IRONDALE WENT UP AGAINST OSSEO IN A SECTION BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On March 7, Irondale and Osseo squared off in a Section 5 Class 4A boys’ basketball game. It took awhile for each team to get into an offensive shooting rhythm.

Irondale’s Aden Price was all over the floor, on the offensive end came off screens and was able to get to the basket. Price was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups. On the defensive end Prince slowed down the guy he was guarding.

Osseo looked to turn Irondale over and score layups in transition off the steals.

Irondale called a timeout with 12:26 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 10, Irondale 7.

Irondale kept on feeding Price. Price delivered as he came up with shots throughout the first half.

Osseo’s Emmette Page and Zach Theisen both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half.

There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.

Osseo moved the ball well as they passed the ball around the 3-point line paying catch.

Osseo called a timeout with 6:09 left in the first half. The score was tied at 19.

Osseo’s Deonte Ferguson came up with rebounds and made layups. He took the ball strong to the basket.

Price also stepped outside of the 3-point line and knocked down 3-point shots.

The score remained close late in the first half.

At halftime the score was tied at 32.

As the second half got underway Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and swing the ball around the 3-point line. Osseo forward Chike Okonokwo came up with layups in transition. He was also able to make mid-range jump shots.

Osseo’s Zach Theisen came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was also able to step up and knock down deep 3-point shots.

Irondale called a timeout with 15:11 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 42, Irondale 35.

Irondale struggled shooting in the second half. Even though they struggled to shoot the ball they kept on looking for their shots.

Page came up with fast break layups in the second half.

Irondale continued to struggle shooting the ball mid-way through the second half. Osseo turned up their offensive production as they came up with baskets.

Osseo called a timeout with 8:03 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 63, Irondale 45.

Osseo was able to contain Price on the offensive end.

Osseo turned up the defensive pressure in the second half. Osseo was also able to slow down Price in the second half. Price scored his first points of the second half with just under 5:00 to go.

Osseo pulled away in the second half.

Osseo came away with the 74-60 victory over Irondale.

 

BLAINE WENT UP AGAINST OSSEO IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 27, Blaine and Osseo squared off against each other in a boys’ basketball game. As the game got underway it took awhile for each team go get going offensively.

Osseo’s Emmette Page was all over the floor. On the offensive end, Page got to the basket and looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups.

Blaine pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to get everyone involved in the offense. Blaine’s Bryon Bynum Jr. and Tony Strand came up with early jump shots.

Both teams got off to a slow start offensively. Neither team went on a run early.

Osseo’s Richard Mulbah took the ball hard to the basket and came up with layups. If Mulbah didn’t think that he had a good shot, he would pass it to his teammates.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. There were multiple jump balls in the first half.

Osseo’s Terrance Waits came off screens and got to the basket and came up with layups.

Blaine used multiple defenses in the first half. They wanted to confuse Osseo when Osseo was on offense.

Osseo used their quickness to get to the basket and make layups and jump shots.

Osseo called a timeout with 5:37 left in the first half. The score was Blaine 20, Osseo 17.

As the first half came to an end Blaine continued to come up with layups and jump shots.

Blaine called a timeout with 3:00 left in the first half. The score was Blaine 29, Osseo 28.

Both teams kept attacking the basket late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Blaine 33, Osseo 32.

As the second half got underway Osseo looked to set the tempo. They pushed the ball down the floor and swung the ball around the 3-point line.

There were multiple ties and lead changes in the second half.

Blaine’s Ray Mitchell came up with deep 3-point shots. He also came up with layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could score.

Osseo called a timeout with 11:09 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 45, Blaine 42.

Blaine continued to get the ball into the hands of Jason Kaul and Mitchell and Tony Strand.

Blaine called a timeout with 9:24 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 52, Blaine 47.

The game remained close late in the game. Neither team gave up uncontested shots.

Mitchell continued to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots.

Osseo called a timeout with 2:00 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 65, Blaine 61.

Osseo came up with baskets down the stretch.

Osseo came away with the 75-66 victory over Blaine.

I was joined by The Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the Blaine vs. Osseo boys’ basketball game.

 

OSSEO AND ANOKA SQUARE OFF IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 22, Osseo and Anoka went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Osseo had an overall record of 18-5 while Anoka had an overall record of 11-12.

It took a while for each team to get into an offensive shooting rhythm.

Osseo got everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line.

Anoka got the ball into the hands of Cody Lindenberg. Lindenberg took the ball hard to the basket. He came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Osseo’s Chike Okonkwo came off the bench and provided an offensive spark. If Okonkwo thought that he had an open look at the basket he wasn’t afraid to shoot it.

Anoka called a timeout with 10:55 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 13, Anoka 9.

Osseo used a full court press and applied pressure and made it difficult for Anoka to bring the ball down the floor.

