On April 23 the New York Cosmos and the Minnesota United FC squared off in a soccer game in Blaine at the National Sports Center.
Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field quickly at the start of the game. They wanted to keep the ball out of the New York Cosmos zone.
New York’s Andres Flores came up with some big shots on goal early. New York looked to attack the goal.
Both teams did a good job of getting the ball down the field quickly.
At halftime the score was tied at 0.
As the second half got underway Minnesota continued to push the ball down the field as they looked for ways to score.
New York also looked to score goals as they had chances to score midway through the second half.
Neither team game up easy shots on goal. The game was played at a good clip. Both teams played hard throughout the game. It was an evenly played game.
In the 90th minute Minnesota’s Christian Ramirez came up with a goal that gave Minnesota a 1-0 lead.
The game went into a 6-minute stoppage time.
Minnesota came away with the 1-0 victory over New York.
The attendance of the game was 9078.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Sunday, April 17, 2016
FORT LAUDERDALE WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA UNITED FC IN A SOCCER MATCH
On February 16 it was the home opener for the Minnesota United FC at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
The United looked to get everyone involved in the offense early. It was a very physical game as each team went after the ball.
In the 22nd minute Fort Lauderdale’s Geison Moura was ejected for violent behavior after he got into an altercation with a United player.
The United did a good job of attacking the goal throughout the first half. Fort Lauderdale did a good job on the defensive end making it difficult for the United to get open shots on goal.
In the 40th minute Minnesota’s Damion Lowe scored a goal. With the goal that made the score Minnesota 1, Fort Lauderdale 0.
Minnesota’s Christian Ramirez scored a goal in stoppage time. With that goal that made the score Minnesota 2, Fort Lauderdale 0.
At halftime the score was Minnesota 2, Fort Lauderdale 0.
As the second half got underway the game was still physical as both teams continued to go after the ball.
Minnesota had several chances to score throughout the second half.
In the 69th minute Fort Lauderdale’s Luis Zapata scored a goal for Minnesota as he kicked the ball in his own net.
With that goal that made the score Minnesota 3, Fort Lauderdale 0.
Minnesota was quicker than Fort Lauderdale was.
Minnesota won the game by the final of 3-0. The attendance of the game was 9050.
After the game I was able to talk to Minnesota United head coach Carl Craig and Minnesota players Damion Lowe and Christian Ramirez about the game.
The United looked to get everyone involved in the offense early. It was a very physical game as each team went after the ball.
In the 22nd minute Fort Lauderdale’s Geison Moura was ejected for violent behavior after he got into an altercation with a United player.
The United did a good job of attacking the goal throughout the first half. Fort Lauderdale did a good job on the defensive end making it difficult for the United to get open shots on goal.
In the 40th minute Minnesota’s Damion Lowe scored a goal. With the goal that made the score Minnesota 1, Fort Lauderdale 0.
Minnesota’s Christian Ramirez scored a goal in stoppage time. With that goal that made the score Minnesota 2, Fort Lauderdale 0.
At halftime the score was Minnesota 2, Fort Lauderdale 0.
As the second half got underway the game was still physical as both teams continued to go after the ball.
Minnesota had several chances to score throughout the second half.
In the 69th minute Fort Lauderdale’s Luis Zapata scored a goal for Minnesota as he kicked the ball in his own net.
With that goal that made the score Minnesota 3, Fort Lauderdale 0.
Minnesota was quicker than Fort Lauderdale was.
Minnesota won the game by the final of 3-0. The attendance of the game was 9050.
After the game I was able to talk to Minnesota United head coach Carl Craig and Minnesota players Damion Lowe and Christian Ramirez about the game.
2016 MINNESOTA STATE BOYS’ BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION ALL STAR GAME
On April 2, 2016 Macalester College was the site for the 2016 Minnesota Boys’ Basketball Coaches Association All Star game.
The top 40 players from across the state of Minnesota were chosen from their coaches to participate in the game.
Gold pushed the ball down the floor and was able to get up and score baskets in transition.
The Blue team had a tough time scoring baskets in transition. They also had a difficult time scoring layups.
The Blue team got their shots to drop late in the first half. Everyone was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups.
At halftime the score was Gold 73, Blue 56.
As the second half got underway both teams pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups.
Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with baskets in transition.
Gold came away with the 127-107 victory over Blue.
In the second game the Green team went up against the Maroon team.
The Maroon team pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to score baskets in transition.
The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.
Both teams scored at will throughout the first half. Neither team played tough defense.
The Green team struggled to shoot the ball midway through the first half. They took many deep 3-point baskets.
Both teams were able to come up with wide open layups.
At halftime the score was Maroon 74, Green 58.
As the second half got underway Maroon continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Maroon was able to get to the basket and make their mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.
As a game that featured very little defense Maroon came away with the 132-116 victory over the Blue team.
