TOTINO-GRACE TOOK ON HILL-MURRAY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST

Totino-Grace took on Hill-Murray in a boys’ basketball contest. Totino-Grace came into the game with a record of 3-2. Hill-Murray came into the game with a record of 4-4.

Hill-Murray wanted to control the ball in the contest. On the offensive end they took their time with the ball, as they wanted to find their shots.

Both teams found their shots early on. The scoring went back and forth for a period of time in the first half.

Totino-Grace went on a run with about 10:00 left to go in the first half.

Hill-Murray looked inside to their big men for scoring chances.

Both teams looked to push the ball down the court.

Totino-Grace took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the three-point arch for a while, as they wanted to burn a lot of time off the clock.

The game was close throughout the first half.

At halftime the score was Hill-Murray 27 and Totino-Grace 23.

As the second half got underway Hill-Murray came out in a zone defense.

Hill-Murray went on a run to open the second half. They were able to find their shots early and often.

Totino continued to make their shots in the second half. Hill-Murray made that hard for them because of the defensive pressure that they were using.

Hill-Murray played hard throughout the game. They were able to go on a run midway through the second half.

Hill-Murray came away with the 72-52 victory over Totino-Grace.

APPLE VALLEY’S BASKETBALL PLAYER THOMAS SCHALK SIGNS NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT TO PLAY AT THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY

Apple Valley boys’ basketball player Thomas Schalk has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for The College of William And Mary.

ELK RIVER VERSUS APPLE VALLEY – EAGLES SOAR TO SEMIS

The Apple Valley Eagles’ size, speed and shots proved to be too much for Elk River in a 6-0 win. The eagles extended their state-record winning streak to 45 consecutive wins.

Opening Act - Apple Valley's Nate Tenpas (#10) opened the scoring with a first period goal against Elk River in Minnesota 2A quarterfinal action. Teammate Tom Obarski (#3) was never far away from the goal, later scoring four goals to follow towards the Eagles 6-0 win.

In Sight - Elk River middlefielder Zach Holbrook kept the ball in his sights as he advanced it past Apple Valley's Simon Goetti in quarterfinal play.

O is for Offense - Apple Valley's Tom Obarski may as well have been called Tom Offense in this quarterfinal action. Tom O scored four goals and has this among many shots on goal, keeping Elk River goaltender Joey Petrich busy all night.


Knockin’ Eagles and Elks Heads - Eagles and Elk heads knocked in quarterfinal action. Eagles #4 Tom Obarski of Apple Valley, #2 Jeff Dennis and #24 Charles Quiram fo Elk River met to meet this header.

6 to 0 Equals 17 - Apple Valley's 6-0 win over Elk River was its 17th shutout of the season, impressively outscoring their opponents 89-4.

Photos and storyline by Steve Kotvis

STEVE NEAL HIGHLIGHTS

Steve Neal #21 Basketball Highlights 6'6'' 190lb Small Forward