Osseo’s Anthony Williams came off screens in the first half. He knew where he was on the floor. Williams teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Anoka’s Addison Ostendorf made layups in transition. Ostendorf was able to get back on offense quickly.

The defensive pressure that Osseo applied late in the first half made it difficult for Anoka to come up with open looks at the basket.

Anoka got their offense going late in the first half. Anoka’s Ostendorf and Lindenberg came up with huge layups.

Osseo couldn’t make shots late in the first half as they struggled down the stretch.

At halftime, the score was Anoka 31, Osseo 28.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to attack the basket.

Osseo’s Cornell Richardson and Emmette Page looked to get the offense going.

There were multiple ties and lead changes early in the second half.

Anoka switched between man-to-man and zone defense in the second half. They were able to confuse Osseo on what they were running.

Anoka continued to get the ball into the hands of Ostendorf, Jake Phipps and Lindenberg. Those three all came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Anoka called a timeout with 10:41 left in regulation. The score was Anoka 43, Osseo 40.

Osseo looked to make layups in transition. Page and Williams both came up with big scoring plays in the second half.

Osseo called a timeout with 2:01 left in regulation. The score was Anoka 59, Osseo 55.

Osseo couldn’t come up with shots throughout the game. Anoka’s Ostendorf, Phillips, and Lindenberg all came up with huge plays.

The game came down to the wire.

Anoka came away with the 66-62 victory over Osseo.

The leading scorers for Osseo were Emmette Paige with 21 points and Richard Mulbah with 17 points.

The leading scorers for Anoka were Jake Phipps with 20 points and Ostendorf with 18 points.

ANDOVER WENT UP AGAINST OSSEO IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 12, Andover and Osseo squared off in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Andover had an overall record of 10-10 while Osseo had an overall record of 15-4.

Osseo looked to push the ball down the floor early. On the offensive end, Osseo passed the ball around the 3-point line and ran a motion offense. They got everyone involved in the offense.

Both teams started out slow on the offensive end. It took awhile for each team to get into an offensive shooting rhythm.

Osseo came out flat offensively. They were not able to hit shots that they put up early.

Osseo fought through screens. They did a good job of talking to each other on both ends of the floor.

Andover’s Conner Knoepfle came off screens and made mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. If Knoepfle didn’t think that he had a good shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates for an open look.

Osseo passed the ball around the 3-point line. They got everyone involved in the offense.

Osseo went to a full-court press. They wanted to make it difficult for the Andover guards to bring the ball down the floor.

Andover played a matchup zone on the defensive end. Osseo was able to swing the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to get the ball inside. Osseo also wanted to get past the guards on the top of the key, but the defensive pressure made it difficult.

Andover’s Peyton Aune came up with mid-range jump shots and layups off screens. He knew where his teammates were and got them the ball in spots where they could shoot, and they got him the ball where he could shoot it.

Osseo’s Emmette Page came up with deep 3-point shots curling off screens. Osseo was patient on the offensive end. They were not content with taking the first shot they saw.

Osseo looked to score layups in transition. The Osseo offense came to life late in the first half. They used their quickness to get down the floor.

Both teams went after rebounds on both ends of the floor. There were a few jump balls in the first half.

Andover called a timeout with 3:47 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 20, Andover 18.

Page wasn’t afraid to take deep 3-point shots. Osseo crashed the boards coming up for the rebounds.

After a slow offensive start by Osseo, they were able to get their shots to drop late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Osseo 28, Andover 19.

As the second half got underway Osseo stepped up their defensive pressure. They looked to turn Andover over and then get layups on the offensive end.

The defensive pressure that Osseo applied made it difficult for Andover to get a shot off.

Osseo called a timeout with 15:50 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 34, Andover 21.

Page continued to come up with baskets in the second half.

Osseo had to fight for every shot that they took. Andover kept their defensive pressure on Osseo.

Aune and Knoepfle continued to get to the basket as they looked for their shots.

Osseo called a timeout with 6:45left in regulation. The score was Osseo 44, Andover 35.

Andover stepped up their defensive pressure. They wanted to force Osseo to take contested rushed shots.

Osseo used a run at the end of the first half to shut down Andover. Andover didn’t quit but had a hard time scoring throughout the second half. Even though Andover had a tough time scoring in the second half They kept on shooting the ball. Both teams played hard throughout the game.

Osseo came away with the 59-41 victory over Andover.

 

IRONDALE TOOK ON OSSEO IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 5, Irondale and Osseo up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Irondale had an overall record of 1-7, while Osseo’s overall record was 5-2.

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

Irondale took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and talked on both ends of the floor.

Osseo played a tough man-to-man defense. The pressure that Osseo played made it difficult for Irondale to get open looks at the basket.

Both teams struggled offensively early. Neither team could make shots.

