On Feb. 26, The Norwood-Young America Raiders squared off against the St. Peter Saints in a sub-section boys’ basketball game at New Prague High School.
St. Peter started the game in a zone defense. They wanted Norwood to take deep 3-point shots.
The score went back and forth early. There were many ties and lead changes throughout the first half.
Norwood’s Carter Clemensen came up with mid-range jump shots and 3-point shots. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. Teammate Brice Panning also came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. They knew where their teammates were on the floor at all times.
St. Peter’s Antoine Williams came up with steals and layups. On the defensive end he was able to slow down the guy he was guarding.
Norwood called a timeout with 6:32 left in the first half. The score was Norwood 21, St. Peter 17.
St. Peter looked to score layups in transition. They were not afraid to push the ball down the floor.
Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and went after rebounds on both ends of the floor.
At halftime the score was Norwood 27, St. Peter 19.
As the second half got underway Norwood looked to get the ball into the hands of Logan Corlett and Kellen Erpenbach. Both of whom came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. The defense had a difficult time slowing them down.
Williams kept attacking the basket and looking to make shots in the second half.
St. Peter called a timeout with 15:20 left in regulation. The score was Norwood 35, St. Peter 19.
St. Peter applied a full court press as they looked to make it confusing for Norwood.
Norwood called a timeout with 13:16 left in regulation. The score was Norwood 35, St. Peter 24.
The St. Peter’s offense came to live midway through the second half. Williams continued to take the ball hard to the basket.
Erpenbach was able to drive the length of the floor and come up with layups.
St. Peter’s Colton Lusty came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots.
St. Peter called a timeout with 6:09 left in regulation. The score was Norwood 47, St. Peter 35.
Norwood looked to kill the clock with under 5 minutes to go by passing the ball around the 3-point line. That made St. Peter play man-to-man on the defensive end.
Norwood’s Brice Panning was able to get to the basket and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
St. Peter had a difficult time scoring in the second half.
Norwood came away with the 56-39 victory over St. Peter.
The leading scorer for St. Peter was Lusty with 9 points.
The leading scorers for Norwood was Panning with 21 points.
Sunday, February 28, 2016
JORDAN WENT UP AGAINST BELLE PLAINE IN A BOYS’ SUB-SECTION SEMIFINAL BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 26, Jordan and Belle Plaine went up against each other in a boys’ basketball sub-section semifinal game. The game was played at New Prague High School.
Both teams started the game out in a zone defense.
Jordan looked to push the ball down the floor and get everyone involved in the offense.
Both teams took a lot of time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line.
Jordan’s Jason Way took mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Neither team went on a run early. There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.
Belle Plaine played mostly zone on the defensive end. They wanted to make Jordan take deep shots. Which they did.
Belle Plaine’s Brody Curtiss came up with layups and mid-range jump shots on the offensive end. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. On the defensive end Curtiss was able to slow down the guy he was guarding.
The score remained close throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run.
Jordan called a timeout with 5:43 left in the first half. The score was Belle Plaine 21, Jordan 20.
Neither team gave up easy baskets in the first half. The defensive pressure made it difficult for the other team to make open shots.
At halftime the score was Jordan 32, Belle Plaine 28.
As the second half got underway Jordan looked to get the ball into the hands of Jimmy Vollbrecht. Vollbrecht did a good job of attacking the basket and was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups.
Jordan called a timeout with 15:40 left in regulation. The score was Jordan 36, Belle Plaine 35.
Belle Plaine’s Nathan Herman came up with steals and layups.
Both teams picked up their scoring pace in the second half.
Jordan tuned the ball over on a few consecutive possessions. Belle Plaine took advantage of that as they were able to score layups in transition.
Jordan called a timeout with 12:55 left in regulation. The score was Belle Plaine 43, Jordan 42.
Vollbercht was also able to come up with rebounds on both ends of the floor. The defense had a hard time slowing him down.
The game was close throughout the second half. There were many ties and lead changes.
Belle Plaine called a timeout with 6:07 left in regulation. The score was tied at 51.
Belle Plaine’s Brandon Schulz came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the game.
Belle Plaine stepped up and was able to make shots down the stretch.
Belle Plaine came away with the 68-58 victory over Jordan.
Belle Plaine was lead in scoring by Brody Curtiss with 20 points, Brandon Schultz with 16 points and, Narveson with 10 points.
Jordan was lead in scoring by Vollbrecht with 27 points.
Both teams started the game out in a zone defense.
Jordan looked to push the ball down the floor and get everyone involved in the offense.
Both teams took a lot of time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line.
Jordan’s Jason Way took mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Neither team went on a run early. There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.
Belle Plaine played mostly zone on the defensive end. They wanted to make Jordan take deep shots. Which they did.
Belle Plaine’s Brody Curtiss came up with layups and mid-range jump shots on the offensive end. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. On the defensive end Curtiss was able to slow down the guy he was guarding.
The score remained close throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run.
Jordan called a timeout with 5:43 left in the first half. The score was Belle Plaine 21, Jordan 20.
Neither team gave up easy baskets in the first half. The defensive pressure made it difficult for the other team to make open shots.
At halftime the score was Jordan 32, Belle Plaine 28.
As the second half got underway Jordan looked to get the ball into the hands of Jimmy Vollbrecht. Vollbrecht did a good job of attacking the basket and was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups.
