He then would go on to cover the Minnesota Timberwolves on TV and radio. Hanneman was the host of Fox Sports North that coveted the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Twins and the Gopher hockey games.
Saturday, December 19, 2020
TOM HANNEMAN HAS PASSED AWAY
Minnesota sports broadcaster Tom Hanneman has passed away at the age of 68. Hanneman started his media career at WCCO TV in the early 1970’s.
He then would go on to cover the Minnesota Timberwolves on TV and radio. Hanneman was the host of Fox Sports North that coveted the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Twins and the Gopher hockey games.
He then would go on to cover the Minnesota Timberwolves on TV and radio. Hanneman was the host of Fox Sports North that coveted the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Twins and the Gopher hockey games.
Thursday, December 3, 2020
LONG TIME BASKETBALL REFEREE JIMMY ROBINSON HAS PASSED AWAY
Jimmy Robinson who was a basketball referee passed away on Monday Nov. 30, 2020. Robinson was 88 years old.
Robinson was a native of St. Paul, MN he graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1951. He was one of the first black basketball officials from Minnesota.
Robinson was the state coordinator of basketball officials since 1991. He was also a board member of the MSHSL from 1988 through 1992.
Robinson was a native of St. Paul, MN he graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in 1951. He was one of the first black basketball officials from Minnesota.
Robinson was the state coordinator of basketball officials since 1991. He was also a board member of the MSHSL from 1988 through 1992.
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
BLAKE GUARD ROBERT LEE GRACE IV HAS COMMITED TO PLAYING BASKETBALL AT MACALESTER COLLEGE
Blake guard Robert Lee Grace IV has committed to play basketball at Macalester College in St. Paul.
Grace was a guard at Blake who has played with multiple AAU programs. He was an outstanding guard in the Blake program.
Grace was a guard at Blake who has played with multiple AAU programs. He was an outstanding guard in the Blake program.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HAS CANCELLED THE NORTHWESTERN FOOTBALL GAME
The University of Minnesota has canceled the Dec. 5 football game against Northwestern due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the University of Minnesota, “COVID-19 outbreak that has affected 47 players and staff.”
This is the second game in a row that the University of Minnesota has been canceled because of the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
The University of Minnesota is scheduled to play at Nebraska on Dec. 12, 2020.
According to the University of Minnesota, “COVID-19 outbreak that has affected 47 players and staff.”
This is the second game in a row that the University of Minnesota has been canceled because of the Covid-19 Coronavirus.
The University of Minnesota is scheduled to play at Nebraska on Dec. 12, 2020.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA’S RASHOD BATEMAN HAS DECIDED TO ENTER THE NFL DRAFT
University of Minnesota junior wide receiver Rashod Bateman has decided to forgo the rest of this season and enter the NFL draft due to Covid-19 concerns.
On Aug. 4, 2020, Bateman announced that he was forgoing his remaining eligibility at the University of Minnesota because of personal health concerns surrounding COVID-19 Coronavirus. On Sept. 30, 2020, his eligibility was restored by the NCAA and he is immediately available to play for Minnesota.
The 2021 NFL draft is scheduled to be held from April 29 – May 1, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio.
On Aug. 4, 2020, Bateman announced that he was forgoing his remaining eligibility at the University of Minnesota because of personal health concerns surrounding COVID-19 Coronavirus. On Sept. 30, 2020, his eligibility was restored by the NCAA and he is immediately available to play for Minnesota.
The 2021 NFL draft is scheduled to be held from April 29 – May 1, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio.
ARIZONA CARDINALS WIDE RECEIVER LARRY FITZGERALD HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has tested positive for Covid-19 Coronavirus. Fitzgerald will sit out Sunday’s Nov. 29, game against New England.
Fitzgerald is from Minneapolis, MN. He has played for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2004 season.
Fitzgerald is from Minneapolis, MN. He has played for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2004 season.
