MINNESOTA TRANSITIONS TOOK ON RUSHFORD PETERSON IN THE CLASS A SEMIFINAL GAME OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BOYS’ BASKETBALL STATE TOURNAMENT

The Minnesota Transitions took on Rushford Peterson in the semifinal game in class A of the Minnesota State High School League.

Coming into the game both of these teams looked to score a lot of points. Both teams had a hard time finding the basket in the early goings.

Transitions came out and played a tough zone defense. Rushford Peterson also played a zone defense to begin the game.

Rushford Peterson double and tripled teamed Kyle Noreen. Noreen is a scoring threat from anywhere on the court.

Rodney Owens came out and played really tough. He was able to step up and knock down his shot from all over the court.

Minnesota Transitions defense was very good. They were able to step up and slow down Rushford.

At halftime the score was Minnesota Transitions 27 and Rushford Peterson 21.

Minnesota Transitions looked to pull away from Rushford Peterson as they were able to score quick points. Most of the points Transitions made were in transitions.

Minnesota Transitions didn’t let down on the offensive end. They were able to keep pushing the ball down the court and did a really good job of scoring in transition.

Minnesota Transitions was able to come away with the 56-49 victory over Rushford-Peterson.

The leading scorers for Rushford Peterson were Nick Thomson with 20 points and Blake Lea with 9 points. The leading scorers for Minnesota Transitions were Rodney Owens with 18 points, Kevin Noreen with 17 points and Kyle Noreen with 17 points.