JEFFERSON WENT UP AGAINST KENNEDY IN THE BATTLE OF BLOOMINGTON

On Dec. 12, Bloomington Jefferson went against Bloomington Kennedy in a boys’ basketball game. Jefferson came into the game with a record of 1-2, while Kennedy came in with a record of 0-2. 

Both teams tried to set the tempo early as the game got underway. Kennedy looked to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition. 

Both teams started the game in a man-to-man defense. Both teams attacked the basket. 

Jefferson called a timeout with 15:30 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 7, Jefferson 0. 

Jefferson’s Isaac Feller came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He was able to call for the ball and also got his teammates involved in the offense. 

Jefferson took a lot of time off the 35-second shot clock. They passed the ball around the 3-point line, getting everyone involved in the offense. 

Kennedy started the game out in a man-to-man defense. They made it difficult for Jefferson to get an open look at the basket. 

Kennedy’s Malik Johnson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates knew where he was on the floor as they could get the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

Kennedy did a good job of communicating with each other on both sides of the floor. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 11:14 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 12, Jefferson 6. 

After a slow start from Jefferson, they started to get their offense going. Feller took the ball strong to the basket as he wasn’t afraid of a little incidental contact from the defense. 

Jefferson called a timeout with 9:40 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 17, Jefferson 12. 

Jefferson took their time on the offensive end. They were quick to take shots. Their offense got going after the timeout. 

Jefferson’s Marcus Horton came to life late in the first half. His mid-range jump shots and layups began to fall, and that provided his team with an offensive spark.

Jefferson went to a full-court press, and they were able to disrupt Kennedy as they looked to get steals. 

Kennedy’s D’andre Moffit came up with deep 3-point shots. His teammates were not afraid to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot the ball. Teammate Keymarey Jackson also stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots. 

At halftime, the score was Kennedy 32, Jefferson 25. 

As the second half got underway, Kennedy’s Delannie Bush came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He looked to push the tempo of the game. 

Jefferson’s Feller and Horton kept coming up with baskets that kept Jefferson in the game. They fed off each other's energy. 

Kennedy came out of the half a little flat. They were not making shots that they were putting up. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 14:12 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 39, Jefferson 36. 

The game remained close in the early part of the second half. Neither team gave up uncontested shots. 

Jefferson took much time off the 35-second shot clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense. 

Neither team went on a big run in the second half. It was a very competitive game. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 10:15 left on the clock in regulation. The score was tied at 41.

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half. 

Both teams look for cross-court passes in transition and to come up with layups on the offensive end. 

Jefferson got their offense going midway through the second half. They kept on attacking the basket and coming up with shots. 

Kennedy missed some baskets midway through the second half. They couldn’t get a stop on the defensive end. 

Jefferson called a timeout with 7:19 left in regulation. The score was Jefferson 53, Kennedy 47.

The game remained close late in the second half. 

Kennedy’s Sonte Lajeunesse-Wood came up with mid-range jump shots and layups down the stretch. 

Kennedy called a timeout with 2:24 left in regulation. The score was Jefferson 61, Kennedy 56.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Jefferson took the lead midway through the second half. 

Kennedy didn’t back down as they fought hard throughout the game. 

Jefferson called a timeout with 50.6 seconds left in regulation. The score was Jefferson 63, Kennedy 59. 

Both teams kept battling down the stretch as neither gave up an uncontested shot. 

Jefferson came away with a 67-61 victory over Kennedy.  The leading scorers for Jefferson were Horton with 33 and Feller with 14.  The leading scorers for Kennedy were Bush with 16 points and Johnson with 13 points.

DELASALLE WENT UP AGAINST HOLY ANGELS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 10, DeLaSalle and Holy Angels went up against each other in a boys' basketball game. Going into the game, DeLaSalle had a record of 2-0, while Holy Angels had a record of 1-2.

DeLaSalle started the game in a man-to-man defense. They looked to make Holy Angels take time off the clock.

It took each team a while to get into a good game flow.

DeLaSalle took a lot of time off the 35-second shot clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line, getting everyone involved in the offense.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 15:18 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 5, Holy Angels 4.

DeLaSalle’s Dorian Pruitt knocked down 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could knock down shots.

Holy Angels looked to score baskets in transition. They were able to get past the DeLaSalle defense and make layups in transition.

Holy Angels did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They also talked to each other on both ends of the floor.

DeLaSalle’s Andrew Apiagyei came up with layups in traffic underneath the basket. He wasn’t afraid to take the ball strong to the basket. Teammate Jeaden Uden also came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Holy Angels struggled to shoot the ball midway through the first half. As a team, their shots were not falling. Even though they had trouble scoring, they kept on shooting the ball.

Holy Angels Emmett Anderson attempted 3-point shots. He was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups. Teammate Danial Kelly stepped up and knocked down shots as well.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 8:44 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 13, DeLaSalle 23.

Daniel Devine came up with mid-range jump shots and gave his team an offensive spark.

Pruitt came up with deep 3-point shots as he got hot late in the first half. His teammates kept feeding him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Holy Angels swung the ball around the 3-point line as they looked for their shots late in the half.

Holy Angels stayed in their zone defense throughout the first half. DeLaSalle did well attacking the defense and getting to the basket.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 2:32 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 45, Holy Angels 19.

Danial Devine kept up on coming up with steals and turning them into layups late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was DeLaSalle 55, Holy Angels 19.

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

DeLaSalle’s Ichima Idoko knocked down 3-point shots and then sprinted down the floor to play defense. Idoko’s teammates knew where he was on the floor throughout the game.

Both teams continued to attack the basket throughout the second half.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 12:45 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 73, Holy Angels 26.

Both teams played hard throughout the second half. Neither team gave up.

DeLaSalle took much time off the shot clock in the second half.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 6:15 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 90, Holy Angels 29.

Holy Angels couldn’t get into a shooting rhythm. The pressure that DeLaSalle applied made it hard for them to get shots they could make.

In a hard-fought game by both teams, DeLaSalle came away with a victory of 94-43 over the Holy Angels.

The leading scorers for Holy Angels were Kelly with 9 points and Daniel Devine with 8 points. The leading scorers for DeLaSalle were Udean with 22 points and Pruitt with 21 points.

MOUND WESTONKA WENT UP AGAINST HOLY ANGELS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Thurs, Dec. 5, Mound Westonka and Holy Angels went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.

Holy Angels started the game with a zone defense, which caused Mound Westonka to swing the ball around the 3-point line.

Holy Angels guard Rhikenzo Lee came up with 3-point baskets early. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Mound Westonka pushed the ball down the floor in transition, and George Eberhart also made 3-point shots.

Mound Westonka started the game with a zone defense, which spread out the Holy Angels' offense. Holy Angels spread the ball around and got everyone involved in the offense. They were not afraid to shoot three-point shots.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 13:40 left in the first half. The score was Mound Westonka 8, Holy Angels 6.

Mound Westonka's Jacob Orenge got his teammates in the game by passing the ball and making good cuts.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls, as there were multiple jump balls throughout the first half.

Holy Angels Arjun Jain came off the bench and provided an offensive spark. He stepped up and knocked down mid-range jump shots and layups to keep Holy Angels in the game.

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run early.

Mound Westtonka’s Max Kraay and Cole Drill both game up with shots in the first half. Their teammates knew where to get them the ball as they called for it and made shots from all over the court.

Mound Westonka called a timeout with 6:01 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 20, Mound Westonka 19.

Both teams made fast break layups late in the game. As they both raced up and down the floor.

Holy Angels Blake Nixon made 3-point shots late in the first half.

Neither team went on a run in the first half, and the game remained tight throughout.

