ST. PAUL CENTRAL FORFEITS TWO GAMES

According to David La Vaque of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. St. Paul Central has forfeited two games for use of an ineligible player. 

Central forfeited games against Minneapolis North and Minneapolis Southwest.

Central started the season 6-0. 
 

OHIO WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA IN A FOOTBALL GAME

Sept. 26 was homecoming at the University of Minnesota. Minnesota went up against Ohio in a football game. Going into the game Ohio had a record of 3-0 and Minnesota had a record of 2-1. 

Minnesota kicked off to start the game. The ball went into the end zone for a touchback. Ohio started on their own 25-yard line. Ohio mixed their running and passing game up on their first drive. On 4th-and-1 they punted the ball to Minnesota.

 

Minnesota took over on their own 20-yard line. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith got the ball into his hands early as he picked up big yards. Smith came up with a 27-yard reception for a first down. K.J. May came up with another good catch that helped the offense out. Minnesota punted the ball on 4th-and-6.

 

Ohio took over on their own 13-yard line. Ohio used the passing game to move the ball down the field. Derrius Vick found Papi White in the end zone for a 39-yard touchdown reception. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 10:33 left in the first quarter the score was Ohio 7, Minnesota 0.

 

Minnesota took over on their own 22-yard line. Smith once again looked to get the ball into his hands as he picked up a 6-yard run for a first down. Smith came up with a huge first down run the defense had a tough time slowing him down. The offense stalled out and on 4th-and-2 Minnesota punted the ball.

 

Ohio took over on their own 5-yard line. Ohio tried different plays as they looked to confuse Minnesota on what they were doing on the offensive end.

 

Ohio called a timeout with 4:26 left in the first quarter the score was Ohio 7, Minnesota 0.

 

Ohio’s Daz’mound Patterson came up with some huge runs but the defense stepped up and slowed him down. On 4th-and-6 Ohio punted the ball.

 

Minnesota picked up a first down on a Mitch Leidner 6-yard run. Minnesota’s Shannon Brooks came up with a 26-yard run.

 

After one quarter of play the score was Ohio 7, Minnesota 0.

 

Minnesota’s K.J. Maye came up with a first down reception. Minnesota got a touchdown on a 40-yard run by Shannon Brooks. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 14:19 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 7.

 

Ohio took over after the touchdown. They started their drive on their own 25-yard line after a touchback.

 

Ohio used the short passing game to try to move the ball down the field once again.

 

Minnesota called a timeout with 12:54 left in the second quarter. The score was tied at 7.

 

Ohio’s Sebastian Smith caught a 15-yard pass for a first down. Smith came up with a 31-yard catch. Patterson got the ball and looked to move the ball down the field. Ohio looked to get the ball into the end zone midway through the second quarter.

 

Ohio called a timeout with 9:48 left in the second quarter.

 

Ohio's Vick found Smith for a 10-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

 

With 7:46 left in the second quarter the score was Ohio 14, Minnesota 7.

 

Minnesota took over on their own 32-yard line. Leidner found Maye for a 28-yard reception.

 

Minnesota did a good job of moving the ball down the field as they got the ball into the red zone.

 

Leidner came up with a 7-yard run that resulted in a second down. On the next play Leidner came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 3:20 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 14.

 

Ohio did a good job of moving the ball down the field late in the second quarter. On 4th-and-4 Ohio punted the ball.

 

Minnesota took over on their own 10-yard line as time ran out in the second quarter.

 

At halftime the score was tied at 14.

 

Ohio kicked off to start the third quarter. Minnesota took over on their own 37-yard line. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith got the ball and came up with a 30-yard first down rush. Minnesota’s Ryan Santoso attempted a 49-yard field goal attempt which was good.

 

With 11:25 left in the third quarter the score was Minnesota 17, Ohio 14.

