KIM KARDASHIAN AND KRIS HUMPHRIES FILE FOR DIVORCE

According to TMZ, Minnesota native Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian have filed for a divorce. They married on August 20, 2011.

One of the main issues in the divorce papers was where the two would end up living. Kim is from L.A and Kris Humphries is from Minnesota. Kim wanted to stay in L.A and Kris wanted to move to Minnesota.

Kris Humphries played basketball at Hopkins High School and the University of Minnesota. 

JOE SENSER'S SPORTS BAR IN EAGAN SHUTS DOWN

According to KARE 11 Joe Senser's Sports Bar in Eagan, Minnesota has shut down. Joe's wife Amy has been in some legal trouble.

According to KARE 11, “Amy Senser is charged with criminal vehicular homicide in the hit and run death of a Roseville man. Anousone Phanthavong was struck and killed August 23 while filling his car with gas on the shoulder of a ramp at I-94 and Riverside. It took the Sensers days to come forward and admit that a family vehicle struck and killed Phanthavong, and then authorities were less than satisfied with their cooperation. So far, there is no word on whether employees at the Eagan location will be absorbed by the other Senser's bar and restaurants in Plymouth and Bloomington.”

CHANHASSEN TOOK ON MINNETONKA IN A REGION FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOL GAME

Chanhassen took on Minnetonka in a high school region football game. Chanhassen came in with the number 6 seed. Minnetonka came into the game with the number 2 seed.

Chanhassen kicked off to Minnetonka to start the game. Minnetonka started with the ball on the 35 yard line. Minnetonka's Andre Eubanks fumbled the ball and Chanhassen recovered the ball.

Chanhassen fumbled the ball and Minnetonka recovered. Minnetonka used both the running and passing attack to get the ball down the field.

Minnetonka called a timeout with 8:41 left in the first quarter.

Minnetonka had to punt the ball to Chanhassen on fourth down. Chanhassen went deep on second down. They were not able to get a first down so they punted it on fourth and eight to go.

Minnetonka got the ball into the hands of Andre Eubanks. Andre was able to pick up first downs. He was able to find the holes in the Chanhassen defense. Andre Eubanks fumbled the ball and Minnetonka came up with it. Minnetonka attempted a yard field goal. Chanhassen committed a foul. Minnetonka went for it on fourth down.

Minnetonka called a timeout with 3:04 left in the first quarter.

DeAndre Singleton reached the end zone for a touchdown on a nine yard run. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 2:42 left in the first quarter the score was Minnetonka 6 and Chanhassen 0.

Minnetonka kicked off after the touchdown. Chanhassen punted the ball on fourth and sixth to go.

After the first quarter of play, the score was Minnetonka 6 and Chanhassen 0.

Minnetonka got the ball to start the second quarter. DeAndre Singleton came up with some nice running plays throughout the first half. Minnetonka attempted a field goal attempt which was good.

With 9:19 the score left in the second quarter the score was Minnetonka 9 and Chanhassen 0.

Chanhassen got the ball back after the touchdown. Chanhassen went to a hurry up offense. They didn't want to take a lot of time off the clock.

Chanhassen took a timeout with 7:52 left in the second quarter.

Chanhassen punted the ball on fourth down and seven yards to go.

Minnetonka kept the ball on the ground and they were able to get first down after first down. They did a good job of tearing up the carpet. Melcome Moore came up with a touchdown reception for 21 yards. The two point conversion was no good.

With that touchdown the score was Minnetonka 15 and Chanhassen 0.

Chanhassen looked to keep the pressure on Minnetonka. Chanhassen threatened to score late in the quarter.

Chanhassen took a timeout with 33 seconds left in the second quarter.

Chanhassen attempted a 27 yard field goal attempt which was good.

At halftime the score was Minnetonka 15 and Chanhassen 3.

Minnetonka kicked to Chanhassen to start the third quarter. Chanhassen was not able to get a first down and they punted it back to Minnetonka.

Minnetonka got the ball on the on their 43 yard line.

