ROBBINSDALE COOPER WENT UP AGAINST ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 20, Robbinsdale Cooper and Academy of Holy Angels squared off in a high school football game. Coming into the game Cooper came into the game with a record of 2-1. While Holy Angels came into the game with a record of 3-0.

Cooper kicked off to Holy Angels to start the game. Holy Angels started on their own 25-yard line.

Holy Angels kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. Holy Angels Tristin Wiggins came up with a first down reception. They looked to get into the end zone early. Holy Angels William Ballard came up with huge reception for a first down. Holy Angels’ Joe Longo came up with a 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 9:23 left in the first quarter the score was Holy Angels 7, Cooper 0.

The kickoff went into the end zone for a touchback. Cooper took over on their own 20-yard line. Coopers Sherood Russell got the ball and looked to take the ball down the field. Cornelius Wootten came up with a diving catch. Cooper used both a running and a passing attack to try to move the ball down the field. Russell came up with a long run for a first down. Terrence Matthews came up with a long run for a first down. Cooper looked to get into the end zone. The Holy Angels defense stepped up big and slowed down the Cooper offense. On 4th down Cooper went for it and couldn’t get a first down and Holy Angels took over on downs.

Holy Angels took over on their own 30-yard line. Holy Angels tried to move the ball down the field. Quarterback Theo Doran was able to get the ball into his teammate’s hands. On 4th-and -14 Holy Angels punted the ball.

Cooper took over on their own 20-yard line. Cooper tied anyway they could to get the ball down the field. Cooper kept the ball on the ground as they got their running game going late in the first quarter. Wootten came up with some amazing diving caches that resulted in first downs. On 4th-and 8, Cooper elected to punt the ball. The ball got away from Manassen Williams. Holy Angels took over on the Cooper 42-yard line.

After one quarter the score was Holy Angels 7, Cooper 0.

Holy Angels continued to look to get the ball down the field. Holy Angels Tomas Mahoney came up with a first down reception. Holy Angels’ Emmit Johnson came up with an 8-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt by Conor O’Rourke was good.

With 10:24 left in the second quarter the score was Holy Angels 14, Cooper 0.

Joseph Law came up with the kickoff return. Cooper took over on their own 14-yard line. Cooper continued to move the ball down the field. Cooper quarterback Joseph Russell kept the ball on the ground. He knew where his teammates were on the field. If Russell thought that he knew his teammates were open, he wasn’t afraid to get them the ball. On 4th-and-13 Cooper punted the ball to Holy Angels. Johnson came up with catches that led to first down.

Holy Angels took over on their own 39-yard line.  

Cooper called a timeout with 6:20 in the second quarter. The score was Holy Angels 14, Cooper 0.

Holy Angels looked to take the ball down field. On 4th-and-15 Holy Angels punted the ball.

Cooper took over on the 50-yard line. Cooper kept the ball on the ground. The Holy Angels defense stepped up and slowed the Cooper offense down. Russell looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter. Russell came up with an 8-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Alex Martinez was good.

With 2:39 left in the second quarter the score was Holy Angels 14, Cooper 7.

Holy Angels took over on their own 35-yard line after an infraction. Holy Angels. Holy Angels William Ballard came up with a huge first down reception. Emmit Johnson came up with a reception in traffic. That brought the ball to the 12-yard line.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 1:12 left in the second quarter. The score was Holy Angels 14, Cooper 7.

Johnson came up with a 12-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 1:05 left in the second quarter the score was Holy Angels 21, Cooper 7.

Coopers’ Joseph Law came up with a 95-yard kick off return for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 48 seconds left in the second quarter the score was Holy Angels 21, Cooper 14.

Holy Angels took over on their own 20-yard line. Holy Angels got the ball down the field quickly. Ballard came up with a huge reception for a first down and got Holy Angels into their red zone. Ballard came up with a 12-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 17 seconds left in the second quarter the score was Holy Angels 27, Cooper 14.

At halftime the score was Holy Angels 27, Cooper 14.  

Holy Angels kicked off to start the third quarter. Cooper took over on their own 13-yard line. Russell found a hole and came up with a first down run. Russell passed to Joseph Law for a first down reception. Wilson came up with a first down that put the ball on the 7-yard line. Russell came up with a 12-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Martinez was good.

With 8:07 left in the third quarter the score was Holy Angels 27, Cooper 21.

Holy Angels got the ball on their 20-yard line. Robinson came up with another first down reception. On 4th-and-9 Holy Angels punted the ball.

Cooper took over on their own 41-yard line. Davion Evans came up with a reception that moved the ball down the field. Russell came up with a first down run. Terrence Matthews came up with a first down run that moved the chains. The Holy Angels defense stepped up and slowed down the Cooper offense. On 4th-and-14 Cooper went for it. Law came up with a huge catch. Dontae Williams came up with a 3-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 2:31 left in the third quarter the score was tied at 27.

Holy Angels took over on their own 24-yard line. Holy Angels kept the ball on the ground as they moved the ball down the field late in the third quarter. Taurean Cane for Cooper picked off the pass that gave the ball back to Cooper.

Cooper took over on their own 32-yard line.

After three quarters of play the score was tied at 27.

Cooper moved the ball down the field but were not able to come up with a first down, so they punted the ball on 4th-and-7.

Holy Angels took over on their own 46-yard line. Holy Angels Johnson moved the ball down the field as he found holes in the Copper defense. Joe Longo came up with short run for a first down. Johnson came up with a 26-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:56 left in the fourth quarter the score was Holy Angels 34, Cooper 27.

The ball went into the end zone for a touch back. Cooper took over on their own 20-yard line. Cooper couldn’t move the ball and punted on 4th-and-20.

Holy Angels took over on their own 49-yard line. Holy Angels got the ball into the hands of Johnson who looked to move the ball down the field. Holy Angels was intercepted by Keten.

Cooper looked to get into the end zone late in regulation. Williams came up with a first down reception. Cooper’s Russell came up with a 3-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 47 seconds left in regulation the score was tied at 34.

Holy Angels looked to move the ball down the field late in the game. Holy Angels punted on 4th-down.  

Cooper looked to score late in the game but were unsuccessful. After regulation the score was tied at 34.

