Tuesday, December 10, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS ROOSEVELT WENT UP AGAINST CRISTO REY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Minneapolis Roosevelt and Cristo Rey went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.  Roosevelt took their time on the offensive end right out of the gate. They passed the ball around the three-point line as they looked to get everyone involved in the offense. 

On the defensive end, Roosevelt started in a zone defense. Cristo Rey passed the ball around the three-point line to stake time off the clock. 

It took a while for each team to get into a scoring rhythm. They both took their time on the offensive end. 

Roosevelt did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They talked a lot on both ends of the floor. 

Cristo Rey moved the ball down the floor and was able to score baskets in transition. Cristo Rey was also able to come up with steals and score layups in transition off the steals. 

Roosevelt called a time out with 10:32 left in the first half. The score was Cristo Rey 17, Roosevelt 8. 

Cristo Rey set the tempo early. They were able to push the ball down the floor and come up with layups. 

Cristo Rey looked to score baskets in transition. They would get the ball out of the net and race down the floor for layups. 

Cristo Rey called a timeout with 7:31 left in the first half. The score was Cristo Rey 22, Roosevelt 12.

Cristo Rey moved the ball down the field well and looked to get the ball into the hands of James Sommer. Sommer was able to step up and knock down mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Roosevelt had a difficult time shooting the ball throughout the first half. They were not able to make shots that they put up. 

The defensive pressure that Cristo Rey applied made it difficult for Roosevelt to make or take open shots. 

Roosevelt’s Montgomery Booth came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. 

At halftime the score was Cristo Rey 46, Roosevelt 24. 

As the second half got underway Roosevelt continued to push the ball down the floor and look for mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Cristo Rey continued to push the ball down the floor and was able to score baskets in transition. 

Roosevelt called a timeout with 14:28 left in regulation. The score was Cristo Rey 60, Roosevelt 31. 

Cristo Rey tried not to get to sloppy with the ball and now turn the ball over.

Cristo Rey called a timeout with 13:14 left in regulation. The score was Cristo Rey 64, Roosevelt 37.

Cristo Rey continued to push the ball down floor and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Roosevelt had a hard time scoring the ball throughout the game. Even though Roosevelt had a had time scoring the ball they made god looks at the basket. 

Cristo Rey came away with the 91-57 victory over Roosevelt. 

THE BLAKE SCHOOL WENT UP AGAINST HOLY ANGELS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

The Blake School and Holy Angels squared off in a boys’ basketball game at Holy Angels. Both teams raced up and down the floor was they looked to score baskets in transition early.

Blake’s Gabe Ganz came up with mid-range jump shots and layups early. Blake took a lot of time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line. Teammate Jasper Liu came up with steals on the defensive end and turned them into baskets on the offensive
 end.

Holy Angels got into a scoring drought midway through the first half. Even though they had a tough time shooting the ball early they kept on shooting the ball.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 11:34 left in the first half. The score was Blake 9, Holy Angels 6.

Blake took a lot of time off the clock as passed the ball around the three-point line Blake looked to get the ball into the hands of Robert Lee Grace IV. Grace got to the basket and looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups.

Neither team went on a huge run in the first half.

Blake got everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the three-point line and looked for their shots.

Both teams also took a lot of time off the clock throughout the first half.

Grace continued to look for his shots late in the first half. He was able to get good looks at the basket.

Blake took a lot of time off the clock as they passed the ball around the three-point line.

Holy Angels dove on the ground after loose balls as they went after balls on both ends of the floor.

Blake called a timeout with 4:21 left in the first half. The score was Blake 24, Holy Angels 15.

Blake swung the ball around the 3-point line late in the half. 

Grace wasn’t afraid to shoot the ball in traffic. If Grace didn’t think that he had a good shot, he would pass it to one of his teammates for the open shot.

Holy Angels look to score baskets in transition. They were able to get their offense going late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Blake 31, Holy Angels 22.

Blake’s David Bix and Gabe Ganz both came out and kept on shooting the ball and made mid-range jump shots and layups.

Holy Angles Matt Banovetz and Terrence Roberts both made shots in transition. Their teammates did a good job of knowing where they were on the offensive end were able to get their teammates involved in the offense.

Liu got hot midway through the second half. He was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups.

Blake called a timeout with 14:14 left in regulation. The score was Blake 41, Holy Angels 34.

Blake continued to look to make baskets in transition. They moved the ball down the floor well and was able to get to the basket.

Ganz kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the game.

Blake took a lot of time off the clock late in the game. On the defensive end the defensive pressure that Blake applied made it difficult for Holy Angels to get open looks at the basket.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 9:441 left in regulation. The score was Blake 50, Holy Angels 40.