Osseo called a timeout with 15:20 left in the first half. The score was Irondale 4, Osseo 2.

Osseo went to a full court press as they wanted to make it difficult for Irondale to get open looks at the basket.

Irondale got the ball into the hands of Ignatius Ejiofor. Ejiofor came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of feeding him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half. Neither team made a huge run.

Osseo’s Zach Theisen came up with layups on the offensive end. Theisen also did a god job of running the offense. Theisen was able to get teammate Cornell Richardson into the offense as Richardson also came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Irondale called a timeout with 10:16 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 15, Irondale 11.

Osseo’s Emmette Page Jr. and Montrell Stokes knew were everyone was on the floor. Stokes came up with deep 3-point shots. The defense had a hard time slowing him down. On the defensive end Stokes was able to slow the guy down that he was guarding.

Irondale’s Carson Schicker came off the bench and provided an offensive presence. He looked to make deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots. Teammate Aden Price also came up with layups and jump shots.

Irondale went to a zone defense. Osseo passed the ball around the 3-point line as they took time off the clock against the zone defense.

Irondale called a timeout with 6:03 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 24, Irondale 15.

Osseo’s Elijah Barlue took the ball hard to the basket as he looked to make layups. He was able to come off screens and get to the basket.

Irondale called a timeout with 3:22 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 32, Irondale 21.

Osseo came up with steals on the defensive end and they were able to turn them into layups on the offensive end.

Page made layups late in the first half.

At halftime the score was Osseo 43, Irondale 23.

As the second half got underway Page continued to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots.

Even though Irondale struggled to shoot the ball they still tried to take shots.

The Irondale offense went flat for a period. They were not able to make shots they took.

Osseo used their speed and their quickness to get down the floor and come up with layups.

Osseo took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.

Irondale called a timeout with 9:52 left to go in regulation. The score was Osseo 62, Irondale 34.

Osseo was able to move the ball on the offensive end. They were talkative on both ends of the floor.

Osseo’s Richard Mulbah drove to the basket and made layups.

Osseo was to much for Irondale to handle. Osseo came away with the 87-40 victory over Irondale.

The leading scorers for Irondale were Ejiofor with 12 points and Price with 10 points.

The leading scorers for Osseo were Page with 26 points, and Richardson and Theisen both with 13 points.

OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST SPRING LAKE PARK IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 19, Osseo and Spring Lake Park squared off in a boys’ basketball game.

It took both teams a while to get into a flow of the game. Spring Lake Park took their time on the offensive end. They looked to get everyone involved in the offense.

The offensive pressure that Osseo applied on Spring Lake Park made it difficult for Spring Lake Park to come up with uncontested shots.

Spring Lake Park came up with layups in transition. They were able to get past the Osseo defense.

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

Osseo wasn’t afraid to take deep 3-point shots. They were able to come up with rebounds.

Spring Lake Park did a good job of taking the basket strong to the basket. They were able to get past the Osseo defense.

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

Spring Lake Park’s Gabe Myren and Jacob Say both came up with deep 3-point shots.

Osseo called a timeout with 9:06 left in the first half. The score was Spring Lake Park 23, Osseo 18.

Spring Lake Park did a good job of moving the ball around on the offensive end. They got everyone involved in the offense.

Both teams kept attacking the basket late in the first half.

Osseo’s Zach Theisen stepped up and made deep three-point shots.

Even though Osseo had a slow start offensively their offense picked up as they were able to hit shots that they took. Theisen did a good job of getting his teammates the ball in spots where they could shoot it. Theisen also took the ball hard to the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

At halftime the score was Osseo 50, Spring Lake Park 42.

As the second half got underway Spring Lake Park continued to attack the basket and look for their shots.

Spring Lake Park kept on passing the ball around the 3-point line. They looked to get the ball to Elijah Elkerton. Elkerton took the ball hard to the basket as he made layups.

Spring Lake Park called a timeout with 14:49 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 56, Spring Lake Park 44.

Spring Lake Park put the defensive pressure on Osseo and they were able to slow down the Osseo offense.

Osseo’s Cornell Richardson came up with deep 3-point baskets.

Spring Lake Park called a timeout with 10:00 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 67, Spring Lake Park 55.

Osseo was able to make shots throughout the second half. Osseo was able to slow down the Spring Lake Park offense. Spring Lake Park had trouble shooting the ball in the second half. Even though Spring Lake Park had trouble shooting the ball they kept attacking the basket.

In a hard-fought game Osseo came away with the 88-72 victory over Spring Lake Park.
 

OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST ST. THOMAS ACADEMY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 9, Hopkins High School was the site for the 2017 Breakdown Sports USA Boys’ Basketball
Tip-Off Classic.

In the first game it was Osseo vs. St. Thomas Academy. St. Thomas Academy got off to a quick start as they pushed the ball down the floor and score layups in transition.

