On March 7, Henry and DeLaSalle went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Henry looked to move the ball down the floor and get into their offense early. Henry looked to get the ball into the hands of Glentrel La’Von Carter and Isaiah Dean Smith who both looked to move without the ball and come up with shots throughout the first half.
Henry was very vocal on both ends of the floor. DeLaSalle Keijuan White came up with mid-range jump shots and layups early.
Henry couldn’t get their offense going early. It took them awhile for them to start making shots. Even though Henry had a difficult time scoring early they kept on attacking the basket and looking for their shots. Henry looked to get the ball down the floor and looked for their shots.
DeLaSalle started in a zone defense and that made Henry pass the ball around the 3-point line. Everyone on DeLaSalle was involved in the offense. They did a good job of passing the ball
Henry called a timeout with 11:40 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 9, Henry 3.
Henry continued to penetrate the basket as they looked for their shots.
DeLaSalle’s Cade Haskins stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Teammate Jalen Travis also took the ball strong to the basket as he was looking for his shot.
Henry struggled shooting the ball throughout the first half.
DeLaSalle’s Amir Everett came up with shots throughout the first half. He was able to come off screens and get to the basket.
DeLaSalle’s Semaj Hart provided energy as he took the ball strong to the basket.
The defensive pressure that DeLaSalle applied made it difficult for Henry to come up and make shots.
Travis continued to come up with shots throughout the first half.
Henry’s Yusuf Abdullah knocked down mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Haskins wasn’t afraid to step up as he looked to knock down deep 3-point shots.
Henry called a timeout with 3:20 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 26, Henry 11.
Travis came up with putback layups late in the first half. His teammates were able to feed him the ball in spots where he could shoot the ball.
DeLaSalle swung the ball around the 3-point line as they got into their offense. DeLaSalle was able to take charges throughout the first half.
At halftime, the score was DeLaSalle 32 Henry 11.
As the second half got underway Henry kept attacking the basket. Henry looked to get the ball into the hands of Campbell and Carter.
DeLaSalle ran a motion offense and they did a lot of passing and cutting.
Henry continued to move the ball down the floor and looked to get into their offense. Campbell continued to come up with shots. Henry looked confused on the defensive end. As they didn’t know what defense they were in.
Both teams looked to run in the second half as they both looked for fast-break layups and pull up jump shots.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 13:08 to go in regulation, the score was DeLaSalle 37, Henry 20.
White continued to come up with shots throughout the second half. He called for the ball on the low block and came up with layups in the paint.
Henry called a timeout with 11:25 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 39, Henry 22.
DeLaSalle picked up their defensive pressure as they looked to clamp down on the defensive end.
Henry also applied a lot of pressure on the ball in the second half. White kept on coming up with shots. With just under 9:00 left to go in the game, there was a little pushing and shoving between the two teams. Campbell was ejected for leaving the bench area.
Henry called a timeout with 7:55 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 46, Henry 27.
Henry looked to push the ball down the floor again and get past the DeLaSalle defense.
DeLaSalle used their speed and quickness to get past the Henry defense.
Carter looked to get his shot going in the second half.
The game was very physical late in the game.
Henry looked to trap on the defensive end. They also looked to attack the basket late in the game as well.
DeLaSalle’s Andrew Irvin came up with fast-break layups. He was able to get the defense down the floor.
Carter stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots late in the game.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 2:53 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 61, Henry 42.
Henry didn’t panic as they kept on looking for their shots late in the game. Both teams played hard throughout the game.
Henry called a timeout with 1:36 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 63, Henry 44.
Both teams played hard throughout the game.
DeLaSalle came away with the 67-44 victory over Henry. The leading scorers for Henry were Gardner and Campbell each with 11 points. Carter had 9 points. The leading scorers for DeLaSalle were Travis with 17 points, and Haskins with 10 points.
Monday, March 9, 2020
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WENT UP AGAINST LITCHFIELD IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On March 7, Maranatha Christian Academy went up against Litchfield in a Section 5 Class 2A boys’ basketball quarterfinal boys’ basketball game. The winner of this game will play Minneapolis North in a semifinal boys’ basketball game.
The game got off to a quick start at both teams looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
Maranatha started the game in a zone defense. That made Litchfield pass the ball around the 3-point line.
Maranatha’s Hakim Daniels came up with deep 3-point shots in transition. He was also able to drive down the floor and came up with layups in transition.
Litchfield took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line and attacking the Maranatha’s zone defense.
Litchfield called a timeout with 12:43 left in the first half. The score was Maranatha 8, Litchfield 4.
Litchfield moved the ball well around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense.
Neither team’s offense got going early in the first half. The zone defense that both teams played made it difficult for the other team to come up with uncontested shots throughout the first half.
Daniels stepped up and knocked down some big shots midway through the first half.
Maranatha’s Bailey McDonald and Benji Bruce both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half.
Litchfield’s Ben Nelson came up with key shots throughout the first half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Teammate Tyson Michels attacked the basket and came up with layups and mid-range jump shots.
Both teams went after the ball on both ends of the floor.
Litchfield’s Ben Alsleben knocked down deep 3-point shots in transition. That kept Litchfield in the game.
Maranatha’s Jeremiah LaVelle came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Maranatha called a timeout with 3:46 left in the first half. The score was Litchfield 22, Maranatha 18.
Daniels kept on coming up with deep 3-point shots and jump shots throughout the first half. The defense had a tough time slowing him down on the defensive end.
Both teams stepped up and knocked down shots late in the game. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot.
Maranatha’s MacIah Harut came up with key shots late in the first half.
The score went back and forth late in the first half.
The score at halftime was Maranatha 26, Litchfield 25.
As the second half got underway Maranatha started the second half in a zone defense. They wanted to make Litchfield pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the clock in the zone against the zone.
Litchfield’s Ben Alsleben came up with 3-point shots in the second half.
The score went back and forth early in the second half. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot. There were multiple ties and lead changes in the second half.
Daniels continued to come up with shots in the second half.
Maranatha did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and getting everyone involved in the offense.
Maranatha called a timeout with 12:49 left in regulation. The score was Litchfield 33, Maranatha 28.