There was an overtime period.  Both teams got the ball on the 10-yard line and it was first and-10.

Cooper started with the ball on the 10-yard line. Cooper tired both running and passing plays to get into the end zone. Russle found Wooten in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. That made the score Cooper 41, Holy Angels 34.

Holy Angels got their try at the end zone on 1st-and-10 on the 10-yard line. The first play was a dropped pass. On 2nd-and-10 Holy Angels. Johnson came up with a 2-yard run. Mahoney came up short on a reception. On 4th-and-8 Holy Angels came up short and Cooper won the game.

The final of the game was Cooper 41, Holy Angels 34.

FORMER UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOOTBALL COACH JERRY KILL IS NAMED SPECIAL ASSISTANT AT VIRGINIA TECH

According to multiple reports former University of Minnesota football coach Jerry Kill has been named special assistant to the head football coach at Virginia Tech. 

Kill left his position as the athletic director at Southern Illinois to take the job at Virginia Tech. 

Kill was the former head football coach at the University of Minnesota 2011-2015 where he compiled a 29-29 record at Minnesota. 

Kill suffers from Epilepsy which hasn’t slowed him down. Even after scary episodes during games and press conferences Kill keeps on coaching through it. 

PRIOR LAKE SENIOR DAWSON GARCIA SELECTS HIS TOP SEVEN SCHOOLS HE IS INTERESTED IN

According to Jim Paulsen of the Minneapolis Starr Tribune Dawson Garcia of Prior Lake has narrowed his interest in schools he wants to attend to seven. The seven schools on his list are North Carolina, Arizona, Memphis, Indiana, Kansas, Marquette and Minnesota.

Garcia is considered a top 2020 recruit in Minnesota. 

EASTVIEW 6-10 CENTER STEVEN CROWL COMMITS TO WISCONSIN

According to Jim Paulsen of the Minneapolis Star Tribune Eastview's 6-10 center Steven Crowl has verbally committed to Wisconsin.

Crowl picked Wisconsin over Minnesota, Iowa, and Colorado. Other schools that had offered him scholarships were Northern Iowa and South Dakota.

UNIVERISTY OF MINNESOTA SR WIDE RECEIVER EARNS BIG TEN OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

University of Minnesota SR. Wide Receiver Tyler Johnson was awarded Big 10 Offensive Player of the Week. 

Johnson scored three touchdowns through the air and had a catch of 73 yards. He finished with 10 catches for 140 yards and scored 3 touchdowns and won the game with the last one with 13 seconds left in the fourth quarter against Georgia Southern.

Minnesota went onto win the game by the final of 35-32.

FORMER UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEN’S BASKETBALL PLAYER JORDAN MURPHY SIGNS WITH THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

According to multiple reports former University of Minnesota basketball player Jordan Murphy has signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

Murphy didn’t get drafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, but he was on the 2019 Minnesota Timberwolves summer league team. 

Murphy was a 2019 graduate of the University of Minnesota. 

GEORGIA SOUTHERN WENT UP AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 14, Georgia Southern and the University of Minnesota went up against each other in a football game. Going into the game Georgia Southern had a record of 1-1 while Minnesota was 2-0.

Minnesota kicked off to Georgia Southern to start the game. Georgia Southern go the ball on the 25-yard line as the ball went into the end zone. Georgia Southern kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. Georgia Southern punted on 4th-and-12.

Minnesota took over on their own 41-yard line. Minnesota’s quarterback Tanner Morgan looked to air the ball out on their first series. Minnesota was intercepted by Georgia Southern's Kendrick Duncan Jr. who came up with a 37-yard reception.

Logan Wright came up with a 21-yard touchdown run. Tyler Bass attempted the extra point attempt, which was good.

With 12:25 left in the first quarter the score was Georgia Southern 7, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson came up with 73-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:37 left in the first quarter the score was tied at 7.

The kickoff went into the end zone and Georgia Southern took over on their own 25-yard line. Georgia Southern moved the ball down the field quickly as they looked to score another touchdown. Justin Tomlin came up with huge runs for Georgia Southern for first downs. Georgia Southern kept the ball in Tomlin’s hands as they looked to get into the end zone.

Georgia Southern called a timeout with 6:36 left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

Tomlin looked to get into the end zone, but the Gopher defense stopped him. Georgia Southern attempted 25-yard field goal which was good.

With 5:57 left in the first quarter the score was Georgia Southern 10, Minnesota 7.

Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith came up with long rushes that moved the ball down the field. Smith did a good job of getting around the Georgia Southern defense.

Minnesota called a timeout with 19 seconds left in the first quarter. The score was Georgia Southern 10, Minnesota 7.

Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson came up with a 7-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 14 seconds left in the first quarter the score was Minnesota 14, Georgia Southern 10.

Georgia Southern took over and looked to move the ball down the field late in the quarter.

After one quarter of play the score was Minnesota 14, Georgia Southern 10.

Georgia Southern punted on 4th-and-4.

Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson continued to come up with nice plays.

Minnesota used both the running and passing attack in the second quarter. They were able to get past the defense. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-20.

Georgia Southern fumbled the ball and Minnesota took over. Williams came up with a 14-yard first down. Minnesota’s Seth Green came up with a 4-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:07 left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 21, Georgia Southern 10.

Georgia Southern kept the ball on the ground as they looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter.

Georgia Southern attempted a 45-yard field goal attempt by Tyler Bass was good.

With 3:26 left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 26, Georgia Southern 13.

Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota looked to get the ball down the field quickly. The Georgia Southern defense stepped up and stopped Minnesota and turned them over on downs.

Georgia Southern’s Justin Tomlin came up with a 12-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 27 seconds left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 21, Georgia Southern 20.

Minnesota got the ball on their own 25-yard line. Then they the clock run out to end the second quarter.

At halftime the score was Minnesota 21, Georgia Southern 20.

Georgia Southern kicked off to start the third quarter. Minnesota started on their own 13-yard line. Minnesota’s Cam Wiley looked to bring the ball down the field, but the Georgia Southern defense slowed him down. Even with the pressure that Georgia Southern put up Minnesota was still able to move the ball down field. Minnesota’s Morgan was able to move on his feet and run for a 17-yard run for a first down. The defensive pressure got to Minnesota as Connor Morgan was sacked. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-19.

