Mar’chea Wade had a good run that set up Washburn’s next touchdown. Then it was Joe Johnson’s turn to get into the mix as he got a first down on a drive down the field. Joe Johnson then ran it in for another Washburn touchdown. The Millers put on a great performance in the first half. They are making plays; running and they are looking good doing it.

At half time the score of the game was Minneapolis Washburn 30 and Minneapolis South 0.

At the start of the second half South began running the ball and played with a lot of energy. They looked like they wanted to come out and dominate the second half. Whenever South wanted to drive Washburn would end up getting the ball back and they would end up scoring.

At the end of the third quarter on the last play of the quarter Washburn takes over on downs and then Peter Barnstad caught a 10 yard pass from Brandon King. Minneapolis South ended up scoring near the end of the game on a Cory Boudreau two yard run. The two point extra try was good.

In a game that was pretty much decided from the beginning Minneapolis Washburn went on to win the game by the final of 45-8.

Up next for the Washburn Millers is the Southwest Lakers on Friday when the Lakers come to Washburn for their homecoming at 7:00 PM.