MAPLE GROVE TOOK ON OSSEO IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 27, Maple Grove went up against Osseo in a boys’ basketball game. Both schools brought a lot of students to the game. The stands were full but it wasn’t a sellout. 

As the game got underway, both teams looked to set the tempo of the game early. Osseo passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to take time off the clock early. 

Maple Grove looked to get the ball in the hands of guard Brad Davison. Davison took the ball hard to the basket and looked for mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Osseo stepped up and knocked down 3-ponit baskets. They got the ball into the hands of Zach Theisen. Theisen took the ball hard to the basket. He 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. Theisen also could make layups coming off screens.

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run. 

Maple Grove also looked to get the ball into the hands of Tyhon Pickford. Pickford did a good job of getting to the basket and made layups and jump shots. 

Osseo’s Jazz Boker came off the bench and provided an offensive presence. He made his mid-range jump shots and layups. Teammate Maurice Nelson 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.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 10:05 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 15, Maple Grove 11. 

Pickford came up layups and jumpers in the key. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run. 

Both teams dove on the floor and went after loose balls. They also battled for rebounds on both ends of the floor.

At halftime, the score was Maple Grove 31, Osseo 26. 

As the second half got underway Osseo continued to push the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense. 

Davison continued to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

Pickford and Davison both came up with huge deep 3-point shots. There teammates knew where they were on the floor always.

 Osseo called a timeout with 11:05 left in regulation, the score was Maple Grove 47, Osseo 39.

Osseo looked to trap Davison as he drove to the basket. Davison could get past the traps and make baskets.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 7:34 left in regulation. The score was Maple Grove 53, Osseo 45. 

Maple Grove used their quickness to get past the Osseo defense. Pickford and Davison both took the ball hard to the basket and came up with shots throughout the game.

Osseo’s Zach Theisen came up with huge mid-range jump shots and layups late in the game. 

The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up and easy look at the basket. 

Maple Grove called a timeout with 1:15 left in regulation. The score was Maple Grove 61, Osseo 59. 

As the clock wound down Osseo looked to find their shot.

Osseo called a timeout with 42.1 seconds left in regulation. The score was Maple Grove 63, Osseo 59.

As the clock wound down both teams continued to attack the basket. 

Maple Grove called a timeout with 22.5 seconds left in regulation, the score was Maple Grove 65, Osseo 51.

Maple Grove came away with the 65-61 victory over Osseo. 

The leading scorer for Maple Grove was Davison with 27 points. 

The leading scorer for Osseo was Nelson with 16 points.