Saturday, November 28, 2020
RECONNECTING WITH JAYSON ANDERSON EDWARDS
I was able to get a hold of Jayson Anderson Edwards who came back to the United States because of the Coronavirus Covid-19 Pandemic. He was staying in Frankfurt, Germany.
He flew back to the United States on Thursday, Oct. 29 because of the pandemic. Edwards told me, “As soon as I touched down, I connected with my skills trainer, Jonathan Brown. I improved on my basic skill set. We usually work on my shooting mechanics and technique. Enhance shooting off the dribble and simply basic ball handling. On my own, I put in the work. I am fortunate enough to have a gym inside my garage, where I can lift weights and do cardiovascular exercises. As a point guard overseas, it is important for me to stay sharp.”
He told me that his next plan is, “I stay ready for the upcoming season in Germany. Where I will have the opportunity to participate with the club Nue-Isenburg. A city near Frankfurt. I will return to Frankfurt Germany in December. I will get acclimated with the culture, the language and just enjoy time with my teammates. At this time there is no idea when the season will reopen due to COVID-19. There has been rumors that they may continue the season in February if the COVID rates lower. We will see.
He also told me that, “I will go wherever ball bounces to be honest. I am not really focused on jumping around but to lay a foundation and a name for myself in Germany. This is a place I can see myself living and improving as a man. My goal is to make an immediate impact to a team that needs a winning Point Guard. This will improve their record and will jump the team to a higher league.
Edwards was also able to explain the pro basketball leagues in Europe. “Germany is in the EuroBasket. Within the EuroBasket, there are several leagues a player can play in. From the lowest league to the best league. BBL, ProA, ProB and 1/2.R-LIGA to lowest League Landisliga. These leagues are considered pro leagues and have numerous of outstanding players. American players you play against and several players not only from Germany, but guys from Croatia, France and Italy. It can be difficult to understand so I advise people to do your research. On teams, players, leagues. You will gain more knowledge.”
He also told me, “For my first time being in Europe and seeing how the game is played I had the opportunity to play with Ts Frankfurt Griesheim which is 1/2.R-Liga. I believe this is a league I belong in and I can see myself improving within years. My goal is ProB, it is a vision that I have and the goals that I set out for myself that I have to get done no matter what.”
I also asked him, “Is there anything else you want people to know about your travels overseas or overseas basketball?” He told me, “You really have to understand being an overseas basketball player is tougher than it seems. The 17-20hr flights across the water. Not being able to watch Sunday Minnesota Vikings football games because of the time difference. Not only are you away from your friends and family, but sometimes even after games, it is even hard to find a regular face in the crowd to celebrate with. The language barrier there is much different. Food is cooked quite different from America, but I would say it is healthier. Overall, it is all about how you see things. The process.... You must fall in love with the process and loving the journey is the reason why I played today’s game.”
He flew back to the United States on Thursday, Oct. 29 because of the pandemic. Edwards told me, “As soon as I touched down, I connected with my skills trainer, Jonathan Brown. I improved on my basic skill set. We usually work on my shooting mechanics and technique. Enhance shooting off the dribble and simply basic ball handling. On my own, I put in the work. I am fortunate enough to have a gym inside my garage, where I can lift weights and do cardiovascular exercises. As a point guard overseas, it is important for me to stay sharp.”
He told me that his next plan is, “I stay ready for the upcoming season in Germany. Where I will have the opportunity to participate with the club Nue-Isenburg. A city near Frankfurt. I will return to Frankfurt Germany in December. I will get acclimated with the culture, the language and just enjoy time with my teammates. At this time there is no idea when the season will reopen due to COVID-19. There has been rumors that they may continue the season in February if the COVID rates lower. We will see.
He also told me that, “I will go wherever ball bounces to be honest. I am not really focused on jumping around but to lay a foundation and a name for myself in Germany. This is a place I can see myself living and improving as a man. My goal is to make an immediate impact to a team that needs a winning Point Guard. This will improve their record and will jump the team to a higher league.
