St BERNARDS TAKES ON PELLICAN RAPIDS FOR CLASS AA CROWN

Pelican Rapids came to play in the championship. They knew that they were going to have to play extremely well in order to in this championship game. They knew that they would have to attempt to slow down Jordair Allen Jett. Jordair Allen Jett picked up two quick fouls and he was headed to the bench.

St Bernard’s looked to push the ball up the court in the first half. St Bernard’s was not able to push the ball up the court as they wanted to in the first half. Pellican Rapids was able to control the pace of this game.

In the first half Pelican Rapids was able to control the tempo of the game. They had a 32-23 lead at the break. In a surprise Jordair Allen Jett was held to 0 points in the first half.

Jordair Allen Jett was able to hit some quick shots early in the second half.

Tydan Storrusten was able to hit his shot in the game. He was able to make so critical shots for Pelican Rapids early in the second half. He took over in the second half.

Pelican Rapids went on a run in the middle of the second half. St Bernard’s was not bothered they took their stand. They played with this Pelican Rapids team.

Pelican Rapids really pulled away in the second half. They really did a good job controlling and shutting down Jordair Allen Jett. Not only were they able to slow Jordair down it didn’t help that he got into foul trouble early in the game.

Pelican Rapids was able to come away with the victory. They end the season undefeated. The leading scorers for St Bernard’s were Trydan Storrustusten he scored a game high 32 points.

The final of the game was Pelican Rapids 80 and St Bernard’s 68. The leading scorers for St Bernard’s Jordair Allen Jett with 20 points and Avery Duncan had 14 points and Mike Weah 10 points. For Pelican Rapids who ended up 33-0 they were lead by Tydan Storrusten with 34 points and Eic Shulstad with 10 points and Jan-Eric Shulstad with 10 points.

I was joined at this game by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. You can read his thoughts about the Pelican Rapids VS St Bernard’s game here. I was also joined by the Basket Blogger you can read about his thoughts of the game here.

My post game audio is -
Jan Erik Lindberg
Tydan Storruststen
Head Coach Brad Strand

JORDAIR ALLEN JETT COMES UP BIG IN SECOND HALF CARRIES ST BERNARD’S INTO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

In the class AA semifinal it was St Bernard’s taking on Plainview Elgin Millville. (PEM) The winner goes on and plays in the Class AA championship game. Avery Duncan had some nice moves early in the game.

Jordair Jett is one of St Bernard’s vocal leaders on the team. He knows what the game situations are and his teammates look for him to be a vocal leader on the court. He is also one of the leading scorers on the team. Coming into the tournament he averaged 20.21 points per game.

St Bernard’s looked to trap the ball in the first half. Trent Davis is another one of St Bernard’s floor leaders. Both Jordair and Trent carry this St Bernard’s team. If they are not clicking the team is not clicking.

St Bernard’s was able to spread PEM out. PEM had to swing the ball around the three point arch. St Bernard’s had to get out on the PEM shooters.

Both of these teams went at each other throughout the first half. PEM was able to go on a little run late in the first half.

This game went up and down the court the whole first half. At the half the score was PEM 31 and St Bernard’s 26.

Both of these teams came out swinging in the second half. Neither team gave up in the second half.

Jordair Jett had a big second half. He was able to make some huge baskets in the second half. He as lead the comeback for St Bernard’s, he has been really aggressive the whole game.

St Bernard’s was able to go on a run in the middle of the second half. The run was sparked by St Bernard’s guard Jordair Jett.

St Bernard’s was able to come away with the 68-61 victory in this game today.

The leading scorers for PEM were Clay Olstad with 13 points. For St Bernard's they were led by Jordair Allen Jett with 26. He scored 20 points in the second half.

They move on to play in the Class AA Championship game.

The Czar from the Twin Cities Boys Hoops was also at this game. Read about his thoughts about St Bernard's VS PEM here.

My post game interviews are -
Ed Cassidy
Mike Weah
Trent Davis
Brian Sandifer
Jordair Allen Jett

ST. BERNARD’S TOOK ON TRITON

The last quarterfinal of the day at the Target Center was Triton taking on St Bernard’s. Triton was able to get out quickly on St Bernard’s. They got out to a 10-3 lead with 14:47 in the first half.

Jordair Jett looked like he was ready to play. He was diving on the ground going after balls.

Triton started playing the game in a zone defense. Both of these teams battled early in the game. Both teams took a majority of the first half.

The game was tied at 14 with 9:28 in the first half. Turnovers will be the key in the game. Who ever dose not turn the ball over will eventually come out the winner.

St Bernard’s played a good zone defense in the first half. They didn’t want Triton to get to many open shots.
Both teams were able to pick up the pace midway though the first half. Both teams are going to go at the other one the whole night.

Just when you thought one team was going to shut it down they come fighting back. There is not much offense being played here it’s just been a defensive battle for both teams. Jordair Jett came alive late in the first half. As he has stepped up and made some shots in the later part of the half.

At half time the score was St. Barnard’s 31 and Triton 28.

St. Barnard’s came out looking to push the ball up the coming out in the second half. Mike Weah was able to make some nice shots early in the second half.

St Bernard’s Jordair Jett just had a fantastic dunk midway through this game. After that dunk the Bull Dogs went on a run and they tried to separate themselves from Triton.

St Bernard’s kept the press on in the second half. Triton did put up a good fight the whole game they didn’t give up.

The final outcome of the game was St Barnard’s 67 and Triton 48. The leading scorers for St. Bernard's were Jordair Jett with 16, Mike Weah with 16 and Avery Dunken with 13 ponits.

The leading scorer's for Triton were Damon Andrews with 13 points and Zach Osborn with 13 points.

My post game interviews are listed here -

st bernards 12Trent Davis 2 Averey Duncan 11 Jordair Jett game 6

st bernards Head Coach Ed Cassidy game 6