The top 40 players from across the state of Minnesota were chosen from their coaches to participate in the game.
Gold pushed the ball down the floor and was able to get up and score baskets in transition.
The Blue team had a tough time scoring baskets in transition. They also had a difficult time scoring layups.
The Blue team got their shots to drop late in the first half. Everyone was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups.
At halftime the score was Gold 73, Blue 56.
As the second half got underway both teams pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups.
Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with baskets in transition.
Gold came away with the 127-107 victory over Blue.
In the second game the Green team went up against the Maroon team.
The Maroon team pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to score baskets in transition.
The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.
Both teams scored at will throughout the first half. Neither team played tough defense.
The Green team struggled to shoot the ball midway through the first half. They took many deep 3-point baskets.
Both teams were able to come up with wide open layups.
At halftime the score was Maroon 74, Green 58.
As the second half got underway Maroon continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Maroon was able to get to the basket and make their mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.
As a game that featured very little defense Maroon came away with the 132-116 victory over the Blue team.
HOPKINS WENT UP AGAINST MINNETONKA IN THE CLASS 4A STATE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL FINALS
Hopkins and Minnetonka squared off in the girls’ state Class 4A state championship game. Hopkins looked to push the ball down the floor as they looked to score baskets in transition.
Minnetonka pushed the ball down the floor and was able to come up with layups and jump shots.
Hopkins struggled to struggled to shoot the ball throughout the first half.
There was a media timeout with 3:37 left in the first half. The score was Minnetonka 26, Hopkins 17.
Minnetonka continued to push the ball down the floor as they were able to get everyone involved in the offense.
At halftime the score was Minnetonka 34, Hopkins 26.
As the second half got underway Hopkins got hot as they were able to get the ball into the hands of Ashley Bates. Bates was all over the floor as she was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups.
There was a media timeout with 10:14 left in regulation. The score was Minnetonka 38, Hopkins 36.
Hopkins continued to push the ball down the floor as they looked to get the ball into the hands of Bates.
Minnetonka kept on attacking the basket and coming up with layups.
Hopkins kept on attacking the basket as they looked to turn Minnetonka over late in the game.
Minnetonka came away with the 61-52 victory over Hopkins.
With that win Minnetonka won the 2016 MSHSL State Class 4A title.
Minnetonka pushed the ball down the floor and was able to come up with layups and jump shots.
Hopkins struggled to struggled to shoot the ball throughout the first half.
There was a media timeout with 3:37 left in the first half. The score was Minnetonka 26, Hopkins 17.
Minnetonka continued to push the ball down the floor as they were able to get everyone involved in the offense.
At halftime the score was Minnetonka 34, Hopkins 26.
As the second half got underway Hopkins got hot as they were able to get the ball into the hands of Ashley Bates. Bates was all over the floor as she was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups.
There was a media timeout with 10:14 left in regulation. The score was Minnetonka 38, Hopkins 36.
Hopkins continued to push the ball down the floor as they looked to get the ball into the hands of Bates.
Minnetonka kept on attacking the basket and coming up with layups.
Hopkins kept on attacking the basket as they looked to turn Minnetonka over late in the game.
Minnetonka came away with the 61-52 victory over Hopkins.
With that win Minnetonka won the 2016 MSHSL State Class 4A title.
WINONA WENT UP AGAINST HOLY ANGELS IN THE CLASS 3A STATE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
On March 19 Winona and Holy Angels squared off in the Class 3A state girls’ basketball championship game.
The game started out quick as both teams raced up and down the court looking for their shots to drop.
There were several ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.
There was a media timeout with 6:12 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 14, Winona 10.
Holy Angels Laura Bagwell-Katalinich was all over the floor. She was able to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots throughout the first half.
At halftime the score was Holy Angels 22, Winona 18.
As the second half got underway Holy Angels continued to push the ball down the floor and came up with layups and jump shots.
Holy Angels looked to take time off the clock late in the second half. They were able to make shots down the stretch.
Winona’s Hallee Hoeppner came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.
Holy Angels came away with the 51-43 victory over Winona to win the Class 3A state girls’ basketball championship.
The game started out quick as both teams raced up and down the court looking for their shots to drop.
There were several ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.
There was a media timeout with 6:12 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 14, Winona 10.
Holy Angels Laura Bagwell-Katalinich was all over the floor. She was able to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots throughout the first half.
At halftime the score was Holy Angels 22, Winona 18.
As the second half got underway Holy Angels continued to push the ball down the floor and came up with layups and jump shots.
Holy Angels looked to take time off the clock late in the second half. They were able to make shots down the stretch.
Winona’s Hallee Hoeppner came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.
Holy Angels came away with the 51-43 victory over Winona to win the Class 3A state girls’ basketball championship.