Jordan called a timeout with 15:40 left in regulation. The score was Jordan 36, Belle Plaine 35.
Belle Plaine’s Nathan Herman came up with steals and layups.
Both teams picked up their scoring pace in the second half.
Jordan tuned the ball over on a few consecutive possessions. Belle Plaine took advantage of that as they were able to score layups in transition.
Jordan called a timeout with 12:55 left in regulation. The score was Belle Plaine 43, Jordan 42.
Vollbercht was also able to come up with rebounds on both ends of the floor. The defense had a hard time slowing him down.
The game was close throughout the second half. There were many ties and lead changes.
Belle Plaine called a timeout with 6:07 left in regulation. The score was tied at 51.
Belle Plaine’s Brandon Schulz came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the game.
Belle Plaine stepped up and was able to make shots down the stretch.
Belle Plaine came away with the 68-58 victory over Jordan.
Belle Plaine was lead in scoring by Brody Curtiss with 20 points, Brandon Schultz with 16 points and, Narveson with 10 points.
Jordan was lead in scoring by Vollbrecht with 27 points.
GROVES ACADEMY WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS NORTH IN A BOYS’ FIRST ROUND SECTION BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 25 Groves Academy and Minneapolis North squared off in a boys’ basketball first round section basketball game.
Groves called a timeout with 15:09 left in the first half. The score was North 10, Groves 0.
North was moved the ball down the floor well and was able to make layups in transition.
Groves had a hard time shooting the ball in the first half. North was quicker than Groves was.
North picked up their defensive pressure at half court.
Groves scored their first basket with 5:22 left in the first half. The score was 49-2.
North was able to score baskets in transition. At halftime the score was North74 Groves 3.
As the second half got underway North continued to take time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line.
Groves couldn’t get into a scoring rhythm throughout the game.
North came away with the 102-12 victory over Groves.
Groves called a timeout with 15:09 left in the first half. The score was North 10, Groves 0.
North was moved the ball down the floor well and was able to make layups in transition.
Groves had a hard time shooting the ball in the first half. North was quicker than Groves was.
North picked up their defensive pressure at half court.
Groves scored their first basket with 5:22 left in the first half. The score was 49-2.
North was able to score baskets in transition. At halftime the score was North74 Groves 3.
As the second half got underway North continued to take time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line.
Groves couldn’t get into a scoring rhythm throughout the game.
North came away with the 102-12 victory over Groves.
Thursday, February 25, 2016
FRIDLEY WENT UP AGAINST COLUMBIA HEIGHTS IN A SECTION 4 CLASS 3A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 24th Fridley and Columbia Heights went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.
It took each team a while to get into a shooting rhythm. Fridley started the game in a zone defense. They made Columbia Heights take 3-point shots.
It took a while for each team to figure out what the other team was doing.
Fridley was able to get everyone involved in the offense.
Both teams held the ball for a period of time in the first half.
Neither team took many shots in the first half.
At halftime the score was Fridley 19, Columbia Heights 12.
As the second half got underway Fridley continued to move the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
Fridley was able to score quick baskets in transition. Their defense made it difficult for Columbia Heights to make shots in the second half.
Fridley was too much for Columbia Heights to handle.
Fridley came away with the 52-31 victory over Columbia Heights.
It took each team a while to get into a shooting rhythm. Fridley started the game in a zone defense. They made Columbia Heights take 3-point shots.
It took a while for each team to figure out what the other team was doing.
Fridley was able to get everyone involved in the offense.
Both teams held the ball for a period of time in the first half.
Neither team took many shots in the first half.
At halftime the score was Fridley 19, Columbia Heights 12.
As the second half got underway Fridley continued to move the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
Fridley was able to score quick baskets in transition. Their defense made it difficult for Columbia Heights to make shots in the second half.
Fridley was too much for Columbia Heights to handle.
Fridley came away with the 52-31 victory over Columbia Heights.
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS PATRICK HENRY WENT UP AGAINST BENILDE-ST. MARGARET’S IN THE CLASS 3A SECTION 6 BOYS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GAME
On Feb. 23 Benilde-St. Margaret’s hosted Minneapolis Patrick Henry in the Class 3A Section 6 section quarterfinals.
Henry did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and getting everyone involved in the offense.
The score went back and forth early in the game. Neither team went on a huge run.
Henry got the ball into the hands of Julian Jackson. Jackson came up with midrange jump shots and layups. The defense couldn’t slow down Jackson.
Henry used their quickness to get past the Benilde-St. Margaret’s defense. Benilde-St. Margaret’s had trouble shooting the ball in the first half. They were not able to make shots for a period of time.
At halftime the score was Henry 44, Benilde-St. Margaret’s 29.
As the second half got underway Henry stayed in their zone defense. They wanted to force Benilde-St. Margaret’s to take deep 3-point shots.
Benilde-St. Margaret’s continued to shoot the ball throughout the second half. They were not able to come up with baskets in the second half.
Henry continued to make shots late in the second half. Henry was able to get everyone involved in the offense.
Henry came away with the 83-57 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret’s.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the Henry vs. Benilde-St. Margaret’s game.
Henry did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and getting everyone involved in the offense.
The score went back and forth early in the game. Neither team went on a huge run.
Henry got the ball into the hands of Julian Jackson. Jackson came up with midrange jump shots and layups. The defense couldn’t slow down Jackson.