Maranatha used a zone defense throughout the second half. Litchfield was able to get past the zone defense and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.
Both teams dove after the ball and went after loose balls on both ends of the floor.
Litchfield’s Avery Liestman and Ben Nelson were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half. They kept their cool on both ends of the floor.
Daniels stepped up big throughout the second half.
Litchfield called a timeout with 5:39 left in regulation. The score was Litchfield 37, Maranatha 36.
The score continued to go back and forth throughout the second half. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Neither team went on a significant run in the second half.
The game was close throughout.
Daniels kept his team in the game. He stepped up and knocked down big shots throughout the second half.
Litchfield called a timeout with 1:28 left in the second half. The score was Litchfield 43, Maranatha 42.
Both teams took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot late in the game.
MacIah Harut came up with a layup at the buzzer to win the game. Maranatha came up with the 45-43 victory over Litchfield.
The game got off to a quick start at both teams looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
Maranatha started the game in a zone defense. That made Litchfield pass the ball around the 3-point line.
Maranatha’s Hakim Daniels came up with deep 3-point shots in transition. He was also able to drive down the floor and came up with layups in transition.
Litchfield took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line and attacking the Maranatha’s zone defense.
Litchfield called a timeout with 12:43 left in the first half. The score was Maranatha 8, Litchfield 4.
Litchfield moved the ball well around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense.
Neither team’s offense got going early in the first half. The zone defense that both teams played made it difficult for the other team to come up with uncontested shots throughout the first half.
Daniels stepped up and knocked down some big shots midway through the first half.
Maranatha’s Bailey McDonald and Benji Bruce both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half.
Litchfield’s Ben Nelson came up with key shots throughout the first half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Teammate Tyson Michels attacked the basket and came up with layups and mid-range jump shots.
Both teams went after the ball on both ends of the floor.
Litchfield’s Ben Alsleben knocked down deep 3-point shots in transition. That kept Litchfield in the game.
Maranatha’s Jeremiah LaVelle came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Maranatha called a timeout with 3:46 left in the first half. The score was Litchfield 22, Maranatha 18.
Daniels kept on coming up with deep 3-point shots and jump shots throughout the first half. The defense had a tough time slowing him down on the defensive end.
Both teams stepped up and knocked down shots late in the game. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot.
Maranatha’s MacIah Harut came up with key shots late in the first half.
The score went back and forth late in the first half.
The score at halftime was Maranatha 26, Litchfield 25.
As the second half got underway Maranatha started the second half in a zone defense. They wanted to make Litchfield pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the clock in the zone against the zone.
Litchfield’s Ben Alsleben came up with 3-point shots in the second half.
The score went back and forth early in the second half. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot. There were multiple ties and lead changes in the second half.
Daniels continued to come up with shots in the second half.
Maranatha did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and getting everyone involved in the offense.
Maranatha called a timeout with 12:49 left in regulation. The score was Litchfield 33, Maranatha 28.
Maranatha used a zone defense throughout the second half. Litchfield was able to get past the zone defense and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.
Both teams dove after the ball and went after loose balls on both ends of the floor.
Litchfield’s Avery Liestman and Ben Nelson were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half. They kept their cool on both ends of the floor.
Daniels stepped up big throughout the second half.
Litchfield called a timeout with 5:39 left in regulation. The score was Litchfield 37, Maranatha 36.
The score continued to go back and forth throughout the second half. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Neither team went on a significant run in the second half.
The game was close throughout.
Daniels kept his team in the game. He stepped up and knocked down big shots throughout the second half.
Litchfield called a timeout with 1:28 left in the second half. The score was Litchfield 43, Maranatha 42.
Both teams took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot late in the game.
MacIah Harut came up with a layup at the buzzer to win the game. Maranatha came up with the 45-43 victory over Litchfield.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS NORTH IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL SECTION GAME
On March 7, Holy Family Catholic and Minneapolis North went up against each other in a boys’ Section 5 Class 2A basketball game. The game was played at St. Michael-Albertville High School.
North looked to push the ball down the floor early. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and got everyone involved in the offense. Holy Family started the game in a zone defense.
It took a while for Holy Family to get into a shooting rhythm.
North’s Davon Townley came up with layups and slam dunks. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot the ball. Teammate CJ Brown came off screens and was able to get to the basket and make layups in transition.
North looked to score baskets in transition. They talked well on both sides of the floor.
North called a timeout with 14:32 left in the first half. The score was North 7, Holy Family 4.
North’s Willie Wilson came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. The defense had a tough time slowing him down.
After a slow start offensively for Holy Family, they were able to get their offense going.
Brown stepped up and was able to knock down shots throughout the first half. Teammate Townley came up with slam dunks throughout the first half. That gave his team energy in the first half.
Holy Family’s Nick Handler came up with deep 3-point shots and layups that kept his team in the game. He was able to get to the basket and step up and knock down shots.
Holy Family looked to score layups in transition. They also were able to share the ball on the offensive end.
Wilson was able to get down the floor and come up with his shots.
Holy Family called a timeout with 8:13 left in the first half. The score was North 22, Holy Family 15.
North’s De’Meiko Anderson came off the bench and knocked down deep shots. He called for the ball and his teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Holy Family’s David Torborg brought the ball down the floor and got his teammates involved in the offense. Teammate Noah Seck came up with shots in the first half.
Butler came up with shots late in the half. North did a good job of getting everyone the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
North’s Mario Sanders II also took the ball strong to the basket as he came up with layups and jump shots.
Holy Family called a timeout with 3:54 left in the first half. The score was North 34, Holy Family 18.
North came up with shots late in the first half. They were able to make their shots in traffic as well.
Anderson continued to come up with 3-point shots late in the first half.
Even though that Holy Family struggled shooting the ball in the first half, they kept on shooting the ball.
At halftime, the score was North 41, Holy Family 23.
As the second half got underway North continued to attack the basket and look for their shots.
Holy Family also did the same. They took their time on both ends of the floor.
North continued to attack the basket and come up with shots. They were able to slow down Holy Family offensively.