At halftime, the score was Mound Westonka 42, Holy Angels 34.

As the second half got underway, Mound Westonka started the second half in a zone defense. They made Holy Angels pass the ball around the 3-point line and take a lot of time off the 35-second shot clock.

Mound Westonka slowed down the Holy Angels offense late in the first half and early in the second half.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 13:29 left in regulation. The score was Mound Westonka 49, Holy Angels 39.

Even as the Holy Angels struggled to shoot the ball in the second half, they kept their heads up and attacked the basket.

Holy Angels took a lot of time off the 35-second shot clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line, getting everyone involved in the offense.
 
Mound Westonka called a timeout with 9:03 left in regulation. The score was Mound Westonka 57, Holy Angels 41.

Nixon kept attacking the basket, coming off screens and making baskets throughout the second half.

Jain attacked the basket and kept on making shots late in the game.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 3:34 left in regulation. The score was Mound Westonka 69, Holy Angels 51.

Both teams played hard throughout the game, and neither team gave up. Mound Westonka had momentum late in the first half and kept it up throughout the second half. In a hard-fought game played by both teams, Mound Westonka came away with the 85-55 victory over Holy Angels.

PARK CENTER WENT UP AGAINST WASHBURN IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 3, Park Center and Washburn played basketball. Both teams' rosters were not available for this game.

Park Center started out in a full-court press. Washburn pushed the ball down the floor, looking to score baskets in transition. It took both teams a while to get into an offensive groove.

Park Center started the game with a zone defense, which made Washburn take a lot of time off the 35-second shot clock.

Washburn’s Cooper Carlson scored mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. If Carlson didn’t have an open look at the basket, he was able to find his teammates and get them involved in the offense.

Washburn was very active on both ends of the floor, and they did a good job of talking to each other on both ends of the floor.

Washburn’s Armoni Dischinger-Harris came up with key jump-shots and layups in the first half that gave his team energy.

Park Center called a timeout with 8:24 left in the first half. The score was Washburn 30, Park Center 12.

Washburn trapped Park Center; they had difficulty handling the pressure Washburn put on them.

Carlson continued to call for the ball and make shots late in the first half. He dove on the floor for loose balls.

Park Center called a timeout with 2:30 left in the first half. The score was Washburn 40, Park Center 20.

Both teams kept attacking the basket late in the first half, and neither team gave up an uncontested shot.

At halftime, the score was Washburn 44, Park Center 25.

As the second half got underway, both teams continued to attack the basket. Park Center looked to pass the ball around the 3-point line as they took time off the 35-second shot clock.

Washburn called a timeout with 15:11 left in regulation. The score was Washburn 46, Park Center 30.

Washburn switched to a zone defense early in the second half, which caused Park Center to move the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the clock.

Washburn got everyone involved in the offense. They knew where their teammates were on the floor at all times.

Park Center wasn’t afraid to take deep 3-point shots.

Park Center called a timeout with 10:25 left in regulation. The score was Washburn 54, Park Center 34.

Both teams exchanged baskets midway through the second half. Washburn kept on the defensive pressure.

Washburn called a timeout with 7:17 left in regulation. The score was Washburn 61, Park Center 44.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Park Center didn’t give up on either side of the ball. Even though Park Center’s shots were not falling, they kept on shooting. Both teams brought their fans out, and it was a lively crowd as fans cheered for their favorite teams.

Park Center looked to trap Washburn late in the game.

Washburn called a timeout with 3:35 left in regulation. The score was Washburn 65, Park Center 50.

As the final minutes ticked off the clock, both teams continued to give their best effort. In a hard-fought game, Washburn came away with the 71-57 victory over Park Center.

ROBBINSDALE COOPER WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 6, Cooper and Richfield went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.

Richfield looked like they wanted to set the tempo early. They pushed the ball down the floor.

Both teams turned the ball over early. Neither team got into a shooting rhythm early. Richfield’s
CJ Armstrong came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half to keep Richfield
in the game.

Richfield called a timeout with 13:04 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 13, Cooper
12.

Cooper looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.

Armstrong called for the ball, and he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and lay-
ups throughout the first half.

Richfield’s Adin Inda came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half to keep
Richfield in the game.

Cooper got hot late in the first half they were able to make shots late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Cooper 35. Richfield 30.

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

Neither team went on a run early in the second half.

Richfield’s Armstrong kept on coming up with shots in the second half. His teammates did a
good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls in the second half. The game remained close
throughout the second half. Richfield did a good job of getting the ball into the hands of
Armstrong.

Cooper called a timeout with 11:30 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 47, Cooper 41.

Richfield’s offense came alive midway through the second half. They were able to slow down
the game down midway through the second half.

Richfield came up with fast break layups late in the game. They were able to pull away from

Cooper in the second half. Cooper didn’t give up as they fought throughout the game.

Cooper called a timeout with 4:53 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 65, Cooper 63.

Armstrong came up with shots late that kept Richfield in the game.

Richfield called a timeout with 2:25 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 69, Cooper 65.

The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot. Both teams played
hard Richfield came away with the 74-67 victory over Cooper.

BROOKLYN CENTER WENT UP AGAINST HOLY ANGELS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 30 Brooklyn Center and Holy Angels went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. The game was played at Holy Angels. There was not a roster available either at the game or online through multiple sites for Brooklyn Center.  

Both teams started out in a zone defense. Holy Angels looked to push the ball down the floor in transition. 

Holy Angels called a timeout with 16:49 left in the first half. The score was Brooklyn Center 4, Holy Angels 0.  

Brooklyn Center used a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.  
It took a while for each team to figure the other team out. Holy Angels used time off the clock. 

Holy Angels' Anderson Stark got his teammates involved in the offense by passing the ball to his teammates.  

Holy Angels' Daniel Davine came up with layups in transition. He knew where his teammates were on the floor and his teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.  

Brooklyn Center called a timeout with 8:37 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 16, Brooklyn Center 10.  

Holy Angels' Adryan Miller made layups in transition that kept them in the game.  

Brooklyn Center called a timeout with 5:52 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 23, Brooklyn Center 11.  

Holy Angels came up with steals late in the first half and turned them into layups on the offensive end. 

Holy Angels came up with shots late in the first half. They were able to slow down the Brooklyn Center offense late in the half. 

At halftime, the score was Holy Angels 38, Brooklyn Center 21.  

As the second half got underway both teams looked to push the ball down the floor and look for baskets in transition.  

Nixon continued to come up with shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

Holy Angels called a timeout with 14:57 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 41, Brooklyn Center 25.  

Brooklyn Center looked to trap Holy Angels when they passed the half-court line. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls.  

Brooklyn Center continued to struggle shooting the ball throughout the second half. Even though they struggled shooting they kept on shooting the ball.  

Holy Angels called a timeout with 4:40 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 60, Brooklyn Center 46.  

Both teams played hard throughout the game, and neither team gave up. Holy Angels was quicker than Brooklyn Center.  

Brooklyn Center called a timeout with 1:58 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 64, Brooklyn Center 52.  

Brooklyn Center came up with baskets late in the game that kept them in the game. 

Brooklyn Center called a timeout with 49.7 seconds left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 66, Brooklyn Center 57.  

Holy Angels kept attacking the basket, looking for shots.  

Brooklyn Center called a timeout with 23 seconds left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 66, Brooklyn Center 59. 

Holy Angels came away with a 69-61 victory over Brooklyn Center in a hard-fought, well-played game.  

BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 16, Bloomington Kennedy and Richfield squared up against each other in a boys’
basketball game. The game was played at Richfield High School. Kennedy came in with a record
of 3-10 while Richfield came into the game with a record of 5-7.