The ball went into the end zone for a touch back.

Georgia Southern kept on moving the ball down the field as they kept the ball on the ground. The Gopher defense stepped up and was able to get to the quarterback. On 4th-and-16 Georgia Southern punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on the Georgia Southern 49-yard line. Morgan came up with a nice pass to Chris Autman-Bell for a first down. Morgan found more running room for a 6-yard run.

Minnesota called a timeout with 20 seconds left in the third quarter. The score was Minnesota 21, Georgia Southern 20.

After three quarters of play the score was Minnesota 21, Georgia Southern 20.

Minnesota found the end zone on a Bryce Williams 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 14:43 left in the fourth quarter was Minnesota 28, Georgia Southern 20.

Georgia Southern got the ball back on their own 26-yard line. Georgia Southern tried to move the ball down the field but were not able to get a first down. Georgia Southern punted on 4th-and-14.

Minnesota took over on their own 24-yard line. Minnesota moved the ball down the field once again. But were stopped on 4th-and-18 and they punted the ball.

Georgia State fumbled the ball and Minnesota took over. Minnesota took over on the Georgia Southern 26-yard line. Johnson came up with some tough catches. Minnesota attempted a 36-yard field goal attempt and it was blocked and Georgia Southern recovered and Monquavion Brinson game up with a 76-yard blocked field goal touchdown run. The two-point pass attempt was no good.

With 6:05 left in the fourth quarter the score was Minnesota 28, Georgia Southern 26.

Minnesota looked to take the ball down field.

Georgia Southern called a timeout with 3:57 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Minnesota 28, Georgia Southern 26.

Georgia Southern’s Rashad Byrd came up with a 44-yard touchdown reception. The two-point conversion attempt was no good.

With 3:47 left in the fourth quarter the score was Georgia Southern 32, Minnesota 28.

Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. The Georgia Southern defense came up big as they slowed down the Minnesota offense.

Minnesota got a look of urgency as they looked to move the ball down the field. Minnesota did this that as Erik Gibson came up with a first down reception.

Georgia Southern called a timeout with 1:04 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Georgia Southern 32, Minnesota 28.

Minnesota’s Rashod Bateman came up with a 28-yard first down reception. Johnson came up with another 10-yard reception for a first down. Johnson came up with a 2-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 13 seconds left in the fourth quarter the score was Minnesota 35, Georgia Southern 32. That was the final of the game.

Both teams played well throughout the game. Neither team gave up easy plays. Minnesota’s Johnson played well throughout the game. He came up with big receptions and was able to get into the end zone. Johnson also came up with three touchdowns.  

Minnesota came away with the 35-32 victory over Georgia Southern.

Minnesota’s Johnson came away with 3 receiving touchdowns and finished with 140 yards and his longest catch was for 73 yards.

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST WENT UP AGAINST ARCHRIVAL MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 13, Minneapolis Southwest and Minneapolis Washburn squared off in a football game. Going into the game Southwest had a record of 1-1 while Washburn had a record of 2-0.

Southwest kicked off to Washburn to start the game. Washburn started on their own 25-yard line. Washburn used the running attack to move the ball down the field. Washburn went for it on 4th-and-11 and Sir’Vell Miller came up with a 1st down reception. There was an infraction on Washburn. On 4th-and-goal on the 8-yard line Washburn went for it and Washburn came up with 8-yard touchdown by Jamarien Wheeler. The two-point conversion was no good.

With 6:45 left in the first quarter the score was Washburn 6, Southwest 0.

Southwest took over on the Washburn 49-yard line. Southwest tried to look to move the ball down the field, but they were not able to move the ball down the field and they punted on 4th-and-44.

Washburn took over on their own 19-yard line. Southwest attempted a field goal which was good.

With 3:18 left in the first quarter the score was Southwest 7, Washburn 6.

Washburn started on their own 28-yard line.

Southwest called a timeout with 3:11 left in the first quarter. The score was Southwest 7, Washburn 6.

Washburn looked to move the ball down the field late in the quarter. Washburn punted on 4th-and-22. Washburn muffed the punt and Southwest took over.

Southwest took over on the Washburn 7-yard line. Southwest’s TK Marshall came up with a 7-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. With 1:21 left in the first quarter the score was Southwest 14, Washburn 6.

Washburn took over on their own 17-yard line. Washburn came up with a 39-yard completion to end the first quarter.

The score was Southwest 14, Washburn 6.

Washburn’s Miller came up with another first down reception that moved the chains. On 2nd-and-14 Washburn moved the ball down the field with a Miller reception. Washburn came up with a 34-yared touchdown reception by Wheeler. The two-point conversion was good.

With 11:12 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 14.

Southwest got the ball back as they looked to move the ball field and Mack Nall came up with a first down reception. Southwest did a good job of moving the ball down the field looking for first downs. Southwest looked to air the ball out and look for long passing routes. On 4th-and-24 Southwest punted the ball.

Washburn took over on the 50-yard line. Washburn’s Ramon Lee Jr. came up with a first down run. Washburn had trouble moving the ball down the field and on 4th-and-16 Washburn turned the ball over on downs.

Southwest moved the ball down the field. Southwest’s TK Marshall looked to get the ball into his hands Marcus Madoxx came up with a huge 1st down reception.

Washburn called a timeout with 3:25 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 14.

Southwest’s Marshall continued to look to push the ball down the field. Marshall came up with a 4-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was by Joe Hannan was no good.

With 2:08 left in the second quarter the score was Southwest 20, Washburn 14.

Miller came up with a great run that put the ball on the 50-yard line. Washburn kept the ball on the ground late in the second quarter, but they were not afraid to air it out. Southwest picked off the ball and Southwest took over on their own 15-yard line. The defensive pressure that Washburn applied made it difficult for Southwest to come up with an uncontested play. On 4th-and-7 Southwest punted the ball.

Washburn took over on their own 45-yard line. Washburn ran out the clock late in the second quarter.

At halftime the score was Southwest 20, Washburn 14.

Washburn kicked off to start the third quarter. Southwest took over on their own 35-yard line. Southwest once again tried to move the ball down the field, but the Washburn defense was too much to handle. They punted on 4th-and-12.