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILVILLE WENT UP AGAINST NEW LONDON-SPICER IN THE GIRLS’ CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Plainview-Elgin-Millville and New London-Spicer High School went up against each other in the Minnesota State High School League’s girls’ state Class 2A championship game. The game was played at Williams Arena.
PEM came out running. They were able to get to the basket and make layups. PEM also was able to get everyone involved in the offense.
NLS had a difficult time scoring throughout the first half.
At halftime the score was PEM 39, NLS 14.
As the second half got underway PEM continued push the ball down the floor and get baskets in transition. PEM also did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 10:04 left in regulation. The score was PEM 49, NLS 23.
PEM continued to make layups and was able to get down the floor. NLS had difficulty shooting throughout the game.
PEM came away with the 72-42 victory over NLS. With that win PEM won the 2016 Minnesota State High School Leagues Class 2A State Championship.
PEM came out running. They were able to get to the basket and make layups. PEM also was able to get everyone involved in the offense.
NLS had a difficult time scoring throughout the first half.
At halftime the score was PEM 39, NLS 14.
As the second half got underway PEM continued push the ball down the floor and get baskets in transition. PEM also did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 10:04 left in regulation. The score was PEM 49, NLS 23.
PEM continued to make layups and was able to get down the floor. NLS had difficulty shooting throughout the game.
PEM came away with the 72-42 victory over NLS. With that win PEM won the 2016 Minnesota State High School Leagues Class 2A State Championship.
GOODHUE WENT UP AGAINST MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IN THE CLASS A STATE GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Goodhue and Maranatha Christian Academy squared off
against each other on March 19 in the Minnesota State High School League’s
state Class A championship in girls’ basketball.
Goodhue pushed the ball down the floor as they looked
to score baskets in transition.
There was a media timeout with 14:18 left in the first
half. The score was Goodhue 13, Maranatha 8.
Goodhue’s Sydney Lodermeier was all over the court. On
the offensive end she was able to come up with huge
There was a media timeout with 10:58 left in the first
half. The score was Goodhue 17, Maranatha 8.
After a slow start Maranatha was able to come up with
layups and jump shots. They were able to get past the Goodhue defense.
There was a media timeout with 6:56 left in the first
half. The score was Goodhue 22, Maranatha 15.
Goodhue was able to able to get everyone involved in
the offense. They did a good job of communicating with each other and everyone
touched the ball.
At halftime the score was Goodhue 41, Maranatha 29.
As the second half got underway Goodhue continued to
push the ball down the floor and get everyone involved in the offense.
Maranatha continued look for their shots. Even though
they had trouble shooting the ball they kept on shooting it. Maranatha’s
There was a media timeout with 10:46 left in
regulation. The score was Goodhue 59, Maranatha 42.
Lodermeier and Maddy Miller continued to come up with
huge baskets late in the game. The defense had a tough time slowing them down.
Goodhue came away with the 89-64 victory over
Maranatha.
With that win Goodhue won the Minnesota State High
School Leagues Class A girls’ state title.
Sunday, April 3, 2016
WHITE BEAR LAKE WENT UP AGAINST MINNETONKA IN THE CLASS 4A STATE BASKETBALL GIRLS’ SEMIFINALS
White Bear Lake squared off against Minnetonka in a girls’ Class 4A state basketball semifinals.
Minnetonka looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
There was a media timeout with 14:51 left in the first half. The score was tied at 6.
White Bear Lake’s Tatie Anderson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. Her teammates were able to get her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.
Minnetonka’s Grace Allen, Lizzie Odegard, Hannah Hedstrom, Courtne Fredrickson, and Chrissy Carr all came up mid-range jump shots and layups.
At halftime the score was Minnetonka 40, White Bear Lake 23.
As the second half got underway Minnetonka continued to push the ball down the floor and came up with layups.
White Bear Lake continued to struggle shooting the ball in the second half.
Minnetonka came away with the 75-50 victory over White Bear Lake.
Minnetonka looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
There was a media timeout with 14:51 left in the first half. The score was tied at 6.
White Bear Lake’s Tatie Anderson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. Her teammates were able to get her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.
Minnetonka’s Grace Allen, Lizzie Odegard, Hannah Hedstrom, Courtne Fredrickson, and Chrissy Carr all came up mid-range jump shots and layups.
At halftime the score was Minnetonka 40, White Bear Lake 23.
As the second half got underway Minnetonka continued to push the ball down the floor and came up with layups.
White Bear Lake continued to struggle shooting the ball in the second half.
Minnetonka came away with the 75-50 victory over White Bear Lake.
HOPKINS WENT UP AGAINST EASTVIEW IN A GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On March 17, Hopkins went up against Eastview in a girls’ basketball semifinal state basketball game.
The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run early.
There was a media timeout with 10:46 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 9, Eastview 8.