Minnetonka called a timeout with 8:03 left in the third quarter.

Minnetonka's Matthew Boyce came up with a nice reception to give them a first down. DeAndre Singleton threatened to score midway through the third quarter. Minnetonka found the end zone with a two yard touchdown on a DeAndre Singleton run.

The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:29 left in the third quarter the score was Minnetonka 22 and Chanhassen 3.

Chanhassen fumbled the kickoff and Minnetonka recovered it. Minnetonka's DeCeon Scheumann scored a touchdown. The two point conversion was no good.

With 6:10 left in the third the score was Minnetonka 28 and Chanhassen 3.

Minnetonka got the ball back and DeCeon Schumann found a hole and he was off to the races. He found the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 2:58 left in the third quarter the score was Minnetonka 34 and Chanhassen 3.

Chanhassen got the ball back after the touchdown.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Minnetonka 34 and Chanhassen 3.

Minnetonka got the ball to start the fourth quarter. They were not able to get a first down so they had to punt the ball.

Chanhassen got intercepted by KeAndre Singleton to give Minnetonka the ball back. Minnetonka's James McFarlin picked up some good rushing yards to give his team a first down. James McFarlin ran 62 yards for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

The score with 8:46 left in the fourth quarter the score was Minnetonka 41 and Chanhassen 3.

Chanhassen got the ball back after the touchdown. 

Chanhassen threatened to score late in the fourth quarter. Mike Cerjance scored a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:46 left in regulation the score was Minnetonka 41 and Chanhassen 10.

Minnetonka ran out the last series as they were able to come away with the 41-10 semifinal victory over Chanhassen. With that victory that earns them a spot in the region finals. They will play Eden Prairie in the final.

After the game I was able to talk to DeAndre Singleton and head coach Dave Nelson about the game. DeAndre said that his team trained hard for this game and the team was able to come up and make plays. He also thinks that his team has to move the ball in order to be successful in the finals.

Head coach Dave Nelson thought that the kicking game was sloppy and there were other aspects in the game that his team was sloppy. He thought that his team ran the ball well and no one got hurt. Coach Nelson also thought that DeAndre Singleton played well. He is new at running back and has a good work attitude and is an all around good athlete.

Dave Nelson also said in the finals Minnetonka will have to hold Eden Prairie to two scores and will have to put points on the board. They can't let them run wild around the field.

MAPLE GROVE TOOK ON OSSEO IN A REGION HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME

Maple Grove traveled to Osseo for a high school region football game. Maple Grove kicked off to Osseo.

Osseo got the ball on the eight yard line. Bridgeport Tusler scored a touchdown and the extra point attempt was good.

With 11:09 left in the first quarter the score was Osseo 7 and Maple Grove 0.

Maple Grove got the ball back after the touchdown. They looked to the air to gain most of their yards on the first series. Maple Grove was not able to get a first down and they had to punt the ball back to Osseo.

Osseo was not able to convert on third down and punted it away.

Maple Grove did a good job of running the ball again. Roman Collins ran in for three yards for a Maple Grove touchdown. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 3:15 left in the first quarter the score was Osseo 7 and Maple Grove 6.

Osseo got the ball on the 30 yard line after the kickoff. Osseo had to punt the ball on fourth down. Maple Grove got the ball near midfield. 

Maple Grove's Brycen Wojta came up with a nice catch to get them into the red zone. Roman Collins ran the ball in for a touchdown with 1:19 left in the first quarter. The two point conversion was good.

With that touchdown the score was Maple Grove 14 and Osseo 7.

Maple Grove kicked off to Osseo after the touchdown. Osseo got the ball on the 21 yard line.

After one quarter of play the score was Maple Grove 14 and Osseo 7.

Maple Grove got he ball to start the second quarter.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 10:41 left in the second quarter.

Maple Grove threatened to score midway through the second quarter. They were not able to score and they had to punt the ball back to Osseo on fourth down and 37 to go.

Osseo called a timeout with 8:13 left in the second quarter.

Osseo had to punt and gave Maple Grove the ball back.