Washburn took over on the 50-yard line. Washburn moved the ball down the field. Lee came up with another long run that tuned into a first down. Washburn continued to get the ball into the hands of Lee.

Washburn called a timeout with 7:49 left in the third quarter.

Washburn’s Parker came up with a 7-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. With 7:47 left in the third quarter the score was Washburn 21, Southwest 20.

Southwest took over on their own 20-yard line. Southwest continued to move the ball down the field.

The game got heated midway though the third quarter was they were pushing and shoving by both teams.

Southwest took a timeout with 3:49 left in the third quarter.

Southwest continued to push the ball down the field. Southwest’s Nate Mertes came up with a first down run.

Southwest looked to get into the end zone late in the quarter. Southwest’s Marshall came up with a 4-yard touchdown run. The two-point attempt conversion was good.

With 17 seconds left in the third quarter the score was Southwest 28, Washburn 21.

Washburn took over on their own 29-yard line.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Southwest 28, Washburn 21.

Washburn moved the ball down the field by the ground attack early in the quarter. Lee looked to get past the Southwest defense. Washburn punted on 4th-and-12. The defensive pressure made it impossible for them to get a punt off. Washburn turned it over on downs.

Southwest took over on their own 42-yard line. Southwest looked long to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-9 Southwest punted.

Washburn took over on their own 31-yard line. Washburn couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted the ball on 4th-and-11.

Southwest took over on their own 21-yard line. Southwest continued to move the ball down the field looking for first downs. Southwest’s Marshall continued to move the ball down the field. The defense had a difficult time slowing Marshall down. Southwest looked to keep the ball in Marshall’s hands. Southwest punted on 4th-and-10.

Washburn took over on their own 20-yard line. Washburn couldn’t move the ball and they turned the ball over on downs.

Southwest let the clock wind down.

In a hard-fought game Southwest came away with the 28-21 victory over Washburn.

TRINITY WENT UP AGAINST ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On September 7, Trinity and St. Thomas University went up against each other in a football game. 

Trinity kicked off and St. Thomas took over on their own 31-yard line. St. Thomas’ Josh Parks came up with a 13-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt Tyler Knutson was good.

With 13:24 left in the first quarter the score was St. Thomas 7, Trinity 0.

Trinity took over on their own 15-yard line. Trinity fumbled the ball and St. Thomas took over. St. Thomas looked to get into the end zone again as they used both the passing and running attack. Stephen Wagner came up with a reception. On 4^th-and-7 Knutson attempted a 30-yard field goal which was no good. 

Trinity took over on their own 20-yard line. Trinity kept the ball on the ground as they looked to move the ball. They punted on 4^th-and-7. 

Tom Leffler came up with a huge run that put the ball on the 32-yard line.  Grant Slavik came up with a 27-yard touchdown catch. Knutson’s extra point attempt was good.

With 8:42 left in the first quarter the score was St. Thomas 14, Trinity 0.

Trinity took over on its own 21-yard line. Trinity’s Jeremiah Vaughn came up with a 12-yard reception. Trinity’s Nolan Brammer was able to get his receivers into the offense. On fourth-and-7 Trinity punted the ball. St. Thomas’s Malik Jackson came up with a touchdown reception.

With 7:19 left in the first quarter the score was St. Thomas 21, Trinity 0. 

Trinity took over on their own 25-yard line. The defensive pressure that St. Thomas applied made it difficult for Trinity to make offensive plays. Trinity punted on 4^th-and-1.

St. Thomas took over on their own 29-yard line. St. Thomas Tom Loeffler came up with long runs that turned into first downs. The defense had a hard time slowing him down. Stephen Wagner came up with a 17-yard run. Grant Slavik came up with a 17-yard touchdown reception. Knutson came up with the extra point attempt. 

With 3:35 left in the first quarter the score was St. Thomas 28, Trinity 0.

Trinity took over on their own 28-yard line. Trinity’s Nolan Brammer had a difficult time getting away from the St. Thomas defense. St. Thomas Sam English intercepted a pass and St. Thomas took over on the Trinity 40-yard line. 

St. Thomas kept the ball on the ground as they looked to move the ball down the field once again. Slavik came up with a 31-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt by Knutson was good. 

With 1:14 left in the first quarter the score was St. Thomas 35, Trinity 0. 

Trinity took over on their own 27-yard line. St. Thomas stepped up their defensive pressure and was able to get to the quarterback. 

After one quarter play the score was St. Thomas 35, Trinity 0.

Trinity punted on 4^th-and-23. 

St. Thomas took over on the Trinity 44-yard line. St. Thomas Gabe Green and Josh Parks both came up with first-down runs. Parks looked to get into the end zone. 

Trinity called a timeout with 12:04 left in the second quarter. The score was St. Thomas 35, Trinity 0.

St. Thomas Josh Parks came up with a 3-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Knutson was good. 

With 10:59 left in the second quarter the score was St. Thomas 42, Trinity 0. 

Trinity took over on their own 19-yard line. Trinity’s Marc Wallace came up with a 23-yard reception. The St. Thomas defense stepped up big as they batted down balls and stopped the running backs in their tracks. St. Thomas’ Alex Taylor came up with a 10-yard sack on Brammer. Trinity punted on 4^th-and-20. 

St. Thomas took over on the Trinity 36-yard line. St. Thomas continued to push the ball down the field. Loeffler came up with a short run. Loeffler came up with a 22-yard touchdown run. The extra point by Knutson was good.

With 5:15 left in the second quarter the score was St. Thomas 49, Trinity 0. 

Trinity took over on its own 21-yard line. Brammer had trouble getting the ball out of his hands. Khalid Humphreys came up with a 23-yard reception. Trinity tried to move the ball down the field late in the quarter. Jimmy Campbell came up with a 15-yard reception. Brammer fumbled the ball and St. Thomas recovered.

St. Thomas took over on their own 31-yard line. St. Thomas kept the ball on the field as they looked for first downs. 

At halftime, the score was St. Thomas 49, Trinity 0.  