Henry used their quickness to get past the Benilde-St. Margaret’s defense. Benilde-St. Margaret’s had trouble shooting the ball in the first half. They were not able to make shots for a period of time.
At halftime the score was Henry 44, Benilde-St. Margaret’s 29.
As the second half got underway Henry stayed in their zone defense. They wanted to force Benilde-St. Margaret’s to take deep 3-point shots.
Benilde-St. Margaret’s continued to shoot the ball throughout the second half. They were not able to come up with baskets in the second half.
Henry continued to make shots late in the second half. Henry was able to get everyone involved in the offense.
Henry came away with the 83-57 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret’s.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the Henry vs. Benilde-St. Margaret’s game.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WENT UP AGAINST ST. PAUL COMO PARK IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 22 Heritage Christian Academy squared off against St. Paul Como Park in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Heritage had an overall record of 18-7 while Como Park had an overall record of 11-14.
As the game got underway Heritage looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
Como Park was able to score baskets in transition. Como Park looked to take time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line.
Heritage started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make Como Park
Heritage called a timeout with 14:45 left in the first half. The score was Como Park 8, Heritage 7.
It took a while for the Heritage offense to get going. Once they did they were able to come up with layups.
Como Park called a timeout with 12:44 left in the first half. The score was Heritage 19, Como Park 10.
Heritage looked to get the ball into the hands of C.J. Woda. Woda came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
The Como Park offense slowed down as they had a difficult time making shots for a period of time in the first half.
The score went back and forth with just under 9 minutes in the first half. Neither team gave up easy baskets.
Both teams played zone defense late in the first half. Neither one gave up quick shots.
At halftime the score was Heritage 48, Como Park 44.
As the second half got underway Heritage looked to get the ball into the hands of Zach Johansen and Woda. Both of whom came up with good shots.
Como Park stayed in their zone defense to start the second half.
There were many ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run early.
Como Park looked to trap Heritage and turn them over.
The score remained close throughout the second half. Johansen and Woda both came up with big shots. Tanner Scott came up with steals.
Como Park called a timeout with 11:42 left in the first half. The score was Heritage 62, Como Park 56.
The pace of the game quickened as both teams raced up and down the floor looking for fast break layups.
Heritage’s Noah Pieper was able to make layups in the lane. He used his quickness to get around his defenders.
Como Park looked to trap and come up with steals on the defensive end.
Como called a timeout with 3:22 left in regulation. The score was Heritage 75, Como Park 64.
Heritage looked to take time off the clock as they passed the ball round the 3-point line to each other.
Como Park went to a man-to-man defense to keep the pressure on Heritage.
Heritage came away with the 83-74 victory over Como Park.
The leading scorers for Como Park were Guled with 22 points and Mitchell with 20 points.
The leading scorers for Heritage were Woda with 33 points and Johansen with 29 points.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his recap of the Heritage vs. Como Park boys’ basketball game.
As the game got underway Heritage looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
Como Park was able to score baskets in transition. Como Park looked to take time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line.
Heritage started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make Como Park
Heritage called a timeout with 14:45 left in the first half. The score was Como Park 8, Heritage 7.
It took a while for the Heritage offense to get going. Once they did they were able to come up with layups.
Como Park called a timeout with 12:44 left in the first half. The score was Heritage 19, Como Park 10.
Heritage looked to get the ball into the hands of C.J. Woda. Woda came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
The Como Park offense slowed down as they had a difficult time making shots for a period of time in the first half.
The score went back and forth with just under 9 minutes in the first half. Neither team gave up easy baskets.
Both teams played zone defense late in the first half. Neither one gave up quick shots.
At halftime the score was Heritage 48, Como Park 44.
As the second half got underway Heritage looked to get the ball into the hands of Zach Johansen and Woda. Both of whom came up with good shots.
Como Park stayed in their zone defense to start the second half.
There were many ties and lead changes throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run early.
Como Park looked to trap Heritage and turn them over.
The score remained close throughout the second half. Johansen and Woda both came up with big shots. Tanner Scott came up with steals.
Como Park called a timeout with 11:42 left in the first half. The score was Heritage 62, Como Park 56.
The pace of the game quickened as both teams raced up and down the floor looking for fast break layups.
Heritage’s Noah Pieper was able to make layups in the lane. He used his quickness to get around his defenders.
Como Park looked to trap and come up with steals on the defensive end.
Como called a timeout with 3:22 left in regulation. The score was Heritage 75, Como Park 64.
Heritage looked to take time off the clock as they passed the ball round the 3-point line to each other.
Como Park went to a man-to-man defense to keep the pressure on Heritage.
Heritage came away with the 83-74 victory over Como Park.
The leading scorers for Como Park were Guled with 22 points and Mitchell with 20 points.
The leading scorers for Heritage were Woda with 33 points and Johansen with 29 points.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his recap of the Heritage vs. Como Park boys’ basketball game.
Friday, February 19, 2016
OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST MAPLE GROVE IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
Osseo and Maple Grove squared off in a boys’ basketball game on Feb. 19. Maple Grove looked to push the ball down the floor and looked to score basket in transition.
Osseo looked to get the ball into the hands of Allen Anderson. Anderson looked to push the ball down the floor and was able to get his teammates involved in the offense.
Osseo’s Damairo Armstrong was able to get to the basket and come up with layups.
Maple Grove struggled shooting the ball early.