Osseo called a timeout with 15:13 left in the first half. The score was St. Thomas 10, Osseo 4.

After a slow start Osseo was able to get their offense going.

The score went back and forth midway through the first half.

St. Thomas Academy called a timeout with 6:00 left in the first half. The score was St. Thomas Academy 27, Osseo 26.

St. Thomas got the ball into the hands of Sam Vascellaro. Vascellaro took the ball hard to the hoop. He came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

St. Thomas Academy took both mid-range jump shots and layups.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.

At halftime, the score was Osseo 47, St. Thomas 43.

As the second half got underway Osseo came out on fire. They were able to make jump shots.

St. Thomas called a timeout with 16:30 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 52, St. Thomas 43.

St. Thomas wasn’t afraid to take deep 3-point shots. They rebounded on both ends of the floor.

St. Thomas called a timeout with 13:43 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 57, St. Thomas 52.

Osseo took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and came up with shots.

Osseo was also able to get steals and layups on the offensive end.

Osseo called a timeout with 9:01 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 68, St. Thomas 58.

Osseo’s Emmette Page came up with huge baskets in the second half St. Thomas had a difficult time slowing him down.

The Osseo offense came to life in the second half They stepped up and knocked down shots on the offensive end. On the defensive end they were able to slow down the St. Thomas offense. St. Thomas struggled to shoot the ball in the second half.

St. Thomas kept on feeding Vascellaro. Vacellaro came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the game.

Osseo got their offense going in the second half. They were able to slow down St. Thomas in the second half.

Osseo came away with the 91-77 victory over St. Thomas.

The leading scorers for Osseo were Emmette Page with 34 points and Zach Theisen with 27 points.

St. Thomas was lead in scoring by Sam Vascellaro with 31 points and Jack Thompson with 19 points.

OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST PARK CENTER IN A BOYS’ SECTION SEMIFINAL BASKETBALL GAME

On March 14, Osseo and Park Center squared off in a boys’ basketball game. This game was a semifinal of the Section 5 Class 4A tournament. The game was played at Maple Grove High School. Osseo was the number 3 seed in the section and Park Center was the number 2 seed in the section.

Osseo pushed the ball down the floor and came up with a layup and a 3-point shot by John Bezdicek.

Park Center called a timeout with 17:06 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 5, Park Center 0.

Osseo got everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and looked for their shots.

Park Center took a lot of time off the clock also by passing the ball around the 3-point line. 

On the defensive end, Park Center played a zone defense. They didn’t want Osseo to penetrate the middle and get to the lane. 

Osseo came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. They were also able to hit 3-point shots. Osseo used their quickness to get past the Park Center defense. 

Park Center’s Derrick Ogechi scored his team’s first five points. His teammates got him the ball in the paint in which he could made shots. 

After a slow start, offensively for Park Center they came up with layups and jump-shots. They got everyone involved in the offense.

Osseo’s Zach Theisen came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Theisen called for the ball in the paint. That’s where he made most of his baskets. Theisen also stepped up and attempted 3-point shots.

Neither team took a lot of time off the clock on the offensive end mid-way through the first half.

Park Center did a good job of feeding Ogechi the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Ogechi was also able to slow down the guy he was guarding on the defensive end. 

Osseo wasn’t afraid to take deep 3-point shots. Everyone on the floor rebounded when the shot went up. 

Park Center called a timeout with 4:31 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 26, Park Center 19. 

Park Center’s Dainja took the ball hard to the basket. He wasn’t bothered by the Osseo defensive pressure.

The very physical throughout the first half. The officials let both teams play. 

Osseo’s Marice Nelson came up with 3-point baskets late in the first half. Park Center had a difficult time slowing Nelson down from behind the 3-point line. 

At halftime, the score was Osseo 37, Park Center 24. 

As the second half got underway Osseo took a lot of time off the clock by dribbling the ball around out-side of the 3-point line. That made Park Center come out and guard them from behind the 3-point line. 

Park Center struggled shooting early in the second half. Their shots were not falling for them. Park Center continued to get the ball into the hands of Losini Kamara, Derrick Ogechi and Dainja. All of whom looked to score by taking mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Osseo called a timeout with 11:44 left to go in regulation. The score was Osseo 47, Park Center 36.

Theisen continued to come up with layups. He could beat his guy off the dribble and got to the basket for layups. There were multiple guys guarding him. 

Osseo took as much time as they could on the offensive end by dribbling and passing the ball around the 3-point line. 

Park Center came up with steals and layups. Their offense started to click with just under 7:45 left in regulation. Osseo didn’t give up however they kept on attacking the basket and kept on coming up with shots. 

Park Center was active on both ends of the floor. On the offensive end, they passed and cut a lot and on the defensive end they could get Osseo frustrated by their pressure. 