Holy Family struggled shooting the ball throughout the game.
Townley stepped up and knocked down shots throughout the game. He got to the basket and was able to get his shot to drop.
Holy Family called a timeout with 13:43 left in regulation. The score was North 52, Holy Family 28.
The North offense came to life midway through the second half.
Holy Family’s Jake Krisch came up with shots late in the game. He called for the ball and stepped up and knocked down shots. His teammates were able to get Krisch the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
North swung the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to get everyone involved in the offense and take time off the clock.
Holy Family attacked the basket late in the game as well.
North called a timeout with 3:11 left in regulation. The score was North 81, Holy Family 51.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. Neither team took open shots. Holy Family struggled shooting the ball throughout the game.
Minneapolis North came away with the 89-51 victory over Holy Family.
The leading scorers for Holy Family were Nick Hendler and Jake Kirsh each with 12 points. Noah Seck added 10 points.
The leading scorers for North were Davon Townley with 26 points, and Willie Wilson with 21 points.
North looked to push the ball down the floor early. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and got everyone involved in the offense. Holy Family started the game in a zone defense.
It took a while for Holy Family to get into a shooting rhythm.
North’s Davon Townley came up with layups and slam dunks. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot the ball. Teammate CJ Brown came off screens and was able to get to the basket and make layups in transition.
North looked to score baskets in transition. They talked well on both sides of the floor.
North called a timeout with 14:32 left in the first half. The score was North 7, Holy Family 4.
North’s Willie Wilson came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. The defense had a tough time slowing him down.
After a slow start offensively for Holy Family, they were able to get their offense going.
Brown stepped up and was able to knock down shots throughout the first half. Teammate Townley came up with slam dunks throughout the first half. That gave his team energy in the first half.
Holy Family’s Nick Handler came up with deep 3-point shots and layups that kept his team in the game. He was able to get to the basket and step up and knock down shots.
Holy Family looked to score layups in transition. They also were able to share the ball on the offensive end.
Wilson was able to get down the floor and come up with his shots.
Holy Family called a timeout with 8:13 left in the first half. The score was North 22, Holy Family 15.
North’s De’Meiko Anderson came off the bench and knocked down deep shots. He called for the ball and his teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Holy Family’s David Torborg brought the ball down the floor and got his teammates involved in the offense. Teammate Noah Seck came up with shots in the first half.
Butler came up with shots late in the half. North did a good job of getting everyone the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
North’s Mario Sanders II also took the ball strong to the basket as he came up with layups and jump shots.
Holy Family called a timeout with 3:54 left in the first half. The score was North 34, Holy Family 18.
North came up with shots late in the first half. They were able to make their shots in traffic as well.
Anderson continued to come up with 3-point shots late in the first half.
Even though that Holy Family struggled shooting the ball in the first half, they kept on shooting the ball.
At halftime, the score was North 41, Holy Family 23.
As the second half got underway North continued to attack the basket and look for their shots.
Holy Family also did the same. They took their time on both ends of the floor.
North continued to attack the basket and come up with shots. They were able to slow down Holy Family offensively.
Holy Family struggled shooting the ball throughout the game.
Townley stepped up and knocked down shots throughout the game. He got to the basket and was able to get his shot to drop.
Holy Family called a timeout with 13:43 left in regulation. The score was North 52, Holy Family 28.
The North offense came to life midway through the second half.
Holy Family’s Jake Krisch came up with shots late in the game. He called for the ball and stepped up and knocked down shots. His teammates were able to get Krisch the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
North swung the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to get everyone involved in the offense and take time off the clock.
Holy Family attacked the basket late in the game as well.
North called a timeout with 3:11 left in regulation. The score was North 81, Holy Family 51.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. Neither team took open shots. Holy Family struggled shooting the ball throughout the game.
Minneapolis North came away with the 89-51 victory over Holy Family.
The leading scorers for Holy Family were Nick Hendler and Jake Kirsh each with 12 points. Noah Seck added 10 points.
The leading scorers for North were Davon Townley with 26 points, and Willie Wilson with 21 points.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
ORONO WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS HENRY IN A BOYS’ SECTION BASKETBALL GAME
On March 5, Orono and Minneapolis Henry went up against each other in a section quarterfinal boys’ basketball game.
Henry looked to set the tempo of the game early. They pushed the ball down the floor and looked to get the ball into the hands of Isiah Dean Smith and Glentrell La’Von Carter. Both of whom looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Henry started on the offensive end as they jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead with 16:14 left in the first half.
Henry was able to get the ball into the hands of Carter. Carter brought the ball down the floor and was able to step up and knock down mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. The defense had a tough time slowing him down on the offensive end.
Orono looked to push the ball down the floor and looked to make layups in transition.
Henry called a timeout with 12:54 left in the first half. The score was Henry 12, Orono 4.
Henry pushed the ball down the floor and looked to come up with layups and jump shots in the first half.
Henry’s Jamar Garner came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. He was able to come off screens and get his teammates involved in the offense. Teammate Smith also stepped up and knocked down shots throughout the first half.
Henry pushed the ball down the floor, but they also took their time on the offensive end. Henry did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
Orono struggled shooting early in the first half. Even though they struggled they kept on looking for their shots and moving the ball around on the offensive end.
Henry swung the ball around the 3-point line as everyone was involved in the offense. Henry also did a good job of talking to each other on both ends of the floor. Henry was able to frustrate Orono on both ends of the floor throughout the first half.
Henry’s Thomas Evans looked to come up with layups in transition, if Evans thought that he had a fast break he would take advantage of it and got down the floor and pass the defense.
Orono’s Sebastian Loder came up with 3-point shots and layups in the first half to keep Orono in the game. He did a good job of getting his teammates in the offense and letting them know when a screen was coming.
There were multiple ties and lead changes late in the first half.
Henry’s Yusuf Abdullah stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots in the second half.
Orono called a timeout with 2:01 left in the first half. The score was Henry 30, Orono 22.
Both teams raced down the floor looking for and coming up with fast-break layups late in the first half.
At halftime, the score was Henry 36, Orono 26.
