SMB WENT UP AGAINST ROCORI IN THE CLASS 4A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

SMB and Rocori in the class 4A State Championship game. Rocori kicked off to start the game. SMB looked to move the ball down the field early. SMB’s Jalen Suggs was all over the field. On the offensive end, Suggs found Terry Lockett for SMB for a first down. Suggs came up with a 1-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:58 left in the first quarter, the score was SMB 7, Rocori 0.

Rocori looked to move the ball down the field as they looked to move the ball down the field. They were not able to move the ball down the field, they punted on 4th down.

SMB looked to move the ball down the field through the air late in the first quarter. They punted the ball on 4th down.

Rocori got the ball back on a punt on downs. Rocori moved the ball down the field late in the first quarter.

Rocori called a timeout with 43 seconds left in the first quarter. The score was SMB 7, Rocori 0.

Rocori found the end zone on a Jack Steil for a 3-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 40 seconds left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

SMB started on its own 35-yard line. SMB moved the ball down the field again.

After one quarter of play, the score was tied at 7.

SMB moved the ball down the field again. Suggs was able to get pas the defenders as he found holes in the defense. Suggs was picked off in the end zone by Tucker Haakonson in the end zone.

Rocori took over on their own 20-yard line. Rocori moved the ball down the field on the running attack. Rocori’s Andrew Anderson came up with a 34-yard reception. Rocori moved the ball down the field as they looked to keep the SMB offense off the field. Rocori had trouble moving the ball down the field.

Rocori called a timeout with 6:15 left in the second quarter. The score was tied at 7.

Rocori tried to move the ball down the field but the SMB defense was able to stop the Rocori offense.

SMB took over on downs on their own 35-yard line. SMB was picked off by Rocori’s Jack Steil. Rocori took over on the SMB 8-yard line. Rocori Christian Rodriguez attempted a 26-yard field goal attempt which was not good.

SMB took over on its own 20-yard line. The Rocori defense was able to bother Jalen Suggs. Michael Warne came up with a 26-yard sack.

SMB called a timeout with 1:51 left in the second quarter.

SMB punted on 4th-and-8 and Rocori fumbled the ball and SMB recovered the fumble. SMB took over on the Rocori’s 43-yard line.

Suggs continued to look down the field. The defensive pressure was able to get to Suggs. SMB punted on 4th-and-16.

Rocori took over on their own 20-yard line. Rocori ran out the clock to end the second quarter.

At halftime, the score was tied at 7.

SMB kicked off to start the third quarter. Rocori took over on their own 31-yard line. Rocori kept the ball on the ground on their first drive of the third quarter. Jake Steil came up with a 20-yard run for a first down. Rocori also went to the air as they wanted to confuse the SMB defense. Rocori’s Andrew Anderson came up with a 25-yard reception. Steil came up with a 5-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt by Christian Rodriguez was good.

With 8:22 left in the third quarter, the score was Rocori 14, SMB 7.

SMB took over on their own 40-yard line. SMB’s Sanja Reed came up with big plays that kept the SMB offense on the field. SMB was flagged for a holding penalty. That put SMB with 2nd down and 26-yards to go. The defense stepped up and slowed down the SMB defense. On 4th-and-41 SMB punted the ball.

Rocori moved the ball down the field once again. On 4th-and-4 Rocori punted the ball.

SMB took over on their own 19-yard line. Sanjay Redd came up with nice cuts and was able to come up with first downs late in the third quarter. SMB continued to move the ball down the field. Terry Lockett came up with big plays late in the game. SMB kept on fighting their way to the end zone.

After four quarters of play, the score was Rocori 14, SMB 7.

SMB Suggs came up with a 19-yard run for a first down. SMB looked to get the ball into the hands of Sanjay Redd who came up with big runs. 

Rocori called a timeout with 9:28 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Rocori 14, SMB 7.

SMB’s Redd came up with a 3-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt by Theo Crosby was good.

With 9:25 left in regulation, the score was tied at 14.

Rocori took over on their own 24-yard line. Rocori moved the ball down the field again. On 4th-and-6 Rocori punted the ball but they went for a fake and got the first down. On 4th-and-9  Rocori punted the ball.

SMB took over on their own 10-yard line. Reed came up with a first down run. SMB moved the ball down the field again as they looked to get a first down.

SMB called a timeout with 2:17 left in the fourth quarter.