Osseo was able to get everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of communicating with each other.
Maple Grove’s Brad Davison came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. After a slow start by Maple Grove their offense came alive with just under 9 minutes left in the first half.
Maple Grove went on a 9-0 run.
The score went back and forth late in the first half.
Maple Grove’s Taron Pickford was able to get to the basket and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Anderson was able to come up with layups in transition.
At halftime the score was Osseo 36, Maple Grove 30.
As the second half got underway Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.
Osseo’s Kameron Bettie came up with layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
Osseo was able to slow the tempo down and run their offense.
Maple Grove couldn’t get their offense going in the second half. They were flat. Osseo kept attacking the basket and came up with shots.
Osseo came away with 67-49 victory over Maple Grove.
The leading scorer for Maple Grove was Davison with 20 points.
The leading scorers for Osseo were Anderson and Armstrong each with 14 points. And Jones and Bettie each had 12 points.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts on the Osseo vs. Maple Grove boys’ basketball game.
Osseo looked to get the ball into the hands of Allen Anderson. Anderson looked to push the ball down the floor and was able to get his teammates involved in the offense.
Osseo’s Damairo Armstrong was able to get to the basket and come up with layups.
Maple Grove struggled shooting the ball early.
Osseo was able to get everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of communicating with each other.
Maple Grove’s Brad Davison came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. After a slow start by Maple Grove their offense came alive with just under 9 minutes left in the first half.
Maple Grove went on a 9-0 run.
The score went back and forth late in the first half.
Maple Grove’s Taron Pickford was able to get to the basket and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Anderson was able to come up with layups in transition.
At halftime the score was Osseo 36, Maple Grove 30.
As the second half got underway Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.
Osseo’s Kameron Bettie came up with layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
Osseo was able to slow the tempo down and run their offense.
Maple Grove couldn’t get their offense going in the second half. They were flat. Osseo kept attacking the basket and came up with shots.
Osseo came away with 67-49 victory over Maple Grove.
The leading scorer for Maple Grove was Davison with 20 points.
The leading scorers for Osseo were Anderson and Armstrong each with 14 points. And Jones and Bettie each had 12 points.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts on the Osseo vs. Maple Grove boys’ basketball game.
OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST MAPLE GROVE IN A GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 19 Osseo and Maple Grove squared off against each other in a girls’ basketball game. Osseo looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run in the opening minutes of the game.
Osseo called a timeout with 10:27 left in the first half. The score was Maple Grove 16, Osseo 5.
Maple Grove did a good job of getting the ball down the floor and getting everyone involved in the offense.
Osseo went into a scoring slump in the first half. They struggled to shoot the ball for a period of time.
Maple Grove’s Kenzie Barta and Maddie Tharp both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. The defense had a hard time of slowing them down.
Osseo went to a zone defense. That made Maple Grove have to pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the clock.
At halftime the score was Maple Grove 25, Osseo 16.
As the second half got underway Osseo struggled to shoot the ball. Maple Grove used that to their advantage as they were able to get to the basket.
Osseo got hot midway through the second half. They were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Maple Grove did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
Maple Grove came away with the 48-47 victory over Osseo.
The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run in the opening minutes of the game.
Osseo called a timeout with 10:27 left in the first half. The score was Maple Grove 16, Osseo 5.
Maple Grove did a good job of getting the ball down the floor and getting everyone involved in the offense.
Osseo went into a scoring slump in the first half. They struggled to shoot the ball for a period of time.
Maple Grove’s Kenzie Barta and Maddie Tharp both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. The defense had a hard time of slowing them down.
Osseo went to a zone defense. That made Maple Grove have to pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the clock.
At halftime the score was Maple Grove 25, Osseo 16.
As the second half got underway Osseo struggled to shoot the ball. Maple Grove used that to their advantage as they were able to get to the basket.
Osseo got hot midway through the second half. They were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Maple Grove did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
Maple Grove came away with the 48-47 victory over Osseo.
ST. PAUL HIGHLAND PARK WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 17, St. Paul Highland Park and Minneapolis Southwest squared off in a boys’ basketball game.
Southwest started the game out in a zone defense. They looked to get everyone involved in the offense.
Highland Park’s Khari Dennis was all over the floor. On the offensive end Dennis was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He did a good job of getting to the basket.
Southwest’s Kiley Demery came up with steals and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Highland Park did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
Southwest called a timeout with 11:43 left in the first half. The score was Highland Park 18, Southwest 8.
Southwest’s Jack Walker came up with layups that kept his team in the game. He wasn’t afraid to take the ball hard to the basket. Teammate Johnny Sykes also came up with huge baskets in the first half.
Neither team went on a huge run in the first half. There were a few ties and lead changes.
Southwest called a timeout with 3:17 left in the first half. The score was Highland Park 30, Southwest 21.
Demery and Jack Walker kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Highland Park 35, Southwest 23.
Highland Park’s Amitri Collins-Westlund and Khari Dennis both attacked the basket and were able to hit their shots that they put up.
Highland Park called a timeout with 14:46 left in regulation. The score was Highland Park 38, Southwest 29.
Highland Park was able to get to the basket and come up with layups, in the second half.
Southwest went to a zone defense midway through the second half. Highland Park kept attacking the basket and were able to make layups.
Highland Park called a timeout with 6:11 left in regulation. The score was Highland Park 57, Southwest 48.