St. Thomas kicked off to start the third quarter. Trinity took over on their own 13-yard line. Brammer kept the ball and looked for holes in the St. Paul defense. Campbell came up with a 16-yard reception for a first down. Marc Wallace came up with a first down reception. Trinity kept looking to get down the field. St. Thomas’s Trent Meyer came up with a sack on Brammer. On 4^th-and-28 Trinity punted. 

St. Thomas took over on their own 25-yard line. St. Thomas tom Loeffler came up with a 75-yard touchdown run. Knutson's extra point attempt was good. 

With 9:34 left in the third quarter the score was St. Thomas 56, Trinity 0. There was a penalty on Trinity. 

Trinity took over on their own 18-yard line. Campbell came up 18-yard first down reception. Wallace came up with an 8-yard reception. Derek Lowe came up with a 6-yard rush for a first down. 

Campbell came up with a 28-yard reception. St. Thomas’ Luke Glenna came up with an interception. 

St. Thomas took over on their own 17-yard line. St. Thomas switched quarterback Ronnie Jones. 

There was a penalty on Trinity. St. Thomas couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted on 4^th-and-17. 

Trinity took over on their own 23-yard line. Trinity tried to move the ball down the field as they had a lot of room on the field to move. They were not able to come up with a first down They punted on 4^th-and-1. 

St. Thomas took over on their own 34-yard line. Cole Wenzel got past the defense as he looked to make first downs. 

After three quarters of play, the score was St. Thomas 56, Trinity 0. 

St. Thomas started the quarter on Trinity’s 31-yard line. Marco Taibi for a first down to the 8-yard line. St. Thomas looked to get into the end zone. Wyatt Draper for a 3-yard run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 13:34 left in the fourth quarter the score was St. Thomas 62, Trinity 0.

Trinity looked to get the ball down the field. Godfrey came up with a 28-yard reception for a first down. Trinity kept the ball on the ground. St. Thomas hot hit with a roughing the passer infraction. Carter Andrade came up with a 38-yard field goal. 

With 9:21 left the fourth quarter the score was St. Thomas 62, Trinity 3. 

St. Thomas took over on their own 47-yard line. St. Thomas kept on moving the ball down the field. Josh Komis came up with a 13-yard run. Julian Cavin came up with a short run. 

Trinity called a timeout with 5:13 left to go in the fourth quarter. The score was St. Thomas 62, Trinity 3. 

St. Thomas turned the ball over on downs. 

Trinity took over on their own 10-yard line. Trinity was picked off by Mathew Bordure who ran it in for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 4:56 left in the fourth quarter the score was St. Thomas 69, Trinity 3. 

Trinity took over on their own 25-yard line. Trinity looked to air the ball out late in the game as they looked for the end zone. 

St. Tomas was too powerful for Trinity. Trinity couldn’t move the ball down the field and the defensive pressure was too much for Trinity to handle. 

St. Thomas came away with the 69-3 victory over Trinity. 

FRIDLEY WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 6, Fridley and Richfield squared off in a football game. Fridley kicked off to start the game.

Richfield started with the ball. Richfield tried both the passing and running attack early.

Richfield called a timeout with 10:43 left in the first quarter. The score was tied at 0.

The Fridley defense stepped up big as they were able to stop the Richfield offense.

Fridley took over on their own 17-yard line. Fridley pushed the ball down the field. Fridley looked to get into the end zone and Kaleb Blaha found the end zone on a 10-yard run. The extra point attempt was good. With 9:50 left in the first quarter the score was Fridley 7, Richfield 0.

Richfield took over on their own 31-yard line after the kick. Richfield’s quarterback Ryan Miles looked to get his receivers into the game as he looked to slick the ball in their hands. Richfield moved the ball down the field. Fridley’s Terrell Davis came up with an interception. Fridley took over on their own 32-yard line.

Fridley’s Micah Niewald came up with a huge reception and run that turned into a first down. Fridley looked to get into the endzone, and they did that on a 1-yard run by Michael Ude, the extra point attempt was blocked.

With 5:48 left in the first quarter the score was Fridley 13, Richfield 0.

Richfield took over on their own 25-yard line. Richfield kept the ball on the ground on their next drive. Richfield’s Kobie Daoheuang came up with a huge run for a first down. Richfield continued to look to move the ball down the field. Brandon Moore came up with a first down reception that kept the drive alive. Richfield’s Mitchell January came up with another first down reception. Richfield’s quarterback Ryan Myles came up with huge runs as they looked to get into the end zone.

Fridley called a timeout with 1:16 left in the first quarter. The score was Fridley 13, Richfield 0.

Richfield found the endzone on a 2-yard run by Tritian Zorens. The extra point attempt was good.

With 1:12 left in the first quarter the score was Fridley 13, Richfield 7.

Fridley got the ball on the 7-3 Richfield 44-yard line. Kaleb Blaha found Micah Niewald for a 44-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 51 seconds left in the first quarter the score was Fridley 20, Richfield 7.

Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. The Fridley defense stepped up big and was able to slow down the Richfield offense.

After one quarter of play, the score was Fridley 20, Richfield 7.

Richfield got the ball to start the second quarter. Richfield looked to both their running and passing attack to get past the Fridley defense.

Richfield called a timeout with 11:16 left in the second quarter. The score was Fridley 20, Richfield 7.

Richfield punted on 4th-and-25.

Fridley took over on the Richfield 34-yard line. Ude came up with another big run for a first down.

Fridley’s Blaha came up with an 11-yard touchdown run. Christopher Castillo’s extra point attempt was good.

With 10:36 left in the second quarter the score was Fridley 27, Richfield 7.

Richfield took over on their own 25-yard line. Richfield used both the running and passing attack in the second quarter. Fridley got hit with a 15-yard unsportsmanlike penalty. Richfield’s Kyle Rice-Peterson came up with a 14-yard reception for a first down. Kobe Daoheuang came up with another reception. The Fridley defense stepped up and stopped the Richfield offense.

Fridley took over on the Richfield 40-yard line. Fridley’s Steven Crockett came up with another 1st down run. Fridley’s Isaac Burns came up with an 11-yard touchdown run. The Extra point attempt by Christopher Castillo was good.

With 7:00 left in the second quarter the score was Fridley 34, Richfield 7.

Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. Richfield got the ball back and they looked to move the ball down the field once again. Richfield punted on 4th-and-15.