Holy Angels looked to make shots in transition late in the game. Holy Angels Matt Banovetz came up with big plays in the second half.

Holy Angels kept attacking the basket late in the game. They kept on looking to get the ball into the hands of Matt Banovetz.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 5:14 left in regulation. The score was Blake 64, Holy Angels 55.

Blake passed the ball around the three-point line late in regulation.

Both teams played hard throughout the game.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 2:45 left in regulation. The score was Blake 72, Holy Angels 59.

Holy Angles couldn’t make their shots late in the game.

Blake called a timeout with 1:29 left in regulation. The score was Blake 72, Holy Angels 59.

Blake played well; Holy Angels couldn’t make their shots down the stretch. 

Blake came away with the 78-63 victory over Holy Angels.

The leading scorers for Blake care Liu with 19 points. Ganz with 15 points and Grace with 14 points.

The leading scorers for Holy Angels were Matt Banovetz with 21 and Emmett Johnson with 16 points.

MINNEHAHA ACADEMY WENT UP AGAINST THE ACADEMY OF HOLY ANGELS IN A GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 3, Minnehaha Academy and the Academy of Holy Angels squared off in a girls’ basketball game.

Both teams pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to score baskets in transition.

Minnehaha Academy called a timeout with 15:58 the score was Holy Angels 8, Minnehaha Academy 3.

Holy Angels used a zone defense as they looked to make Minnehaha Academy take deep three-point shots.

Minnehaha Academy looked to attack the basket as they looked to score baskets in transition.

Holy Angels was able to make layups in transition. Holy Angels’ Kassandra Caron came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Minnehaha’s Mia Curtis came up with mid-range jump shots and layups midway through the first half.

Holy Angels Francesca Vascellaro came up with her 1000 with 9:08 left in the first half on a turnover and jumper.

Minnehaha called a timeout with 8:32 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 29, Minnehaha Academy18.

Minnehaha had a tough time scoring baskets.

Minnehaha Academy called a timeout with 6:55 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 33, Minnehaha Academy 18.

The defensive pressure that Holy Angels applied made it difficult for Minnehaha Academy to make shots that they put up.

Holy Angels wasn’t afraid to take deep 3-point shots.

Minnehaha Academy called a timeout with 4:09 left in the first half. The score was Holy Angels 46, Minnehaha Academy 20.

Holy Angels’ zone defense made Minnehaha Academy have to pass the ball around the three-point line to look for an open shot.

Holy Angels was able to score layups in transition. Kassandra Caron continued to come up with shots late in the quarter.

At halftime, the score was Holy Angels 53, Minnehaha 27.

As the second half got underway Holy Angels kept on moving the ball down the floor and coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Vascellaro kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups. She also picked up her fourth personal foul with just over 16 minutes left in the second half.

Minnehaha’s Kate Pryor, Tanna Gallo, and Mia Curtis call came up with baskets throughout the second half.

Minnehaha swung the ball around the three-point line and looked inside. Everyone on Minnehaha on the offensive end touched the ball.

Holy Angels called a timeout with 14:21 left in regulation. The score was Holy Angels 63, Minnehaha 33.

Holy Angels scored layups in transition. They were able to create turnovers and come up with layups off the turnovers.

Even though Minnehaha struggled to score the ball they kept on shooting the ball.

Holy Angels continued attacking the basket late in the game. Everyone got the ball and had their chance to make shots.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Minnehaha couldn’t get into a shooting rhythm. Holy Angels came away with the 97-55 victory over Minnehaha.

WISCONSIN WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Nov. 30, Wisconsin and Minnesota squared off in a football game at TCF Bank Stadium. 

Minnesota kicked off to start the game. Wisconsin started on their own 10-yard line. Wisconsin punted on 4th-and-1.

Minnesota took over on their own 49-yard line. Tanner Morgan found Roshad Bateman for a 51-yard touchdown reception.  The extra point attempt was good.

With 12:30 left in the first quarter the score was Minnesota 7, Wisconsin 0.

Wisconsin started on their own 25-yard line. Wisconsin had a difficult time moving the ball down the field early. Wisconsin punted on 4th-and-7 Wisconsin punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on their own 23-yard line. Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field as they used both the passing and running attack in the first quarter.

Minnesota called a timeout with 4:31 left in the first quarter. The score was Minnesota 7, Wisconsin 0.

Minnesota punted on 4th-and-2. Wisconsin recovered on their own 9-yard line. Wisconsin looked to move the ball down the field, but the Minnesota defense stepped up big and slowed down the Wisconsin offense. 

Wisconsin called a timeout with 26 seconds left in the first quarter. The score was Minnesota 7, Wisconsin 0.