Kennedy pushed the ball down the floor early and took a lot of time off the 35 second shot clock.

They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Richfield got the ball into the hands of guard CJ Armstrong. Armstrong came up with mid-range
jump shots and layups. His teammates were not afraid to get him the ball in spots where he was
able to make shots.

There were multiple ties and lead changes early. Neither team went on a run early on.
Richfield looked to trap the ball and looked to create turnovers and come up with layups on the
offensive end.

Armstrong called for the ball and was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups
throughout the first half.

Kennedy’s Ryan Sheehan came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. The
Richfield defense had a difficult time slowing him down on the defensive end.

Richfield’s Zaiver Hayes came up with 3-point shots to keep his team in the game.
Richfield took a lot of time off the 35 second shot clock. They looked to shoot the ball with 10-
15 seconds left on the shot clock.

Kennedy called a time out with 6:26 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 26, Kennedy
21.

Kennedy pushed the ball down the floor in transition looking for mid-range jump shots and
layups.

Richfield’s David Lee came up with jump shots in the first half.

Kennedy called a 30-second timeout with 5:01 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 34,
Kennedy 24.

Richfield looked to a full-court trap out of the timeout, looking to turn Kennedy over.

Richfield was able to turn Kennedy over and was able to score off the turnovers.

Kennedy got hot late in the first half as they were able to come up with steals and shots.

At halftime the score was Richfield 41, Kennedy 38.

As the second half got underway, both teams pushed the ball down the floor. The game
remained close.

Richfield’s Zavier Hayes came up with 3-point shots in the second half that kept Richfield in the
game.

Richfield was able to make baskets in transition. Armstrong came up with 3-point shots
throughout the second half.

Even though Kennedy struggled shooting the ball in the second half they did not give up looking
for their shots.

Both teams looked to score baskets in transition.

Richfield pulled away in the second half. Even though Kennedy was not able to make shots in
the second half they kept on shooting.

Kennedy fought hard throughout the game.

Richfield called a timeout with 7:18 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 77, Kennedy 49.

Richfield continued to push the ball down the floor and score layups in transition.

Hays continued to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots late in the game.

Richfield came away with the 86-56 victory over Kennedy.

BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY WENT UP AGAINST HOLY ANGELS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 12, Bloomington Kennedy and Holy Angels went against each other in a boys’
basketball game. Kennedy had a record of 0-4 going into the game. Holy Angels had a record of 0-3. This was the first game that I have been able to get to in a while due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Holy Angels is coached by new head coach Troy Bell, who is an alumnus of Holy Angels who graduated in 1999.

New this year is the addition of the 35-second shot clock in high school basketball.

Holy Angels started the game out in a zone defense. Kennedy passed the ball around the 3-point line. Everyone on Kennedy touched the ball on the offensive end.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 16:46 left in the first half. The score was Kennedy 2, Holy Angels 0.

Kennedy started the game in a man-to-man defense. They talked to each other a lot on the defensive end.

Holy Angels looked to push the ball down the floor in transition. Holy Angels Nate Ritz stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots early. Teammate Devine Damian also stepped up and knocked down mid-range jump shots and lay-ups.

Holy Angles went to a 3-quarter court press as they wanted to pressure the Kennedy guards while they were bringing the ball down the court.

Kennedy guard Marlon Sheehan Jr got his teammates the ball in spots where he thought they could make shots. Teammate Mailk Johnson also took the ball strong to the basket and came up with layups.

Kennedy switched up between full-court press and half-court defense. Kennedy looked to take a lot of time off the shot clock as they looked for their shots. They looked for their shot around 15 seconds left on the shot clock.

Kennedy’s LAmarrius Starr picked up his second personal foul with 9:06 left in the first half. He was subbed out of the game at that point.

Both teams looked for jump shots in transition.

Holy Angels Blake Nixon came up with deep 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where they knew he could shoot it.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. There were multiple jump balls in the first half.

Kennedy called a timeout with 4:46 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 19, Kennedy 12.

Devine called for the ball in the low post and was able to come up with lay-ups late in the first half.

Kennedy’s Sonte Lajeunesse-Wood came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. He did well calling for the ball and knowing where he was on the floor.

At halftime, the score was Holy Angels 28, Kennedy 18.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to attack the basket. Stark came up with steals and converted them into layups on the offensive end.

Kennedy struggled shooting the ball early in the second half. Even though they struggled, they kept on shooting.

Johnson and Lajeunesse-Wood kept Kennedy in the game. They were very vocal on both ends of the floor.

Ritz stepped up in the second half and kept on coming up with shots.

Starr wasn’t afraid of contact. He could draw the foul as he drove to the basket and came up with free throws.

Holy Angels looked to trap the ball in the full court as they looked to turn Kennedy over.

Kennedy called a timeout with 10:56 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 38, Kennedy 33.

Kennedy’s offense got hot mid-way through the second half. Johnson got hot and stepped up with some key shots.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 8:53 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 38, Kennedy 36.

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

The score went back and forth with under 7 minutes left in regulation. Neither team went on a substantial run.

Johnson got hot from behind the 3-point line late in the game. He wasn’t afraid to step up and knock down shots.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 5:22 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 50, Holy Angels 42.

Kennedy came up with steals late in the game and they were able to convert on the offensive end.

Kennedy called a timeout with 3:34 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 56, Holy Angels 44.

Both teams played well. Kennedy pulled away with just under six minutes left in regulation.

The Kennedy offense went quiet with three minutes left in regulation.

Holy Angels played hard throughout the game they were able to cut the deficit to 3 with just under 40 seconds left in regulation.

Holy Angles Andrew Muller came up with a layup with 17 seconds left in the game when Holy Angels called a timeout. The score was Kennedy 57, Holy Angels 55.

Kennedy came away with the 59-55 victory over Holy Angels.

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

On Sept 24, Cooper and Holy Angels went up against each other in a football game. Holy Angels kicked off to start the game.

Cooper started on their own 32-yard line. Cooper was picked off and Holy Angels recovered. Holy Angels looked to move the ball down the field. Holy Angels moved the ball down the field and Brad Ruelling came up with a first down. Emmett Johnson came up with a 4-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point was good.

With 9:30 left in the first quarter, the score was Holy Angels 7, Cooper 0.

Cooper took over on the Holy Angels 45-yard line. Cooper kept the ball on the ground and Camden Royal came up with big runs and came up with first downs. Cooper’s Royal came up with another first down run. Quarterback Joe Russell came up with a first-down run. On 4th-and-4 Cooper went for it but they had a penalty. On 4th-and-9 they went for it and were not able to come up with a first down or a touchdown.

Holy Angels took over on their own 10-yard line. Holy Angels moved the ball down the field on the ground. Cooper’ David Connors came up with an interception and a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:15 left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

Holy Angels took over on their own 20-yard line.

With 2:15 left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

Holy Angels Emmett Johnson came up with runs in the first quarter to come up with first downs that kept the chains moving.

Cooper called a timeout with 20 seconds left in first quarter.

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

Holy Angels Charles Gilbert III came up with big runs early in the second quarter. AJ Boarman came up with a big run for a first down run. Johnson came up with a run that set up an Emmett Johnson 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point was good.

With 10:33 left in the third quarter, the score was Holy Angels 14, Cooper 7.

Cooper started on their own 30-yard line. Cooper looked downfield, The Holy Angels stepped up and slowed down the Holy Angels defense. But Cooper was able to move the ball down the field and come up with first downs. Cooper’s Camdon Roylas came up with a 19-yard touchdown run. The extra point was good.

With 7:19 left in the second quarter, the score was tied at 14.

Holy Angels Emment Johnson came up with a 90-yard touchdown reception. The extra point was good.