Park Center called a timeout with 6:17 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 54, Park Center 48.

Osseo took a lot of time off the clock late in the game. 

Park Center went to a full court man-to-man defense as they wanted to slow the Osseo defense down.

Osseo called a timeout with 2:26 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 58, Park Center 52. 

Osseo called another timeout with 2:16 left in regulation. The score remained 58-52 Osseo. 

Park Center trapped Osseo and could force them to turn the ball over. 

The Park Center offense came up with some huge shots late in the game. 

Osseo called a timeout with 40.2 seconds left in regulation. The score was Osseo 61, Park Center 57.

Park Center looked to take quick shots late in the game. 

Both teams played well throughout the game. Osseo got up big early and Park Center clawed their way back. 

Osseo came away with the 62-61 victory over Park Center. 

The leading scorers for Osseo were Theisen and Nelson each with 18 points and Bezdicek with 13 points. 

The leading scorers for Park Center were Broadway with 17 points, Kamara with 14 points and Dainja with 12 points.

MAPLE GROVE TOOK ON OSSEO IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 27, Maple Grove went up against Osseo in a boys’ basketball game. Both schools brought a lot of students to the game. The stands were full but it wasn’t a sellout. 

As the game got underway, both teams looked to set the tempo of the game early. Osseo passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to take time off the clock early. 

Maple Grove looked to get the ball in the hands of guard Brad Davison. Davison took the ball hard to the basket and looked for mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Osseo stepped up and knocked down 3-ponit baskets. They got the ball into the hands of Zach Theisen. Theisen took the ball hard to the basket. He came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Theisen also could make layups coming off screens.

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

Maple Grove also looked to get the ball into the hands of Tyhon Pickford. Pickford did a good job of getting to the basket and made layups and jump shots. 

Osseo’s Jazz Boker came off the bench and provided an offensive presence. He made his mid-range jump shots and layups. Teammate Maurice Nelson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 10:05 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 15, Maple Grove 11. 

Pickford came up layups and jumpers in the key. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

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

Both teams dove on the floor and went after loose balls. They also battled for rebounds on both ends of the floor.

At halftime, the score was Maple Grove 31, Osseo 26. 

As the second half got underway Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense. 

Davison continued to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

Pickford and Davison both came up with huge deep 3-point shots. There teammates knew where they were on the floor always.

 Osseo called a timeout with 11:05 left in regulation, the score was Maple Grove 47, Osseo 39.

Osseo looked to trap Davison as he drove to the basket. Davison could get past the traps and make baskets.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 7:34 left in regulation. The score was Maple Grove 53, Osseo 45. 

Maple Grove used their quickness to get past the Osseo defense. Pickford and Davison both took the ball hard to the basket and came up with shots throughout the game.

Osseo’s Zach Theisen came up with huge mid-range jump shots and layups late in the game. 

The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up and easy look at the basket. 

Maple Grove called a timeout with 1:15 left in regulation. The score was Maple Grove 61, Osseo 59. 

As the clock wound down Osseo looked to find their shot.

Osseo called a timeout with 42.1 seconds left in regulation. The score was Maple Grove 63, Osseo 59.

As the clock wound down both teams continued to attack the basket. 

Maple Grove called a timeout with 22.5 seconds left in regulation, the score was Maple Grove 65, Osseo 51.

Maple Grove came away with the 65-61 victory over Osseo. 

The leading scorer for Maple Grove was Davison with 27 points. 

The leading scorer for Osseo was Nelson with 16 points.

OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST DELASALLE IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Osseo and DeLaSalle went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game on Jan. 4. Both teams raced up and down the floor early looking to score baskets in transition.  

There were multiple ties and lead changes early. Neither team went on a run.

DeLaSalle could get everyone involved in their offense. They did a good job of passing the ball around to each other and getting everyone involved in the offense.

DeLaSalle’s Goanar Mar was all over the floor. On the defensive end, he could slow down the guy he was guarding. On the offensive end, he got to the basket and could make mid-range jump shots and layups.

Osseo did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of talking to each other and could know where everyone was on the floor.

Osseo called a timeout with 6:32 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 20, DeLaSalle 15.

Osseo could keep attacking the basket late in the first half.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 2:57 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 33, DeLaSalle 25.

DeLaSalle looked to come up with steals and turn them into layups late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Osseo 45, DeLaSalle 37.

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

DeLaSalle’s Dominic Bledsoe came up with deep 3-point baskets midway through second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

DeLaSalle looked to keep attacking the basket and attempting 3-point shots and layups.

Mar came up with deep 3-point baskets that kept DeLaSalle in the game. The Osseo defense had a difficult time slowing him down in the second half.

Osseo called a timeout with 9:11 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 60, DeLaSalle 58.