 

Ohio took over on their own 14-yard line. Ohio’s A.J. Ouellette found some holes in the defense and took the ball down the field but the Gophers were able to slow him down. Jordon Reid came up with an 8-yard first down reception. The Gopher defense stepped up and were able to make Ohio punt on 4th-and-15.

 

Minnesota took over on their own 1-yard line. Minnesota looked to the air as they tried to move the ball down the field. Maye came up with another reception that resulted in a first down. Minnesota was able to keep moving the ball down the field late in the third quarter. Minnesota punted on 4th-and 2.

 

Ohio took over on their own 20-yard line. Ohio tried to move the ball down the field but the Minnesota defense stepped up big and slowed them down. On 4th-and-12 they elected to punt the ball.

 

After three quarters of play the score was Minnesota 17, Ohio 14.

 

Minnesota fumbled the punt and Ohio recovered it. Ohio got the ball on the 6-yard line. There was a penalty on the play that backed the Ohio offense up 5 yards. Ouellette came up with an 11-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 14:39 left in the fourth quarter the score was Ohio 21, Minnesota 17.

 

Minnesota got the ball back on their own 6-yard line. Minnesota’s Rashad Hill came up with a 24-yard reception for a first down. Leidner was sacked for a 3-yard loss. Eric Carter came up with a 14-yard reception. Leidner wasn’t afraid to run with the ball himself if he thought that he could pick up a few yards. Leidner found Isaiah Gentry for a 29-yard reception. Minnesota attempted a 24-yard field goal by Santoso which was good. With 8:44 left in the fourth quarter the score was Ohio 21, Minnesota 20.

 

The ball went into the end zone and was placed on the 25-yard line. Ohio moved the ball down the field as they looked to score again. The defense stepped up big as they stopped the offense. Ohio attempted a 41-yard field goal attempt after two penalties on Ohio but it was good.

 

With 2:36 left in the fourth quarter the score was Ohio 24, Minnesota 20.

 

Minnesota’s Smith came up with a 15-yard reception. Minnesota kept on looking for ways to move the ball down the field. Minnesota went to a hurry up offense as they didn’t take much time off the clock between plays. They marched down the field.

 

Minnesota’s Shannon Brooks came up with a 3 yard run for a touchdown. The extra-point attempt was good.

 

With 30 seconds left in the fourth quarter the score was Minnesota 27, Ohio 24.

 

Ohio started their last drive on their own 43-yard line. They couldn’t move the ball down the field and time expired.

 

Ohio couldn’t move the ball and Minnesota came away with the 27-24 victory over Ohio.

 

After the game Minnesota head coach Jerry Kill talked to the media after the game. Also Smith and Brooks talked about the game. Leidner and Murray talked about the win.

 

ST. PAUL COMO PARK TOOK ON SMB IN A FOOTBALL GAME

St. Paul Como Park kicked off to SMB to start the game. SMB kept the ball on the ground early in the first quarter.  Jasper Salverda caught a 50-yard touchdown reception. The extra-point attempt was good.

With 8:27 left in the first quarter the score was SMB 7, Como Park 0.

Como Park couldn’t move the ball down the field, so they had to punt the ball on 4th down.

SMB got the ball on their own 130yard line. Both teams were very physical on both ends of the ball.

SMB punted on 4th-and-10. Como Park fumbled the ball and SMB recovered it.

SMB got the ball on the 50-yard line. SMB used their running game as they looked to get the ball into the hands of Siegel Howard. SMB’s Samuael Pickerign got a touchdown with 3:26 left in the first quarter. The extra-point attempt was good.

With 3:26 left in the first quarter the score was SMB 14, Como Park 0.

Como Park couldn't move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-6 they punted the ball. SMB’s William Bean caught the ball and ran 39 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point attempt was good.

With 1:50 left in the first quarter the score was SMB 21, Como Park 0.

Como Park had a hard time moving the ball down the field.

Como Park called a timeout with 28.1 seconds left in the first quarter.

Como Park punted on 4th-and-12.

SMB took over on their own 40-yard line.