As the second half got underway Henry looked to get the ball into the hands of Yusuf Abdullah. He was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups off screens. He also knocked down 3-point shots.
Orono started the second half in a zone defense.
Henry called a timeout with 15:30 left in regulation. The score was Henry 36, Orono 30.
Smith and Carter and Abdullah call came up with shots to keep Henry in the game in the second half.
Orono looked to set the tempo in the second half. They looked to keep attacking the basket and get their shots to fall.
Henry looked to trap Orono and come up with steals and layups in regulation.
Orono called a timeout with 10:52 left in regulation. The score was Henry 42, Orono 38.
Henry’s De’Lon Gardner came up with 3-point shots that kept Henry in the game. Teammate Smith stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots. Carter set the tempo and directed his teammates’ offense throughout the second half. Henry was really in sync on both ends of the floor.
Orono called a timeout with 7:23 left in regulation. The score was Henry 55, Orono 40.
Carter knocked down free throws in the second half. He wasn’t afraid to attack the basket in traffic and take layups in traffic.
Henry called a timeout with 6:15 left in regulation. The score was Henry 57, Orono 42.
Orono kept the defensive pressure on as they were able to get Orono out of rhythm on both ends of the floor.
Orono called a timeout with 4:22 left in regulation. The sore was Henry 59, Orono 48.
Orono looked to trap the ball and turn Henry over. Orono went to a man-to-man full-court press. Henry was able to get past the trap and get to the basket.
Orono called a timeout with 28.5 seconds left in regulation. The score was Henry 66, Orono 55.
Orono fought back and both teams played hard throughout the game. Henry came away with the 68-58 victory over Orono.
The leading scorers for Orono were Loder with 14 points, Beltrand with 13 points, Mandel with 11 points.
The leading scorers for Henry were Smith with 14 points, De’Lon Gardner with 13 points, Jamer Gardner and Yusuf Abdullah each with 8 points.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoop Czar. Check out his thoughts of the Orono vs. Henry boys’ section game.
Henry looked to set the tempo of the game early. They pushed the ball down the floor and looked to get the ball into the hands of Isiah Dean Smith and Glentrell La’Von Carter. Both of whom looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Henry started on the offensive end as they jumped out to a quick 5-0 lead with 16:14 left in the first half.
Henry was able to get the ball into the hands of Carter. Carter brought the ball down the floor and was able to step up and knock down mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. The defense had a tough time slowing him down on the offensive end.
Orono looked to push the ball down the floor and looked to make layups in transition.
Henry called a timeout with 12:54 left in the first half. The score was Henry 12, Orono 4.
Henry pushed the ball down the floor and looked to come up with layups and jump shots in the first half.
Henry’s Jamar Garner came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. He was able to come off screens and get his teammates involved in the offense. Teammate Smith also stepped up and knocked down shots throughout the first half.
Henry pushed the ball down the floor, but they also took their time on the offensive end. Henry did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
Orono struggled shooting early in the first half. Even though they struggled they kept on looking for their shots and moving the ball around on the offensive end.
Henry swung the ball around the 3-point line as everyone was involved in the offense. Henry also did a good job of talking to each other on both ends of the floor. Henry was able to frustrate Orono on both ends of the floor throughout the first half.
Henry’s Thomas Evans looked to come up with layups in transition, if Evans thought that he had a fast break he would take advantage of it and got down the floor and pass the defense.
Orono’s Sebastian Loder came up with 3-point shots and layups in the first half to keep Orono in the game. He did a good job of getting his teammates in the offense and letting them know when a screen was coming.
There were multiple ties and lead changes late in the first half.
Henry’s Yusuf Abdullah stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots in the second half.
Orono called a timeout with 2:01 left in the first half. The score was Henry 30, Orono 22.
Both teams raced down the floor looking for and coming up with fast-break layups late in the first half.
At halftime, the score was Henry 36, Orono 26.
As the second half got underway Henry looked to get the ball into the hands of Yusuf Abdullah. He was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups off screens. He also knocked down 3-point shots.
Orono started the second half in a zone defense.
Henry called a timeout with 15:30 left in regulation. The score was Henry 36, Orono 30.
Smith and Carter and Abdullah call came up with shots to keep Henry in the game in the second half.
Orono looked to set the tempo in the second half. They looked to keep attacking the basket and get their shots to fall.
Henry looked to trap Orono and come up with steals and layups in regulation.
Orono called a timeout with 10:52 left in regulation. The score was Henry 42, Orono 38.
Henry’s De’Lon Gardner came up with 3-point shots that kept Henry in the game. Teammate Smith stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots. Carter set the tempo and directed his teammates’ offense throughout the second half. Henry was really in sync on both ends of the floor.
Orono called a timeout with 7:23 left in regulation. The score was Henry 55, Orono 40.
Carter knocked down free throws in the second half. He wasn’t afraid to attack the basket in traffic and take layups in traffic.
Henry called a timeout with 6:15 left in regulation. The score was Henry 57, Orono 42.
Orono kept the defensive pressure on as they were able to get Orono out of rhythm on both ends of the floor.
Orono called a timeout with 4:22 left in regulation. The sore was Henry 59, Orono 48.
Orono looked to trap the ball and turn Henry over. Orono went to a man-to-man full-court press. Henry was able to get past the trap and get to the basket.
Orono called a timeout with 28.5 seconds left in regulation. The score was Henry 66, Orono 55.
Orono fought back and both teams played hard throughout the game. Henry came away with the 68-58 victory over Orono.
The leading scorers for Orono were Loder with 14 points, Beltrand with 13 points, Mandel with 11 points.
The leading scorers for Henry were Smith with 14 points, De’Lon Gardner with 13 points, Jamer Gardner and Yusuf Abdullah each with 8 points.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoop Czar. Check out his thoughts of the Orono vs. Henry boys’ section game.
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
ST. FRANCIS WENT UP AGAINST FRIDLEY IN A SECTION QUARTERFINAL GAME
On March 3, St. Francis and Fridley went up against each other in a boys’ section quarterfinal game. The game was played at Fridley High School.