On 4th-and-2 SMB went for it and came up with a first down. Terry Lockett came up with a 6-yard reception. SMB used both the running and passing attack late in the contest.

SMB called a timeout with 33 seconds left in regulation. The score was tied at 14.

On 4th-and-3 SMB punted the ball.

Rocori took over on their own 25-yard line.

At the end of regulation, the score was tied at 14.

Each team took turns on the 10-yard line to score a touchdown. They are each given a chance on the 10-yard line. Sanjay Redd came up with an 8-yard run. Suggs came up with a 1-yard run that put the ball on the 1-yard line. There was a false start on SMB that backed the ball up to the 6-yard line. Terry Lockett came up with a 6-yard touchdown catch. The extra point attempt was good.

With that touchdown, the score was SMB 21, Rocori 14.

Rocori had their shot with first and goal on the 10-yard line. Jack Steil came up with a 3-yard run. Steil kept on getting the ball. Steil was tackled for a 9-yard loss.

On 4th-and-15 Rocori called a timeout.

Rocori had the ball on 4th-and-15 with the ball on the 15-yard line. Jayden Philippi came up with a 15-yard touchdown reception. The two-point conversion by Andrew Anderson was good.

Rocori came way with the 22-21-victory over SMB.

ROCORI WENT UP AGAINST WINONA IN THE CLASS 4A STATE SEMIFINAL

Rocori kicked off to Winona to start the game. Winona kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. Winona fumbled the ball and Rocori recovered it.

Rocori took over on the Winona 35-yard line. Rocori moved the ball down the field and Jack Steil came up with a 1-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 9:16 left in the first quarter, the score was Rocori 7, Winona 0.

Winona moved the ball down the field as they looked for first downs and moved the ball down the field. Winona was intercepted and Rocori took over on their own 5-yard line.

Rocori moved the ball down the field as they looked for first downs. Rocori fumbled the ball in the end zone and Winona’s Aaron Witt got the ball in the end zone and the extra point was good.

With 6:41 left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

Rocori took over on their own 20-yard line. Rocori moved the ball down the field again trying to come up with first downs. Rocori punted the ball on 4th-and-1.

After one quarter of play, the score was tied at 7.

Winona was picked off and Rocori took over. Rocori moved the ball down the field. The defense of Winona made it difficult for Rocori to move the ball down the field. Rocori punted on 4th down.

Winona moved the ball down the field through both the air and the ground. Winona’s Trevor Pomeroy was all over the field. He was able to slip his way past the Rocori defense. Jackson Nibbelink came up with a 15-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 5:19 left in the second quarter, the score was Winona 14, Rocori 7.

Rocori moved the ball down the field once again as they looked to move the ball down the field.

Rocori called a timeout with 3:37 left in the second quarter. The score was Winona 14, Rocori 7.

Rocori moved the ball down the field as they kept it on the ground. Rocori looked to move the ball down the field and used both the running and passing game late in the quarter.

Winona killed the clock late in the second quarter.

At halftime, the score was Winona 14, Rocori 7.

As the third quarter got underway Rocori continued to move the field and Jack Steil came up with long runs for first downs. Rocori’s Brady Linn came up with a 23-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:30 left in the third quarter, the score was tied at 14.

Winona took over on their own 25-yard line. The Rocori defense stepped up big and slowed down the Winona offense. Winona punted on 4th-and-2.

Rocori took over on their own 47-yard line. Rocori kept moving the ball down the field. Colton Baumgarten came up with a 33-yard first down reception. That set up a 1-yard run by Jack Steil for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:55 let in the third quarter the score was Rocori 21, Winona 14.

Winona moved the ball down the field again as they looked to move the ball down the field again.

Rocori moved the ball down the field again and looked to get in the end zone. Steil came up with a 7-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 4:21 left in the third quarter, the score was Rocori 27, Winona 14.

Winona moved the ball down the field again as they looked for Dominic Davis to get the ball and ran with it.

Rocori took a timeout with 2:22 left in the third quarter. The score was Rocori 27, Winona 14.

Winona continued to move the ball down the field. Winona attempted a 32-yard field goal which was good.

With 1:15 left in the third quarter, the score was Rocori 27, Winona17.

Rocori ran out the clock late in the third quarter.

After three quarters of play, the score was Rocori 27, Winona 17.

Steil came up with a 17-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 10:40 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Rocori 34, Winona 17.