After one quarter of play the score was SMB 21, Como Park 0.

SMB kept the ball on the ground as they got the ball into the hands of Howard. SMB was able to get their running game going. SMB turned the ball over on downs.

Como Park got the ball on their own 21-yard line. Como Park’s Robert Adams the quarterback kept the ball and was able to get a first down on a 10-yard run.

Como Park got a touchdown on a 40-yard catch by Demetrice Mitchell.

At halftime the score was SMB 21 Como Park 7.

SMB kicked off to start the third quarter. Como Park got the ball on their own 33-yard line. Como Park’s Thairee Lolar came up with big runs that kept the chains moving. The Como Park offense stalled out and on 4th-and-11 they punted the ball.

Both teams’ defenses stepped up big in the third quarter as the ball traded hands throughout the third quarter.

On 4th-and-15 with the ball on the 20-yard line SMB elected to take a field goal. It was good. With 4:16 left in the third quarter the score was SMB 24, Como Park 7.

Como Park took over on the 30-yard line and fumbled the ball and SMB took over. SMB’s Michael O’Shea came up with big plays that kept the chains moving. On 4th-and-5, SMB went for it and they were not able to come up with a first down.

After three quarters of play the score was SMB 24, Como Park 7.

SMB found the end zone again on a 2-yard run by O’Shea. The two-point conversion was good.  

Como Park had trouble once again on the offensive end. SMB scored another touchdown on a 33-yard run by Hernandez. The extra-point attempt was no good.

Como Park once again moved the ball down the field but they fumbled it and Erickson picked it up and ran it 41 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was good.

SMB came away with the 44-7 victory over Como Park.

FORMER MINNESOTA RUNNING BACK LAURENCE MARONEY STOPPED BY TO CATCH UP ON THINGS

Former Minnesota running back Laurence Maroney stopped by TCF Bank Stadium to talk to the media before the Ohio vs. Minnesota football game on Sept. 26.

Maroney played with the Gophers from 2003-05. While he was with the Gophers according to a statement released by the University of Minnesota, Maroney, “ranks second all-time in Minnesota rushing yards with 3,933 and he is tied for third all-time in attempts with 660. He ranks fourth in school history with an average yards-per-carry of 5.96 and is also fourth in rushing touchdowns with 32. He is tied for first in career 200-yard games with three and is second in 100-yard games with 21.”

He is now running his own music company and giving back to his community. Maroney is currently living in St. Louis.

He talked about his life after football and giving back to the community.

TANYSHA SCOTT HAS BEEN NAMED HEAD VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH AT MINNEAPOLIS DELASALLE

Tanysha Scott is headed back to Minneapolis DeLaSalle as their new head girls varsity basketball coach. Scott is a 2001 graduate of DeLaSalle.

After graduating from DeLaSalle Scott continued her playing career at the University of Minnesota-Duluth were she played from 2001-05.

Scott started her coaching career in 2011 where she was the head coach of the Minnesota NC Heat on the AAU circuit. She was an assistant coach at The Blake School and Minneapolis South. South hired her as their head coach at the start of the 2013-14 season.

Scott takes over for Faith Johnson Patterson, who now is the head varsity coach at Eden Prairie High School.  

HOPKINS GUARD AMIR COFFEY HAS VERBALLY COMMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

According to multiple media reports Hopkins senior guard Amir Coffey has verbally committed to the University of Minnesota.

Coffey, who injured his knee early in the 2014-2015 season and didn’t play most of the season, was highly recruited. Some teams that were interested in Coffey were Alabama, Arizona, Baylor, Florida, Iowa State, Indiana, Marquette, Michigan, Michigan State, Oregon, SMU, Texas and Wisconsin.

Coffey’s dad Richard also played basketball for the University of Minnesota.

Coffey will graduate from Hopkins in June 2016.

KENT STATE WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA IN A NONCONFERENCE FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 19, Kent State and Minnesota squared off in a football game. Going into the game both teams had a record of 1-1.