The score went back and forth late in the game. Neither team gave up the entire game. Both teams played hard throughout the game.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 3:25 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 72, DeLaSalle 69.

The game was tied with a minute to go. Osseo looked to take as much time off the clock as they

Gabe Kalschur came away with the winning basket at the buzzer.

DeLaSalle came away with the 76-74 victory over Osseo.

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

LAKEVILLE NORTH WENT UP AGAINST OSSEO IN THE CLASS 4A STATE SEMIFINAL IN BOYS’ BASKETBALL

On March 10, Lakeville North and Osseo squared off in the Class 4A Semifinals in a boys’ basketball game. The game was played at the Target Center. 

Osseo started the game in a full court press. They looked to move the ball down the floor well and score baskets in transition.

The score went back and forth early in the game. Neither team was able to go on a run early. 

Osseo’s Demario Armstrong was all over the floor. On the offensive end he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. 

There was a media timeout with 14:49 left in the first half. The score was Lakeville North 9, Osseo 6.

Osseo did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around to each other and did a good job of communicating with each other. 

Osseo’s Allan Anderson came up with deep 3-point shots that kept his team in the game. 

Lakeville North’s Nathan Reuvers came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Osseo called a timeout with 9:39 left in the first half. The score was Lakeville North 20, Osseo 12.

Both teams went into a scoring slump with just under 9 minutes in the second half. Neither team was able to score.

Osseo’s John Bezdicek came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. 

There was a media timeout with 6:40 left in the first half. The score was Lakeville North 24, Osseo 20.

After a slow start Osseo was able to step up and knock down shots. 

There was a media timeout with 3:47 left in the first half. The score was Lakeville North 26, Osseo 22.

Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and move the ball well on the offensive end.

At halftime the score was Lakeville North 32, Osseo 28.

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

Lakeville North pushed the ball down the floor and was able to make their shots in traffic. 

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and went after rebounds aggressively in the second half. 

There was a media timeout with 15:00 left in regulation. The score was Lakeville North 36, Osseo 31. 

Osseo kept attacking the basket as they were able to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots.

There was a media timeout with 10:15 left in the first half. The score was Lakeville North 42, Osseo 39.

Lakeville North continued to move the ball well down the floor and came up with huge baskets. 

Lakeville North called a timeout with 8:11 left in regulation. The score was Lakeville North 47, Osseo 43.

There were many ties and lead changes throughout the second half. 

There was a media timeout with 6:36 left in regulation. The score was Lakeville North 50, Osseo 48.

The score remained close throughout the second half. Osseo continued to attack the basket and come up with plays.

Lakeville North came away with the 60-56 victory over Osseo.
 

OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST MAPLE GROVE IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Osseo and Maple Grove squared off in a boys’ basketball game on Feb. 19. Maple Grove looked to push the ball down the floor and looked to score basket in transition.

Osseo looked to get the ball into the hands of Allen Anderson. Anderson looked to push the ball down the floor and was able to get his teammates involved in the offense.

Osseo’s Damairo Armstrong was able to get to the basket and come up with layups. 

Maple Grove struggled shooting the ball early. 

Osseo was able to get everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of communicating with each other. 

Maple Grove’s Brad Davison came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. After a slow start by Maple Grove their offense came alive with just under 9 minutes left in the first half. 

Maple Grove went on a 9-0 run. 

The score went back and forth late in the first half.

Maple Grove’s Taron Pickford was able to get to the basket and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Anderson was able to come up with layups in transition. 

At halftime the score was Osseo 36, Maple Grove 30.

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

Osseo’s Kameron Bettie came up with layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

Osseo was able to slow the tempo down and run their offense. 

Maple Grove couldn’t get their offense going in the second half. They were flat. Osseo kept attacking the basket and came up with shots.

Osseo came away with 67-49 victory over Maple Grove.

The leading scorer for Maple Grove was Davison with 20 points. 

The leading scorers for Osseo were Anderson and Armstrong each with 14 points. And Jones and Bettie each had 12 points.

I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts on the Osseo vs. Maple Grove boys’ basketball game. 

OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST MAPLE GROVE IN A GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 19 Osseo and Maple Grove squared off against each other in a girls’ basketball game. Osseo looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run in the opening minutes of the game.

Osseo called a timeout with 10:27 left in the first half. The score was Maple Grove 16, Osseo 5.

Maple Grove did a good job of getting the ball down the floor and getting everyone involved in the offense.

Osseo went into a scoring slump in the first half. They struggled to shoot the ball for a period of time.

Maple Grove’s Kenzie Barta and Maddie Tharp both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. The defense had a hard time of slowing them down.

Osseo went to a zone defense. That made Maple Grove have to pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the clock.

At halftime the score was Maple Grove 25, Osseo 16.

As the second half got underway Osseo struggled to shoot the ball. Maple Grove used that to their advantage as they were able to get to the basket.