Maple Grove was on the running attack. They wanted to go at the Osseo defense.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 6:02 left in the second quarter.

Maple Grove was able to pick up a first down on John Naddy's first down reception. That brought the ball to the nine yard line.

Osseo called a timeout with 2:26 left in the second quarter.

Maple Grove was intercepted in the end zone to give the ball back to Osseo.

Osseo started with the ball on the 20 yard line. Bridgeport Tusler came up with a big play but it was brought back because of a foul on Osseo.

Osseo was picked off by Jeremy Borchardt to give Maple Grove the ball back.

At halftime the score was Maple Grove 14 and Osseo 7.

Osseo kicked off to Maple Grove to start the third quarter. Maple Grove punted it back as they were not able to get a first down.

On Osseo's first possession they fumbled the ball and Maple Grove came up with it on Osseo's 31 yard line.

Maple Grove punted the ball to Osseo.

Osseo got the ball on their 20 yard line. Bridgeport Tusler once again came up with a nice reception to give Osseo a first down. DJ Hebert found Javon Stephens for a first down. Osseo was not able to get into the end zone and they turned it over on downs.

Maple Grove got the ball on their own 27 yard line.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Maple Grove 14 and Osseo 7.

Maple Grove got the ball to start the fourth quarter. They punted the ball on fourth down and ten.

Osseo got the ball on the 27 yard line. Tim Searcy came up with a big running play for Osseo to give them a first down. Osseo continued to move the chains. They looked to get the ball into the end zone.

Osseo got into the end zone on a running play by DJ Herbert. The extra point attempt was good. That tied the score at 14 with 8:16 left in regulation.

Osseo kicked off to Maple Grove after the touchdown. 

Maple Grove was not able to get a first down and they turned it back over to Osseo.

Osseo's Tim Searcy came up with a touchdown with 1:36 left in regulation.

Osseo came away with the 20-14 victory over Maple Grove.

After the game I was able to talk to head coach Derrin Lamker, Tim Searcy, and DJ Hebert. Derrin Lamker thought that his kids came out sluggish. Now that game is over with and they have to focus on Wayzata who they will play in the championship game of the region. His kids have a good work ethic and have to have a good week in practice and have to come out to fight the whole game.

Tim Searcy talked about his touchdown. He said he tip towed down the sideline and he always knew where the out of bounds line was. He didn't know at first if he was in or not. The game plan was to come in and run the ball. He thought that all 11 guys on both sides of the ball came out and played hard and played with a lot of heart though out the whole game. Now they have to prepare hard for a tough Wayzata team who is a two time champion

DJ Hebert thought that this was just like any other game. It was a tale of two halves. The team didn't come out to play and had a bad start. He liked the ending as this team has had some great comebacks all year long. His team knows how to make big plays down the stretch. He also thinks that Osseo has to come out strong against Wayzata in the region championship game.

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST TOOK ON MINNETONKA IN A REGION HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME

It's region football time again across the state of Minnesota. In region 6AAAAA Minneapolis Southwest, who came the game with a record of 5-3 over all and were seeded 7 in the region, took on Minnetonka who came into the game with a record of 6-2 over all and were the number 2 seed in the region.

Minnetonka kicked off to Southwest to start the game. Southwest got the ball on their 18 yard line. Southwest kept the ball on the ground as they looked to get the ball into the hands of Trevon McKinney. Southwest punted the ball on fourth down.

Minnetonka got the ball back and got the ball to DeCeon Schumann. He was able to get a first down. Minnetonka used mostly a running attack. Joe Martinson found Philly Wenderoth for a touchdown with 7:00 left in the first quarter. The two point conversation was good.

With 7:00 left in the first quarter the score was Minnetonka 8 and Minneapolis Southwest 0.

Minnetonka kicked off after the touchdown. Southwest tried to move the ball down the field on a passing plays. They were not able to get a first down and they punted away.