Fridley took over on the Richfield 38-yard line. Trayion Lee came up with another first down run. Fridley’s Tayjion Lee came up with another 3-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:53 left in the second quarter the score was Fridley 41. Richfield 7.

Richfield took over on their own 32-yard line. Richfield looked to air the ball out late in the second quarter as they passed the ball late in the quarter. Fridley was picked off by Jalen Shaw for an 18-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Castillo was good.

With 3:49 left in the second quarter the score was Fridley 48, Richfield 7.

Richfield took over on their own 30-yard line. Richfield’s Davion Taylor came up with short runs as he looked to move the ball down the field. The defensive pressure that Fridley applied made it difficult for Richfield to move the ball down the field.

Richfield called a timeout with 1:20 left in the second quarter the score was Fridley 48, Richfield 7.

Fridley took over on the 50-yard line. Fridley’s Anthony Borom came up with another big run.

At halftime, the score was Fridley 48, Richfield 7.

Richfield kicked off to start the third quarter. Fridley took over on their own 35-yard line. Fridley’s Tra’Vione Steverson came up with a huge run that got Fridley a first down. Steverson got tackled for an 18-yard loss. That lead to a punt on 4th-and 20.

Richfield took over on their own 25-yard line. Richfield couldn’t move the ball down the field.

Richfield on 4th-and-8 punted the ball.

Fridley took over on their own 30-yard line. Fridley’s Steven Crockett came up with a first down reception. Fridley looked to move the ball down the field. Richfield took over on downs on their own 47-yard line.

Fridley’s Crockett came up with a 47-yard touchdown pick off reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:29 left in the third quarter the score was Fridley 55, Richfield 7.

Richfield took over on their own 24-yard line. Richfield struggled to move the ball down the field.

Richfield punted on 4th-down and seven.

Fridley took over on their own 42-yard line. Fridley punted on 4th-and-17.

Richfield took over midfield and they turned it right back over to Fridley. Fridley looked to get into the end zone late in the third quarter.

After three quarters of play, the score was Fridley 55, Richfield 7.

The defensive pressure that Fridley applied made it difficult for Richfield to move the ball down the field. Fridley turned the ball over on downs.

Fridley attempted a 42-yard field goal and it was good.

With 9:08 left in regulation the score was Fridley 58, Richfield 7.

Richfield took over on their own 17-yard line. Richfield couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted on 4th-and-2.

Fridley took over on their own 44-yard line. Fridley’s Charles Rice came up with a huge first-down run. There was a flag on the play against Fridley. Fridley’s Stevenson came up with a 37-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Castillo was good.

With 2:05 left in regulation the score was Fridley 65, Richfield 7.

Fridley got the ball back after the touchdown and they killed the clock out the rest of the game.

Fridley was too powerful for Richfield. Fridley was a lot quicker than they were as well. Richfield didn’t give up. 

Fridley came up with the 65-7 victory over Richfield.

UNIVERSITY OF SIOUX FALLS WENT UP AGAINST CONCORDIA ST. PAUL IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 5, the University of Sioux Falls went up against Concordia St. Paul in a football game. The game was played on the campus of Concordia St. Paul at Sea Foam Stadium.

Concordia kicked off and Sioux Falls recovered on their own 25-yard line. Sioux Falls looked to get the ball down the field quickly as they used both the passing and running attack. Sioux Falls quarterback Caden Walters knew where his receivers were on the field. Sioux Falls found the end zone on a 5-yard run by Caden Walters. The extra point attempt was good. With 13:39 left in the first quarter the score was Sioux Falls 7, Concordia St. Paul 0.

Concordia St. Paul got the ball on their own 20-yard line. Concordia’s Maxon Hutton came up with big runs that got the Concordia first downs. Hutton found receiver MJ Williams for a first down on the 28-yard line. Jeremiah Pierce-Jonson came up with a first down run. Concordia mixed their running and passing attack. On 4th-and-3 Concordia went for a first down. There was a delay of game penalty on Concordia and on 4th-and-8 with the ball on the 13-yard line Concordia’s Danny Laudet came up a field goal.

With 7:46 left in the first quarter the score was Sioux Falls 7, Concordia St. Paul 3.

Sioux Falls took over on their own 25-yard line. Sioux Falls’ Ja’Tai Jenkins came up with another short run for a first down. Sioux Falls fumbled the ball in the end zone and Concordia took over on their own 20-yard line.

Concordia’s Jabri Clewis came up with a huge reception to the ball on the Sioux Falls 43-yard line. Hutton found Kevin Vantura-Cortes for a first down. Concordia moved the ball down the field fluently. Hutton kept the ball and found the holes on the defense.

After one of the first quarter the score was Sioux Falls 7, Concordia St. Paul 3.

On 4th-and-8, Concordia’ Laudet, Danny kicked a 29-yard field goal which was good. With 14:48 left in the second quarter the score was Sioux Falls 7, Concordia St. Paul 6.

Sioux Falls took over on their own 28-yard line. Sioux Falls Jenkins kept on getting the ball and was able to make short runs down the field. Walters again was able to elude the defense. On 4th-and-8 Sioux Falls elected to punt the ball but there was a false start on Sioux Falls. Sioux Falls punted the ball on 4-th-and- 13. Concordia-St. Paul muffed the ball and came up with the ball on the Sioux Falls 22-yard line.

Concordia’s Marcus Gustaveveson came up with a 23-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:45 left in the second quarter the score was Concordia St. Paul 13, Sioux Falls 7.

Sioux Falls got the ball on their down 25-yard line. Sioux Falls kept the ball on the ground on that drive. The Concordia defense came up big as they were able to stop the Sioux Falls offense. Sioux Falls punted on 4th-and-11.

Concordia took over on their own 41-yard line. Concordia couldn’t move the ball, and they elected to punt on 4th-and-6.

Sioux Falls took over on their own 25-yard line. Sioux Falls ran the ball down the field. The defensive pressure that Concordia applied made it difficult for Sioux Falls to get open looks at players. Ty Smith came up with a first down reception through traffic.

Clint Sigg came up with a clutch catch that moved the ball down the field. On 4th-and-7 Sioux Falls punted the ball but there was a flag on Sioux Falls, and they punted again on 4th-and-12.