The score continued to go back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.
It was a very competitive first half. Neither team went on a huge run.
At halftime the score was Hopkins 39, Eastview 30.
As the second half got underway Hopkins continued to push the ball down the floor and get everyone involved in the offense.
Eastview got the ball into the hands of Megan Walstad, Rachel Ranke and Allie Pickrain, all who were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Hopkins continued to score the ball throughout the second half.
Hopkins was quicker than Eastview. Eastview had a difficult time scoring baskets throughout the game.
Hopkins came away with the 85-67 victory over Eastview.
The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run early.
There was a media timeout with 10:46 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 9, Eastview 8.
The score continued to go back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.
It was a very competitive first half. Neither team went on a huge run.
At halftime the score was Hopkins 39, Eastview 30.
As the second half got underway Hopkins continued to push the ball down the floor and get everyone involved in the offense.
Eastview got the ball into the hands of Megan Walstad, Rachel Ranke and Allie Pickrain, all who were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Hopkins continued to score the ball throughout the second half.
Hopkins was quicker than Eastview. Eastview had a difficult time scoring baskets throughout the game.
Hopkins came away with the 85-67 victory over Eastview.
ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS WENT UP AGAINST MARSHALL IN THE CLASS 3A STATE QUARTERFINALS IN GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
On March 15, Academy of Holy Angels and Marshall squared off in the girls’ basketball state quarterfinals. The game was played at the Target Center.
Marshall looked to take a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. They did a good job of talking to each other and letting them know where they were supposed to be on the floor.
Holy Angels also took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. Holy Angels also got hot from behind the 3-point line. They were able to get everyone the ball. Holy Angles Megan Meyer also stepped up and knocked down mid-range jump shots and layups.
After a slow start Holy Angels was able to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots. They were able to slow down the Marshall offense.
At halftime the score was Holy Angels 35, Marshall 27.
As the second half got underway Holy Angels continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots.
The defensive pressure that Holy Angels applied made it difficult for Marshall to come up with shots.
Marshall had a difficult time scoring in the second half. Holy Angels got hot in the second half.
Holy Angels came away with the 69-47 victory over Marshall.
Marshall looked to take a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. They did a good job of talking to each other and letting them know where they were supposed to be on the floor.
Holy Angels also took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line. Holy Angels also got hot from behind the 3-point line. They were able to get everyone the ball. Holy Angles Megan Meyer also stepped up and knocked down mid-range jump shots and layups.
After a slow start Holy Angels was able to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots. They were able to slow down the Marshall offense.
At halftime the score was Holy Angels 35, Marshall 27.
As the second half got underway Holy Angels continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots.
The defensive pressure that Holy Angels applied made it difficult for Marshall to come up with shots.
Marshall had a difficult time scoring in the second half. Holy Angels got hot in the second half.
Holy Angels came away with the 69-47 victory over Marshall.
THIEF RIVER FALLS WENT UP AGAINST HUTCHINSON IN THE CLASS 3A GIRLS’ STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
On March 15, Thief River Falls and Hutchinson squared off in a girls’ basketball state Class 3A game.
Thief River Falls started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to spread Hutchinson out and make them take deep 3-point shots.
Thief River Falls did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
The defensive pressure that Thief River Falls applied made it difficult for Hutchinson to make shots that they put up.
Hutchinson called a timeout with 7:05 left in the first half. The score was Thief River Falls 15, Hutchinson 4.
Thief River Falls continued to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Thief River Falls 27, Hutchinson 23.
As the second half got underway Thief River Falls attacked the basket and came up with layups and jump shots.
Hutchinson also came up with huge shots as they were able to close the deficit.
There were many ties and lead changes midway through the second half.
Hutchinson continued to push the ball down the floor and make mid-range jump shots and layups.
Neither team went on a huge run late in regulation.
Thief River Falls came away with the 61-59 victory over Hutchinson.
Thief River Falls started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to spread Hutchinson out and make them take deep 3-point shots.
Thief River Falls did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.
The defensive pressure that Thief River Falls applied made it difficult for Hutchinson to make shots that they put up.
Hutchinson called a timeout with 7:05 left in the first half. The score was Thief River Falls 15, Hutchinson 4.
Thief River Falls continued to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Thief River Falls 27, Hutchinson 23.
As the second half got underway Thief River Falls attacked the basket and came up with layups and jump shots.
Hutchinson also came up with huge shots as they were able to close the deficit.
There were many ties and lead changes midway through the second half.
Hutchinson continued to push the ball down the floor and make mid-range jump shots and layups.
Neither team went on a huge run late in regulation.
Thief River Falls came away with the 61-59 victory over Hutchinson.
ANOKA WENT UP AGAINST MINNETONKA IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE STATE QUARTERFINALS OF THE GIRLS’ STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Anoka and Minnetonka squared off in a Minnesota State High School Leagues state quarterfinal girls’ basketball game at the Target Center.