Malcom Moore returned the ball for Minnetonka. After an illegal block against Minnetonka which resulted in a 10 yard penalty Minnetonka got the ball on the 42 yard line. Minnetonka picked up a first down and went for a touchdown. Andre Eubanks scored on a six yard run into the end zone. The extra point attempt was good.

After the touchdown the score was Minnetonka 15 and Southwest 0.

Minnetonka kicked off after the touchdown. Southwest was not able to move the ball on offense. They had to punt the ball away deep in their own territory as they were not able to get good field possession.

DeAndre Singleton made a 39 yard touchdown run for Minnetonka. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:51 left in the first quarter the score was Minnetonka 22 and Southwest 0.

Southwest got the ball back after the touchdown. Southwest had to punt the ball on fourth down.

Minnetonka got the ball to start the second quarter. Minnetonka kept moving the ball down the field. They were able to confuse Southwest. Deandre Singleton set up a touchdown run midway through second quarter. He brought the ball to the three yard line. Deandre Singleton scored a 3 yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 9:24 left in the second quarter the score was Minnetonka 28 and Southwest 0.

Southwest got the ball after the Minnetonka touchdown. Southwest had to punt the ball away again.

Minnetonka went into their bag of tricks as they wanted to try to fake out Southwest. They were able to do that. Minnetonka did have to bring out their punt team out on the field with 7:15 left on fourth down and 15 to go.

Southwest looked to get some field advantage. They looked keep the ball on the ground as they were able to get their running game going. Dantavian Sears picked up a first down for Southwest.

Southwest called a timeout with 5:41 left the second quarter.

Southwest had to punt on fourth down and nine yards to go.

Bennett Celichowski blocked the punt and got it and ran it in for a touchdown for Minnetonka. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:11 left in the second quarter the score was Minnetonka 35 and Southwest 0.

Southwest got the ball back.

Southwest took a timeout with 3:32 left in the second quarter.

Southwest punted the ball on fourth down and seven to go.

Minnetonka looked to score late in the quarter. DeAndre Singleton scored a touchdown with 35 seconds left in the second quarter. The extra point attempt was good.

Andre Edbanks scored a touchdown with 21 seconds left. The extra point attempt was good.

At halftime the score was Minnetonka 49 and Southwest 0.

Southwest kicked off to start the third quarter. Minnetonka kept the ball on the ground the first drive of the third quarter. Minnetonka punted the ball on fourth down and 16 to go.

Southwest got picked off and Minnetonka recovered the ball on their 40 yard line.

Minnetonka continued to pound the ball down the field. Minnetonka got lucky and found the end zone again on a Jame McFarlin 15 yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:40 left in the third quarter the score was Minnetonka 56 and Southwest 0.

Southwest got the ball after the touchdown. Southwest was able to get some yardage on some nice run plays.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Minnetonka 56 and Southwest 0.

Southwest got the ball to start the fourth quarter. Maurice Alexander caught a pass for a touchdown for Southwest. The extra point attempt was good.

With 8:27 left in regulation the score was Minnetonka 56 and Southwest 7.

Minnetonka got the ball after the touchdown.

Minnetonka came away with the 56-7 victory over Minneapolis Southwest.

I was able to talk to Minnetonka's head coach Dave Nelson and DeAndre Singleton about the game. Dave Nelson thought that Southwest was an improved team. He thought that his team limited their turnovers. He also talked about the season over all and that his team didn't play well against Wayzata or Eden Prairie. He also was able to go into detail about his thoughts on having cancer and how that was a wake up call for him and his team.

I also talked to DeAndre Singletonabout the game. He though that his team played well in a big playoff game. Teams have to make big plays in region games or your season will be over. He thought that his team played like a team in the victory over Southwest and looking forward to the semifinal and wants to play in the championship.

GET TO KNOW RAYMOND COWELS III

Raymond Cowels III was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 18, 1990. He has two younger sisters and one older brother and one younger brother.

Raymond Cowels III is currently a junior at Santa Clara University and will graduate in June 2013. He plays basketball. Basketball everything to him. He has played basketball since he was in third grade. His life has almost revolved around basketball for a long time and it has been for a long time.