Edwards was also able to explain the pro basketball leagues in Europe. “Germany is in the EuroBasket. Within the EuroBasket, there are several leagues a player can play in. From the lowest league to the best league. BBL, ProA, ProB and 1/2.R-LIGA to lowest League Landisliga. These leagues are considered pro leagues and have numerous of outstanding players. American players you play against and several players not only from Germany, but guys from Croatia, France and Italy. It can be difficult to understand so I advise people to do your research. On teams, players, leagues. You will gain more knowledge.”
He also told me, “For my first time being in Europe and seeing how the game is played I had the opportunity to play with Ts Frankfurt Griesheim which is 1/2.R-Liga. I believe this is a league I belong in and I can see myself improving within years. My goal is ProB, it is a vision that I have and the goals that I set out for myself that I have to get done no matter what.”
I also asked him, “Is there anything else you want people to know about your travels overseas or overseas basketball?” He told me, “You really have to understand being an overseas basketball player is tougher than it seems. The 17-20hr flights across the water. Not being able to watch Sunday Minnesota Vikings football games because of the time difference. Not only are you away from your friends and family, but sometimes even after games, it is even hard to find a regular face in the crowd to celebrate with. The language barrier there is much different. Food is cooked quite different from America, but I would say it is healthier. Overall, it is all about how you see things. The process.... You must fall in love with the process and loving the journey is the reason why I played today’s game.”
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
MINNESOTA VS WISCONSIN FOOTBALL GAME HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19
According to the University of Minnesota, their football game against Wisconsin has been canceled due to Covid-19.
The Gophers missed 22 players when they played Purdue on Friday, Nov 20.
The Gophers held meetings virtually this week as players tested positive for Covid-19.
Wisconsin was also dealing with players and staff members.
Minnesota is scheduled to play Northwestern on Nov. 5 at TCF Bank Stadium.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
RICHFIELD WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST IN A BOYS’ FOOTBALL GAME
On Nov. 6, Richfield went up against Minneapolis Southwest in a boys’ football game.
Southwest kicked off to Richfield to start the game. The ball went into the end zone for a touchback. Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. Richfield could not do anything with it.
On the next drive, Nick Flaskamp came up with a 20-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. With 10:35 left in the first half the score was Southwest 7, Richfield 0.
Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. Richfield was intercepted by Southwest’s Marcus Madoxx. Southwest took over on their own 46-yard line.
Southwest looked to get the ball into the hands of Flaskamp. Flaskamp came up with big runs throughout the first quarter. Southwest kept the ball on the ground and got the ball into the hands of Flaskamp. Flaskamp came up with short runs that were able to get Southwest first downs. Southwest looked to get into the end zone on a Flaskamp short run. The extra point attempt was no good.
The score with 3:07 left in regulation was Southwest 13, Richfield 0.
Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. Richfield kept the ball on the ground on their next drive. They were not able to move the ball down the field. They punted on 4th-down.
Southwest took over on their own 35-yard line. Southwest looked to the air on their next drive as they tried the passing attempt. Southwest kept on getting the ball to Flaskamp. Southwest’s Madoxx came up with passes that set up first downs.
After one quarter of play, the score was Southwest 13, Richfield 0.
Southwest continued to move the ball down the field. Flaskamp had a 10-yard run for a touchdown. The two-point conversion by Nick Flaskamp was good.
With 10:46 left in the second quarter was Southwest 21, Richfield 0.
Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. They punted on 4th-and 10. Southwest tried to move the ball down the field after the punt. They got the ball into the hands of Flaskamp and Madoxx again as they moved the ball down the field. There was an interception and Richfield recovered.
Richfield looked to move the ball down the field again. Richfield’s Malachai Peterson came up with receptions that moved the ball down the field for Richfield. Richfield attempted a 40-yard field goal but was unsuccessful.
Flaskamp came up with an 88-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.
With 3:07 left in the second quarter, the score was Southwest 28, Richfield 0.
Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. Richfield used both the running and passing attack in the second quarter. On fourth-and-10 Richfield punted the ball.