St. Francis looked to control the tempo early. They took their time on the offensive end. St. Francis looked to get the ball into the hands of Wyatt Schroeder. Guard Jake Magnuson brought the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense.
Fridley started the game in a full-court press. They wanted to frustrate St. Francis on the offensive end. They applied pressure and made it difficult for St. Francis to get the ball down the floor.
Fridley’s Christian Crockett brought the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense. Crockett also was able to get his teammates the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Fridley turned St. Francis over and they were able to come up with layups off the turnovers.
Because of the defensive pressure that both teams applied it made it difficult for the other team to get open looks at the basket.
Fridley went to a full-court press and made it difficult for St. Francis to bring the ball down the floor.
St. Francis Wyatt Schroeder looked to get the ball into teammate Cody Pennebaker’s hands. Pennebaker came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half.
St. Francis attacked the basket and looked for their shots throughout the first half. Fridley contested every shot that they put up.
Fridley called a timeout with 8:40 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 16, St. Francis 13.
St. Francis Jacob Schultz came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot the ball.
The St. Francis offense came alive late in the first half. They were able to talk to each other and come up with shots. Fridley kept the defensive pressure on them throughout the first half.
Both teams went after the ball on both ends of the floor.
Schroeder came up with two-handed slam dunks to keep his team in the game.
Fridley called a timeout with 2:35 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 22, St. Francis 20.
The score went back and forth late in the first half. Neither team went on a significant run in the first half.
Fridley’s Eli Nelson stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots late in the first half.
At halftime, the score was Fridley 25, St. Francis 24.
At the start of the second half got underway St. Francis looked to get the ball into the hands of Wyatt Schroeder, Cody Pennebaker and Jacob Schultz all who came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
St. Francis continued to come up with shots in the second half. They were able to slow down Fridley on the offensive end.
Fridley struggled shooting the ball early in the second half.
Schroeder continued to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Crockett and Yoal Ruei both came up with shots throughout the second half to keep Fridley in the game.
Fridley did a good job of getting everyone the ball and swinging the ball around the 3-point line. Ruei came up with deep 3-point shots in the second half.
St. Francis called a timeout with 11:13 left in regulation. The score was St. Francis 42, Fridley 39.
The score continued to be close late in the game. St. Francis continued to come up with shots. Fridley didn’t back down however as they kept on coming up with shots themselves.
Everyone attacked the basket throughout the second half. Neither team gave up an easy shot.
St. Francis forward Matthew Bothun stepped up and knocked down shots throughout the second half.
St. Francis called a timeout with 4:18 left in regulation. The score was St. Francis 54, Fridley 48.
Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls in the second half.
Crockett looked to come up with 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Fridley stepped up their offensive production with just under 3:30 left in the second half. They attacked the basket and kept on looking for their shots.
Fridley called a timeout with 2:04 left in regulation. The score was St. Francis 58, Fridley 53.
Fridley’s Tra’Vione Stevenson came up with shots late in the game. Fridley kept on attacking the basket late and looking for their shots. They wanted to frustrate St. Francis on both ends of the ball.
Crockett came up with steals and layups late in the game.
St. Francis called a timeout with 1:14 left in regulation. The score was St. Francis 58, Fridley 57.
Fridley kept attacking the basket and came up with shots late in the game.
St. Francis called a timeout with 59.4 seconds left in the second half. The score was Fridley 59, St. Francis 58.
St. Francis called a timeout with 46.0 seconds left in the second half. The score was Fridley 59, St. Francis 58.
The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up an easy shot down the stretch.
Crockett came up with a layup late in the game that gave Fridley a 1-point lead.
St. Francis called a timeout with 17.8 seconds left in regulation. The score was Fridley 61, St. Francis 60.
The game came down to the wire. Fridley’s Stevenson came up with a steal and was fouled. He stepped up and knocked down two free throws.
Fridley came up with the 63-60 victory over St. Francis.
St. Francis looked to control the tempo early. They took their time on the offensive end. St. Francis looked to get the ball into the hands of Wyatt Schroeder. Guard Jake Magnuson brought the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense.
Fridley started the game in a full-court press. They wanted to frustrate St. Francis on the offensive end. They applied pressure and made it difficult for St. Francis to get the ball down the floor.
Fridley’s Christian Crockett brought the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense. Crockett also was able to get his teammates the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Fridley turned St. Francis over and they were able to come up with layups off the turnovers.
Because of the defensive pressure that both teams applied it made it difficult for the other team to get open looks at the basket.
Fridley went to a full-court press and made it difficult for St. Francis to bring the ball down the floor.
St. Francis Wyatt Schroeder looked to get the ball into teammate Cody Pennebaker’s hands. Pennebaker came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half.
St. Francis attacked the basket and looked for their shots throughout the first half. Fridley contested every shot that they put up.
Fridley called a timeout with 8:40 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 16, St. Francis 13.
St. Francis Jacob Schultz came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot the ball.
The St. Francis offense came alive late in the first half. They were able to talk to each other and come up with shots. Fridley kept the defensive pressure on them throughout the first half.
Both teams went after the ball on both ends of the floor.
Schroeder came up with two-handed slam dunks to keep his team in the game.
Fridley called a timeout with 2:35 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 22, St. Francis 20.
The score went back and forth late in the first half. Neither team went on a significant run in the first half.
Fridley’s Eli Nelson stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots late in the first half.
At halftime, the score was Fridley 25, St. Francis 24.
At the start of the second half got underway St. Francis looked to get the ball into the hands of Wyatt Schroeder, Cody Pennebaker and Jacob Schultz all who came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
St. Francis continued to come up with shots in the second half. They were able to slow down Fridley on the offensive end.
Fridley struggled shooting the ball early in the second half.
Schroeder continued to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Crockett and Yoal Ruei both came up with shots throughout the second half to keep Fridley in the game.
Fridley did a good job of getting everyone the ball and swinging the ball around the 3-point line. Ruei came up with deep 3-point shots in the second half.
St. Francis called a timeout with 11:13 left in regulation. The score was St. Francis 42, Fridley 39.
The score continued to be close late in the game. St. Francis continued to come up with shots. Fridley didn’t back down however as they kept on coming up with shots themselves.
