CHAMPLIN PARK TOOK ON SAINT CLOUD TECH IN A CLASS AAAA QUARTERFINAL STATE BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST

Champlin Park took on Saint Cloud Tech in the class AAAA quarterfinal state basketball game at the Target Center.

Both teams looked to push the ball up the court to begin the game. Both teams were able to come out hot and knock down shots early in the contest.

Saint Cloud Tech went on a run, giving then a 20-12 lead over Champlin Park with 9:00 left to go in the first half.

Both teams played very hard the first half. The score went back and forth as both teams were able to go on runs through the first half.

At halftime the score was Saint Cloud Tech 36 and Champlin Park 30.

Both teams came out and played really hard from the beginning of the game. Champlin Park got hot at the beginning of the second half, as they were able to hit shots and go on a run.

Champlin Park went to a zone defense. They wanted to spread Saint Cloud Tech out. Saint Could Tech was not able to penetrate on the offensive end.

The defense was really tight in the second half. Neither team was able to find the basket. TJ Okafor really played aggressively. He really went hard after loose balls.

Champlin Park really was able to control the tempo in the second half. They were able to fly around the court.

There were many changes in momentum throughout the game. Both teams used it to their advantage.

Alex Hanks really found his shot. He was able to come up big throughout the game and step up and drop some shots. On the defensive end he was able to shut down his opponents.

The game came down to the wire. St. Cloud Tech had a 51-49 lead with 34 seconds left in regulation.

St. Cloud Tech was able to come away with the 55-51 victory over Champlin Park. The leading scorers for Champlin Park were Kyle Zimmermann with 16 points, Josh Pella 12 points and Dillon Hager with 12 points.

The leading scorers for Saint Cloud Tech were Alex Hanks with 20 points and Scott Nystrom with 17 points.

After the game I was able to talk to Saint Cloud Tech’s Alex Hanks, Scott Nystrom and head coach Mike Trewick about the quarterfinal victory.