Southwest took over on their own 49-yard line. Southwest moved the ball down the field again. Madoxx came up with nice catches. Flaskamp came up with a 10-yard run for a touchdown. The two-point conversion was not good.
At halftime, the score was Southwest 34, Richfield 0.
Richfield kicked off to Southwest to start the third quarter. Flaskamp came up with the ball again as he looked to come up with a first down, but the Richfield defense stepped up and forced Southwest to punt.
Richfield could not move the ball and they punted on 4th down. Southwest could not move the ball down the field as Southwest punted on 4th-and-10.
Richfield moved the ball down the field once again as they looked to get past the Southwest defense. They kept the ball on the ground as they looked to move the ball down the field once again.
Richfield found the end zone on a Tritian Zornes run. The extra point attempt was good. That marked the end of the third quarter. The score was Southwest 34, Richfield 7.
Southwest looked to take the ball down the field. Southwest punted on 4th down. Richfield was picked off by Reed. Madoxx came up with a 5-yard touchdown catch for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was a trick play for a 2-point conversion which was good.
With 9:59 left in the fourth quarter the score was Southwest 42, Richfield 7.
Richfield’s Zornes came up with a huge catch for a first down. Richfield tried to get into the end zone late in the fourth quarter. Richfield turned the ball over on downs.
Southwest continued to push the ball down the field late in the fourth quarter.
Southwest came away with the 42-7 victory over Richfield.
Southwest kicked off to Richfield to start the game. The ball went into the end zone for a touchback. Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. Richfield could not do anything with it.
On the next drive, Nick Flaskamp came up with a 20-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. With 10:35 left in the first half the score was Southwest 7, Richfield 0.
Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. Richfield was intercepted by Southwest’s Marcus Madoxx. Southwest took over on their own 46-yard line.
Southwest looked to get the ball into the hands of Flaskamp. Flaskamp came up with big runs throughout the first quarter. Southwest kept the ball on the ground and got the ball into the hands of Flaskamp. Flaskamp came up with short runs that were able to get Southwest first downs. Southwest looked to get into the end zone on a Flaskamp short run. The extra point attempt was no good.
The score with 3:07 left in regulation was Southwest 13, Richfield 0.
Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. Richfield kept the ball on the ground on their next drive. They were not able to move the ball down the field. They punted on 4th-down.
Southwest took over on their own 35-yard line. Southwest looked to the air on their next drive as they tried the passing attempt. Southwest kept on getting the ball to Flaskamp. Southwest’s Madoxx came up with passes that set up first downs.
After one quarter of play, the score was Southwest 13, Richfield 0.
Southwest continued to move the ball down the field. Flaskamp had a 10-yard run for a touchdown. The two-point conversion by Nick Flaskamp was good.
With 10:46 left in the second quarter was Southwest 21, Richfield 0.
Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. They punted on 4th-and 10. Southwest tried to move the ball down the field after the punt. They got the ball into the hands of Flaskamp and Madoxx again as they moved the ball down the field. There was an interception and Richfield recovered.
Richfield looked to move the ball down the field again. Richfield’s Malachai Peterson came up with receptions that moved the ball down the field for Richfield. Richfield attempted a 40-yard field goal but was unsuccessful.
Flaskamp came up with an 88-yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.
With 3:07 left in the second quarter, the score was Southwest 28, Richfield 0.
Richfield took over on their own 20-yard line. Richfield used both the running and passing attack in the second quarter. On fourth-and-10 Richfield punted the ball.
Southwest took over on their own 49-yard line. Southwest moved the ball down the field again. Madoxx came up with nice catches. Flaskamp came up with a 10-yard run for a touchdown. The two-point conversion was not good.
At halftime, the score was Southwest 34, Richfield 0.
Richfield kicked off to Southwest to start the third quarter. Flaskamp came up with the ball again as he looked to come up with a first down, but the Richfield defense stepped up and forced Southwest to punt.
Richfield could not move the ball and they punted on 4th down. Southwest could not move the ball down the field as Southwest punted on 4th-and-10.