Minnesota kicked off to start the game. Kent State started on their own 23-yard line. Kent State’s Nick Holley got the ball and looked to get past the first down. Holley got a first down. The Minnesota defense stepped up and was able to slow down the Kent State offense. Minnesota’s Jack Lynn came up with some huge tackles that stopped the Kent State offense. On 4th-and-24 Kent State punted the ball.

Minnesota got the ball on their own 32-yard line after a roughing the kicker penalty. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith looked to get the ball into his hands and get past the defense. Minnesota used both the running and passing game early as they were to elude the Kent State defense. Minnesota’s quarterback Mitch Leidner came up with some huge plays as he was able to get his teammates involved in the offence. On 4th-and-5, Minnesota’s Ryan Santoso attempted a 45-yard field goal attempt and it was good.

With 6:14 left in the first quarter the score was Minnesota 3, Kent State 0.

Kent State took over on their own 27-yard line. Holley got the ball back and kept on running with it as he looked to get his team into the end zone. Kent State quarterback Colin Reardon kept the ball himself and ran down the middle of the field if he thought that he could get past the Minnesota defense. On 4-and-6 Kent State once again punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on their own 16-yard line. Smith got the ball back in his hands and was able to come up first downs. Minnesota was intercepted and Kent State took over.

Kent State couldn’t move the ball down the field and had to punt the ball.

After one quarter of play the score was Minnesota 3, Kent State 0.

Minnesota started on their own 30-yard line. The Kent State defense was able to get to Leidner and made him hurry his passes. Leidner was intercepted and Kent State took over from their own 12-yard line.

Kent State did a good job of mixing up their offensive patterns on what they were doing offensively. On 4th-and-7 Kent State punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on their own 28-yard line. Minnesota couldn’t move the ball and hard to punt on 4th-and-5.

Kent State’s offense sputtered as they had a difficult time moving the ball down the field. On 4th-and-9 they elected to punt the ball.

Minnesota took over on their 27-yard line. Minnesota’s Robert Williams got the ball into his hands and was able to come up with some nice runs. On Minnesota’s 4th-and-6 Minnesota punted the ball.

Kent State took over on their own 26-yard line. Kent State failed get a first down so they punted the ball back to Minnesota.

Minnesota took over on their own 27-yard line. Leidner was able to get the ball into Smith’s hands as Smith looked to get move the ball down the field. Leidner was also able to keep the ball in his hands and move the ball down the field as they looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter. Leidner found K.J. Maye for a 15-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 51 seconds left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 10, Kent State 0. That would be the score at halftime.

Minnesota started on the 25-yard line as the kick off went into the end zone. Minnesota went to the air as Leidner found Drew Wolitarsky for a 32-yard first down reception. Minnesota looked to make short trips down the field as they ran post and out routs. Minnesota fumbled the ball and Kent State’s Demetrius Monday ran 80 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point attempt was good.

With 9:44 left in the third quarter the score was Minnesota 10, Kent State 7.

Minnesota took over and looked to move the ball down the field. They were not able to do so and they punted on 4th down.

Both teams struggled to move the ball down the field late in the third quarter. They both punted the ball back and forth to each other late in the third quarter.

After three quarters of play the score was Minnesota 10, Kent State 7.

As the fourth quarter got under way Minnesota continued to push the ball down the field as they looked to score a touchdown. They had to punt on 4th down.

Neither team came up with any substantial big plays in the fourth quarter.

Minnesota attempted a 44-yard field goal attempt and it was no good with 1:18 left in regulation.

Minnesota came away with the 10-7 victory over Kent State.

After the game Minnesota head Coach Jerry Kill talked about the performance of the game. Kill said that, “The defense stepped up and we are playing defense really well right now. Our offense is a struggle right now.”

CHAMPLIN PARK WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST IN A BOYS SOCCER GAME

Champlin Park and Minneapolis Southwest squared off in a boys soccer match on Sept. 15.