The score went back and forth early in the first half. Neither team went on a run.
Minnetonka pushed the ball down the floor and was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Minnetonka got their offense going late in the first half. They were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
At halftime the score was Minnetonka 38, Anoka 27.
As the second half got underway Anoka looked to get the ball into the hands of Naomi Torgerson. Torgerson was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Anoka continued to look to get to the basket and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Anoka called a timeout with 14:27 left in regulation. The score was Minnetonka 46, Anoka 29.
Both teams struggled to shoot for a period of time midway through the second half.
Minnetonka was able to keep attacking the basket and coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Minnetonka came away with the 71-40 victory over Anoka.
The score went back and forth early in the first half. Neither team went on a run.
Minnetonka pushed the ball down the floor and was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Minnetonka got their offense going late in the first half. They were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
At halftime the score was Minnetonka 38, Anoka 27.
As the second half got underway Anoka looked to get the ball into the hands of Naomi Torgerson. Torgerson was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Anoka continued to look to get to the basket and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Anoka called a timeout with 14:27 left in regulation. The score was Minnetonka 46, Anoka 29.
Both teams struggled to shoot for a period of time midway through the second half.
Minnetonka was able to keep attacking the basket and coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
Minnetonka came away with the 71-40 victory over Anoka.
LAKEVILLE NORTH WENT UP AGAINST HOPKINS IN THE CLASS 4A STATE FINALS
On March 12 Lakeville North squared off against Hopkins in the Class 4A state boys’ basketball finals.
Hopkins looked to move the ball down the floor well as they looked to score layups in transition.
Lakeville North was able to get everyone the ball on the offensive end. They took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and got everyone involved in the offense.
Lakeville North was able to get the ball into the hands of Nick Fossey. Fossey was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups as well.
Lakeville North was able to come up with stops on the defensive end.
Neither team went on a run in the first half.
At halftime the score was tied at 23.
As the second half got underway Hopkins continued to push the ball down the floor and score layups in transition.
The score went back and forth once again early in the second half. There were several ties. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls.
Hopkins' Amir Coffey came up with huge layups in the second half.
Lakeville North struggled to shoot the ball in the second half. Hopkins took advantage of that and was able to come up with layups off of the Lakeville North’s misses.
Hopkins came away with the 64-55 victory over Lakeville North.
With that victory Hopkins won the 2016 MSHSL state Class 4A state title.
Hopkins looked to move the ball down the floor well as they looked to score layups in transition.
Lakeville North was able to get everyone the ball on the offensive end. They took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and got everyone involved in the offense.
Lakeville North was able to get the ball into the hands of Nick Fossey. Fossey was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups as well.
Lakeville North was able to come up with stops on the defensive end.
Neither team went on a run in the first half.
At halftime the score was tied at 23.
As the second half got underway Hopkins continued to push the ball down the floor and score layups in transition.
The score went back and forth once again early in the second half. There were several ties. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls.
Hopkins' Amir Coffey came up with huge layups in the second half.
Lakeville North struggled to shoot the ball in the second half. Hopkins took advantage of that and was able to come up with layups off of the Lakeville North’s misses.
Hopkins came away with the 64-55 victory over Lakeville North.
With that victory Hopkins won the 2016 MSHSL state Class 4A state title.
MINNEAPOLIS DELASALLE WENT UP AGAINST FERGUS FALLS IN THE BOYS’ STATE CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Minneapolis DeLaSalle and Fergus Falls squared off in the Minnesota State High School League’s boys’ basketball state Class 3A finals.
DeLaSalle pushed the ball down the floor looking for baskets in transition.
There was a media timeout with 14:35 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 8, Fergus Falls 6.
DeLaSalle was able to get everyone involved in the offense early in the first half.
Fergus Falls substituted early and often in the first half. They wanted to keep their players fresh on the floor.
There was a media timeout with 10:01 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 17, Fergus Falls 15.
DeLaSalle continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
At halftime the score was DeLaSalle 37, Fergus Falls 25.
As the second half got underway DeLaSalle continued to push the ball down the floor and were able to get everyone involved in the offense.
The defensive pressure that DeLaSalle applied made it difficult for Fergus Falls to make open shots.
There was a media timeout with 10:57 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 58, Fergus Falls 39.
DeLaSalle was a lot quicker than Fergus Falls was. DeLaSalle continued to push the ball down the floor. DeLaSalle got the ball into the hands of Gabe Kalscheur. Kalscheur came up with huge baskets down the stretch.
DeLaSalle came away the 79-65 victory over Fergus Falls.
With that victory DeLaSalle won the 2016 Minnesota State High School League’s 2016 Boys’ Class 3A state title.