After one quarter of play the score was Minnesota 7, Wisconsin 0.

Wisconsin looked to move the ball down the field early. Wisconsin fumbled the ball and Minnesota recovered the ball. They recovered the ball on their 32-yard line. Wisconsin intercepted a pass and they took over on the Minnesota 27-yard line. Wisconsin kept the ball on the ground as they looked to run the ball down the field. On 4th-and-3 from the 8-yard line Wisconsin attempted a 26-yard field goal which was good.

With 8:56 left in the second quarter the score was Minnesota 7, Wisconsin 3.

 Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field once again as they used both the running and passing attempts to try to trick the Wisconsin defense. On 4th-and-5 Minnesota punted the ball.

Wisconsin took over on their own 18-yard line. Jack Coan pass completed a pass to Taylor for 28-yard touchdown. Zach Hintez extra point attempt was good. 

With 2:49 left in the second quarter the score was Wisconsin 10, Minnesota 7.

Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field late in the quarter, but they were not able to do that.

At halftime, the score was Wisconsin 10, Minnesota 7.

Wisconsin kicked off to start the third quarter. Minnesota started on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota continued to look to push the ball down the field. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-11.

Wisconsin took over on their own 9-yard line. Wisconsin looked to air the ball down the field as they went to the passing attack. Wisconsin was able to get down the field as they passed and ran their way to first downs. Wiscon’s Jack Coan, Jack found Quintez Cephus for a 47-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 9:52 left in the third quarter, the score was Wisconsin 17, Minnesota 7.

Minnesota took over on its own 29-yard line. Minnesota moved the ball down the field.

Minnesota attempted a 38-yard field goal which was good. With 6:51 left in the third quarter, the score was Wisconsin 17, Minnesota 10.

Wisconsin took over on the Minnesota 39-yard line. Wisconsin’s Kendric Pryor came up with a 26-yard run. The extra point attempt was good. With 5:52 left in the third quarter, the score was Wisconsin 24, Minnesota 10.

Minnesota started on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field on the ground. Minnesota’s Tyler Johnson came up with big plays late in the third quarter.

After three quarters of play, the score was Wisconsin 24, Minnesota 10.

Minnesota looked to get into the end zone early in the fourth quarter. Minnesota turned the ball over on downs.

Wisconsin moved the ball down the field quickly. Taylor came up with an 11-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:05 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Wisconsin 31, Minnesota 10.

Minnesota fumbled the ball and Wisconsin recovered the ball. Wisconsin found the end zone on a 1-yard run by AJ Taylor. The extra point attempt was good.

With 8:41 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Wisconsin 38, Minnesota 10.

Minnesota took over on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota moved the ball down the field again late in the fourth quarter. Minnesota’s Tanner Morgan found Tyler Johnson on a 12-yard pass. The extra point attempt was good.

With 5:51 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Wisconsin 38, Minnesota 17.

Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field late in the game. Minnesota punted the ball on 4th
 down.

Both teams played hard throughout the game.

Wisconsin came away with the 38-17 victory over Minnesota.

WAYZATA WENT UP AGAINST CHAMPLIN PARK IN THE CLASS 6A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Wayzata and Champlin Park went up against each other in the class 6A state football championship game.

Wayzata kicked off to Champlin Park to start the game. Champlin Park moved the ball down the field early. Champlin Park punted on 4th-down.

Wayzata took over on their own 21-yard line. Wayzata couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted on 4th-and-10.

Champlin Park tried to move the ball down the field. Champlin Park went for it on 4th-and-1 after a penalty on Wayzata.

Champlin Park called a timeout with 6:56 left in the first quarter. The score was tied at 0.

Champlin Park moved the ball down the field quickly in the first quarter. Champlin Park’s Jaice Miller came up with big runs as he was able to get past the Wayzata defense. Champlin Park went to the air as they looked to get into the end zone. Champlin Park’s Noah Vogelpohl attempted a 40-yard field goal which was good.

With 4:26 left in the first quarter, the score was Champlin Park 3, Wayzata 0.

Wayzata took over on their own 14-yard line. Wayzata’s Christian Vasser came up with long runs for first downs in the first quarter. The defense had a difficult time slowing Vasser down. The defensive pressure that Champlin Park applied made it difficult for Wayzata to move the ball down the field. Vasser kept on coming up with long runs.

After one quarter of play, the score was Champlin Park 3, Wayzata 0.

Wayzata’s Vasser came up with a 37-yard run that brought the ball into the red zone. Vasser came up with a 5-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:03 left in the second quarter, the score was Wayzata 7, Champlin Park 3.