Richfield moved the ball down the field once again as they looked to get past the Southwest defense. They kept the ball on the ground as they looked to move the ball down the field once again.
Richfield found the end zone on a Tritian Zornes run. The extra point attempt was good. That marked the end of the third quarter. The score was Southwest 34, Richfield 7.
Southwest looked to take the ball down the field. Southwest punted on 4th down. Richfield was picked off by Reed. Madoxx came up with a 5-yard touchdown catch for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was a trick play for a 2-point conversion which was good.
With 9:59 left in the fourth quarter the score was Southwest 42, Richfield 7.
Richfield’s Zornes came up with a huge catch for a first down. Richfield tried to get into the end zone late in the fourth quarter. Richfield turned the ball over on downs.
Southwest continued to push the ball down the field late in the fourth quarter.
Southwest came away with the 42-7 victory over Richfield.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
SID HARTMAN HAS DIED
Legendary sports columnist Sid Hartman has died. Hartman was 100 years old at his time of death.
Hartman was best known for a long run as a sports columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He also had a weekly radio show on WCCO radio.
I have been able to work with Sid as I have seen him at multiple college games where we would be covering the same game.
His son Chad Hartman is also a radio personality on WCCO radio as well.
RIP Sid Hartman.
Hartman was best known for a long run as a sports columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He also had a weekly radio show on WCCO radio.
I have been able to work with Sid as I have seen him at multiple college games where we would be covering the same game.
His son Chad Hartman is also a radio personality on WCCO radio as well.
RIP Sid Hartman.
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
LEGENDARY BOYS’ BASKETBALL COACH BOB MCDONALD HAS PASSED AWAY
Bob McDonald has died. McDonald was from Chisholm, Minn. McDonald coached basketball for 59 years. His coaching career began in 1959 at McGregor where he coached for four seasons. Then he coached two more years at Barnum. He returned to Chisholm for the 1961-62 season.
McDonald’s coaching record for 59 years was 1,012-428.
McDonald coached high school boys’ basketball in Minnesota for 59 years, compiling a record of 1,012 wins and 428 losses. He began his coaching career in 1959 with four seasons at McGregor, then two at Barnum before returning to his hometown of Chisholm for the 1961-62 season.
McDonald had tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). He was 87 years old.
McDonald’s coaching record for 59 years was 1,012-428.
McDonald coached high school boys’ basketball in Minnesota for 59 years, compiling a record of 1,012 wins and 428 losses. He began his coaching career in 1959 with four seasons at McGregor, then two at Barnum before returning to his hometown of Chisholm for the 1961-62 season.
McDonald had tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). He was 87 years old.
RASHAAN ROLAND ROSS STILL PLANS ON PLAYING BASKETBALL FOR SOMEONE SOON
I was able to get in contact with Rahsaan Roland Ross. Ross graduated from Minneapolis Southwest High School in 2012. Ross took a year off and then he played basketball for Minnesota State at Fergus Falls in 2014-16. He has not finished his degree yet, but he plans on getting it soon.
He said,” My plan for this upcoming season is to be working, maintain my game and staying fit, play in some leagues and get some more highlight films out there for this year! My game for basketball is that I play a huge role on the court, which is the point guard position, I love to score, shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense! My goals on the basketball court is to of course obviously to WIN, get my teammates involved, and have a great stat line as well to contribute to those wins. Basketball means A lot to me! I eat, sleep and breathe basketball literally I love to watch or play it each and every day of my life and wish and hope for the dream or Reality to come true if I keep working hard.”
Ross continues to work hard on his game and get into weight rooms and get on the court to play pickup basketball. Look for Ross on a basketball court near you.
He said,” My plan for this upcoming season is to be working, maintain my game and staying fit, play in some leagues and get some more highlight films out there for this year! My game for basketball is that I play a huge role on the court, which is the point guard position, I love to score, shoot, pass, dribble, and play defense! My goals on the basketball court is to of course obviously to WIN, get my teammates involved, and have a great stat line as well to contribute to those wins. Basketball means A lot to me! I eat, sleep and breathe basketball literally I love to watch or play it each and every day of my life and wish and hope for the dream or Reality to come true if I keep working hard.”
