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.