Right now Raymond is preparing for his junior season at Santa Clara. Some of his goals this season are to be the best defensive player he can be and also be the best teammate he can be. He wants to be solid and reliable on the court.

His major at Santa Clara University is Business Management. Raymond's biggest athletic thrills have been his two high school basketball championships and the CIT Championship at Santa Clara.

I have been able to meet and see Raymond play basketball a few times. I think he is a very good basketball player. He is always fun to be around but knows to get serious near game time. I think that he is very skilled on the basketball court. He knows how to get to the basket and can create his own shot. He knows how to use his athletic ability.

ST PAUL CENTRAL TOOK ON MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN IN THE TWIN CITIES CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE GAME

St. Paul Central came into the game with a conference record of 5-0 and an overall record of 5-2. Minneapolis Washburn came into the game with a conference record of 5-0 and an overall record of 5-1.

Washburn kicked off to Central to start the game. Central got the ball near midfield. They looked to keep the ball on the ground. Central started off with short gains. Centrals quarterback Seamus Walsh made some nice throws to his receivers. Central punted to Washburn on fourth down.

Washburn used both the run and passing game. Central intercepted the pass and they recovered the ball. Montrell Williams picked up some good yards and set up a Gabril Walker touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:46 left in the first quarter the score was Central 7 and Washburn 0.

Central kicked off to Washburn after the touchdown. Washburn was not able to get a first down and they punted it back to Central.

Central called a timeout with 3:19 left in the first quarter.

Central's Seamus Walsh picked up a few good yards to get a first down. Central looked to go Walsh in short gain situations. Central was able to pick up a first down.

Central's Theo Haslow caught a pass in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

At the end of the first quarter the score was Central 14 and Washburn 0.

Washburn got the ball to start the second quarter. Washburn was picked off by Michel Smith who scored a touchdown after he intercepted the ball. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 10:20 left in the second quarter the score was Central 20 and Washburn 0.

Washburn got the ball back and they were able to get a first down. Washburn went three downs and were faced with fourth and 12 and they punted it back to Central.

Central's LaDra Kilgore Hodges picked up a nice run for a first down. Central burned a lot of time off the clock late in the quarter.

Central's Montrell Williams caught a pass for a touchdown with 11 seconds left in the second quarter. The extra point attempt was good.

The score at halftime was Central 27 and Washburn 0.

Central kicked off to Washburn to start the third quarter. Washburn looked to keep the ball on the ground in the first series of offense. Washburn was not able to get a first down and they were fourth down and 28 to go so they punted it to Central.

Central's Gabriel Walker picked up a first down on a nice run. Central tired a field goal 2:00 left in the third quarter. It was blocked.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Central 27 and Washburn 0.

Central got the ball to start the fourth quarter. 

Gabriel Walker picked up a first down early in the fourth quarter. Theo Haslow scored a touchdown for Central with 8:34 left in the fourth quarter. The two point conversion was good.

Central kicked off to Washburn after the touchdown. Washburn was not able to get a first down and they punted the ball on fourth down and 14 to go. They were not able to get a first down and turned it over to Central.

Central came away with the 35-0 victory over Minneapolis Washburn to win the Twin Cities championship game.

After the game I was able to talk to St. Paul Central head coach ScottHowell and LaDra Kilgore Hodges about the victory. 

 

ST. PAUL JOHNSON TOOK ON MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL IN A TWIN CITIES CROSSOVER SERIES FOOTBALL GAME

St. Paul Johnson took on Minneapolis Southwest High School in a football game. It was the Twin Cities crossover game. It is where the Minneapolis city conference takes on the St. Paul city conference based on where teams finished in their conference. St. Paul Johnson came into the game with a record of 4-3 overall and a conference record of 4-1. Southwest also came into the game with a record of 4-3 and a conference record of 4-1.

Southwest kicked off to Johnson to start the game. Johnson got the ball on their 27 yard line. Johnson started off on a running series. They looked to keep the ball on the ground for the most part. Keng Xion ran for 71 yards for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 10:50 left in the first quarter the score was Johnson 7 and Southwest 0.