With 7:06 left in the second quarter, the score was Holy Angels 21, Cooper 14.

Cooper took over on their own 38-yard line Cooper moved the ball down the field as they looked to come up with first downs. Coper was intercepted by Matthew Collen.

Holy Angels took over at their own 40-yard line.

Holy Angels called a timeout 3:53 left in the second quarter. The score was Holy Angels 21, Cooper 14.

On 4th-and-2 on the 42-line Holy Angels punted and Holy Angels came up with it on the Cooper 26-yard line.

Johnson came up with big runs late in the second quarter. Johnson came up with a short run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 38 seconds left in second quarter, the score was Holy Angels 28, Cooper 14.

Cooper took over on their own 20-yard line. Cooper kept the ball on the ground late in the second quarter. Cooper was picked off by Gilbert of Holy Angels.

Holy Angels took over on the Cooper 9-yard line. Joshua Gillard came up with a 9-yard touchdown reception. The extra point was good.

With 4 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was Holy Angels 35, Cooper 14.

Cooper took over on their own 37-yard line.

At halftime, the score was Holy Angels 35, Cooper 14.

Cooper kicked off to start the third quarter. Holy Angels started on their own 35-yard line. Holy Angels Johnson came up with big runs early.

Holy Angels called a time out with 8:26 left in the third quarter. The score was Holy Angels 35, Cooper 14.

Holy Angels Gilbert came up with a 33-yard touchdown reception. The extra point was good.

With 8:19 left in the third quarter, the score was Holy Angels 42, Cooper 14.

Cooper took over on their own 38-yard line, but they fumbled it. Johnson picked it up and Johnson came up with a touchdown reception and the extra point was good.

On the next drive, Cooper's Camden Royal came up with a touchdown reception with 2:22 left in the third quarter. The extra point was good.

With 2:22 left in the third quarter, the score was Holy Angels 49, Cooper 21.

Holy Angels was picked off by January Heidt. Holy Angels Jacob Pung picked off a pass to give Holy Angels the ball.

After three quarters of play, the score was Holy Angels 49, Cooper 21.

Holy Angels AJ Boarman came up with big runs to hive Holy Angels a first down. Holy Angels Johnson came up with a 17-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 9:29 left in regulation, the score was Holy Angels 56, Cooper 21.

Cooper's Donte Williams came up with a 28-yard reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:43 left in regulation, the score was Holy Angels 56, Cooper 28.

Holy Angels came up with the ball on their own 9-yard line.

Both teams played hard throughout the whole game.

Royal came up with a touchdown run late in the fourth quarter the extra point was good.

Holy Angels came up with the 56-34 victory over Cooper.

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS’ FOOTBALL GAME

On September 17, 2021, Minneapolis Southwest and Richfield went up against each other in a football game.

Richfield kicked off to Southwest to start the game. Southwest took over on their own 20-yard line.

Southwest was intercepted by Jaedyn Patterson of Richfield. Richfield took over on their own 42-yard line. Kaleb Olson came up with a 41-yard reception. Richfield Alasan Sanneh came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. With 11:37 left in the first quarter, the score was Richfield 7, Southwest 0.

Southwest took over on their own 35-yard line. Southwest’s Charlie Boucher came up with short runs to keep Southwest in the game.

The defensive pressure that Richfield applied to the Southwest offense made it difficult for Southwest to come up with a play.

On 4th-and-15 Southwest decided to punt the ball. Richfield took over on their own 10-yard line. Richfield used both the passing and running attack throughout the first half. Richfield tuned the ball over on downs.

Southwest moved the ball down the field on the running game. Cam Holter came up with a 23-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 1:29 left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

Richfield’s Mitchell January kept on coming up with plays throughout the first half.

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

Southwest used a variety of plays switching between the running game and the passing attempt. Southwest’s Declan Maida came up with some big runs late in the second quarter. Andrew Gregorson came up with a short catch for a touchdown. The two-point attempt was good. With 5:52 left in the second quarter the score was Southwest 15, Richfield 7.

Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line.

Southwest took a timeout with 5:50 left in the second quarter. The score was Southwest 15, Richfield 7.

Richfield fumbled the ball and southwest took over on their own 1-yard line. Southwest Gram Knapp came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:47 left in the second quarter, the score was Southwest 22, Richfield 7.

Richfield took over on their own 22-yard line. They were intercepted by Southwest’s Treveon Marshall-Hall they took over on their own 45-yard line.

Southwest continued to look down the field and move the ball down the field. They looked to get the ball into the hands of Andrew Gregorson, who looked to come up with catches.

Southwest looked to Gregorson late in the half, but he dropped the ball. Gregrorson came up with a 11-yard reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 34 seconds left in the first half, the score was Southwest 29, Richfield 7.

Richfield took over on their own 21-yard line and wound down the clock.

At halftime the score was Southwest 29, Richfield 7.

Southwest kicked off to start the third quarter. Richfield took over on their own 27-yard line. Richfield’s Henry Schaefer came up with a first down reception. Richfield was intercepted on a pass attempt.

Southwest took over on their own 31-yard line. Southwest continued to move the ball own the field. Richfield’s Payton Gustafson came up with a interception.

Richfield’s Holter came up with a touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. With 8:01 left in the third quarter the score was Southwest 14, Richfield 14.

Southwest took over on their own 32-yard line. Southwest couldn’t move the ball down the field and punted but there was a penalty on Richfield and Southwest kept the ball.

Southwest looked deep to the end zone late in the third quarter Southwest went for it on 4th-and-5. They were not able to complete a pass and Richfield took over on their own 8-yard line.

Richfield moved the ball down the field again and they struggled to move the ball down the field.

Southwest look over on the Richfield 47-yard line. Southwest kept the ball on the ground.

After three quarters of play, the score was Southwest 29, Richfield 14.

Southwest was intercepted by Richfield’s Eliajah Randle. Richfield looked t move the ball down the field.

Richfield’s AJ Shelley came up with nice receptions. Mitchell January came up with a 5-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:32 left in the fourth quarter the score was Southwest 29, Richfield 21.

Southwest continued to move the ball down the field late in the game as they looked to get into the end zone again.

Richfield looked to get into the end zone late in regulation. January came up with a 5-yard run for a touchdown. January came up with a run for the 2-point conversion. That tied the game at 29.

Southwest looked to move the ball down the field and was picked off by Richfield. At the end of regulation, the score was tied at 29.

Southwest got the ball to start the overtime period. They looked to get the ball down the field. Southwest’s the extra point attempt was good.

That made the score Southwest 36, Richfield 29.

Richfield got the ball on the 10-yard line as they looked to get into the end zone. January came up with a touchdown reception and the extra point attempt was blocked.

Southwest came away with the 36-35 victory over Richfield.

ST. PAUL CENTRAL WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sep. 10, St. Paul Central and Richfield squared off in a football game. Richfield kicked off to Central to start the game. Central started on their own 20-yard line.

Central looked to keep the ball on the ground on their first drive. Central got the ball into the hands of Joe Hess. Hess was able to get the ball downfield. Central’s Tyrese Edwards came up with receptions for first downs in the first quarter.

Central called a timeout with 8:01 left in the first quarter. The score was tied at 0.

Central’s Joshua Sims came up with a reception that made a first down. Central’s Cole Fee came up with a 6-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 7:09 left in the first quarter, the score was Central 7, Richfield 0.

Richfield took over on their own 28-yard line. Richfield’s Henry Schaefer came up with a 73-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. With 6:54 left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

Central took over on their own 12-yard line. Central looked to get the ball into the hands of Tre’Jaawn Cox-Curtis. Cox-Curtis was able to get past the defense. Sims was able to come up with runs that were able to get past the Richfield defense. On 4th-and 11, Central punted the ball.

