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.