Everyone attacked the basket throughout the second half. Neither team gave up an easy shot.
St. Francis forward Matthew Bothun stepped up and knocked down shots throughout the second half.
St. Francis called a timeout with 4:18 left in regulation. The score was St. Francis 54, Fridley 48.
Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls in the second half.
Crockett looked to come up with 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Fridley stepped up their offensive production with just under 3:30 left in the second half. They attacked the basket and kept on looking for their shots.
Fridley called a timeout with 2:04 left in regulation. The score was St. Francis 58, Fridley 53.
Fridley’s Tra’Vione Stevenson came up with shots late in the game. Fridley kept on attacking the basket late and looking for their shots. They wanted to frustrate St. Francis on both ends of the ball.
Crockett came up with steals and layups late in the game.
St. Francis called a timeout with 1:14 left in regulation. The score was St. Francis 58, Fridley 57.
Fridley kept attacking the basket and came up with shots late in the game.
St. Francis called a timeout with 59.4 seconds left in the second half. The score was Fridley 59, St. Francis 58.
St. Francis called a timeout with 46.0 seconds left in the second half. The score was Fridley 59, St. Francis 58.
The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up an easy shot down the stretch.
Crockett came up with a layup late in the game that gave Fridley a 1-point lead.
St. Francis called a timeout with 17.8 seconds left in regulation. The score was Fridley 61, St. Francis 60.
The game came down to the wire. Fridley’s Stevenson came up with a steal and was fouled. He stepped up and knocked down two free throws.
Fridley came up with the 63-60 victory over St. Francis.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
MINNESOTA TRANSITIONS CHARTER WENT UP AGAINST GROVES ACADEMY IN A BOYS’ SECTION GAME
On March 2, Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTS) and Groves Academy went up against each other in a section boys’ basketball game.
Groves started the game in a zone defense. That made MTS swing the ball around the 3-point line. MTS also started the game in a zone defense.
Both teams took a lot of time off the clock as each team played zone defense early.
Groves Emory Harden came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. If Harden didn’t think that he had an open shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates.
Groves took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. MTS was able to attack the basket and was able to get looks at the shots.
It took a while for each of the offenses going. Not a lot of shots were taken on the offensive end. The zone defense made it difficult for both teams to get an open look at the basket.
Groves guard Gabe Gordon looked to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
Groves did a good job on the offensive end of sharing the ball. They were able to pass the ball well and get everyone involved in the offense.
Groves called a timeout with 12:35 left in the first half. The score was MTS 9, Groves 4.
MTS Anthony Key took the ball strong to the basket. He looked to make layups in transition.
Even though Groves struggled shooting the ball they kept on looking for their shots.
Groves switched between man-to-man and their zone defense throughout the first half.
MTS guard Lashone Patterson came off screens and was able to come up with layups in transition.
Groves’ Danny Berthoud came up with deep 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in
MTS called a timeout with 7:54 left in the first half. The score was MTS 19, Groves 10.
MTS guard Linday Brown came up with steals and layups. He was able to get the basket and came up with shots. Teammate Jaquan Robertson came up with 3-point shots late in the first half.
MTS continued to get the ball into Patterson’s hands as he looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Both teams kept on shooting the ball late in the first half.
After a slow start offensively, Groves was able to step up and knock down shots late in the first half.
MTS guard James Lee came up with jump shots and layups late in the first half that kept his team in the game.
At halftime, the score was MTS 41, Groves 21.
As the second half got underway Groves stayed in their zone defense.
MTS looked to get the ball into Patterson and Robertson’s hands. Both Patterson and Robertson came up with shots that kept them in the game.
Robertson kept on making deep 3-point shots. He was also able to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots. The defense had a hard time slowing him down on the defensive end. Roberson was also able to knock down free throws as well.
Both teams went after the ball. When MTS was on offense everyone was in the lane looking for the ball as one person shot the ball.
Groves looked to come up with rebounds and push the ball down the floor.
Groves called a timeout with 12:56 left in regulation. The score was MTS 58, Groves 28.
MTS took their time on the offense as everyone got into the offense.
Patterson came up with shots midway through the second half. He did a good job of talking to his teammates on both ends of the floor.
Groves Gabe Gordon came up with shots throughout the game. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
MTS called a timeout with 7:36 left in regulation. The score was MTS 69, Groves 42.
MTS looked to stall on the offensive end. They held the ball and Groves applied ball pressure as they looked to turn MTS over.
MTS attacked the basket and came up with shots throughout the game. They were ale to slow Groves down on both ends of the floor.
MTS used their quickness to get past the Groves defense. They were able to shut down the Groves offense early.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. Groves struggled to shoot the ball. Even though Groves struggled shooting the ball they kept on attacking the basket late in the game.
MTS came away with the 81-49 victory over Groves.
The leading scorers for Groves were Gordon with 12 points, Alfie Galle with 11 points and Hall. The leading scorers for MTS were Patterson with 26 points, and Robertson with 24 points.
Groves started the game in a zone defense. That made MTS swing the ball around the 3-point line. MTS also started the game in a zone defense.
Both teams took a lot of time off the clock as each team played zone defense early.
Groves Emory Harden came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. If Harden didn’t think that he had an open shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates.
Groves took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. MTS was able to attack the basket and was able to get looks at the shots.
It took a while for each of the offenses going. Not a lot of shots were taken on the offensive end. The zone defense made it difficult for both teams to get an open look at the basket.
Groves guard Gabe Gordon looked to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
Groves did a good job on the offensive end of sharing the ball. They were able to pass the ball well and get everyone involved in the offense.
Groves called a timeout with 12:35 left in the first half. The score was MTS 9, Groves 4.
MTS Anthony Key took the ball strong to the basket. He looked to make layups in transition.
Even though Groves struggled shooting the ball they kept on looking for their shots.
Groves switched between man-to-man and their zone defense throughout the first half.
MTS guard Lashone Patterson came off screens and was able to come up with layups in transition.
Groves’ Danny Berthoud came up with deep 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in
MTS called a timeout with 7:54 left in the first half. The score was MTS 19, Groves 10.