Winona took over on their own 31-yard line. Winona moved the ball down the field again as they looked to get into the end zone. Winona’s Jackson Nibbelink came up with a 4-yard run for a touchdown. The extra-point attempt was good.

With 7:12 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Rocori 34, Winona 24.

Steil came up with a 44-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 7:04 left in the fourth quarter the score Rocori 41, Winona 24.

Winona rumbled the kickoff and Winona fumbled the ball and Rocori.

Rocori looked to get into the end zone again late in the game. Rocori’s Brady Linn found the end zone on a 1-yard run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:13 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Rocori 48, Winona 24.

Winona was intercepted and Rocori’s Tucker Haakonson got the ball and was tackled on the 8-yard line. Rocori looked to the end zone late in the game. Rocori turned the ball over on downs.

Winona took over on their own 3-yard line. Winona wound out the clock from there.

In a hard-fought game, Rocori came away with the 48-24 victory over Winona.

DELANO WENT UP AGAINST ROCORI IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

It was the second day of the Granite City Classic on Dec. 30. The games were played at St. Cloud Apollo.

Delano and Rocori squared off in a boys’ basketball game. Rocori’s Eli Backes could make layups jump shots.

Both teams were evenly matched. Neither team went on a run early.

Rocori’s Connor Schoborg 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 make shots.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. And went after rebounds on both ends of the floor.

Delano called a timeout with 8:58 left in the first half. The score was Rocori 22, Delano 14.

Delano did a good job of swinging the ball around the 3-point line. Delano’s Calvin Wishart came up a slam dunk that got his team motivated.

Rocori called a timeout with 6:19 left in the first half. The score was Rocori 26, Delano 25.

Delano passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to get everyone involved in the offense.

Rocori called a timeout with 3:56 left in the first half. The score was Delano 32, Rocori 26.

Delano continued to push the ball down the floor and make layups and could get the ball into the hands of Wishart.

At halftime, the score was Delano 43, Rocori 30.

As the second half got underway Delano continued to get the ball into the hands of Wishart.

Rocori kept on attacking the basket in the second half. They could get the ball into the hands of Schoborg and Derek Thompson. Those two came up with big shots throughout the second half.

Rocori spread the ball around as everyone on the floor could make shots in the second half. They kept chipping away at the deficit.

Rocori called a timeout with 9:36 left in regulation. The score was Delano 54, Rocori 42.

Rocori continued to push the ball down the floor and looked for their shots in the second half.

Rocori passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to take time off the clock.

Rocori called a timeout with 6:15 left in regulation. The score was Delano 64, Rocori 50.

Delano kept on hitting shots down the stretch.

Delano came away with the 76-54 victory over Rocori.

Rocori was lead in scoring by Thompson with 22 points.

Delano was lead in scoring by Wishart with 33 points.

ROCORI WENT UP AGAINST ORONO IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Rocori and Orono squared off in a boys’ basketball game. Orono pushed the ball down the floor and Rocori looked to trap the ball as they brought the ball down the court.

Rocori started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make it hard for Orono to take open looks at the basket.

Orono looked to get the ball into the hands of Jarvis Thomas. Thomas called for the ball in the paint and looked to hit his layups and jump-shots. Teammate Max Bjorklund came up with layups.

Rocori’s Sam Olson came up with deep 3-point baskets to keep his team in the game. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Rocori called a timeout with 8:25 left in the first half. The score was Orono 23, Rocori 21.

The score continued to go back and forth late in the first half. Neither team went on a big run.

In a very competitive first half the score at halftime was tied at 43.

As the second half got underway both teams kept on attacking the basket looking for their shots.

Rocori’s Derek Thompson came up with layups off steals. He could get to the lane and come up with shots.

Orono struggled to shoot for a period early in the second half.

Rocori called a timeout with 13:17 left in the first half. The score was Orono 56, Rocori 55.

The score went back and forth in the second half. Thompson came up big in the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Rocori called a timeout with 8:01 left in regulation. The score was Rocori 64, Orono 62.

Olson kept on knocking down deep 3-point shots. The defense had a difficult time slowing him down.

Neither team went on a run late in the game. The defensive intensity that both teams played with throughout the game made it difficult for the other team to come up with uncontested shots.

Rocori called a timeout with 2:02 left in regulation. The score was Orono 75, Rocori 71.

The game came down to the wire. Orono came up with steals late and could convert on the offensive end. Rocori didn’t back down as they knocked down shots late in the game as well.