Champlin Park took over on their own 42-yard line. Champlin Park moved the ball down the field. Brock Johnson came up with a 6-yard reception. Champlin Park used both the running and passing attack in the second quarter.

Champlin Park called a timeout with 8:30 left in the second quarter. The score was Wayzata 7, Champlin Park 3.

Champlin Park’s Brock Johnson came up with a first down reception. Champlin Park continued to look to get into the end zone and they did that on a 3-yard run by Shawn Shipman. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:13 left in the second quarter, the score was Champlin Park 10, Wayzata 7.

Wayzata’s Sam Robertson came up with an 80-yard return. Vasser kept on coming up with runs that put the ball into the red zone. On 4th-and-1 Wayzata went for it and Vasser came up with a first down run. Vasser came up with a 1-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:02 left in the second quarter, the score was Wayzata 14, Champlin Park 10.

Champlin Park took over on their own 30-yard line. Champlin Park’s Darius Givance came up with a 10-yard run for a first down. Champlin Park’s Jaice Miller came up with a 24-yard run for a first down. Miller came up with an 18-yard run. Champlin Park looked to get into the end zone late. Shawn Shipman came up with a 7-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 15 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was Champlin Park 17, Wayzata 14.

Wayzata took over on their own 28-yard line.

At halftime, the score was Champlin Park 17, Wayzata 14.

Champlin Park kicked off to start the third quarter. Wayzata took over on their own 32-yard line. Cam Hammons came up with an interception. Champlin Park tried to move the ball down the field once again. The defensive pressure got to Champlin Park early. On 4th-and-4 Champlin Park punted the ball.

Wayzata took over on their own 32-yard line. Wayzata continued to get the ball into the hands of Vasser. Luke Bodine came up with a 26-yard run. Wayzata’s Vasser came up with a 4-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 8:07 left in the third quarter, the score was Wayzata 21, Champlin Park 17.

Champlin Park continued to look to get the ball down the field. Champlin Park punted on 4th-and-18.

Wayzata looked to get into the end zone late in the game. Vasser came up with a 3-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:07 left in the third quarter, the score was Wayzata 28, Champlin Park 17.

Champlin Park took over on their own 34-yard line. Champlin Park looked to move the ball down the field late in the quarter.

After three quarters of play the score was Wayzata 28, Champlin Park 17.

Champlin Park moved the ball down the field as they looked to get into the end zone early in the fourth quarter. Champlin Park attempted a 26-yard field goal attempt was good.

With 8:33 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Wayzata 28, Champlin Park 20.

Wayzata took over on their 26-yard line. Vasser came up with long runs that turned into first downs. Vasser kept the ball on the ground as he came up with a first down. Wayzata looked to get into the end zone late in the game. Vasser came up with a 7-yard run. That set up a 2-yard run for a touchdown by Vasser. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:49 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Wayzata 35, Champlin Park 20.

Champlin Park took over on their own 42-yard line. Champlin Park tried to move the ball downfield late in the contest.

Wayzata came away with the 35-20 victory over Champlin Park. With that win, Wayzata wins the Class 6A state title championship.

SMB WENT UP AGAINST ROCORI IN THE CLASS 4A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

SMB and Rocori in the class 4A State Championship game. Rocori kicked off to start the game. SMB looked to move the ball down the field early. SMB’s Jalen Suggs was all over the field. On the offensive end, Suggs found Terry Lockett for SMB for a first down. Suggs came up with a 1-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:58 left in the first quarter, the score was SMB 7, Rocori 0.

Rocori looked to move the ball down the field as they looked to move the ball down the field. They were not able to move the ball down the field, they punted on 4th down.

SMB looked to move the ball down the field through the air late in the first quarter. They punted the ball on 4th down.

Rocori got the ball back on a punt on downs. Rocori moved the ball down the field late in the first quarter.

Rocori called a timeout with 43 seconds left in the first quarter. The score was SMB 7, Rocori 0.

Rocori found the end zone on a Jack Steil for a 3-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 40 seconds left in the first quarter, the score was tied at 7.

SMB started on its own 35-yard line. SMB moved the ball down the field again.

After one quarter of play, the score was tied at 7.

SMB moved the ball down the field again. Suggs was able to get pas the defenders as he found holes in the defense. Suggs was picked off in the end zone by Tucker Haakonson in the end zone.

Rocori took over on their own 20-yard line. Rocori moved the ball down the field on the running attack. Rocori’s Andrew Anderson came up with a 34-yard reception. Rocori moved the ball down the field as they looked to keep the SMB offense off the field. Rocori had trouble moving the ball down the field.

Rocori called a timeout with 6:15 left in the second quarter. The score was tied at 7.

Rocori tried to move the ball down the field but the SMB defense was able to stop the Rocori offense.