Highland Park was able to get fast break layups off of turnovers.
Skyes came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the game.
Highland Park came away with the 69-58 victory over Southwest.
The leading scorers for Highland Park were Dennis with 28 points and Collins-Westlund with 19 points.
The leading scorers for Southwest were Hawkins with 16 points and Skyes with 15 points.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the St. Paul Highland Park vs. Minneapolis Southwest boys’ basketball game.
Southwest started the game out in a zone defense. They looked to get everyone involved in the offense.
Highland Park’s Khari Dennis was all over the floor. On the offensive end Dennis was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He did a good job of getting to the basket.
Southwest’s Kiley Demery came up with steals and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Highland Park did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
Southwest called a timeout with 11:43 left in the first half. The score was Highland Park 18, Southwest 8.
Southwest’s Jack Walker came up with layups that kept his team in the game. He wasn’t afraid to take the ball hard to the basket. Teammate Johnny Sykes also came up with huge baskets in the first half.
Neither team went on a huge run in the first half. There were a few ties and lead changes.
Southwest called a timeout with 3:17 left in the first half. The score was Highland Park 30, Southwest 21.
Demery and Jack Walker kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Highland Park 35, Southwest 23.
Highland Park’s Amitri Collins-Westlund and Khari Dennis both attacked the basket and were able to hit their shots that they put up.
Highland Park called a timeout with 14:46 left in regulation. The score was Highland Park 38, Southwest 29.
Highland Park was able to get to the basket and come up with layups, in the second half.
Southwest went to a zone defense midway through the second half. Highland Park kept attacking the basket and were able to make layups.
Highland Park called a timeout with 6:11 left in regulation. The score was Highland Park 57, Southwest 48.
Highland Park was able to get fast break layups off of turnovers.
Skyes came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the game.
Highland Park came away with the 69-58 victory over Southwest.
The leading scorers for Highland Park were Dennis with 28 points and Collins-Westlund with 19 points.
The leading scorers for Southwest were Hawkins with 16 points and Skyes with 15 points.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the St. Paul Highland Park vs. Minneapolis Southwest boys’ basketball game.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
OSSEO WENT UP AGAINST ANDOVER IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 16, Osseo and Andover squared off against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Both teams took a while to get their offense going.
Osseo did a good job of getting the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition. They did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
Andover called a timeout with 12:27 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 14, Andover 4.
Andover had trouble moving the ball on offense due to the defensive pressure that Osseo applied.
Osseo moved the ball well on offense. They got everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of communicating with each other.
Neither team went on a huge run in the first half. Andover did however come up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half.
Osseo kept attacking the basket and they were able to come up with baskets. Osseo’s Dontae Jones came up with a huge slam dunk that kept his team motivated.
Andover called a timeout with 3:14 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 32, Andover 22.
Osseo looked to control the tempo of the game late in the half.
At halftime the score was Osseo 34 Andover 26.
As the second half got underway Andover kept on attacking the basket. Andover’s Trevor Siebold came up with huge shots for his team. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Osseo came out with a lot of energy and intensity in the second half. They did a better job of moving the ball around the floor and communicating with each other.
Andover’s Jeremy Neuman came up with huge deep 3-point baskets. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Andover called a timeout with 10:34 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 50, Andover 36.
Osseo kept attacking the basket and came up with shots. Everyone on Osseo stepped up in the second half and communicated well.
Andover didn’t back down as well. They attacked the basket and were able to get the ball into the hands of Trevor Siebold and Logan Rezac. Both of whom came up with big shots.
Osseo came away with the 83-66 victory over Andover.
The leading scorers for Andover were Corbin Johnson with 26 points, and Logan Rezac with 21 points.
The leading scorers for Osseo were Anderson with 18 points, Kameron Bettie with 17 points and Matt Bezedicek with 13 points.
Osseo did a good job of getting the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition. They did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
Andover called a timeout with 12:27 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 14, Andover 4.
Andover had trouble moving the ball on offense due to the defensive pressure that Osseo applied.
Osseo moved the ball well on offense. They got everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of communicating with each other.
Neither team went on a huge run in the first half. Andover did however come up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half.
Osseo kept attacking the basket and they were able to come up with baskets. Osseo’s Dontae Jones came up with a huge slam dunk that kept his team motivated.
Andover called a timeout with 3:14 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 32, Andover 22.
Osseo looked to control the tempo of the game late in the half.
At halftime the score was Osseo 34 Andover 26.
As the second half got underway Andover kept on attacking the basket. Andover’s Trevor Siebold came up with huge shots for his team. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Osseo came out with a lot of energy and intensity in the second half. They did a better job of moving the ball around the floor and communicating with each other.
Andover’s Jeremy Neuman came up with huge deep 3-point baskets. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Andover called a timeout with 10:34 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 50, Andover 36.
Osseo kept attacking the basket and came up with shots. Everyone on Osseo stepped up in the second half and communicated well.
Andover didn’t back down as well. They attacked the basket and were able to get the ball into the hands of Trevor Siebold and Logan Rezac. Both of whom came up with big shots.
Osseo came away with the 83-66 victory over Andover.
The leading scorers for Andover were Corbin Johnson with 26 points, and Logan Rezac with 21 points.
The leading scorers for Osseo were Anderson with 18 points, Kameron Bettie with 17 points and Matt Bezedicek with 13 points.