Ross continues to work hard on his game and get into weight rooms and get on the court to play pickup basketball. Look for Ross on a basketball court near you.
Saturday, October 10, 2020
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WENT UP WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST IN A BOYS’ FOOTBALL GAME
On Oct. 9 Columbia Heights and Minneapolis Southwest went up against each other in a football game. The game was played at Southwest High School. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there were no fans allowed in the stands. This was the first game played by each team this season.
Columbia Heights kicked off to start the game. Southwest got the ball on their own 25-yard line. Southwest got the ball into the hands of Nick Flaskamp. Flaskamp looked to keep the ball on the ground and get first downs.
Southwest called a timeout with 9:07 left in the first half. The score was tied at 0.
Southwest’s Flaskamp came up with a short run for a first down. Southwest went long as they look to get into the end zone midway through the first quarter. Southwest was able to get past the first down. Marcus Mattox came up with a 30-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.
With 6:32 left in the first quarter, the score was Southwest 7, Columbia Heights 0.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line Columbia Heights continued to look to get the ball down the field. The defense stepped up big and was able to slow down the Columbia Heights offense. They punted on 4th-and long.
Southwest once again got the ball into the hands of Flaskamp. Flaskamp came up with big runs throughout the first quarter. Southwest kept the ball on the ground on their next drive. Southwest came up with a 35-yard pass attempt by Jaden Reed. The extra point attempt was a fake and it was a two-point conversion by Maddox good. With 2:32 left in the first quarter, the score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 0.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line. Columbia Heights continued to look to move the ball down the field. Columbia Height’s quarterback Matt Rockwell looked to get his receivers the ball. The defensive pressure made it difficult for him to get the ball down the field.
Columbia Heights Amil Clark came up with a long run for a first down.
After one quarter the score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 0.
As the second quarter got underway Columbia Heights kept the ball on the ground. On 4th-and-long, Columbia Heights punted the ball and there was no return. Southwest took over on its own 5-yard line. Columbia Heights got a safety with 10:47 left in the second quarter.
The score with 10:47 left in the second quarter the score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 2.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 29-yard line. Columbia Heights continued to struggle to move the ball down the field.
Columbia Heights called a timeout with 7:10 left in the second quarter. The score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 2.
Columbia Heights kept the ball on the ground. The Southwest defense stepped up and slowed down the Columbia Heights offense. On 4th-and-6 Columbia Height’s went for it and they were not able to come up with a first down and Southwest took over on downs.
Southwest kept the ball on the ground as they looked for Flaskamp to come up with runs. On 4th-and short Southwest punted.
Columbia Heights took over on the 50-yard line. Columbia Heights punted on 4th down.
At halftime, the score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 2.
Southwest kicked off to start the third quarter. The ball went into the end zone for a touchback. Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line.
Columbia Heights looked to move the ball down the field once again. Columbia Heights had trouble moving the ball down the field. Columbia Heights punted on 4th down.
Southwest took over on its own 35-yard line. Southwest once again looked to get the ball down the field and come up with a first down. Southwest turned the ball over on an interception.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 29-yard line. They once again tried to move the ball down the field and come up with a first down. Columbia Heights fumbled the ball and Southwest came up with the ball.
Southwest took over on its own 43-yard line. They had to punt on 4th-and short.
Southwest’s Jaden Reed intercepted a pass and Southwest took over on their own 40-yard line. Southwest kept on getting the ball to Flaskamp who came up with long runs for first downs throughout the third quarter.
Southwest continued to look to move the ball down the field. Southwest was intercepted by Jonathan Hackett. Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line.
Columbia Heights continued to look to move the ball down the field they wanted to come up with first downs. On 4th- down Columbia Heights elected to punt but they fumbled the ball and were not able to punt the ball.
Southwest took over on the Columbia Heights 32-yard line. Flaskamp got the ball and was able to find holes in the Columba Heights defense.