SMB took over on downs on their own 35-yard line. SMB was picked off by Rocori’s Jack Steil. Rocori took over on the SMB 8-yard line. Rocori Christian Rodriguez attempted a 26-yard field goal attempt which was not good.

SMB took over on its own 20-yard line. The Rocori defense was able to bother Jalen Suggs. Michael Warne came up with a 26-yard sack.

SMB called a timeout with 1:51 left in the second quarter.

SMB punted on 4th-and-8 and Rocori fumbled the ball and SMB recovered the fumble. SMB took over on the Rocori’s 43-yard line.

Suggs continued to look down the field. The defensive pressure was able to get to Suggs. SMB punted on 4th-and-16.

Rocori took over on their own 20-yard line. Rocori ran out the clock to end the second quarter.

At halftime, the score was tied at 7.

SMB kicked off to start the third quarter. Rocori took over on their own 31-yard line. Rocori kept the ball on the ground on their first drive of the third quarter. Jake Steil came up with a 20-yard run for a first down. Rocori also went to the air as they wanted to confuse the SMB defense. Rocori’s Andrew Anderson came up with a 25-yard reception. Steil came up with a 5-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt by Christian Rodriguez was good.

With 8:22 left in the third quarter, the score was Rocori 14, SMB 7.

SMB took over on their own 40-yard line. SMB’s Sanja Reed came up with big plays that kept the SMB offense on the field. SMB was flagged for a holding penalty. That put SMB with 2nd down and 26-yards to go. The defense stepped up and slowed down the SMB defense. On 4th-and-41 SMB punted the ball.

Rocori moved the ball down the field once again. On 4th-and-4 Rocori punted the ball.

SMB took over on their own 19-yard line. Sanjay Redd came up with nice cuts and was able to come up with first downs late in the third quarter. SMB continued to move the ball down the field. Terry Lockett came up with big plays late in the game. SMB kept on fighting their way to the end zone.

After four quarters of play, the score was Rocori 14, SMB 7.

SMB Suggs came up with a 19-yard run for a first down. SMB looked to get the ball into the hands of Sanjay Redd who came up with big runs. 

Rocori called a timeout with 9:28 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Rocori 14, SMB 7.

SMB’s Redd came up with a 3-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt by Theo Crosby was good.

With 9:25 left in regulation, the score was tied at 14.

Rocori took over on their own 24-yard line. Rocori moved the ball down the field again. On 4th-and-6 Rocori punted the ball but they went for a fake and got the first down. On 4th-and-9  Rocori punted the ball.

SMB took over on their own 10-yard line. Reed came up with a first down run. SMB moved the ball down the field again as they looked to get a first down.

SMB called a timeout with 2:17 left in the fourth quarter.

On 4th-and-2 SMB went for it and came up with a first down. Terry Lockett came up with a 6-yard reception. SMB used both the running and passing attack late in the contest.

SMB called a timeout with 33 seconds left in regulation. The score was tied at 14.

On 4th-and-3 SMB punted the ball.

Rocori took over on their own 25-yard line.

At the end of regulation, the score was tied at 14.

Each team took turns on the 10-yard line to score a touchdown. They are each given a chance on the 10-yard line. Sanjay Redd came up with an 8-yard run. Suggs came up with a 1-yard run that put the ball on the 1-yard line. There was a false start on SMB that backed the ball up to the 6-yard line. Terry Lockett came up with a 6-yard touchdown catch. The extra point attempt was good.

With that touchdown, the score was SMB 21, Rocori 14.

Rocori had their shot with first and goal on the 10-yard line. Jack Steil came up with a 3-yard run. Steil kept on getting the ball. Steil was tackled for a 9-yard loss.

On 4th-and-15 Rocori called a timeout.

Rocori had the ball on 4th-and-15 with the ball on the 15-yard line. Jayden Philippi came up with a 15-yard touchdown reception. The two-point conversion by Andrew Anderson was good.

Rocori came way with the 22-21-victory over SMB.

MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST CALEDONIA IN THE CLASS 2A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Minneapolis North and Caledonia squared off against each other in the Class 2A state football finals. North kicked off to Caledonia to start the game.

Caledonia couldn’t move the ball down the field on their first drive. They punted on 4th down.

Minneapolis North kept the ball on the ground as they looked to make first downs.

Caledonia called a timeout with 9:16 left in the first quarter. The score was tied at 0.

Caledonia’s Elijah King came up with an interception. They took over on their own 29-yard line. Caledonia went to the air and looked to move the ball down the field. Caledonia punted on 4th-and-6.

North took over on their own 19-yard line. North’s Zach Yeager came up with long runs that kept the ball out of the Caledonia’s hands. Yeager knew where his teammates were on the field.