BRECK WENT UP AGAINST WACONIA IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb 15, Breck and Waconia squared off in a boys’ basketball nonconference game. Going into the game Breck had an overall record of 13-8 while Waconia’s overall record was 18-6.
Breck started the game in a zone defense. Waconia passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked for shots.
Waconia also started the game out in a zone defense. Breck kept the ball moving on the offensive end. They swung the ball around the 3-point line.
Breck looked to get the ball inside to Justin Bergerson. Bergerson looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups.
Waconia’s Ryan Kruchten looked to run his team’s offense. He called out plays that he wanted ran. He knew where his teammates were on the floor and directed his teammates on where they were supposed to go.
Waconia went after steals and were able to come up with turnovers and turned them into layups on the offensive end.
Breck’s Ramaund Chiaokhiao-Bowman drove to the basket and came up with layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in the paint.
Breck called a timeout with 11:46 left in the first half. The score was Waconia 12, Breck 6.
Breck went into a scoring drought in the first half. They were not able to make shots.
Waconia’s Josh Rands came up with 3-point baskets and mid-range jump shots. The defense had a hard time slowing him down.
Breck’s David Roddy came up with rebounds and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball where he could shoot it. If Roddy didn’t think that he had a good shot, he wasn’t afraid to pass it to one of his teammates.
Breck kept on attacking the basket as they looked to make layups. The defensive pressure that Waconia applied made it difficult for Breck to get open looks at the basket.
Breck looked to trap the ball when Waconia brought the ball across half court.
At halftime the score was Waconia 40, Breck 23.
As the second half got underway Waconia continued to attack the basket and looked to score layups in transition.
Breck called a timeout with 15:28 left in regulation. The score was Waconia 46, Breck 23.
Breck continued to attack the basket and looked to make shots.
Waconia’s Joey Kortuem and Josh Rands both came up with huge baskets.
Breck called a timeout with 12:07 left in regulation. The score was Waconia 46, Breck 31.
Rands continued to come up with huge baskets. The defense had a difficult time slowing him down.
Breck looked to trap the inbounds pass and looked to get turnovers off of the trap.
Breck called a timeout with 6:44 left in regulation. The score was Waconia 62, Breck 44.
Breck struggled to shoot the ball throughout the game. They weren’t afraid to shoot the ball. They just couldn’t make shots that they put up.
Waconia continued to come up with shots late in the game. Breck fought hard throughout.
Waconia came away with the 74-58 victory over Breck.
The leading scorers for Breck were Chiaokhio-Bowman with 18 points and Roddy with 14 points.
The leading scorer for Waconia was Rands with 34 points.
Breck started the game in a zone defense. Waconia passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked for shots.
Waconia also started the game out in a zone defense. Breck kept the ball moving on the offensive end. They swung the ball around the 3-point line.
Breck looked to get the ball inside to Justin Bergerson. Bergerson looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups.
Waconia’s Ryan Kruchten looked to run his team’s offense. He called out plays that he wanted ran. He knew where his teammates were on the floor and directed his teammates on where they were supposed to go.
Waconia went after steals and were able to come up with turnovers and turned them into layups on the offensive end.
Breck’s Ramaund Chiaokhiao-Bowman drove to the basket and came up with layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in the paint.
Breck called a timeout with 11:46 left in the first half. The score was Waconia 12, Breck 6.
Breck went into a scoring drought in the first half. They were not able to make shots.
Waconia’s Josh Rands came up with 3-point baskets and mid-range jump shots. The defense had a hard time slowing him down.
Breck’s David Roddy came up with rebounds and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball where he could shoot it. If Roddy didn’t think that he had a good shot, he wasn’t afraid to pass it to one of his teammates.
Breck kept on attacking the basket as they looked to make layups. The defensive pressure that Waconia applied made it difficult for Breck to get open looks at the basket.
Breck looked to trap the ball when Waconia brought the ball across half court.
At halftime the score was Waconia 40, Breck 23.
As the second half got underway Waconia continued to attack the basket and looked to score layups in transition.
Breck called a timeout with 15:28 left in regulation. The score was Waconia 46, Breck 23.
Breck continued to attack the basket and looked to make shots.
Waconia’s Joey Kortuem and Josh Rands both came up with huge baskets.
Breck called a timeout with 12:07 left in regulation. The score was Waconia 46, Breck 31.
Rands continued to come up with huge baskets. The defense had a difficult time slowing him down.
Breck looked to trap the inbounds pass and looked to get turnovers off of the trap.
Breck called a timeout with 6:44 left in regulation. The score was Waconia 62, Breck 44.
Breck struggled to shoot the ball throughout the game. They weren’t afraid to shoot the ball. They just couldn’t make shots that they put up.
Waconia continued to come up with shots late in the game. Breck fought hard throughout.
Waconia came away with the 74-58 victory over Breck.
The leading scorers for Breck were Chiaokhio-Bowman with 18 points and Roddy with 14 points.
The leading scorer for Waconia was Rands with 34 points.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
THE MINNESOTA WILD HAS FIRED HEAD COACH MIKE YEO
The Minnesota Wild have fired head coach Mike Yeo. Yeo was hired by the Minnesota Wild in 2007.
The team had lost their last eight games before the firing of Yeo.
There’s been no announcement on who will replace Yeo.
The team had lost their last eight games before the firing of Yeo.