Osseo got hot midway through the second half. They were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

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

Maple Grove came away with the 48-47 victory over Osseo.

 

 

OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST ANDOVER IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 16, Osseo and Andover squared off against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Both teams took a while to get their offense going. 

Osseo did a good job of getting the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition. They did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. 

Andover called a timeout with 12:27 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 14, Andover 4. 

Andover had trouble moving the ball on offense due to the defensive pressure that Osseo applied. 

Osseo moved the ball well on offense. They got everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of communicating with each other.

Neither team went on a huge run in the first half. Andover did however come up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half.

Osseo kept attacking the basket and they were able to come up with baskets. Osseo’s Dontae Jones came up with a huge slam dunk that kept his team motivated.

Andover called a timeout with 3:14 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 32, Andover 22.

Osseo looked to control the tempo of the game late in the half. 

At halftime the score was Osseo 34 Andover 26.

As the second half got underway Andover kept on attacking the basket. Andover’s Trevor Siebold came up with huge shots for his team. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Osseo came out with a lot of energy and intensity in the second half. They did a better job of moving the ball around the floor and communicating with each other.

Andover’s Jeremy Neuman came up with huge deep 3-point baskets. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Andover called a timeout with 10:34 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 50, Andover 36. 

Osseo kept attacking the basket and came up with shots. Everyone on Osseo stepped up in the second half and communicated well. 

Andover didn’t back down as well. They attacked the basket and were able to get the ball into the hands of Trevor Siebold and Logan Rezac. Both of whom came up with big shots. 

Osseo came away with the 83-66 victory over Andover.

The leading scorers for Andover were Corbin Johnson with 26 points, and Logan Rezac with 21 points.

The leading scorers for Osseo were Anderson with 18 points, Kameron Bettie with 17 points and Matt Bezedicek with 13 points.

OSSEO TOOK ON SPRING LAKE PARK IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 8, Osseo and Spring Lake Park squared off against each other in a boys’ basketball game.

 

Osseo looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. Spring Lake Park also did a good job of moving the ball down the floor as they looked to push the ball down the floor in transition.

 

Osseo called a timeout with 16:00 left in the first half. The score was Spring Lake Park 4, Osseo 2.

 

The score went back and forth for a period of time in the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.

 

Osseo looked to get the ball into the hands of Allen Anderson. Anderson looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

Spring Lake Park called a timeout with 12:22 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 14, Spring Lake Park 7.

 

Osseo was able to get everyone involved in the offense.

 

Spring Lake Park had a difficult time scoring for a period of time in the first half.  Osseo took advantage of this as they were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups themselves.

 

Spring Lake Park called a timeout with 7:32 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 28, Spring Lake Park 14.

 

Anderson stepped up and was able to knock down mid-range jump shots and layups.

 

Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

 

Spring Lake Park came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half. They were able to get past the Osseo defense.

 

At halftime the score was Osseo 52, Spring Lake Park 30.

 

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

 

Spring Lake Park called a timeout with 17:17 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 54, Spring Lake Park 30.

 

Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score layups in transition.

 

Spring Lake Park continued to struggle to come up with shots in the second half.

 

Osseo came away with the 102-67 victory over Spring Lake Park.

 

The leading scorer for Spring Lake Park was Aaron Fink with 12 points.

 

The leading scores for Osseo were Anderson and Jones each with 17 points, John Bezdicek scored 15 points, and Matt Bezdicek with 13 points.

 

ARMSTRONG WENT UP AGAINST OSSEO IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

Armstrong and Osseo squared off in a boys' basketball game on Feb. 1. Osseo pushed the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.

 

The score went back and forth early. Neither team went on a huge run.

 

Osseo started out in a zone defense. They didn’t want Armstrong to take deep shots.

 

Armstrong looked to get the ball into the hands of True Thompson. True Thompson took the ball hard to the basket and was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups.

 

Armstrong’s Jubie Alade came up with big shots. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

Osseo passed the ball around the 3-point as they looked to get into their offense. Osseo’s Kyle Williams came up with 3-point baskets.

 

Osseo looked to trap Armstrong and create turnovers. And then come up with layups off the turnovers.

 

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

 

Osseo’s Dontae Jones came up with deep 3-point shots to keep his team in the game.  

 

Osseo’s Allen Anderson picked up with 3rd personal foul with just over 4 minutes left in the first half.

 

Armstrong called a timeout with 4:05 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 31, Armstrong 29.

 

The score continued to go back and forth late in the first half.  

 

At halftime the score was Armstrong 38, Osseo 37.  

 

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

 

Armstrong’s Alade came up with huge mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half.

 

Osseo’s Matt Bezdicek came off the bench and came up with big mid-range jump shots and layups.