Johnson kicked off to Southwest after the touchdown. Southwest got the ball into the hands of Trayvon McKinney. He was able to pick up a few yards and also was able to get some big first downs. Southwest fumbled the ball on the 5 yard line and Johnson recovered.

Johnson looked to keep the ball on the ground. Johnson's Doug Siedschlag was able to slip through the Southwest defenders and pick up some needed yards. But it was not enough though because they had to punt the ball to Southwest.

Southwest looked to get the ball into the hands of Dantavian Sears. Dantavian Sears was all over the field. He was able to get way from the defenders. Southwest was not able to get a first down and they had to punt the ball back to Johnson.

Johnson started a drive on their 5 yard line. The Southwest defense stepped up big and was able to slow down the Johnson offense. Southwest got the ball back on downs.

Southwest looked to get the ball down the field as quick as possible.

Southwest called a timeout with 22.1 seconds left in the first quarter.

At the end of the first quarter the score was Johnson 7 and Southwest 0.

Southwest got the ball to start the second quarter. Maurice Alexander scored a touchdown on a short two yard run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:51 in the second quarter the score was tied at 7.

Southwest kicked off after the touchdown. Johnson kept the running attack alive in the second quarter as they started off each series running the ball. Johnson tried some trick plays and were able to gain some small yards. Johnson had to punt the ball back to Southwest.

Southwest got the ball on the 37 yard line. Southwest had trouble picking up yards as they committed a few violations in a row. They had to punt the ball to Johnson.

Johnson was not able to get into a running grove and the Southwest defense was able to slow down the Johnson offense. Joe Segelstrom picked up a big reception and was a first down. Johnson was not able to convert on fourth down and that gave the ball back to Southwest.

Southwest got the ball back and got it into the hands of Dantavian Sears. He was able to pick up a first down.

Southwest called a timeout with 1:17 left in the second quarter.

DeAnthony McKinley got a first down for Southwest. On the next play Southwest was picked off.

At halftime the score was tied at 7.

Johnson kicked off to Southwest to start the third quarter. Southwest started with the ball on their 15 yard line. Trayvon McKinney got the ball from the get go as Southwest offense looked to pick up some major yardage early on.

Southwest was not able to get a first down and they had to punt the ball to Johnson.

Johnson got the ball back on offense. They got the ball on the 16 yard line. Johnson threatened to score midway through the third quarter. They attempted a 22 yard field goal but were unsuccessful.

Southwest got the ball back after the failed field goal attempt. Southwest was not able to get a first down and they had to punt the ball to Johnson. Johnson fumbled the ball on the kickoff and Jimmy Roth for Southwest recovered it to give them the ball back.

Southwest got the ball on the 35 yard line after the Jimmy Roth recovery of the punt. Camden Knuckles picked up a big reception that brought the ball to the nine yard line. Camden Knuckles got a 25 yard pass for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:19 left in the third quarter the score was Southwest 14 and Johnson 7.

Southwest kicked off after the touchdown. Johnson was not able to move the ball on offense and they had to punt the ball to Southwest.

Trayvon McKinney ran 97 yards for Southwest and he coughed it up on the four yard line and but recovered it.

At the end of the fourth quarter the score was Southwest 14 and Johnson 7.

Southwest got the ball on the ball on the four yard line to start the fourth quarter. DeAnthony McKinley scored a touchdown on a four yard run. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 11:15 left in the fourth quarter the score was Southwest 20 and Johnson 7.

Southwest kicked off after the touchdown. Johnson's Tra Griffin picked up 40 yards on a nice run. That moved the chains down the field. Tra Griffin continued to pound the ball down the field. Johnson threatened to score late in the quarter.

Southwest took a timeout with 6:41 left in the fourth quarter.

John Plaschko for Johnson caught a pass in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:35 left in regulation the score was Southwest 20 and Johnson 14.

Trayvon McKinney picked up some good yards for Southwest. Southwest couldn't pick up a first down and they had to punt it back to Johnson.