There’s been no announcement on who will replace Yeo.
ST. LOUIS PARK WENT UP AGAINST ROBBINSDALE COOPER IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 12, St. Louis Park and Robbinsdale Cooper squared off against each other in a boys’ basketball game.
St. Louis Park looked to score baskets in transition. They were able to push the ball down the floor and were able to score layups and mid-range jump shots.
Cooper started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make St. Louis Park take a lot of time off of the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.
Cooper’s Melvin Newbern came up with layups. He took the ball hard to the basket. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
It was a very physical game. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and they both went after rebounds.
St. Louis Park’s Mykal Howard came up with 3-point shots and layups. He wasn’t afraid to pass the ball to one of his teammates if he thought that he didn’t have a good shot.
There were several ties and lead changes in the first half.
St. Louis Park came up with defensive rebounds and was able to get the ball down the floor and score layups on the offensive end.
Cooper looked to trap St. Louis Park when they brought the ball across half court. They looked to get steals out of the trap and they were successful at doing that.
St. Louis Park called a timeout with 9:12 left in the first half. The score was Cooper 23, St. Louis Park 22.
Cooper’s Phillip Howard came up with steals and layups. On the defensive end of the floor Howard was able to slow the guy down that he was guarding.
St. Louis Park’s Howard and Cire Mayfield both stepped up and were able to make shots that they put up. They were able to get past the Cooper defense.
St. Louis Park’s Josiah Morrow was able to make cuts off of layups. He also was able to make mid-range jump shots.
At halftime the score was St. Louis Park 38, Coper 37.
As the second half got underway, both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
St. Louis Park’s Ryan Domres did a good job of getting to the basket and coming up with shots. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
St. Louis Park called a timeout with 14:11 left in regulation. The score was Cooper 50, St. Louis Park 44.
Cooper looked to take time off the clock by passing the ball around the 3-point line.
Cooper called a timeout with 11:01 left in regulation. The score was Cooper 54, St. Louis Park 46.
Melvin Newbern continued to come up with huge baskets in the second half. The defense had a hard time slowing him down.
St. Louis Park struggled to shoot the ball with less than 10 minutes left to go.
Cooper went on a 20-4 run in the second half.
St. Louis Park called a timeout with 5:09 left in regulation. The score was Cooper 68, St. Louis Park 51.
Both teams played with a lot of intensity throughout the game. Neither team gave the other team an open look at the basket.
St. Louis Park called a timeout with 2:11 left in regulation. The score was Cooper 79, St. Louis Park 64.
St. Louis Park kept on looking for their shots late in the game. In a game that was close throughout the first half.
Cooper came away with the 81-67 victory over St. Louis Park.
The leading scorers for St. Louis Park were Domres with 18 points and Ray Whitlock with 16 points.
The leading scorer for Cooper was Melvin Newbern with 39 points.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the St. Louis Park vs. Cooper game.
St. Louis Park looked to score baskets in transition. They were able to push the ball down the floor and were able to score layups and mid-range jump shots.
Cooper started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make St. Louis Park take a lot of time off of the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.
Cooper’s Melvin Newbern came up with layups. He took the ball hard to the basket. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
It was a very physical game. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and they both went after rebounds.
St. Louis Park’s Mykal Howard came up with 3-point shots and layups. He wasn’t afraid to pass the ball to one of his teammates if he thought that he didn’t have a good shot.
There were several ties and lead changes in the first half.
St. Louis Park came up with defensive rebounds and was able to get the ball down the floor and score layups on the offensive end.
Cooper looked to trap St. Louis Park when they brought the ball across half court. They looked to get steals out of the trap and they were successful at doing that.
St. Louis Park called a timeout with 9:12 left in the first half. The score was Cooper 23, St. Louis Park 22.
Cooper’s Phillip Howard came up with steals and layups. On the defensive end of the floor Howard was able to slow the guy down that he was guarding.
St. Louis Park’s Howard and Cire Mayfield both stepped up and were able to make shots that they put up. They were able to get past the Cooper defense.
St. Louis Park’s Josiah Morrow was able to make cuts off of layups. He also was able to make mid-range jump shots.
At halftime the score was St. Louis Park 38, Coper 37.
As the second half got underway, both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
St. Louis Park’s Ryan Domres did a good job of getting to the basket and coming up with shots. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
St. Louis Park called a timeout with 14:11 left in regulation. The score was Cooper 50, St. Louis Park 44.
Cooper looked to take time off the clock by passing the ball around the 3-point line.
Cooper called a timeout with 11:01 left in regulation. The score was Cooper 54, St. Louis Park 46.
Melvin Newbern continued to come up with huge baskets in the second half. The defense had a hard time slowing him down.
St. Louis Park struggled to shoot the ball with less than 10 minutes left to go.
Cooper went on a 20-4 run in the second half.
St. Louis Park called a timeout with 5:09 left in regulation. The score was Cooper 68, St. Louis Park 51.
Both teams played with a lot of intensity throughout the game. Neither team gave the other team an open look at the basket.
St. Louis Park called a timeout with 2:11 left in regulation. The score was Cooper 79, St. Louis Park 64.
St. Louis Park kept on looking for their shots late in the game. In a game that was close throughout the first half.
Cooper came away with the 81-67 victory over St. Louis Park.
The leading scorers for St. Louis Park were Domres with 18 points and Ray Whitlock with 16 points.