 

Osseo called a timeout with 10:48 left in regulation. The score was Armstrong 53, Osseo 47.

 

Armstrong used their quickness to get to the basket and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

 

Neither team went on a run in the second half.

 

Osseo came up with big baskets from everyone on offense.  

 

Armstrong called a timeout with 7:16 left in regulation. The score was Armstrong 59, Osseo 54.

 

Alade continued to come up with big mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

Osseo’s Damario Armstrong came up with mid-range jump shot and layups late in the second half.

 

Armstrong also came up with huge 3-point shots. Teammate Matt Bezdicek also came up with 3-point shots.

 

The game came down to the wire. Neither team went on a huge run in the game.

 

Osseo called a timeout with 48.7 left in regulation. The score was Armstrong 68, Osseo 67.

 

Jones came up with late mid-range jump shots and 3-point baskets that gave Osseo the lead.

 

Osseo came away with the 72-70 victory over Armstrong.

 

The leading scorers for Armstrong were Alade with 22 points and True Thompson with 17 points.

 

The leading scorers for Osseo were Armstrong with 18 points and Jones with 17 points.

 

PARK CENTER WENT UP AGAINST OSSEO IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 26 Park Center and Osseo squared off in a boys' basketball game. Going into the game Park Center came into the game with an overall record of 12-6 and Osseo had an overall record of 18-0.

 

Osseo looked to set the tempo of the game early. Osseo started out guarding in the full court. They switched up between man-to-man and zone defense.

 

Osseo pushed the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense. Osseo guard Allen Anderson brought the ball down the floor and shouted out plays that he wanted ran.

 

Park Center’s Osirus Washington got his team in an offensive pattern. He called out plays that he wanted ran.

 

Osseo’s Damario Armstrong came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

Osseo called a timeout with 13:54 left in the first half. The score was tied at 12.

 

Park Center looked to come up with steals and turn them into layups on the offensive end.

 

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

 

Park Center called a timeout with 12:28 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 14, Park Center 13.

 

Osseo did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around to each other and communicated well on both ends of the floor.

 

Osseo’s Allen Anderson came off of picks and was able to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots on the offensive end. On the defensive end Anderson was able to slow down the guy he was guarding.

 

The defensive pressure that both teams applied made it difficult for each team to take uncontested shots.

 

Park Center’s Losini Kamara knocked down huge shots for his team. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

 

Osseo picked up their defensive pressure in the full court. They wanted to make it difficult for Park Center to bring the ball down the floor.

 

Osseo’s Kameron Bettie attacked the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Multiple people guarded Bettie as they all tried to slow him down.

 

Park Center looked to score fast break layups in transition. Washington or Kamara would usually run the break.

 

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

 

Both teams took the ball down the floor and scored baskets in transition.

 

Park Center called a timeout with 3:25 left in the first half. The score was tied at 33.

 

Osseo looked to trap the ball and come up with steals and looked to make layups off the turnovers.

 

Washington wasn’t afraid to drive to the basket and make layups. He was able to get past his defenders.

 

Park Center called a timeout with 44.2 seconds left in the first half. The score was Park Center 39, Osseo 38.

 

Osseo stepped up with defensive pressure as Park Center looked to attack the basket.

 

Theisen came up with a huge 3-point shot at the buzzer.

 

At halftime the score was Osseo 42, Park Center 39.

 

As the second half got underway Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. Anderson got the offense going by making layups.

 

Park Center did a good job of getting the ball into the hands of Kamara and Washington. Both of whom stepped up and came up with big shots.

 

Osseo did a good job of communicating with each other on both ends of the floor. Osseo’s defensive pressure in the second half made it difficult for Park Center to get shots they were looking for in their offense.

 

Park Center called a timeout with 12:36 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 58, Park Center 47.

 

Osseo was much more relaxed on the floor in the second half. They were able to come up with steals and then come up with layups. Osseo was able to frustrate Park Center.

 

Park Center didn’t give up as they kept attacking the basket looking for their shots.

 

With 10:21 left in regulation Park Center’s head coach James Ware received a technical foul for arguing a call.

 

Osseo called a timeout with 9:44 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 67, Park Center 53.

 

Park Center battled back as they attacked the basket and looked to make layups and mid-range jump shots.

 

Osseo’s Martelius Hughes attacked the basket on the offensive end. He came up with layups late in the game. Teammate Theisen also came up with big shots in the second half.

 

Osseo called a timeout with 4:16 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 86, Park Center 67.

 

Osseo stepped up with offensive production in the second half. They were able to make shots that they put up on offense. On the defensive end they were able to get Park Center out of their offensive rhythm.

 

Osseo came away with the 97-75 victory over Park Center.

 

The leading scorers for Park Center was Losini Kamara with 27 points.

 

The leading scorers for Osseo were Theisen and Bettie each with 15 points.