Richfield’s Mitchell January came up with a touchdown but there were multiple flags on the play. Richfield took over on their own 42-yard line. January looked to get past the Central defense. The defense stepped up and was able to slow January down. On 4th-and-4 Richfield punted the ball. They were able to set up a trick play and January came up with a pass for a first down.

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

Central took over on downs on their own 27-yard line. Central’s Cole Fee looked to come up with big plays early in the second quarter.

Central called a timeout with 10:22 left in the second quarter. The score was tied at 7.

Central punted on 4th-and-3.

January came up with a 35-yard reception. Richfield took over on the Central’s 40-yard line. On 4th-and-5 Richfield went for it and Kable Olson came up with a first down reception. Richfield kept the ball on the ground. January came up with a short run for a first down. Richfield’s Henry Schaefer came up with a 5-yard reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:12 left in the second quarter, the score was Richfield 14, Central 7.

Central took over on their own 27-yard line. Central’s Tyrese Edwards came up with receptions late in the second quarter that kept the chains moving.

Central turned the ball over on downs. Richfield looked to move the ball down the field late in the second quarter. Richfield looked to move the ball down the field via the air and the ground game. January kept on coming up with big plays late in the second quarter.

Richfield called a timeout with 2:03 left in the second quarter, the score was Richfield 20, Central 7.

Richfield continued to look down the field as they look to come up with first downs and touchdowns’ January came up with a long rush for a first down. That set up a 1-yard run for January for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 35 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was Richfield 21, Central 7.

Central took over on their own 25-yard line. They wound down the clock to end the second quarter.

At halftime, the score was Richfield 21, Central 7.

Central kicked off to start the third quarter. Richfield started on their own 44-yard line. Richfield looked to keep the ball on the ground and kept the ball in the hands of January.

Richfield took a timeout with 11:34 left in the third quarter. The score was Richfield 21. Central 7.

Central looked to the air as they looked down the field to get their offense going midway through the third quarter. They punted on 4th down.

Richfield’s Henry Schaefer came up with a 40-yard first down reception for a first down. Richfield continued to move the ball down the field as they looked for a touchdown. Schaefer came up with a 20-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. With 8:57 left in the third quarter, the score was Richfield 28, Central 7.

Central couldn’t move the ball down the field and Richfield took over.

January came up with a touchdown midway in the third quarter the extra point was good.

Both teams turned the ball over and Central got it back and they used both the run and passing attack late in the third quarter. Richfield took over on downs late in the third quarter.

Richfield used both the run and the passing attack late in the third quarter.

Central took over on their own 27-yard line.

After three quarters the score was Richfield 35, Central 7.

Richfield took over on their own 40-yard line.

Richfield called a timeout with 9:46 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Richfield 35, Central 7.

Richfield punted on 4th down.

Central took over on their own 8-yard line. Central moved the ball down the field late in the fourth quarter.

Central was not able to get their offense going throughout the game. Even though their offense going they kept on playing throughout the game.

Richfield was all over the field. They were able to get their offense going early and often.

Central came up with a touchdown with 43 seconds left in regulation. The extra point attempt was good.

In a good-paced football game Richfield came away with the 35-14 victory over Central.

BEN JOHNSON IS THE RIGHT GUY FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACHING JOB

After a long 2020-21 men’s basketball season at the University of Minnesota, there were a lot of rumblings of who will replace Richard Pitino if he was let go.

On March 22, University of Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle hired Ben Johnson to lead the University of Minnesota.

Ben Johnson’s name came up early on the rumor mill when the season was going rough mid-way through the season.

I watched Johnson play basketball when he was playing at DeLaSalle and at the University of Minnesota.

While he was playing at DeLaSalle his head coach was Dave Thorson. Thorson went on to coach college basketball at different universities.

Johnson knows the twin cities area and knows the high school and AAU coaches in the area. I think that that is a plus for Johnson who knows all too well about the recruiting and the hotbed of players from Minnesota.

I think it will be interested in seeing who he brings in as an assistant coach.

MINNEAPOLIS NATIVE BEN JOHNSON HAS BECOME THE NEW HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

According to multiple sources the University of Minnesota has hired Ben Johnson to be the next men’s basketball coach at the University of Minnesota.

Johnson graduated from DeLaSalle in 1999 and went on to play at the University of Minnesota.

Johnson was an assistant at Xavier before accepting the job at Minnesota.

RICHARD PITINO HAS BEEN NAMED THE HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH AT NEW MEXICO

Richard Pitino has been named the head men’s basketball coach at New Mexico on March 16. Pitino was fired by the University of Minnesota on March 15. 

RICHARD PITINO HAS BEEN FIRED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

On March 15, University of Minnesota athletic director Mark Coyle fired men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino after eight seasons as the men’s basketball coach.

Through eight seasons with the Gophers, Pitino had an overall record of 141-123 while his Big Ten record was 54-96.

During the shortened Covid-19 2020-2021 basketball season, the Gophers had an overall record of 14-15 and were 6-14 in the Big Ten Conference.

MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On March 12, Minneapolis North and Minneapolis Southwest went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game North had a record of 10-1 while Southwest’s record was 9-6.

North won the tip and they looked to control the tempo early. North passed the ball around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense. North pushed the ball down the floor and looked to score points in transition.

Southwest started the game in a zone defense. That made North must swing the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the clock.

Southwest guard Marcus Mattox came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Mattox was also able to bring the ball down the floor and get past the North defense.

North looked to get the ball into the hands of Davon Townley. Townley took the ball strong to the basket where he was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups. He was not afraid of contact. Teammate C.J Brown looked to make 3-point shots and layups as well.

There were multiple ties and lead changes early. Neither team went on a run early. North’s Mario Sanders came off the bench and provided an offensive spark.

North’s Willie Willson looked to take 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. On the defensive end he was able to slow down the guy that he was guarding.

North was able to move the ball down the floor as they looked to score layups in transition.

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run in the first half.

Southwest’s Andrew Gregerson came up with deep 3-point shots that kept Southwest in the game.

North’s Andre Gray came up with 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball on top of the key where he stepped up and knocked down shots.

Southwest called a timeout with 3:43 left in the first half. The score was North 32, Southwest 18.

Southwest was able to get by the North defense and come up with layups and jump shots.

At halftime, the score was North 29, Southwest 22.

As the second half got underway Southwest looked to get the ball into the hands of Gabe Senseman-Cassidy and Caden Sullivan both came up with layups and jump shots.

North called a timeout with 16:57 left in regulation. The score was North 31, Southwest 22.

North pushed the ball down the floor and continued to get layups in transition.

Southwest called a timeout with 15:43 left in regulation. The score was North 36, Southwest 22.

North continued to attack the basket and look for their shots. North also looked to get the ball into the hands of Willson.

North looked to trap the ball on the defensive end. They wanted to turn Southwest over.

North called a timeout with 12:26 left in regulation. The score was North 41, Southwest 27.

North’s Willson scored his 1,000th point on a slam dunk with just over 12:00 left to go in regulation.

Southwest continued to shoot the ball even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on attacking the basket.

Southwest called a timeout with 9:05 left in regulation. The score was North 46, Southwest 30.

Townley got hot late in the game. He came up with blocks on the defensive end and layups on the offensive end.

Southwest continued to fight back throughout the second half. Even though their shots were not dropping they kept on attacking the basket.

Southwest called a timeout with 3:39 left in regulation. The score was North 54, Southwest 42.

Willson received a technical foul right before the timeout for saying something to the official.

North called a timeout with 1:38 left in regulation. The score was North 58, Southwest 48.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. It was a sloppy game at times. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and went after rebounds.