North called a timeout with 4:10 left in the first quarter the score was tied at 0.

North punted on 4th-and-8. Caledonia took over on their own 30-yard line. Caledonia moved the ball down the field as they got the ball into the hands of Noah King. Noah King found Elijah King for a 42-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 1:56 left in the first quarter, the score was Caledonia 6, North 0.

North took over on their own 24-yard line. North’s Terrance Kamara kept on coming up with long runs for first downs.

After one quarter of play, the score was Caledonia 6, North 0.

North continued to get the ball into the hands of Kamara. North continued to move the ball down the field. The defensive pressure that Caledonia applied made it difficult for North to come up with long plays.

North called a timeout with 8:42 left in the second quarter. The score was Caledonia 6, North 0.

On 4th-and-31 North punted the ball and Elijah King came up with a 58-yard punt return. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:42 left in the second quarter, the score was Caledonia 13, North 0.

North took over on their own 20-yard line. North continued to move the ball down the field and looked for Kamara for first downs.

North called a timeout with 4:30 left in the second quarter. The score was Caledonia 13, North 0.

North fumbled the ball and Caledonia recovered the ball on the North’s 35-yard line. Caledonia continued to move the ball down the field as they looked to get into the end zone. Cole Kronebusch came up with a 15-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:00 left in the second quarter, the score was Caledonia 20, North 0.

North took over on their own 35-yard line. North looked through the air to come up with long plays late in the second quarter.

Caledonia called a timeout with 2:34 left in the second quarter. The score was Caledonia 20, North 0. 

Kamara found holes in the Caledonia defense as they moved the chains. North looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter.

At halftime, the score was Caledonia 20, North 0.

Caledonia kicked off to start the third quarter. North started on the Caledonia 49-yard line. North kept the ball in the hands of Kamara. Zach Yeager kept on coming up with big plays as he looked to get away from the Caledonia defense. On 4th-and-5 North went for it and turned the ball over on downs.

Caledonia couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted on 4th-and-12. North took over on their own 16-yard line.

North punted on 4th-and-7. Caledonia took over on the North’s 37-yard line. Caledonia’s King came up with a 27-yard run that end. Elijah King came up with a 10-yard reception for a touchdown. The two-point attempt was not good.

With 6:04 left in the third quarter, the score was Caledonia 26, North 0.

North took over on their own 30-yard line. North couldn’t move the ball down the field and the Caledonia defense gave North problems all game. North punted on 4th-and-23.

Caledonia took over on their own 38-yard line. Caledonia couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted on 4th-and-long.

North took over on their own 2-yard line.

North called a timeout with 2:32 left in the third quarter. The score was Caledonia 26, North 0.

North kept the ball on the ground late in the quarter. Yeager came up with a 21-yard run for a first down.

After three quarters of play, the score was Caledonia 26, North 0.

North was picked off by Caledonia’s Elijah King. Caledonia took over on their own 44-yard line. Caledonia continued to move the ball down the field on the ground. Caledonia’s Kronebusch came up with another long run. Caledonia fumbled the ball and North took over.

North took over on their own 10-yard line. North kept the ball on the ground as they looked for first downs.

Both teams played hard and gave it their all. But in the end, Caledonia was too much for North to handle. Caledonia came away with the 26-0 victory over North.

BOLD WENT UP AGAINST BLOOMING PRAIRIE IN THE CLASS A STATE FOOTBALL FINAL

On Nov. 29, BOLD took on Blooming Prairie in the Class A State Football championship game.

BOLD kicked off to Blooming Prairie to start the game. Blooming Prairie took over on their own 29-yard line. Blooming Prairie kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. On 4th-and-11 Blooming Prairie punted the ball. 

BOLD took over on their own 30-yard line. BOLD went to the air on their first drive of the game. Blooming Prarie’s Gabe Hagen came up with an 18-yard interception that led to a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 9:52 left in the first quarter, the score was Blooming Prairie 7, BOLD 0. 

BOLD took over on its own 24-yard line. BOLD tried the short yard passing routs early. The Blooming Prairie defense stepped up big and slowed down the offense. BOLD punted on 4th-and-long.

Blooming Prairie took over on their own 48-yard line. Blooming Prairie looked to move the ball down the field both through the running game and the passing attack. On 4th-and-8 Blooming Prairie punted the ball.

BOLD took over on their own 16-yard line. BOLD kept on looking to move the ball down the field. They were able to get past the Blooming Prairie defense. BOLD’S Gavin Voskia came up with receptions that moved the ball down the field. Drew Sagendahl came up with a 15-yard reception for a touchdown. The two-point conversion was good.