Johnson turned the ball over with 1:53 left in regulation. That gave Southwest the ball for the last series of the game. 

Johnson called a timeout with 1:15 left in the game.

Southwest came away with the 20-14 victory over Johnson. I though that both teams played well but in the end Southwest was able to hold their ground and come up with some big stops and get the ball into the end zone. 

I talked to head coach John Biezuns about the game. 

DON LUCIA AGREES TO A CONTRACT EXTENSION

From University of Minnesota's Paul Rovnak

Director of athletics Joel Maturi announced today that the University of Minnesota has agreed to terms on a contract extension with head hockey coach Don Lucia through the 2014-15 season.

“Don is a championship caliber coach and is deserving of this extension,” said Maturi. “He has led the University of Minnesota to two national titles and recently battled through a significant illness. He is now totally healthy and fully committed to Minnesota. I believe Gopher Hockey to be the premier program in the country and Don is the right man to continue to lead our student athletes.”

Lucia won back-to-back national championships with Minnesota in 2002 and 2003. He is in his thirteenth season behind the Gopher bench and has a stellar 294-159-53 record at Minnesota. The Gophers are off to a 4-0-0 start this season, which is Minnesota’s best start since their 2001-02 campaign.

“I want to thank president Eric Kaler and director of athletics Joel Maturi for having confidence in me to lead the Gophers for many years to come,” said Lucia. “Our goal every year is for Minnesota to be a championship team, and we have been able to achieve the ultimate success twice since I have been here. Some years we come closer to reaching our goals than others, but I am confident that we are headed in the right direction.”

 

BCB BASKETBALL CASH PRIZE TOURNAENT

BC Basketball/Urban Ventures is hosting a Basketball tournament for young adults at the Collin Powell Center October 22nd & 23rd 11:00am-6:00pm. The winning team receives a cash prize. Come out and see some of the best young talent basketball players/teams in Minnesota. I am contacting you to see if you would like to participate in this event. Ways to participate include sending this info to your friends and acquaintance, playing on a team, sponsoring a team ($250 per team) or attending the event. To register or confirm a spot email ben@bencolemanbasketball.com Dead line for registration Oct 20th.

 

For more info visit; www.BenColemanBasketball.com .

 

This is just one more way to keep at risk youth off the streets, and give our children something positive to be a part of.

 

Thanks for your support

 

Also comes and see the world’s Greatest Dunker (Terry). We will take the top Dunker from each team to compete in a dunk contest against Terry. The crowd will help us judge the winner (Cash Prize)."

 

High School Boys League

 

Who: 9^th /10^th Grade Boys

 

When: Practices Tuesday and Thursday evenings

 

September 13 – October 13, 7:00-8:30 PM

 

Where: Colin Powell Center, 2924 4^th Av S, Minneapolis

 

Registration and first practice:

Tuesday, September 13, 7:00-8:30 PM

 

Games: Saturdays and selected weekend tournaments

 

Cost: $59 - includes a jersey

 

Staff: MN Blizzard Men’s team and Ben Coleman Basketball

 

Extra: A Bible message will be presented at each practice

 

Contact: 612-638-1014 or urbanstars@urbanventures.org

Basketball Camp

 

Who: 4^th - 8th Grade Boys and Girls

 

When: Wed, Thurs & Fri, October 19-21, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (No School)

 

Where: Colin Powell Center, 2924 4^th Av S, Minneapolis

 

Cost: $59

 

Staff: MN Blizzard Men’s team and Ben Coleman Basketball

 

Lunch: Bring your own each day

 

Contact: 612-242-1909 or Ben@bencolemanBasketball.com

 

Basketball Clinic

 

Who: High School Boys and Girls (get ready for tryouts)

 

When: Saturday, November 5, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

 

Where: Colin Powell Center, 2924 4^th Av S, Minneapolis

 

Cost: $39

 

Staff: MN Blizzard Men’s team and Ben Coleman Basketball

 

Lunch: Bring your own

 

Contact: 612-242-1909 or Ben@bencolemanBasketball.com