Orono called a timeout with 29.1 seconds left in regulation. The score was Orono 79, Rocori 76.

As the clock wound down Orono tried to hold on to the ball for the last shot.

Orono called a timeout with 9.1 seconds left in regulation. The score was Orono 80, Rocori 76.

Orono came away with the 81-76 victory over Rocori.

Rocori was lead in scoring by Thompson with 28 points and Olson with 18 points.

Orono was lead in scoring by Bjorklund with 20 points, and Sage with 18 points.

ST. CLOUD APOLLO WENT UP AGAINST ROCORI IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL SECTION 5 CLASS 3A SEMIFINAL GAME

On Feb. 27 St. Cloud Apollo and Rocori squared off in a boys’ basketball Section 5 Class 3A semifinal game. 

It took a while for each team to figure out what they wanted to run of offense.  

Rocori moved the ball down the floor well. They passed the ball around the 3-point line  

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

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

St. Cloud Apollo called a timeout with 9:24 left in the first half. The score was Rocori 14, St.  Cloud Apollo 12. 

Rocori was able to come up with layups and jump shots. 

Neither team shot the ball well in the first half. 

St. Cloud Apollo called a timeout with 5:17 left in the first half. The score was Rocori 18, St. Cloud Apollo 14. 

St. Cloud Apollo applied defensive pressure at half court. 

At halftime the score was Rocori 28, St. Cloud Apollo 19.  

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

St. Cloud Apollo struggled to shoot the ball in the second half.

Rocori called a timeout with 12:18 left in regulation. The score was Rocori 42, St. Cloud Apollo 29. 

St. Cloud Apollo continued to attack the basket in the second half. Apollo’s Ethan Novacinski came up with huge mid-range jump shots and layups. 

St. Cloud Apollo came up with huge baskets late in the game. Novacinski continued to come up with huge baskets.

The game came down to the wire. 

The game was tied at 59 at the end of regulation. 

As the overtime period got underway both teams pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to make layups. 

Rocori got the ball into the hands of Ryan Hennen. Hennen was able to make layups and mid-range jump shots in the overtime period. 

Rocori came away with the 74-68 overtime victory over St. Cloud Apollo.

The leading scorers for Rocori were Jon Olson with 16 points, and Anderson and Overman each with 11 points.

The leading scorer for St. Cloud Apollo was Novacinski with 25 points.  

ROCORI WENT UP AGAINST ST. CLOUD APOLLO IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

Rocori and St. Cloud Apollo squared off in a boys' basketball game. The score went back and forth early in the game. Neither team went on a run.

Apollo pushed the ball down the floor and was able to score baskets in transition. They were also not afraid to shoot the deep three-point shot.

Apollo got the ball down the floor quickly. They were able to score baskets in transition.

Neither team went on a run in the first half.

At halftime the score was Apollo 27, Rocori 23.

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

Apollo did a good job getting the ball down the floor and scoring layups in transition

Apollo was a little quicker than Rocori.

Apollo came away with the 54-50 victory over Rocori.

ROCORI WENT UP AGAINST ST. CLOUD APOLLO IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

Rocori and St. Cloud Apollo squared off in a boys' basketball game. The score went back and forth early in the game. Neither team went on a run.

Apollo pushed the ball down the floor and was able to score baskets in transition. They were also not afraid to shoot the deep three-point shot.

Apollo got the ball down the floor quickly. They were able to score baskets in transition.

Neither team went on a run in the first half.

At halftime the score was Apollo 27, Rocori 23.

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

Apollo did a good job getting the ball down the floor and scoring layups in transition

Apollo was a little quicker than Rocori.

Apollo came away with the 54-40 victory over Rocori.

ROCORI WENT UP AGAINST ST. CLOUD APOLLO IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

Rocori and St. Cloud Apollo squared off in a boys' basketball game. The score went back and forth early in the game. Neither team went on a run.

Apollo pushed the ball down the floor and was able to score baskets in transition. They were also not afraid to shoot the deep three-point shot.

Apollo got the ball down the floor quickly. They were able to score baskets in transition.

Neither team went on a run in the first half.

At halftime the score was Apollo 27, Rocori 23.

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

Apollo did a good job getting the ball down the floor and scoring layups in transition

Apollo was a little quicker than Rocori.

Apollo came away with the 54-40 victory over Rocori.