With 4:35 left in the first quarter, the score was BOLD 8, Blooming Prairie 7.

Blooming Prairie took over on their own 34-yard line. Blooming Prairie continued to move the ball down the field.

Blooming Prairie called a timeout with 3:43 left in the first quarter. The score was BOLD 8, Blooming Prairie 7.

Blooming Prairie moved the ball down the field as they looked to make first downs. Mitchell Fiebiger came up with a first down reception. That set up a 9-yard touchdown reception by Matthew Pryor. The extra point attempt was good.

With1:04 left in the first quarter, the score was Blooming Prairie 14, BOLD 8.

BOLD took over on their own 33-yard line. BOLD moved the ball downfield once again.

After one quarter of play, the score was Blooming Prairie 14, BOLD 8.

BOLD punted on 4th-and-5. Blooming Prairie took over on their own 29-yard line. Blooming Prairie went through the air as Alex Baldwin came up with a 20-yard reception. Bradley Simon came up with a reception. Blooming Prairie punted on 4th-and-7.

BOLD took over on their own 17-yard line. BOLD went long and Blake Plass came up with a 34-yard reception. BOLD went long but were not able to get a first down. On 4th-and-9 BOLD punted the ball.

Blooming Prairie took over on their own 20-yard line. Blooming Prairie Alex Baldwin looked to move the ball down the field on rushing plays.

Blooming Prairie called a timeout with 7:06 left in the second quarter. The score was Blooming Prairie 14, BOLD 8.

Blooming Prairie Mitchell Fiebiger came up with a first down reception. Matthew Pryor came up with another first down run. Gabe Hagen came up with a 25-yard reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:02 left in the second quarter. The score was Blooming Prairie 21, BOLD 8.

BOLD took over on their own 40-yard line. BOLD continued to move the ball down the field as they got everyone involved in the offense.

BOLD called a timeout with 3:03 left in the second quarter. The score was Blooming Prairie 21, BOLD 8.

The defense stepped up and slowed down the BOLD offense. The defense continued to pester the quarterback. BOLD’s Matthew Moorse came up with a 38-yard reception for a first down.

BOLD called a timeout with 32 seconds left in the second quarter. The score was Blooming Prairie 21, BOLD 8.

Blake Plass came up with a 14-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 27 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was Blooming Prairie 21, BOLD 15.

 Blooming Prairie took over on their own 34-yard line.

BOLD called a timeout with 21 seconds left in the second quarter. The score was Blooming Prairie 21, BOLD 15.

At halftime, the score was Blooming Prairie 21, BOLD 15.

Blooming Prairie kicked off to start the third quarter. BOLD took over on its own 24-yard line. BOLD’S Jordan Sagedahl came up with long runs that kept the chains moving. BOLD long as Drew Sagedahl came up with a 30-yard reception. BOLD turned the ball over on downs.

Blooming Prairie took over and kept the ball on the ground. Gabe Hagen came up with a reception that moved the chains. Bradley Simon came up with a 37-yard reception. Gabe Hagen came up with a 12-yard reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 5:44 left in the third quarter, the score was Blooming Prairie 28, BOLD 15.

BOLD moved the ball down the field once again as they kept to the running attack. BOLD punted on 4th-down.

Blooming Prairie took over on their own 30-yard line. Gabe Hagen came up with a first down reception. Blooming Prairie punted on 4th-and-10.

BOLD took over on its own 31-yard line. BOLD’S Jordan Sagedahl kept on coming up with big plays late in the quarter. BOLD kept on moving the ball down the field.

After three quarters of play, the score was Blooming Prairie 28, BOLD 15.

As the fourth quarter for underway BOLD continued to look for the end zone. Blooming Prairie took over on downs.

Blooming Prairie took over on their own 18-yard line.

BOLD called a timeout with 11:40 left in the fourth quarter.

Blooming Prairie’s Gabe Hagen came up with a first down reception. Alex Baldwin came up with a 10-yard reception. Blooming Prairie continued to move the ball down the field through the air. Karson Vigeland came up with a 12-yard touchdown reception. The two-point conversion  was not good. 

With 10:04 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Blooming Prairie 34, BOLD 15.

BOLD continued to move the ball down the field again. They punted on 4th-and-10.

Blooming Prairie took over on their own 41-yard line. Blooming Prairie moved the ball down the field again as they kept all options open. Matthew Pryor continued to move the ball down the field with defenders hanging on him.

Blooming Prairie called a timeout with 3:53 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Blooming Prairie 34, BOLD 15.

Blooming Prairie moved the ball down the field as they looked to get into the end zone late in the game. Pryor came up with a 6-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 45 seconds left in regulation, the score was Blooming Prairie 41, BOLD 15.