Champlin Park looked to move the ball down the field and get everyone into the offense early.

The ball was kept near midfield in the opening minutes of the contest.

Champlin Park did a good job of moving the ball down the field and trying to keep the ball out of the Southwest zone. 

Southwest’s James Gagnon came up with some good shots on goal in the first half.

The game was very physical. Both were bumping each other going after the ball.

Southwest did a good job of getting to the ball and attacking on the offensive end of the field. They were able to get shots on goal.

Southwest’s Callen Kuntson got a goal with a header with 26:38 left in the first half. With that goal the score was Southwest 1, Champlin Park 0.

Southwest’s Mohamed Hassan scored a goal with 21:17 left in the first half. With Hassan’s goal that made the score Southwest 2, Champlin Park 0.

Both teams did a good job of trying to play keep away with each other.

At halftime the score was Southwest 2, Champlin Park 0.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to move the ball down the field as they both looked to score.

Southwest’s goalkeeper Garrett Johnson came up with huge saves throughout the second half.

Champlin Park’s Caleb Aronson came up with a goal with 34:30 left in the second half.

With Aronson’s goal that made the score Southwest 2, Champlin Park 1.

Both teams continued to race down the field as they looked to get ball into the goal.

Champlin Park’s Eze Amajuoyi scored a goal with 2:30 left to go in regulation. With that goal that made the score tied at 2.

With 1:31 left in regulation Champlin Park’s Mike Biah scored a goal that gave Champlin Park a 3-2 lead.  

With two goals late in the contest Champlin Park came away with the 3-2 victory over Southwest.

CHAMPLIN PARK WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST IN A BOYS SOCCER GAME

Champlin Park and Minneapolis Southwest squared off in a boys soccer match on Sept. 15.

Champlin Park looked to move the ball down the field and get everyone into the offense early.

The ball was kept near midfield in the opening minutes of the contest.

Champlin Park did a good job of moving the ball down the field and trying to keep the ball out of the Southwest zone.

Southwest’s James Gagnon came up with some good shots on goal in the first half.

The game was very physical. Both were bumping each other going after the ball.  

Southwest did a good job of getting to the ball and attacking on the offensive end of the field. They were able to get shots on goal.

Southwest’s Callen Kuntson got a goal with a header with 26:38 left in the first half. With that goal the score was Southwest 1, Champlin Park 0.

Southwest’s Mohamed Hassan scored a goal with 21:17 left in the first half. With Hassan’s goal that made the score Southwest 2, Champlin Park 0.

Both teams did a good job of trying to play keep away with each other.

At halftime the score was Southwest 2, Champlin Park 0.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to move the ball down the field as they both looked to score.

Southwest’s goalkeeper Garrett Johnson came up with huge saves throughout the second half.

Champlin Park’s Caleb Aronson came up with a goal with 34:30 left in the second half.

With Aronson’s goal that made the score Southwest 2, Champlin Park 1.

Both teams continued to race down the field as they looked to get ball into the goal.

Champlin Park’s Eze Amajuoyi scored a goal with 2:30 left to go in regulation. With that goal that made the score tied at 2.

With 1:31 left in regulation Champlin Park’s  Mike Biah scored a goal that gave Champlin Park a 3-2 lead.  

With two goals late in the contest Champlin Park came away with the 3-2 victory over Southwest.

CAROLINA RAILHAWKS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED FC IN A SOCCER GAME

On Sept. 12 Carolina RailHawks went up against Minnesota United FC in a soccer game at the National Sports Center in Blaine.

Minnesota looked to get everyone involved in the offense early. They did a good job of moving the ball down the field and passing it to each other.  

The RailHawks scored a goal in the fourth minute, as Futty Danso got a header from the corner for a goal.

With that goal the score was RailHawks 1, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota continued to move the ball down the field and get everyone involved in the offense.

RailHawks did a good job of spreading everyone out on the field and moving the ball down the field getting it past the defenders.