DeLaSalle pushed the ball down the floor looking for baskets in transition.
There was a media timeout with 14:35 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 8, Fergus Falls 6.
DeLaSalle was able to get everyone involved in the offense early in the first half.
Fergus Falls substituted early and often in the first half. They wanted to keep their players fresh on the floor.
There was a media timeout with 10:01 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 17, Fergus Falls 15.
DeLaSalle continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
At halftime the score was DeLaSalle 37, Fergus Falls 25.
As the second half got underway DeLaSalle continued to push the ball down the floor and were able to get everyone involved in the offense.
The defensive pressure that DeLaSalle applied made it difficult for Fergus Falls to make open shots.
There was a media timeout with 10:57 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 58, Fergus Falls 39.
DeLaSalle was a lot quicker than Fergus Falls was. DeLaSalle continued to push the ball down the floor. DeLaSalle got the ball into the hands of Gabe Kalscheur. Kalscheur came up with huge baskets down the stretch.
DeLaSalle came away the 79-65 victory over Fergus Falls.
With that victory DeLaSalle won the 2016 Minnesota State High School League’s 2016 Boys’ Class 3A state title.
BRAHAM WENT UP AGAINST JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL IN THE CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Braham and Jackson County Central squared off in the state Class 2A state championship game. The score went back and forth early in the first half. Neither team went on a run early.
Jackson County Central was able to get everyone involved in the offense. They were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half.
There was a media timeout with 6:59 left in the first half. The score was Braham 24, Jackson County Central 18.
Braham was able to come up with fast break layups in transition. They were able to come up with stops on the defensive end.
There was a media timeout with 3:52 left in the first half. The score was Braham 30, Jackson Country Central 18.
JCC struggled to shoot the ball throughout the first half. Braham was able to slow them down on the offensive end.
At halftime the score was Braham 50, JCC 29.
As the second half got underway Braham continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
JCC pushed the ball down the down the floor and was able to make layups in transition.
Braham’s Chris Olson got hot as he stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots midway through the second half.
There was a media timeout with 10:31 left in regulation. The score was Braham 66, JCC 49.
JCC continued to push the ball down the floor and was able to come up with baskets in transition.
Braham’s Chris Olson, Ryan Larson and John Larson all came up with huge shots throughout the game. Their teammates did a good job of getting them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
Braham came away with the 96-90 victory over JCC.
Jackson County Central was able to get everyone involved in the offense. They were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half.
There was a media timeout with 6:59 left in the first half. The score was Braham 24, Jackson County Central 18.
Braham was able to come up with fast break layups in transition. They were able to come up with stops on the defensive end.
There was a media timeout with 3:52 left in the first half. The score was Braham 30, Jackson Country Central 18.
JCC struggled to shoot the ball throughout the first half. Braham was able to slow them down on the offensive end.
At halftime the score was Braham 50, JCC 29.
As the second half got underway Braham continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
JCC pushed the ball down the down the floor and was able to make layups in transition.
Braham’s Chris Olson got hot as he stepped up and knocked down deep 3-point shots midway through the second half.
There was a media timeout with 10:31 left in regulation. The score was Braham 66, JCC 49.
JCC continued to push the ball down the floor and was able to come up with baskets in transition.
Braham’s Chris Olson, Ryan Larson and John Larson all came up with huge shots throughout the game. Their teammates did a good job of getting them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.
Braham came away with the 96-90 victory over JCC.
Saturday, April 2, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST GOODHUE IN THE STATE CLASS A STATE FINALS
On March 12 Minneapolis North and Goodhue squared off in the Minnesota State High School League’s State Class 1A state championship game at the Target Center.
North looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
There was a media timeout with 13:51 left in the first half. The score was North 15, Goodhue 2.
Goodhue looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. They couldn’t hang with the quickness of North.
There was a media timeout with 10:49 left in the first half. The score was North 17, Goodhue 7.
North was able to get everyone involved in the offense. They were also able to slow down the Goodhue offense.
Goodhue passed the ball around the around the 3-point line as they looked to take time off the clock late in the first half.
Neither team went on a huge run in the first half. Both teams went after loose balls and rebounds.
At halftime the score was Goodhue 26, North 25.
As the second half got underway North continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to come up with layups and jump shots.
Goodhue got the ball into the hands of Jacob Pasch and Ben Opsahl both of whom came up with big shots.
North’s Isaac Johnson came up with mid-range jump shot sand layups throughout the second half. He was also able to get his teammates involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 8:23 left in regulation. The score was North 45, Goodhue 33.
North continued to move the ball down the floor well as they were able to make layups.
There was a media timeout with 6:21 left in regulation. The score was North 49, Goodhue 38.
North continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
North was able to fight through adversity and come away with the 68-45 victory over Goodhue.
With that win North won the 2016 Minnesota State High School League’s Class A State Championship.
North looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
There was a media timeout with 13:51 left in the first half. The score was North 15, Goodhue 2.
Goodhue looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. They couldn’t hang with the quickness of North.
There was a media timeout with 10:49 left in the first half. The score was North 17, Goodhue 7.
North was able to get everyone involved in the offense. They were also able to slow down the Goodhue offense.
Goodhue passed the ball around the around the 3-point line as they looked to take time off the clock late in the first half.
Neither team went on a huge run in the first half. Both teams went after loose balls and rebounds.
At halftime the score was Goodhue 26, North 25.
As the second half got underway North continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to come up with layups and jump shots.
Goodhue got the ball into the hands of Jacob Pasch and Ben Opsahl both of whom came up with big shots.
North’s Isaac Johnson came up with mid-range jump shot sand layups throughout the second half. He was also able to get his teammates involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 8:23 left in regulation. The score was North 45, Goodhue 33.
North continued to move the ball down the floor well as they were able to make layups.
There was a media timeout with 6:21 left in regulation. The score was North 49, Goodhue 38.
North continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
North was able to fight through adversity and come away with the 68-45 victory over Goodhue.
With that win North won the 2016 Minnesota State High School League’s Class A State Championship.
ST. CROIX LUTHERAN WENT UP AGAINST BRAHAM IN THE CLASS AA STATE BOYS’ BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
On March 11, St. Croix Lutheran and Braham squared off in the Class 2A state boys’ basketball semifinals at the Target Center.
St. Croix Lutheran pushed the ball down the floor and was able to score baskets in transition.
The score went back and forth early in the contest.
There was a media timeout with 14:37 left in the first half. The score was Braham 9, St. Croix Lutheran 6.
There were several ties and lead changes in the first half.
St. Croix Lutheran was able to get everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 10:44 left in the first half. The score was St. Croix Lutheran16, Braham 14.
Both teams got hot from behind the 3-point line. As they were able to get everyone involved in the offense.
St. Croix Lutheran switched up between man-to-man and zone defense throughout the first half. That made Brahma keep guessing what they were running.
There was a media timeout with 3:35 left in the first half. The score was Braham 29, St. Croix Lutheran 27.
Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and make shots in transition late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Braham 39, St. Croix Lutheran 33.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
There was a media timeout with 14:07 left in the first half. The score was St. Croix Lutheran 44, Braham 43.
The score continued to go back and forth in the second half. It was a very competitive half. Neither team gave up an easy shot.
There was a media timeout with 10:45 left in regulation. The score was Braham 58, St. Croix Lutheran 50.
Braham’s John Larson and Chris Olson came up with huge baskets in the second half, also teammate Ryan Larson stepped up and was able to knock down some big shots.
St. Croix Lutheran continued to struggle to shoot the ball in the second half. Even though they struggled they didn’t give up.
Braham came away with the 86-77 victory over St. Croix Lutheran.
St. Croix Lutheran pushed the ball down the floor and was able to score baskets in transition.
The score went back and forth early in the contest.
There was a media timeout with 14:37 left in the first half. The score was Braham 9, St. Croix Lutheran 6.
There were several ties and lead changes in the first half.
St. Croix Lutheran was able to get everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 10:44 left in the first half. The score was St. Croix Lutheran16, Braham 14.
Both teams got hot from behind the 3-point line. As they were able to get everyone involved in the offense.
St. Croix Lutheran switched up between man-to-man and zone defense throughout the first half. That made Brahma keep guessing what they were running.
There was a media timeout with 3:35 left in the first half. The score was Braham 29, St. Croix Lutheran 27.
Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and make shots in transition late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Braham 39, St. Croix Lutheran 33.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
There was a media timeout with 14:07 left in the first half. The score was St. Croix Lutheran 44, Braham 43.
The score continued to go back and forth in the second half. It was a very competitive half. Neither team gave up an easy shot.
There was a media timeout with 10:45 left in regulation. The score was Braham 58, St. Croix Lutheran 50.
Braham’s John Larson and Chris Olson came up with huge baskets in the second half, also teammate Ryan Larson stepped up and was able to knock down some big shots.
St. Croix Lutheran continued to struggle to shoot the ball in the second half. Even though they struggled they didn’t give up.
Braham came away with the 86-77 victory over St. Croix Lutheran.
CENTRAL MINNESOTA CHRISTIAN WENT UP AGAINST GOODHUE IN THE CLASS 1A STATE SEMIFINALS IN BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Central Minnesota Christian and Goodhue squared off in a boys’ basketball state semifinal basketball game.
The score went back and forth to start the game. Neither team gave up easy baskets.
Goodhue’s Ben Opsahl was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Central Minnesota Christian pushed the ball down the floor and was able to make layups in transition.