Both teams played hard. In the end Blooming Prairie came away with the 41-15 victory over BOLD.

ELK RIVER WENT UP AGAINST ST. THOMAS ACADEMY IN THE CLASS 5 A STATE SEMIFINALS

Elk River and St. Thomas Academy went up against each other in the class 5A State Semifinals in the football playoffs.

Elk River kicked off to St. Thomas to start the game. St. Thomas couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted on 4th down.

Both teams punted on their first drives of the game.

St. Thomas Danny McFadden came up with a 32-yard run for a touchdown. The two-point conversion was good. With 7:37 left in the first quarter, the score was St. Thomas 8, Elk River 0.

Elk River looked to move the ball down the field, but they punted the ball.

St. Thomas called a timeout with 24 seconds left in the first quarter. The score was St. Thomas 8, Elk River 0.

St. Thomas moved the ball down the field late. On 4th-and-6 St. Thomas went for it but was not able to come up with a first down. They turned the ball over on downs.

After one quarter of play, the score was St. Thomas 8, Elk River 0.

Elk River looked to move the ball down the field and get into the end zone. Elk River’s Joe Nordstrom came up with an 11-yard run for a touchdown. The two-point conversion by Carter Otto was good.

With 8:43 left in the second quarter, the score was tied at 8.

St. Thomas took over on their own 34-yard line. St. Thomas’ Danny McFadden came up with a 20-yard run. McFadden came up with big runs that resulted in first downs. St. Thomas Love Adebayo came up with a 3-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion was good.

With 6:14 left in the second quarter, the score was St. Thomas 16, Elk River 8.

Elk River took over on their own 15-yard line. Elk River looked to move the ball down the field and looked to get the ball down the field. Elk River punted on 4th-and-5.

St. Thomas took over on the Elk River 43-yard line. St. Thomas once again looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter. S

Elk River called a timeout with 1:07 left in the second quarter. The score was Elk River 8, St. Thomas 16.

McFadden came up with a 1-yard run for a touchdown. The two-point conversion by McFadden was good.

With 1:00 left in the second quarter, the score was St. Thomas 24, Elk River 8.

Elk River took over on their own 30-yard line.

Elk River called a timeout with 7 seconds left in the second quarter. The score was St. Thomas Academy 24, Elk River 8. 

Elk River ran one more play and at half time the score was St. Thomas Academy 24, Elk River 8.

St. Thomas kicked off to start the third quarter. Elk River started on their own 27-yard line. Elk River moved the ball down the field on the ground early in the fourth quarter. Elk River turned the ball over on downs.

St. Thomas took over on their own 48-yard line. St. Thomas Danny McFadden came up with a touchdown with a 48-yard run. The two-point conversion was not god.

With 8:46 left in the third quarter, the score was St. Thomas 30, Elk River 8.

Elk River took over on its own 17-yard line. Elk River’s McFadden and Joe Nordstrom both came up with big plays. Elk River punted on 4th-down.

St. Thomas took over on their own 33-yard line. St. Thomas’ Joe Deyak came up with a 61-yard touchdown run.

St. Thomas called a timeout with 6:14 left in the fourth quarter. The score was St. Thomas 36, Elk River 8.

The two-point conversion was good. With 6:14 left in the third quarter, the score was St. Thomas 38, Elk River 8.

Elk River looked to move the ball down the field but the St. Thomas defense stopped them in their tracks.

St. Thomas called a timeout with 2:05 left in the third quarter. The score was St. Thomas 38, Elk River 8.

St. Thomas Baker Reding completed a 39-yard pass to Joe Deyak for a 39-yard reception for a touchdown. The 2 Point conversion run by Love Adebayo was good.

With 26 seconds left in the third quarter, the score was St. Thomas 46, Elk River 8.

Elk River took over on its own 39-yard line.

After three quarters of play, the score was St. Thomas 46, Elk River 8.

St. Thomas took over on their own 12-yard line. St. Thomas Caleb Zweifel came up with an 85-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 9:53 left in the fourth quarter, the score was St. Thomas 53, Elk River 8.

Elk River moved the ball down the field after the touchdown.

Elk River called a timeout with 8:03 left in the fourth quarter. The score was St. Thomas 53, Elk River 8.

Elk River moved the ball down the field late in the game. Elk River’s Beau Ruby came up with a 5-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion run by Albis Almanzar was good. 

With 2:02 left in the fourth quarter, the score was St. Thomas 53, Elk River 16.

St. Thomas let the clock run out late in the game.

Both teams played hard but, in the end, St. Thomas came away with the 53-16 victory over Elk River.