The leading scorer for Cooper was Melvin Newbern with 39 points.
I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the St. Louis Park vs. Cooper game.
MINNEAPOLIS PATRICK HENRY SQUARED OFF AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS NORTH IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 11 Minneapolis Patrick Henry and Minneapolis North squared off in a boys’ basketball game. The game was sold out as fans packed the gym.
North looked to push the ball down the court and score baskets in transition. North was able to get everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of passing the ball down the floor.
Henry also looked to push the ball down the floor. They had trouble shooting the ball early.
The North’s defense made it difficult for Henry to take uncontested shots.
North’s JaQuan Sanders-Smith took the ball hard to the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
After a slow start Henry was able to come up with layups.
Henry was able to turn North over and they were able to come up with layups.
Both teams played with a lot of intensity throughout the game. Neither team took an uncontested shot.
North called a timeout with 9:10 left in the first half. The score was Henry 21, North 15.
North went to a zone defense, they wanted to make Henry take deep shots.
Henry kept attacking the basket and coming up with layups. They were able to get past the North defense.
North’s Tyler Johnson was able to make layups and 3-point shots.
Henry was able to come up with rebounds on both ends of the floor.
North fought back as they kept attacking the basket and taking shots. They were able to make shots late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Henry 43, North 38.
As the second half got underway North continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition. North looked to score off of steals.
The score went back and forth early in the second half.
Henry called a timeout with 14:13 left in regulation. The score was North 52, Henry 48.
North continued to come up with shots in the second half. They were able to slow down the Henry offense.
North’s Tyler Johnson came up with a few good slam dunks that kept North in the game.
Henry couldn’t make shots for a period of time in the second half. North took advantage of that as they were able to come up with layups and jump shots.
Isaac Johnson came up mid range jump shots and layups late in the game.
North came up with the 104-82 victory over Henry.
The leading scorers for Henry were Julian Jackson with 25 points, Savion Scott with 20 points, and Edwards-Brown with 14 points.
The leading scorers for North were Tyler Johnson with 28 points, Isaac Johnson with 26 points, and Jamil Jackson with 20 points.
EDEN PRAIRIE WENT UP AGAINST CHAMPLIN PARK IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 10 Eden Prairie squared off against Champlin Park in a boys’ basketball game. Eden Prairie started the game in a zone defense.
Champlin Park’s Aaron Kloeppner scored his team’s first six points. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Champlin Park’s Theo John picked up two quick fouls. He was replaced by Chris Davis.
Eden Prairie pushed the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.
Both teams look a lot of time off the clock in the first half as they swung the ball around the 3-point line.
Champlin Park’s Kloeppner and McKinley Wright IV both continued to come up with big mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. Their teammates did a good job of getting them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
Eden Prairie was able to move the ball down the floor well throughout the first half. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.
Champlin Park looked to get the ball into the hands of Theo John. John took the ball hard to the basket and was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Champlin Park was a little quicker then Eden Prairie was. Champlin Park was able to come up with open looks at the basket.
Champlin Park’s D.J. Hunter came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Champlin Park 37, Eden Prairie 35.
As the second half got underway the score went back and forth. There were multiple ties and lead changes early.
Eden Prairie’s Owen Chose came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. The defense had a difficult time slowing him down.
Champlin Park went into a scoring drought for a period of time. They had a difficult time coming up with baskets.
Champlin Park wasn’t afraid to shoot deep 3-point shots in the second half. If anyone thought that they had an open, look at the basket they wouldn’t be afraid to shoot it.
Eden Prairie’s Ryan Jacobus came up with huge baskets throughout the night. He was able to step up and make shots late in the game.
Eden Prairie came away with the 82-74 victory over Champlin Park.
The leading scorer for Eden Prairie was Jacobus with 26 points.
The leading scorer for Champlin Park was Wright with 29 points.
BROOKLYN CENTER WENT UP AGAINST FRIDLEY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On Feb. 9, Brooklyn Center and Fridley squared off in a boys’ basketball game.
Brooklyn Center called a timeout with 15:14 left in the first half. The score was Fridley 9, Brooklyn Center 3.
Fridley pushed the ball down the floor and was able to score baskets in transition.
It took Brooklyn Center awhile for them to get into a shooting rhythm. They struggled to shoot the ball early.
Fridley was able to score baskets in transition. Fridley did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
The score went back and forth midway through the first half.
Brooklyn Center’s Devonta Prince came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
There were many ties and lead changes in the first half. Neither team went on a run.
Fridley’s Shyheem Murray came up with deep 3-point baskets to keep Fridley in the game.
At halftime the score was Fridley 33, Brooklyn Center 22.
As the second half got underway Fridley continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.
Both teams traded baskets for a period of time in the second half.
Brooklyn Center’s James Beard came up with layups and mid-range jump shots. His teammates got him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Brooklyn Center went on a 16-4 run in the second half. They did a good job of getting everyone the ball and they were able to take the ball hard to the basket.
Brooklyn Center came up with steals on the defensive end and was able to convert on the offensive end.
Murray came up with deep 3-point baskets. The defense had a difficult time slowing him down.
The game came down to the wire. The game was tied at 49 with a minute left to go.
Brooklyn Center’s Rudwan Tahir scored a 3-point shot with 3.6 seconds left in regulation.
Brooklyn Center came away with the 52-49 victory over Fridley.
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