Concordia got the ball on their own 10-yard line. They moved the ball on the ground as Lajuan Preston came up with a 36-yard run. MJ Williams came up with a first down reception. Hutton found MJ Williams for a 33-yard touchdown reception. Danny Laudt’s extra point attempt was good.

With 1:35 left in the second quarter the scow was Concordia 20, Sioux Falls 7.

Sioux Falls took over on their own 29-yard line. Sioux Falls looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter.

Sioux Falls took a timeout with 52.8 seconds left in the second quarter. Sioux Falls Thomas Chapin punt was blocked and recovered by Concordia’s Kendricks, Lorenzo blocked the punt and ran it back for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 38.7 seconds left in the second quarter the score was Concordia 27, Sioux Falls 7.

Sioux Falls couldn’t move the ball after the touchdown, and they let the clock run out.

At halftime the score was Concordia 27, Sioux Falls 7.

Sioux Falls kicked off to start the third quarter. Concordia took over on their own 36-yard line. Concordia looked to move the ball down the field quickly to start the third quarter. On 4th-and-7 Concordia punted the ball.

Sioux Falls took over on their own 25-yard line. Sioux Falls Mason Laramie looked to get past the Concordia defense. Sioux Falls Max Sturdevant came up with a 44-yard run for a first down. Sioux Falls kept moving the ball down the field. Caden Walters passed to Ja'Tai Jenkins for a10 yard touchdown. Daniel Esparza’s kick attempt was good.

With 11:20 left in the third quarter the score was Concordia 27, Sioux Falls 14.

Concordia took over on their own 20-yard line. Concordia punted on 4th-down.

Sioux Falls took over on their own 33-yard line. Sioux Falls tried to move the ball down the field and Walters came up with a 59-yard run. The defense stepped up and on 4th-and-2 Daniel Esparza field goal attempt on the 2-yard line was good.

With 6:35 left in the third quarter the score was Concordia 27, Sioux Falls 17.

Concordia couldn’t move the ball on offense, and they turned it over on downs.

Sioux Falls called a timeout with 5:42 left in the third quarter. The score was Concordia 27, Sioux Falls 17.

Concordia kept on moving the ball down the field. On 4th-and-five Concordia punted the ball.

Sioux Falls took over on their own 11-yard line. Sioux Falls attacked the middle of the Concordia defense.

After three quarters of play the score was Concordia 27, Sioux Falls 17.

Sioux Falls continued to look to get into the end zone as they kept on mixing the passing and rushing attacks. Sioux Falls turned the ball over on downs.

Concordia took over on their own 30-yard line. Concordia moved the ball down the field once again. The Sioux Falls defense stopped the Concordia offense. Concordia punted on 4th-and-16.

Concordia recovered the punt as it hit off a Sioux Falls receiver.

Concordia got the ball back on the Sioux Falls 32-yard line. Concordia tried to move the ball down the field. Concordia kept the ball on the ground. Concordia’s Hutton found the end zone on a 9- yard run. Laudet extra point attempt was good.

With 6:00 left in the fourth quarter the score was Concordia 34, Sioux Falls 17.

Sioux Falls took over on their own 16-yard line. The Concordia defense once again stepped up. And Sioux Falls went for it on 4-14. They were not able to come up with a first down and they turned the ball over on downs.

Concordia’s Lajuan Preston came up with a 7-yard touchdown run. Danny Lauder’s extra point attempt was good.

With 4:20 left in regulation the score was Concordia 41, Sioux Falls 17.

Sioux Falls took over on their own 19-yard line. Sioux Falls looked to get the ball down the field again, but they had problems moving the ball. Sioux Falls turned the ball over on downs.

Concordia ran out the clock with 1:00 left in regulation.

Concordia came away with the 41-17 victory over Sioux Falls.

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE WENT UP AGAINST THE MINNESOTA GOPHERS IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On August 29, South Dakota State and Minnesota went up against each other in a football game. It was the opening week for the 2019 football season. The game was played at TCF Bank Stadium.

South Dakota State kicked off. Minnesota started on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota looked to keep the ball on the ground but was not able to move the ball. They punted on 4th-and-5.

South Dakota State’s Cade Johnson came up with a 25-yard run. That gave them a first down. Because of Minnesota’s defensive pressure South Dakota State couldn’t move the ball down the field and they punted on 4th-and-7.

The ball went into the end zone for a touchback. Minnesota got the ball back on their own 25-yard line.

Minnesota kept on looking to move the ball down the field as they looked to make first downs. South Dakota State’s Joshua Manchigiah came up with an interception. South Dakota State punted on 4th-and-8.

Minnesota started on their own 9-yard line. Minnesota looked to get the ball into the hands of Rodney Smith. Smith was able to get past the South Dakota State defense and came up with big runs.

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan knew where his teammates were always on the field. He was able to get the ball into his teammate’s hands for big plays. Minnesota Tyler Johnson also came up with some big plays for Minnesota that kept the ball moving down the field.

After one quarter of play, the score was tied at 0.

As the second quarter got underway Minnesota continued to push the ball down the field. Minnesota’s Mohamed Ibrahim came up with first down rushes.

Minnesota’s Green came up with a 1-yard touchdown run the extra point attempt was good.

With 9:52 left in the second the score was Minnesota 7, South Dakota State 0.

South Dakota State started on their own 20-yard line and they looked to keep the running game alive by getting the ball into the hands of Pierre Strong. South Dakota State punted on 4th-and-4.

Minnesota couldn’t move the ball downfield, and they punted on 4th down.

South Dakota kept the ball on the ground and J’Bore Gibbs came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:32 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 7.

Minnesota’s Rashod Bateman came up with some big receptions that moved the ball down the field. Minnesota’s Bateman came up with a 42-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. But there was a flag on Minnesota’s Dunlap and Minnesota re-kicked the field goal which was no good.

At halftime, the score was Minnesota 13, South Dakota State 7.

As the third quarter got underway South Dakota State got the ball to the quarter. South Dakota State was intercepted by Chris Williamson for a 43-yard touchdown run. The extra point was good. With 13:42 left in the third quarter the score was Minnesota 20, South Dakota State 7.