MTS guard Linday Brown came up with steals and layups. He was able to get the basket and came up with shots. Teammate Jaquan Robertson came up with 3-point shots late in the first half.
MTS continued to get the ball into Patterson’s hands as he looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Both teams kept on shooting the ball late in the first half.
After a slow start offensively, Groves was able to step up and knock down shots late in the first half.
MTS guard James Lee came up with jump shots and layups late in the first half that kept his team in the game.
At halftime, the score was MTS 41, Groves 21.
As the second half got underway Groves stayed in their zone defense.
MTS looked to get the ball into Patterson and Robertson’s hands. Both Patterson and Robertson came up with shots that kept them in the game.
Robertson kept on making deep 3-point shots. He was also able to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots. The defense had a hard time slowing him down on the defensive end. Roberson was also able to knock down free throws as well.
Both teams went after the ball. When MTS was on offense everyone was in the lane looking for the ball as one person shot the ball.
Groves looked to come up with rebounds and push the ball down the floor.
Groves called a timeout with 12:56 left in regulation. The score was MTS 58, Groves 28.
MTS took their time on the offense as everyone got into the offense.
Patterson came up with shots midway through the second half. He did a good job of talking to his teammates on both ends of the floor.
Groves Gabe Gordon came up with shots throughout the game. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
MTS called a timeout with 7:36 left in regulation. The score was MTS 69, Groves 42.
MTS looked to stall on the offensive end. They held the ball and Groves applied ball pressure as they looked to turn MTS over.
MTS attacked the basket and came up with shots throughout the game. They were ale to slow Groves down on both ends of the floor.
MTS used their quickness to get past the Groves defense. They were able to shut down the Groves offense early.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. Groves struggled to shoot the ball. Even though Groves struggled shooting the ball they kept on attacking the basket late in the game.
MTS came away with the 81-49 victory over Groves.
The leading scorers for Groves were Gordon with 12 points, Alfie Galle with 11 points and Hall. The leading scorers for MTS were Patterson with 26 points, and Robertson with 24 points.
Sunday, March 1, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST ST. PAUL JOHNSON IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 29, Minneapolis North and St. Paul Johnson went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Both teams won their conference championship. North won the Minneapolis conference title and Johnson won the St. Paul conference title.
Johnson looked to control the tempo early in the game. North also looked to push the ball down the floor and control the tempo as well.
North used a full-court press as they looked to turn the ball over and looked for layups. North’s Davon Townley came up with shots early.
Johnson got their offense going early they were able to get everyone involved in the offense. Johnson’s Larry Harris came up with shots early.
North called a timeout with 14:01 left in the first half. The score was Johnson 9, North 6.
North’s CJ Brown III came off the bench and provided an offensive power as his teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
North was also able to get the ball into the hands of Quientrail Jamison-Travis. He came up with layups in transition.
The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run early.
Johnson looked to get the ball into the hands of Christian Jones, Jones came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
North’s De'Meiko Anderson cam up with shots and kept North in the game. If Anderson didn’t think that he could make his shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates.
North got into their offense and came up with shots and stops late in the first half. North’s Sanders, Anderson and Butler and Brown all came up with shots in the first half.
Johnson called a timeout with 5:07 left in the first half. The score was North 28, Johnson 25.
Johnson swung the ball around the 3-point line and took time off the clock late in the game.
Johnson’s Jalen James stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots layups late. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Johnson looked to trap North and turn them over and came up with layups in transition.
Johnson called a timeout with 1:51 left in the first half. The score was North 36, Johnson 30.
North went to a zone and that made Johnson look inside and had to pass the ball around the 3-point line.
Johnson’s Julian Hodges came up with layups late in the game.
At halftime, the score was North 42, Johnson 34.
Johnson’s Julian Hodges came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Hodges also came off screens and got to the basket.
Townley looked to come up with layups off turnovers early in the second half.
North called a timeout with 14:32 left in regulation. The score was North 47, Johnson 38.
Hodges stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots throughout the second half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Jamison-Travis came up with layups off rebounds on the offensive end. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Anderson came up with shots throughout the second half. He kept the energy high and talked to his teammates on both ends of the floor.
Hodges kept on coming up with shots throughout the second half.
North called a timeout with 9:10 left in regulation. The score was North 59, Johnson 50.
Anderson was able to get pass his defense and on the offensive end, he stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots.
North’s Jacob Butler came up with deep 3-point shots in the game. His teammates were able to get him the ball where he could shoot the ball.
Both teams played well throughout the game. The energy was high throughout the game.
North continued to attack the basket and game up with shots late.
Johnson called a timeout with 4:04 left in regulation. The score was North 75, Johnson 64.
Johnson came up with shots late in the game. Even though they were down they kept on battling and came up with shots.
North called a timeout with 2:50 left in regulation. The score was North 70, Johnson 68.
Johnson stepped up their offense and they were able to come up with shots late in the second half.
Both teams played well throughout the game. Johnson battled throughout the whole game. North came away with the 86-79 victory over Johnson.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. You can check out his thoughts on the North vs Johnson basketball game.
Johnson looked to control the tempo early in the game. North also looked to push the ball down the floor and control the tempo as well.
North used a full-court press as they looked to turn the ball over and looked for layups. North’s Davon Townley came up with shots early.
Johnson got their offense going early they were able to get everyone involved in the offense. Johnson’s Larry Harris came up with shots early.
North called a timeout with 14:01 left in the first half. The score was Johnson 9, North 6.
North’s CJ Brown III came off the bench and provided an offensive power as his teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
North was also able to get the ball into the hands of Quientrail Jamison-Travis. He came up with layups in transition.
The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run early.
Johnson looked to get the ball into the hands of Christian Jones, Jones came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
North’s De'Meiko Anderson cam up with shots and kept North in the game. If Anderson didn’t think that he could make his shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates.
North got into their offense and came up with shots and stops late in the first half. North’s Sanders, Anderson and Butler and Brown all came up with shots in the first half.
Johnson called a timeout with 5:07 left in the first half. The score was North 28, Johnson 25.
