ST PAUL CENTRAL TOOK ON HOLY ANGELS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST

The St Paul Central Minutemen took on the Holy Angels Stars in a boys’ basketball game. Holy Angels came into the game with a record of 2-6. St. Paul Central came into the game with a record of 3-3.  

 

The game was close throughout the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run throughout the first half.

Both teams applied full court pressure. Holy Angels went to a zone defense.

St. Paul Central looked to get the ball into the hands of Malik Akil Glass. Glass did a good job of driving to the lane.

Holy Angels was able to make their shots late in the half.

At halftime the score was Holy Angels 24 and St. Paul Central 12.

St. Paul Central came out on fire as they were able to start the half on a run. They looked to Markus Taylor-Knighten for their scoring. He was on.

St. Paul Central went on a run midway through the second half.

The score went back and forth in the second half. Both teams dove on the floor for loose balls and they both crashed the boards.

Holy Angels continued to go hard after Central as they were able to apply pressure and get them out of their rhythm.

The game was close throughout the contest.

I thought that Dwayne Cannady did a good job of defending his player. Cannady slowed down his opponent on the offensive and he was able to be his defender off the dribble.

Central went back to a full court press. They did a good job of making it tough for Holy Angels to make shots.

Glass continued to take the ball strong to the basket. He was not afraid to make an extra pass or pass up a shot if his teammates had a better shot.

The game came down to the wire. Holy Angels came away with the 56-53 victory over St. Paul Central.