Southwest called a timeout with 39.3 seconds left. The score was North 62, Southwest 55.

Both teams gave it their all throughout the end.

In the end however North came away with the victory over Southwest, 63-55.

MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS DELASALLE IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On March 6, Minneapolis North and Minneapolis DeLaSalle went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game North had a record of 9-0 while DeLaSalle had a record of 10-4.

Both teams looked to move the ball down the floor. DeLaSalle was patient with the ball on the offensive end. They swung the ball around the 3-point line.

North attacked the basket and looked for their shots as well.

DeLaSalle’s Cade Haskins stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. If Haskins did not think that he had a good shot, he would pass it off to one of his teammates.

DeLaSalle’s Evan Boyd came up with deep 3-point shots. DeLaSalle was patient on the offensive end.

It was a very physical game. Both teams were bumping each other, and the officials were letting them play.

DeLaSalle tapped North as they looked to turn North over on the offensive end. Boyd kept on coming up with deep 3-point shots.

North’s Andre Gray looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates got him the ball in the paint where he looked for his shot.

DeLaSalle was able to swing the ball around the 3-point line and take and make 3-point shots.

North looked to move the ball down the floor and score layups in transition. Gray came up with layups that kept North in the game.

Both teams were very vocal on the floor.

North called a timeout with 9:17 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 19, North 15.

DeLaSalle’s Haskins and Evan Boyd both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. They knew where their teammates were on the floor and they both called for the ball when they thought that they had a good shot.

Neither team went on a run in the first half. Both teams were evenly matched. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.

DeLaSalle’s Keijuan White came up with a two-handed slam dunk that gave his team a morale boost. He then went back and played solid defense.

North’s Davon Townley came up with layups in the paint. Townley was highly active on both ends of the floor.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 2:40 left in the first half. The score was tied at 27.

Both teams raced up and down the court late in the game looking for fast-break layups and jump shots.

At halftime, the score was North 33, DeLaSalle 27.

As the second half got underway both teams came out with a lot of energy.

DeLaSalle swung the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to get into their offensive end. Haskins came up with mid-range jump shots out of the offense.

Both teams went after rebounds as everyone crashed the boards. DeLaSalle shot 3-point shots in the second half.

North called a timeout with 13:07 left in regulation. The score was North 35, DeLaSalle 31.

After the timeout, North went to a full-court press. They applied pressure as DeLaSalle brought the ball down the floor.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 12:06 left in regulation. The score was North 39, DeLaSalle 31.

DeLaSalle stepped up their defensive pressure as they looked to force North to turn the ball over and make them make a bad shot.

North used their quickness to get to the basket and came up with the ball on the offensive end.

DeLaSalle was able to come up with baskets in transition and then come up with stops on the defensive end.

Haskins continued to come up with layups and jump shots in the second half.

North called a timeout with 5:23 left in regulation. The score was North 48, DeLaSalle 37.

DeLaSalle attacked the basket and Casimir Chavis stepped up and knocked down shots. Teammates Nasir Whitlock and Evan Boyd both made shots late in the game.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 2:29 left in regulation. The score was North 53, DeLaSalle 47.

North looked to take time off the clock late in the game. They dribbled around the 3-point line while they were closely guarded.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 40.9 seconds left in regulation. The score was North 55, DeLaSalle 49.

DeLaSalle kept on attacking the basket late in the game as they came up with layups.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 10.1 seconds left in regulation. The score was North 55, DeLaSalle 53.

North ran an inbounds play and it was tipped, and time ran off the clock. DeLaSalle called a timeout with 9.5 left in regulation. The score remined North 55, DeLaSalle 53.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. DeLaSalle fought hard throughout. North came up with plays throughout the game. DeLaSalle did not back down to North at all.

North came away with the 55-53 victory over DeLaSalle.

The leading scorers for DeLaSalle were, Boyd and Whitlock each with 13 points each and Haskins with 12 points.

The leading scorers for North were Wilson with 18 points, and Townley with 16 points.

MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS HENRY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On March 5, Minneapolis North and Minneapolis Henry squared off in a boys’ basketball game. Due to local Covid-19 restrictions, there were no fans in attendance.

Going into the game North had a record of 8-0 while Henry had a record of 3-5. There were no starting lineups or national anthem.

Henry started the game in a zone defense. North moved the ball down the floor and looked to get everyone involved in the offense.

Both teams dove on the floor early going after loose balls and rebounds.

Henry called a timeout with 16:22 left in the first half. The score was North 8, Henry 7.

North looked to pash the ball down the floor in transition. North looked to get the ball into the hands of Marcus Owens. Owens looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups.

Henry looked to trap the ball on the defensive end and looked to turn North over.

There were multiple ties and lead changes early. Neither team went on an early run.

North’s Lavar Jones came off the bench and provided an offensive spark. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Jones also was able to come up with steals on the defensive end.

Teammate Davon Townley also came up with layups in the paint. He was able to come up with rebounds on the defensive end and was able to get the ball to his guard’s hands.

North did a good job of taking time off the clock on the offensive end by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.

Henry called a timeout with 11:31 left in the first half. The score was North 17, Henry 11.

Henry’s Ajani McCrae was all over the floor. On the offensive end, he ran the Henry offense. He was able to get the ball into the hands of teammate Denzil Walker who took the ball strong to the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Henry was able to get to the basket and come up with layups and jump shots.

North’s Willie Wilson came up with layups on the offensive end. Wilson was vocal on both ends of the floor. Teammate Mario Sanders stepped up and was able to make shots that he put up.

Henry pushed the ball down the floor and was not afraid to attack the basket.

North swung the ball around the 3-point line to get into their offense.

There were multiple ties and lead changes with just under 6:00 left in the first half.

Henry moved the ball well on the offensive end. They were able to attack the North defense and get looks in the paint.

Owens did a good job of getting to the basket in transition. He made layups in transition. If he did not think that he had a good shot, he was not afraid to pass it to one of his teammates.

Townley came up with layups and jump shots late in the first half.

North called a timeout with 5.0 seconds left in the first half. The score was North 38, Henry 25. That was the score at halftime.

As the second half got underway Henry stayed in their zone defense. They wanted to make take deep shots.

Henry looked to get the ball into the hands of Jamarrion Beauregard. Beauregard came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

North continued to attack the basket as they pushed the ball down the floor and came up with layups.

Wilson was not afraid to take deep 3-point shots and crash the boards. He knew where his teammates were on the floor.

North’s Andre Gray came off the bench and attacked the basket looking to come up with layups. Gray was not afraid to launch 3-point shots.

Henry called a timeout with 8:51 left in regulation. The score was North 59, Henry 39.

Beauregard kept on coming up with baskets midway through the second half.

Henry called a timeout with 4:17 left in regulation. The score was North 74, Henry 46.

North was too physical for Henry. Henry struggled shooting the ball. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on shooting it.

In a hard-fought game, North came away with the 82-52 victory over Henry.

The leading scorers for North were Wilson with 11 points and Bulter with 9 points.

The leading scorer for Henry was Denzil Walker with 8 points.

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS PATRICK HENRY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On March 3, Minneapolis Southwest and Minneapolis Patrick Henry went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Southwest hand a record of 5-5 while Henry’s record was 3-4. Due to the current Covid-19 protocol, there were no fans in the stands.

Southwest looked to take their time on the offensive end early. They passed the ball around the 3-point line to take time off the clock.

Southwest started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to force Henry to take time off the clock.

Henry also started the game in a zone defense.

It took each team awhile to get into an offensive shooting rhythm.