Johnson swung the ball around the 3-point line and took time off the clock late in the game.
Johnson’s Jalen James stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots layups late. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Johnson looked to trap North and turn them over and came up with layups in transition.
Johnson called a timeout with 1:51 left in the first half. The score was North 36, Johnson 30.
North went to a zone and that made Johnson look inside and had to pass the ball around the 3-point line.
Johnson’s Julian Hodges came up with layups late in the game.
At halftime, the score was North 42, Johnson 34.
Johnson’s Julian Hodges came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Hodges also came off screens and got to the basket.
Townley looked to come up with layups off turnovers early in the second half.
North called a timeout with 14:32 left in regulation. The score was North 47, Johnson 38.
Hodges stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots throughout the second half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Jamison-Travis came up with layups off rebounds on the offensive end. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Anderson came up with shots throughout the second half. He kept the energy high and talked to his teammates on both ends of the floor.
Hodges kept on coming up with shots throughout the second half.
North called a timeout with 9:10 left in regulation. The score was North 59, Johnson 50.
Anderson was able to get pass his defense and on the offensive end, he stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots.
North’s Jacob Butler came up with deep 3-point shots in the game. His teammates were able to get him the ball where he could shoot the ball.
Both teams played well throughout the game. The energy was high throughout the game.
North continued to attack the basket and game up with shots late.
Johnson called a timeout with 4:04 left in regulation. The score was North 75, Johnson 64.
Johnson came up with shots late in the game. Even though they were down they kept on battling and came up with shots.
North called a timeout with 2:50 left in regulation. The score was North 70, Johnson 68.
Johnson stepped up their offense and they were able to come up with shots late in the second half.
Both teams played well throughout the game. Johnson battled throughout the whole game. North came away with the 86-79 victory over Johnson.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. You can check out his thoughts on the North vs Johnson basketball game.
MINNEAPOLIS DELASALLE WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 28, Minneapolis DeLaSalle and Richfield went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.
Richfield looked to control the pace of the game. They looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and jumpers in the first half.
The score went back and forth throughout the first half. The score back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run early in the first half.
DeLaSalle swung the ball around the 3-point line in the first half as they were able to get everyone in the offense in the first half. They didn’t give up and east shot.
Richfield looked to get the ball into the hands of Mitchell January and Jaden Wollmuth.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 8:26 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 15, DeLaSalle 9.
DeLaSalle struggled shooting the ball early. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on looking for their shots.
Richfield came up with shots throughout the first half. DeLaSalle struggled shooting the ball throughout the first half. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on shooting the ball.
Richfield called a timeout with 2:52 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 24, DeLaSalle 16.
The game remained close throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run in the first half. Richfield’s Mitchell January came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
At halftime, the score was Richfield 26, DeLaSalle 21.
As the second half got underway Richfield continued to attack the basket and looked for their shots.
DeLaSalle looked to score baskets in transition in the second half.
DeLaSalle’s Amir Whitlock and Cade Haskins both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half. Their teammates were able to get them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
The DeLaSalle offense came to life in the second half. They came up with shots in the second half. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run in the second half.
Richfield called a timeout with 10:38 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 32, Richfield 28.
DeLaSalle continued to attack the basket late in the second half. They looked to get the ball into the hands of Amir Everett who was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Teammate Amir Whitlock and Haskins both came up with shots throughout the second half.
DeLaSalle was able to get their offense going late in the second half. They were able to slow down the Richfield offense in the second half. Richfield struggled shooting the ball throughout the second half.
Whitlock continued to come up with shots in the second half. The defense had a tough time slowing him down on the offensive end.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 4:50 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 49, Richfield 33.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. Neither team gave up open looks at the basket.
Richfield looked to get their offense going late in the second half.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 3:31 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 49, Richfield 39.
Richfield’s Ryan Miles came up with jump shots to keep his team in the game.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 2:21 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 49, Richfield 42.
DeLaSalle continued to come up with shots late in the second half.
The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot.
In a tightly contested game, DeLaSalle came away with 54-44 victory over Richfield.
Richfield looked to control the pace of the game. They looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and jumpers in the first half.
The score went back and forth throughout the first half. The score back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run early in the first half.
DeLaSalle swung the ball around the 3-point line in the first half as they were able to get everyone in the offense in the first half. They didn’t give up and east shot.
Richfield looked to get the ball into the hands of Mitchell January and Jaden Wollmuth.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 8:26 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 15, DeLaSalle 9.
DeLaSalle struggled shooting the ball early. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on looking for their shots.
Richfield came up with shots throughout the first half. DeLaSalle struggled shooting the ball throughout the first half. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on shooting the ball.
Richfield called a timeout with 2:52 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 24, DeLaSalle 16.
The game remained close throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run in the first half. Richfield’s Mitchell January came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
At halftime, the score was Richfield 26, DeLaSalle 21.
As the second half got underway Richfield continued to attack the basket and looked for their shots.
DeLaSalle looked to score baskets in transition in the second half.
DeLaSalle’s Amir Whitlock and Cade Haskins both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half. Their teammates were able to get them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
The DeLaSalle offense came to life in the second half. They came up with shots in the second half. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run in the second half.
Richfield called a timeout with 10:38 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 32, Richfield 28.
DeLaSalle continued to attack the basket late in the second half. They looked to get the ball into the hands of Amir Everett who was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Teammate Amir Whitlock and Haskins both came up with shots throughout the second half.
DeLaSalle was able to get their offense going late in the second half. They were able to slow down the Richfield offense in the second half. Richfield struggled shooting the ball throughout the second half.
Whitlock continued to come up with shots in the second half. The defense had a tough time slowing him down on the offensive end.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 4:50 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 49, Richfield 33.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. Neither team gave up open looks at the basket.
Richfield looked to get their offense going late in the second half.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 3:31 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 49, Richfield 39.
Richfield’s Ryan Miles came up with jump shots to keep his team in the game.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 2:21 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 49, Richfield 42.
DeLaSalle continued to come up with shots late in the second half.
The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot.
In a tightly contested game, DeLaSalle came away with 54-44 victory over Richfield.
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