WAYZATA WENT UP AGAINST ST. PAUL JOHNSON IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 29, Wayzata and St. Paul Johnson went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.

Both teams started out in zone defense. Wayzata was able to push the ball down the floor and looked to push the ball down the floor in transition.

Wayzata did a good job of scoring baskets in transition. They swung the ball around the 3-point line and was able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Johnson was able to score baskets in transition. They looked to beat Wayzata down the floor and beat them to the basket.

Johnson came up with fast break layups. Johnson was able to the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the clock as they looked for their shots.

Johnson’s Jalen Mobley came up with layups in the first half. If he thought that he could beat his man off the dribble he would look to make layups. Mobley was also able to make mid-range jump shots.

If Mobley wasn’t open he was able to get the ball into the hands of Savion Benton and Savon Parker both were able to make shots that they put up.

Wayzata called a timeout with 5:35 left in the first half. The score was Johnson 29, Wayzata 25.

Johnson was able to come up with layups off of Wayzata’s turnovers. Mobley called for the ball and was able to get himself open and he took it hard to the basket for layups.

At halftime the score was Johnson 40, Wayzata 30.

As the second half got underway Johnson counted to push the ball down the floor, as they looked to score layups.

Wayzata did a good job of passing the ball to each other. They didn’t rush their shots. Wayzata made Johnson guard them.

Johnson stepped up their defensive pressure. They were able to make it difficult for Wayzata to hit shots that they put up.

Johnson was able to trap Wayzata and come up with steals. Mobley continued to get to the basket and make mid-range jump shots and layups.

Wayzata stated in a zone defense for most of the second half. They wanted to keep spreading the Johnson offense out and force them to take deep shots.

Wayzata’s Johnny Beninga and Jack Sowada both came up with big shots for their team. The defense had a hard time slowing them down on offense.

Johnson was able to come up with layups in the second half. They were able to slow down Wayzata’s offense.

Johnson called a timeout with 6:20 left in regulation. The score was Johnson 64, Wayzata 47.

Mobley fouled out with just under 6 minutes left in regulation. He received a personal foul and a technical foul for his fourth and fifth fouls.

Wayzata went on an 11-1 run after Mobley fouled out.

Johnson called a timeout with 3:48 left in regulation. The score was Johnson 65, Wayzata 58.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. There were many jump balls late in regulation.

Wayzata attacked the basket late in the game and was able to come up with layups and jump shots down the stretch.

Johnson came away with the 77-65 victory over Wayzata.

The leading scorers for Wayzata were Beeninga with 20 points and Sowada with 16 points.

The leading scorers for Johnson were Mobley with 19 points, Elliot with 12 points and Parker with 11 points.