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

Southwest moved the ball around the floor well. Southwest’s Gabe Senseman-Cassidy came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Henry called a timeout with 8:59 left in the first half. The score was Southwest 18, Henry 13.

Both teams looked to control the tempo of the game.

Southwest did a good job of moving the ball around the 3-point line.

Southwest came up with fast-break layups. They were not afraid to attack the Henry defense.

Henry struggled shooting the ball and Southwest was able to use their quickness to get to the basket and came up with layups in transition.

Southwest called a timeout with 16.0 seconds left in the first half. The score was Southwest 35, Henry 20. That was the score at halftime.

As the second half got underway Southwest stayed in a zone defense. They kept on talking on the defensive end and made it hard for Henry to run their offense.

Henry ran a motion offense where they did a lot of passing and cutting on the offensive end. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they still shot the ball when they thought that they had a good shot.

Both teams continued to drive to the basket and look for their shots. Southwest used a lot of time off the clock by passing the ball around the 3-point line.

Southwest called a timeout with 9:43 left in regulation. The score was Southwest 45, Henry 29.

Henry looked to trap Southwest as they brought the ball down the floor. They were able to break the trap and get to the basket.

Both teams raced up and down the court looking for fast-break layups in transition.

Henry’s offense came to life with just under 6:00 minutes left in regulation. They got the game within 6.

Southwest called a timeout with 4:22 left in regulation. The score was Southwest 51, Henry 43.

Southwest zone defense made it, so Henry had to pass the ball around the 3-point line as they looked for their shots.

Henry made a run late at the end of the game.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Henry struggled shooting the ball throughout the game. In a hard-fought game, Southwest came away with the 56-54 victory over Henry.

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH WENT UP AGAINST THE ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On March 1, Minneapolis South and Holy Angels went up against each other in a boys’ basketball non-conference game. Going into the game South had a record of 4-4 while Holy Angels had a record of 4-8.

As the game got underway it took a few minutes for both teams to feel each other out. Both teams looked confidant and were very vocal on the floor.

Holy Angels started the game off in a zone defense. They wanted to make South take time off the clock. South also started the game out in a zone defense.

South looked to push the ball down the floor and looked to get the ball into the hands of Chiang Ring. Ring looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups.

South’s guard Jerome Williams did a good job of leading the South’s offense. He knew where his teammates were on the floor and was able to get them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

It took a while for South to get their offense going. They turned the ball over in the middle of the lane and Holy Angels came up with steals and turned them into layups.

South’s Dewayne Givens stepped up and knocked down jump shots and made his free throws and layups.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and went after rebounds.

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run.

Holy Angels' Emmett Johnson and Camden Holter each came off screens and were able to make layups.

South received a technical foul at the 11:06 mark in the first half. They did not have a player entered in the book.

South played man-to-man defense.

South called a timeout with 10:06 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 12, South 9.

After the timeout, South looked to push the ball down the floor and score layups in transition.

Johnson kept on coming up with shots in the paint. He did a good job of calling for the ball. On the defensive end, he was able to contain the guy that he was guarding.

South’s Chiang Ring came up with layups off passes. He called for the ball in the paint.

Both teams crashed the boards. When the ball was shot all 10 players went after the rebound.

South was able to attack the gaps in the Holy Angels defense. South took their time on the offensive end.

Both teams were very physical. They were not afraid of contact.

Williams stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots. His shooting kept South in the game late in the first half.

The game was close throughout the first half. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 1:04 left in regulation. The score was South 20, Holy Angels 19.

Both teams continued to race up and down the floor looking for fast-break opportunities.

Williams came off screens and got to the basket. He was very vocal on both ends of the floor.

At halftime, the score was South 22, Holy Angels 19.

As the second half got underway South continued to push the ball down the floor and looked for layups in transition.

Johnson continued to attack the basket and was able to make layups.

The score remained close in the opening minutes of the second half.

South went to a zone defense early in the second half.

South ran a motion offense they passed and cut a lot and set a lot of picks and came off cuts well. They also were able to get Williams the ball.

Holy Angels struggled to shoot the ball in the second half. 

Holy Angels called a timeout with 13:20 left in regulation. The score was South 30, Holy Angels 21.

Holy Angels swung the ball around the 3-point line and got everyone involved in the offense.

Holy Angles pressed South with just under 12 minutes to go. South was able to break the press and get to the basket and make layups in transition.

Holter knocked down a 3-point shot and then came up with a steal and an assist.

Boyd stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots. Even though Holy Angels struggled shooting the ball they kept shooting. Teammate Aidan Smith came up with layups as well.

South called a timeout with 7:10 left in the regulation. The score was South 46, Holy Angels 38.

Everyone stepped up and played hard throughout the game. South’s Williams came up with baskets in key parts of the game.

South called a timeout with 4:44 left in regulation. The score was South 49, Holy Angels 44.

Holy Angels' Rob Issa came up with jump shots late in the game. That kept Holy Angels in the game.

The game came down to the wire.

Holter came up with a deep 3-point shot that got Holy Angles within 1 point with just under 3:00 to go.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 2:30 let in regulation. The score was South 53, Holy Angels 52.

Boyd came up with a deep 3-point shot to give Holy Angels the lead.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 1:55 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 55, South 53.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 1:14 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 57, South 55.

South turned it over late and Holy Angels came up with layups.

South called a timeout with 51.8 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 59, South 57.

Holy Angles came up with baskets late in the game and South was not able to recover.

South called a timeout with 9.9 seconds left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 62, South 59.

Both teams played hard. The game was close throughout neither team gave up. Holy Angels came away with the 65-59 victory over South.

The leading scorer for South was Williams with 21 points.

The leading scorers for Holy Angels were Holter with 18 points, Johnson with 16 points and Issa with 15 points.

RICHFIELD WENT UP AGAINST HOLY ANGELS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 26, Richfield and Holy Angels went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Richfield had a record of 9-2 while Holy Angels had a record of 4-7.

Richfield started the game out in a zone defense. They wanted to make Holy Angels take deep 3-point shots.

Richfield passed the ball around the 3-point line. They looked to take time off the clock, and they were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

It took a while for each team’s offense to get going offensively.

Holy Angels took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the 3-point line. Holy Angels got everyone involved in the offense.

Richfield played a zone defense. They wanted to make Holy Angels take their time on the offensive end and they contested shots.

Holy Angels' Camden Holter came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Teammate Emmett Johnson was able to come off screens and get to the basket and make jump shots.

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a substantial run.

Richfield’s Jaden Wollmuth looked to call for the ball on the offensive end and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 6:58 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 18, Holy Angels 17.

Wollmuth continued to come up with big shots throughout the first half. His teammates knew where to get him the ball.

Richfield looked to trap the ball on the defensive end and create turnovers.

Richfield called a timeout with 4:54 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 20, Holy Angels 17.

The game remained close late in the first half as neither team went on a run.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 1:35 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 26, Holy Angels 22.

As the first half wound down both teams continued to attack the basket and look for their shots.

At halftime, the score was Richfield 32, Holy Angels 24.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to play hard and run their offense.

Richfield looked to get the ball into the hands of Mitchell January and Wollmuth both of whom came up with big shots.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 12:18 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 38, Holy Angels 29.

Holy Angels struggled to shoot the ball in the second half.

Richfield’s Isaiah Casey came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the game.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 10:42 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 42, Holy Angels 29.

Richfield kept the trap on as they continued to look to turn Holy Angels over.

Richfield called a timeout with 7:22 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 53, Holy Angels 35.

Richfield’s offense came to life in the second half. They were able to make shots down the stretch and they were able to slow down Holy Angels.

Holy Angels got hot with just under 6:00 to go they strung some layups together and got steals and made their jump shots.