South Dakota State kept the ball on the ground. South Dakota’s J’Bore Gibbs came up with a first down. Gibbs kept on coming up with big plays. Mikey Daniel came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. With 9:04 left in the third quarter the score was Minnesota 20, South Dakota State 14.

Minnesota got the ball back on their own 29-yard line. Minnesota couldn’t move the ball and they punted on 4th-and-16.

South Dakota State’s J'Bore Gibbs found Zach Heins for a 13-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:26 left in the third quarter the score was South Dakota State 21, Minnesota 20.

South Dakota State kept the ball on the ground late in the third quarter.

After three quarters of play, the score was South Dakota State 21, Minnesota 20.

Minnesota continued to pound the ball down the field in the fourth quarter. There was a turnover by South Dakota State and Minnesota got the ball right back on a turnover on downs.

Minnesota looked to get into the end zone late in the game. Minnesota’s Mohamed Ibrahim came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion was good.

With 5:39 left in regulation the score was Minnesota 28, South Dakota State 21.

Minnesota came away with the 28-21 victory over South Dakota State.

The attendance of the game was 49,112.

SANJAY LUMPKIN TRYOUTS FOR THREE-ON-THREE FOR THE 2020 OLYMPICS

According to Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, “Sanjay Lumpkin, the former Benilde-St. Margaret’s basketball star, last week left for Romania, where he’s playing for three-on-three touring Team USA. Three-on-three is now an Olympic sport and Lumpkin, 25, has a chance to make the team that will compete in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.”

LET THE 2019 MINNESOTA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON BEGIN

As of Aug. 12, the 2019 Minnesota High School football season has begun. High school football teams can begin practice throughout the state of Minnesota.

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, these are the key dates in the Minnesota High School football season, “Aug. 29-30: First games for most teams Oct. 16: Final regular-season game for most teams Oct. 22: First day of playoffs except Class 6A Oct. 25: Opening round of Class 6A playoffs Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Section championship games Nov. 7-9: State quarterfinals, various sites Nov. 14-16: State semifinals, U.S. Bank Stadium Nov. 29-30: Prep Bowl, U.S. Bank Stadium.”

 

ALL STAR 100 BASKETBALL CAMP COMES TO THE MINNEAPOLIS SPORTS COMPLEX IN SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS

On Aug. 11, boys and girls filled the Minneapolis athletic complex for the All Star 100 Camp in South Minneapolis.

The camp was for the draft. Every player had the opportunity to go through drills throughout the day.

All the campers went through drills spaced out on four different courts throughout the gym. They put on drills to show the elevators what their skill set was.

Players played sets of 5-on-5 throughout the day. They were evaluated by different scouts who were picked by the group. The scouts were top former college and pro players from across the state of Minnesota.

According to a press release sent out by in Cassie Burns in an email Q And A about the All Star 100:

What is All-Star 100?

All-Star 100 organizes youth sports tournaments targeting youth in grades 4 through 8. We will encompass all youth sports, boys and girls. We select athletes who are up-and-coming and elite players to participate in our tournaments.

What makes All-Star 100 different from other tournaments?

All-Star 100 opens its doors to allowing significantly more All-Star athletes and more competitive games to showcase their talents. The tournament also incorporates a skills-based competition so that each athlete can showcase their areas of strength. This tournament though competitive in nature, promotes the message of positivity and unity through sports. Throughout the tournament, young athletes will have the opportunity to play on teams with elite athletes from different demographic backgrounds in Minnesota. When athletes play on school teams, municipal teams or traveling teams, the socio-economic backgrounds tend to be the same.

All-Star 100 brings in trainers, coaches, former pro-athletes and provides a tournament experience that is focused more on fun and just being a kid rather than the pressures of in-season games.

Can you tell us why you started All-Star 100?

We started All-Star 100 to give the young athletes a chance to realize their dreams and help them early on (before high school) to develop the skills both on and off the court to help them through the high school years. We also wanted to provide an outlet to these kids to experience a fun tournament. By separating these kids from their teams, they play with during the season, it is our hope that these kids can just play and not feel the pressures of in-season competitions.

What has been the most positive outcomes you didn’t expect when starting this journey?

Honestly, it is the outpouring of support from coaches, former and current pro-athletes, and the various organizations who support kids on different levels. Their true personal goals of mentoring and making an impact on kids from all different walks of life is truly inspirational.

How do you think All-Star 100 will impact Minnesota youth sports?

All-Star 100 believes that from a young age, athletes should be exposed to playing with other athletes who bring different backgrounds, styles and cultures to the table. The tournament will create sportsmanship among players while on and off the court. While athletes gather for lunch or warm-ups, positive talks about tolerance, bullying and other relevant topics will be related to sport. The purpose to build tolerance among athletes and strong values that they will carry into their future and pass on to their teammates.

Tell us about your Tournament in August.

Yes, we have our open run draft, training and open tryouts on Aug. 11. We have scheduled the players to come in during their respective division times. Players can register on the spot and be evaluated by one of our evaluators to determine if their skill level is where it should be for this tournament. Our trainers will give the players a workout and teach them new skills to improve their game.

MINNESOTA TWINS RETIRE JOE MAUER’S NUMBER 7

On June 15, 2019, the Minnesota Twins retired Joe Mauer’s No. 7. Mauer played for the Minnesota Twins between 2004-18.

Through 15 seasons for the Twins, Mauer played in a total of 1858 games and had a career batting average of .306.

Mauer was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 1st round (first overall) of the 2001 MLB June Amateur Draft.

Mauer was a multi-sport athlete who grew up in St. Paul, Minn. Mauer played football, basketball, and baseball in high school. He graduated from Cretin-Derham Hall High School.

Mauer joins Harmon Killebrew (No.3), Tony Oliva (6), Tom Kelly (10), Kent Hrbek (14), Bert Blyleven (28), Rod Carew (29) and Kirby Puckett (34) all to have their numbers retired by the Minnesota Twins.

MINNESOTA GOPHERS FOOTBALL ADDS FIVE RECRUITS

According to Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Minnesota Golden Gophers have received verbal commitments from five recruits to the 2020 class. They are strong-side defensive end Melle Kreuder, cornerback Benjamin Onwuzo, offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery, weak-side defensive end Claude Larkins and cornerback Jalen Glaze.