At halftime the score was RailHawks 1, Minnesota 0.

As the second half got underway Minnesota still looked to control the ball and move the ball swiftly down the field.

Minnesota had plenty of chances to score throughout the second half. The RailHawks goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald came up with some amazing saves throughout the contest.

Minnesota head coach Manny Lagos got ejected in the second half for arguing a call.

In the 76th minute Minnesota’s Pablo Campos scored a goal that made the score Minnesota 2, RailHawks 1.

In the 81st minute Minnesota’s Kevin Venegas scored a goal.

With that goal that made the score Minnesota 3, RailHawks 1.

Minnesota was more physical in the second half. They moved the ball around better in the second half as well.

Minnesota came away with the 3-1 victory over the RailHawks.

The attendance of the game was 8,222.

MINNESOTA’S FLIP SAUNDERS HAS BEEN HOSPITALIZED

According to multiple media reports Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Flip Saunders has been hospitalized because of cancer-treatment complications.

In August, Saunders diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma.  

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST WENT UP AGAINST ST. PAUL CENTRAL IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Sept. 11, Minneapolis Southwest and St. Paul Central squared off in a football game. Central kicked off to start the game.

Southwest started on their own 35-yard line. On the first play of scrimmage Southwest fumbled the ball and Central recovered it.

Central kept the ball on the ground on their as Sam Gubbrud found Jacquis Lyles for a touchdown.

The extra-point attempt was no good.

With 10:15 left in the first quarter the score was Central 6, Southwest 0.

The kick went out of bounds. Southwest was able to keep the ball moving down the field on the ground. Southwest punted on 4th-and-2.

Central made their way down the field as they were able to get past the Southwest defense. Central’s Noah Bowie ran for 3 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point attempt was good.

With 6:14 left in the first quarter the score was Central 13, Southwest 0.

Southwest couldn’t get their receivers the ball. On 4th-and-10 Southwest punted the ball.

Central’s Noah Bowie had a 30-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 4:18 left in the first quarter the score was Central 19, Southwest 0.

Central turned the ball over on downs.

Southwest had trouble moving the ball down the field. They punted the ball on 4th-and-10.

Southwest called a timeout with 3:13 left in the first quarter.

Central’s Kylan Saffold ran for 2 yards for a touchdown. The extra-point attempt was no good.

With 2:34 left in the in first quarter the score Central 25, Southwest 0.

Southwest punted on 4th-and-long. Central fumbled the ball and Southwest recovered the ball on the 42-yard line.

After one quarter of play the score was Central 25, Southwest 0.

Central took over on downs on their own 43-yard line. Central kept driving down the field.  Xavier Davis came up with a 23-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was no good.

With 9:33 left in the second quarter the score was Central 31, Southwest 0.

Southwest punted on 4th-and long.

Central’s JaQuantay Winston came up with some nice catches late in the second quarter. Davis came up with a short run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:27 left to go in the second quarter the score was Central 38, Southwest 0.

Southwest looked to move the ball down the field on the ground. Southwest punted on 4th-and-long.

Central’s Davis came up with a 14-yard touchdown catch. The extra-point attempt was good.

At halftime the score was Central 45, Southwest 0.

Southwest kicked off to start the third quarter. Central punted the ball on 4th down.

Southwest’s quarterback Brennan Hawkins pass was intercepted and Central recovered it. Central turned the ball over on downs.

After three quarters of play the score was Central 45, Southwest 0.

Southwest tried once again to move the ball down the field. Southwest’s Cameron Ramnirine caught a 42-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 8:41 left to go in regulation the score was Central 45, Southwest 6.

Central Opemipo Aghenu came up with a 21-yard touchdown run. The extra-point attempt was no good.

With 4:05 left in the fourth quarter the score was Central 51, Southwest 6.

Southwest tried to move the ball down the field but they weren’t able to.

Central came away with the 51-6 victory over Southwest.