Richfield called a timeout with 4:10 left to go in regulation. The score was Richfield 59, Holy Angels 46.

Both teams battled to the end.

Richfield came away with the 68-51 victory over Holy Angels.

The leading scorers for Richfield were Grayson with 20 points, Wollmuth with 15 points and Isaiah Casey-Hammond and January each with 11 points.

The leading scorers for Holy Angels were Holter with 19 points and Johnson with 9 points.

HOLY ANGELS WENT UP AGAINST DELASALLE IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 19 Holy Angels and DeLaSalle squared off in a boys’ basketball game. DeLaSalle won the tip. They looked to run a motion offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and took time off the clock.

Holy Angels started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make DeLaSalle take a lot of time off the clock on the offensive end.

On the offensive end, Holy Angels got everyone involved in the offense. They were very vocal on both ends of the floor.

Holy Angels got the ball into the hands of Bryce Boyd. Boyd came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

DeLaSalle looked to score layups in transition.

It took a while for both teams to get into an offensive shooting rhythm.

There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.

DeLaSalle’s Kyle Johnson came up with layups off steals. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could make shots.

Holy Angels did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They were very talkative on both ends of the floor.

Boyd also stepped up and was able to knock down deep 3-point shots.

The defensive pressure that DeLaSalle applied made it difficult for

Holy Angels called a timeout with 10:27 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 13, Holy Angels 7.

DeLaSalle’s Randy McClendon Jr. came up with steals and layups. On the defensive end, he was able to slow down the guy he was guarding.

DeLaSalle’s Amir Everett did a good job of coming off screens and getting to the basket and making layups.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 6:54 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 21, Holy Angels 14.

Holy Angels looked to trap DeLaSalle at half court as they brought the ball down the court. They were able to turn DeLaSalle over.

Both teams went after loose balls and rebounds.

Holy Angels kept up the defensive pressure the whole first half. They did not let the defensive pressure bother them.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 1:50 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 27, Holy Angels 24.

As the clock wound down late in the first half. Holy Angels continued to push the ball down the floor and score layups in transition.

At halftime, the score was DeLaSalle 27, Holy Angels 24.

Holy Angels continued to attack the basket early and came up with layups and jump shots early.

DeLaSalle struggled shooting the ball early in the second half.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls on both ends of the floor. Holy Angels Rob Issa was all over the floor. Teammate Jaylen Boehm-Peterson also came up with deep shots. Boyd knocked down deep 3-point shots.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 11:13 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 41, DeLaSalle 38.

DeLaSalle swung the ball around the 3-point line as Holy Angels stayed in their zone defense. Amir Everett came up with big shots mid-way through the second half. His teammates did a good job of feeding him the ball where he could step up and make shots.

Neither team went on a run late in the second half. There were multiple ties and lead changes late in the second half.

Holy Angels got hot late in the second half. Boyd, Roberts, and Holter all came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 3:25 left in regulation. The score was tied at 52.

Holy Angels got hot late in the game. They were able to step up their defensive pressure and come up with stops on the defensive end.

DeLaSalle’s offense stalled late in the game.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 1:14 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 58, Holy Angels 58.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Neither team gave up an uncontested shot. In a hard-fought game, Holy Angels came away with the 61-55 victory over DeLaSalle.

MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb 9, Minneapolis North and Minneapolis Washburn squared off in a boys’ basketball game. There were no fans allowed in the stands at Washburn. Going into the game North had a record of 4-0 while Washburn had a record of 1-3.

There were no interdictions and we got right into playing basketball. Washburn won the tip. North started the game in a zone defense. Washburn looked to pass the ball around the 3-point line in a motion offense.

North looked to push the ball down the floor and take a lot of time off the clock as well. North’s Willie Wilson and Andre Gray II both looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups.

North pressured the ball and it made it difficult for Washburn to get an open look at the basket. North was very vocal on both ends of the floor. They knew where each other was always on the floor.

There were multiple ties and lead changes early.

North switched to a pressing man-to-man defense. They wanted to make Washburn take contested shots.

North called a timeout with 12:55 left in the first half. The score was North 7, Washburn 5.

North’s De’Meiko Anderson was all over the floor. On the offensive end, he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. On the defensive end, he was able to slow down the guy he was guarding.

Washburn struggled to move the ball down the floor they kept on attacking the North’s defense.

Washburn called a timeout with 8:11 left in the first half. The score was North 26, Washburn 5.

North’s Davon Townley 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.

North was able to get steals on the defensive end and turn them into points on the offensive end. North’s Willie Wilson came up with steals and deep 3-point shots.

Washburn called a timeout with 4:38 left in the first half. The score was North 40, Washburn 8.

North’s Marcus Owens came up with big plays on the defensive end. If he got a steal, he would look to get it into one of the guards' hands.

At halftime, the score was North 49, Washburn 14.

As the second half got underway. North’s Jacob Butler came up with deep 3-point shots. If Butler did not think he had a good shot, he would look to get it to one of his teammates.

Townley and Wilson got their shots to drop throughout the second half.

Washburn took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and got everyone involved in the offense.

Washburn called a timeout with 13:38 left in regulation. The score was North 67, Washburn 16.

North’s Marcus Owens called for the ball in the lane and he came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the game. He was very vocal on both ends of the floor.

North called a timeout with 10:10 left in regulation. The score was North 72, Washburn 18.

North continued to come up with steals and was able to turn them into layups late in the game. They got everyone involved in the offense.

Townley scored his 1,000th point on a slam dunk with 6:22 left in regulation. The score was North 78, Washburn 22.

Both teams continued to play hard throughout the game. Even though Washburn struggled shooting the ball throughout the game they kept on shooting the ball.

North came away with the 92-30 victory over Washburn.

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST AND MINNEAPOLIS NORTH SQUARED OFF IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 6, Minneapolis Southwest and Minneapolis North squared off in a boys’ basketball game. It took a while for each team to get their offense going.

Southwest called a timeout with 14:12 left in the first half. The score was North 8, Southwest 4.

Both teams looked to make layups on the fast break chances.

North called a timeout with 13:28 left in the first half. The score remained North 8, Southwest 4.

Neither team went on a run early in the game.

North’s CJ Brown came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. His teammates knew where he was always on the floor and was able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

North went to a full-court press with just under 11 minutes left in the first half. They wanted to make it hard for Southwest to bring the ball down the floor.

North’s Lavar Jones came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. His teammates knew where he was on the floor and got him the ball where he was on the floor.

Southwest struggled to shoot the ball late in the first half. Even though that they struggled they continued to shoot the ball.

North called a timeout with 6:03 left in the first half. The score was North 23, Southwest 10.

North got everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of talking to each other on both ends of the floor.

North’s De’Meiko Anderson was all over the floor. On the offensive end, he came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. On the defensive end, he was able to slow down the guy he was guarding.

Brown continued to come up with shots late in the first half. His teammates fed him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

At halftime, the score was North 41, Southwest 14.

As the second half got underway Southwest stayed in a matchup zone defense. They wanted to make North take deep 3-point shots.

North used their quickness to get past the Southwest defense. North also was able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Even though Southwest struggled shooting the ball throughout the game they kept on shooting the ball. They did not give up and they kept attacking the basket throughout the game.

North’s Townley, Willie Wilson, and De’Meiko Anderson all were able to make their shots throughout the game. They knew where their teammates were, and they were able to get their team.

North used their quickness to get to the basket and make shots. Southwest struggled shooting their shots throughout the game.

North called a timeout with 4:29 left in regulation. The score was North 71, Southwest 34.

North continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to make layups in transition.

Both teams played hard throughout the game.

North came away with the 75-35 victory over Southwest.