BECKER WENT UP AGAINST ROCORI IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 29 Becker and Rocori squared off in a boys' basketball game. Rocori pushed the ball down the floor and got the ball into the hands of Alec Anderson. Anderson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Rocori moved the ball down the floor well as they were able to make layups off of fast breaks. They also did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.

Rocori’s Derek Thompson 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.

Rocori called a timeout with 6:58 left in the first half. The score was Rocori 23, Becker 15.

Rocori’s Alec Anderson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

The Rocori defense slowed the Becker offense down. Becker struggled to shoot the ball late in the first half. Rocori noticed that and kept attacking the basket and came up with baskets.

At halftime the score was Rocori 40, Becker 25.

Rocori continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. Rocori got the ball into the hands of Austin Overman and Thompson who both came up with huge baskets.

Becker continued to struggle to shoot the ball in the second half.

Rocori shot the ball better throughout. Becker struggled to shoot the ball.

Rocori came away with the 70-51 victory over Becker.

BECKER WENT UP AGAINST ROCORI IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Becker and Rocori squared off in a boys’ basketball game at St. Cloud State University. Becker used matchup zone defense.

Rocori did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and making layups in transition.

Rocori was able to slow down Becker down on the offensive end.

Rocori’s Austin Overman came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. The defense had a tough time guarding him.

Becker called a timeout with 2:45 left in the first half. The score was Rocori 28, Becker 19.

Becker’s Michael Veldman came up with deep 3-point shots late in the first half.

At halftime the score was Rocori 30, Becker 27.

As the second half got underway Rocori started out in a zone offense. They were in zone most of the first half.

The score remained close. Neither team went on a run.

Overman continued to come up with shots in the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

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

Rocori’s  Connor Schoborg  was able to step up and knock down mid-range jump shots in the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball when he could shoot it.

Veldman continued to shoot the ball well in the second half. He was able to come off screens and get to the basket.

Rocori’s Dereck Thompson came up with fast break layups in the second half. Thompson was also able to come up with defensive rebounds and get the ball to his guards

Veldman came up with some huge shots throughout the game. He stepped up and was able to hit mid-range jump shots and layups throughout.

The score was tied at 61 with 1:41 left in regulation.  

Thompson came up with a layup for the victory.

Rocori came away with the 64-62 victory over Becker.

The leading scorer for Becker was Veldman with 25 points.

The leading scorer for Rocori was Anderson 19.

After the game I was able to talk to Rocori’s Thompson, Overman and head coach Nate Guetter about the game.

ROCORI WENT UP AGAINST ROGERS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 26, Rocori squared off against Rogers in a boys’ basketball game. Rocori looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

Rocori started in a man-to-man defense. Rogers also started in a man-to-man defense.

Rocori struggled shooting the ball early. They had difficult time shooting the ball.

Rogers guard Allen Wilson came up with some deep 3-point shots. The defense had a difficult time slowing Wilson down on offense.

Rocori called a timeout with 11:25 left in the first half. The score was Rogers 19, Rocori 10.

Rogers Cole Murray came up with layups and mid-range jump shots throughout the first half. He did a good job of getting past his defender and getting to the basket. On the defensive end Murray came up with steals that turned into baskets on the offensive end.

Rocori was able to get everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to spread the Rogers defense out.

Rogers called a timeout with 7:14 left in the first half. The score was Rogers 26, Rocori 18.

Rocori’s Austin Overman came up with mid-range jump shots in the first half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could get open looks at the basket.

Rocori’s Derek Thompson also came up with big shots throughout the game. He wasn’t afraid to drive to the basket and make layups.

At halftime the score was Rogers 42, Rocori 30.

As the second half got underway Rogers continued to get the ball into the hands of Wilson. He continued to make mid-range jump shots.

Rocori called a timeout with 15:55 left in regulation. The score was Rogers 49, Rocori 32.

Wilson looked to get his teammates involved in the second half. If he didn’t think that he had a good shot he passed it to his teammates for the assist.

Rocori couldn’t get their offense going in the second half. They had trouble shooting the ball throughout. Even though they struggled to shoot the ball they kept shooting it.

Rogers was too much for Rocori to handle. Rogers was quicker than Rocori and Rogers was able to get to the basket and make shots.

Rogers came up with the 81-62 victory over Rocori.

The leading scorers for Rocori were Thompson with 18 Overman with 14 points.

The leading scorers for Rogers were Wilson with 22 points and Murray with 15 points.