There was a media timeout with 6:42 left in the first half. The score was Goodhue 18, Central Minnesota Christian 9.
The Goodhue defense made it difficult for Central Minnesota Christian to come up with open looks at the basket.
Goodhue’s Jacob McNamara and Jacob Pasch both were able to step up and knock down huge baskets late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Goodhue 26, Central Minnesota Christian 20.
As the second half got underway Goodhue continued to push the ball down the floor and make layups in transition.
There was a media timeout with 14:58 left in regulation. The score was Goodhue 26, Central Minnesota Christian 24.
Neither team went on a run in the second half. The game was tight throughout.
There was a media timeout with 10:40 left in regulation. The score was Goodhue 30, Central Minnesota Christian 26.
The game was very evenly played. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and went after rebounds.
The game came down to the wire and Goodhue came away with the 41-38 victory over Central Minnesota Christian.
The score went back and forth to start the game. Neither team gave up easy baskets.
Goodhue’s Ben Opsahl was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.
Central Minnesota Christian pushed the ball down the floor and was able to make layups in transition.
There was a media timeout with 6:42 left in the first half. The score was Goodhue 18, Central Minnesota Christian 9.
The Goodhue defense made it difficult for Central Minnesota Christian to come up with open looks at the basket.
Goodhue’s Jacob McNamara and Jacob Pasch both were able to step up and knock down huge baskets late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Goodhue 26, Central Minnesota Christian 20.
As the second half got underway Goodhue continued to push the ball down the floor and make layups in transition.
There was a media timeout with 14:58 left in regulation. The score was Goodhue 26, Central Minnesota Christian 24.
Neither team went on a run in the second half. The game was tight throughout.
There was a media timeout with 10:40 left in regulation. The score was Goodhue 30, Central Minnesota Christian 26.
The game was very evenly played. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and went after rebounds.
The game came down to the wire and Goodhue came away with the 41-38 victory over Central Minnesota Christian.
MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST RED LAKE IN THE SEMIFINALS OF CLASS A IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On March 11 Minneapolis North and Red Lake squared off in the Class A state semifinals of the Minnesota State High League state tournament.
North pushed the ball down the floor and was able to get everyone involved in the offense.
North got out to a quick 9-0 lead with 16:28 left in the first half, Red Lake called its first timeout.
North continued to push the ball down the floor and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
There was a media timeout with 14:27 left in the first half. The score was North 15, Red Lake 6.
Red Lake went to a zone defense as they looked to spread North out on the offensive end.
There was a media timeout with 12:49 left in the first half. The score was North 19, Red Lake 11.
Red Lake was able to come up with steals and turn them into layups midway through the first half.
North called a timeout with 11:01 left in the first half. The score was North 25, Red Lake 15.
Red Lake used a full court press as they looked to come up with steals and get layups off of the steals.
North continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
At halftime the score was North 49, Red Lake 37.
As the second half got underway North continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
North looked to get the ball into the hands of Jamil Jackson. He did a good job of getting to the basket and making mid-range jump shots and layups.
Jackson also came up with slam dunks as he was able to beat his man off the dribble.
There was a media timeout with 13:39 left in regulation. The score was North 60, Red Lake 45.
North continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.
There was a media timeout with 3:59 left in regulation. The score was North 74, Red Lake 55.
North pushed the ball down the floor late as they kept on coming up with layups and mid-range jump shots.
Red Lake wasn’t able to make shots down the stretch.
North came away with the 82-61 victory over Red Lake.
North pushed the ball down the floor and was able to get everyone involved in the offense.
North got out to a quick 9-0 lead with 16:28 left in the first half, Red Lake called its first timeout.
North continued to push the ball down the floor and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.
There was a media timeout with 14:27 left in the first half. The score was North 15, Red Lake 6.
Red Lake went to a zone defense as they looked to spread North out on the offensive end.
There was a media timeout with 12:49 left in the first half. The score was North 19, Red Lake 11.
Red Lake was able to come up with steals and turn them into layups midway through the first half.
North called a timeout with 11:01 left in the first half. The score was North 25, Red Lake 15.
Red Lake used a full court press as they looked to come up with steals and get layups off of the steals.
North continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
At halftime the score was North 49, Red Lake 37.
As the second half got underway North continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
North looked to get the ball into the hands of Jamil Jackson. He did a good job of getting to the basket and making mid-range jump shots and layups.
Jackson also came up with slam dunks as he was able to beat his man off the dribble.
There was a media timeout with 13:39 left in regulation. The score was North 60, Red Lake 45.
North continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.
There was a media timeout with 3:59 left in regulation. The score was North 74, Red Lake 55.
North pushed the ball down the floor late as they kept on coming up with layups and mid-range jump shots.
Red Lake wasn’t able to make shots down the stretch.
North came away with the 82-61 victory over Red Lake.
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