After three quarters of play, the score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 2.
Southwest looked to get into the end zone once again early in the end zone. Southwest’s Charlie Boucher came up with a touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was not good. With 11:12 left in regulation, the score was Southwest 21, Columbia Heights 2.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line. Columbia Heights went to a hurry-up offense as they looked to move the ball down the field quickly.
Columbia Heights continued to look to move the ball down the field. Jaden Reed incepted the ball, and they took over on their own 40-yard line.
Southwest stuck to their running attack as they kept the ball on the ground. Southwest kept on getting the ball into the hands of Flaskamp who came up with another 20-yard run for a first down. On 4th-and-short Southwest went for it and they came up with a Touchdown reception by Kaden Sullivan. The two-point conversion was good.
With 3:41 left in regulation, the score was Southwest 29, Columbia Heights 2.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line. Columbia Heights punted on 4th-down.
Southwest took over on their own 40-yard line. The clock ran out.
Southwest came away with the 29-2 victory over Columbia Heights.
Columbia Heights kicked off to start the game. Southwest got the ball on their own 25-yard line. Southwest got the ball into the hands of Nick Flaskamp. Flaskamp looked to keep the ball on the ground and get first downs.
Southwest called a timeout with 9:07 left in the first half. The score was tied at 0.
Southwest’s Flaskamp came up with a short run for a first down. Southwest went long as they look to get into the end zone midway through the first quarter. Southwest was able to get past the first down. Marcus Mattox came up with a 30-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.
With 6:32 left in the first quarter, the score was Southwest 7, Columbia Heights 0.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line Columbia Heights continued to look to get the ball down the field. The defense stepped up big and was able to slow down the Columbia Heights offense. They punted on 4th-and long.
Southwest once again got the ball into the hands of Flaskamp. Flaskamp came up with big runs throughout the first quarter. Southwest kept the ball on the ground on their next drive. Southwest came up with a 35-yard pass attempt by Jaden Reed. The extra point attempt was a fake and it was a two-point conversion by Maddox good. With 2:32 left in the first quarter, the score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 0.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line. Columbia Heights continued to look to move the ball down the field. Columbia Height’s quarterback Matt Rockwell looked to get his receivers the ball. The defensive pressure made it difficult for him to get the ball down the field.
Columbia Heights Amil Clark came up with a long run for a first down.
After one quarter the score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 0.
As the second quarter got underway Columbia Heights kept the ball on the ground. On 4th-and-long, Columbia Heights punted the ball and there was no return. Southwest took over on its own 5-yard line. Columbia Heights got a safety with 10:47 left in the second quarter.
The score with 10:47 left in the second quarter the score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 2.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 29-yard line. Columbia Heights continued to struggle to move the ball down the field.
Columbia Heights called a timeout with 7:10 left in the second quarter. The score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 2.
Columbia Heights kept the ball on the ground. The Southwest defense stepped up and slowed down the Columbia Heights offense. On 4th-and-6 Columbia Height’s went for it and they were not able to come up with a first down and Southwest took over on downs.
Southwest kept the ball on the ground as they looked for Flaskamp to come up with runs. On 4th-and short Southwest punted.
Columbia Heights took over on the 50-yard line. Columbia Heights punted on 4th down.
At halftime, the score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 2.
Southwest kicked off to start the third quarter. The ball went into the end zone for a touchback. Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line.
Columbia Heights looked to move the ball down the field once again. Columbia Heights had trouble moving the ball down the field. Columbia Heights punted on 4th down.
Southwest took over on its own 35-yard line. Southwest once again looked to get the ball down the field and come up with a first down. Southwest turned the ball over on an interception.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 29-yard line. They once again tried to move the ball down the field and come up with a first down. Columbia Heights fumbled the ball and Southwest came up with the ball.
Southwest took over on its own 43-yard line. They had to punt on 4th-and short.
Southwest’s Jaden Reed intercepted a pass and Southwest took over on their own 40-yard line. Southwest kept on getting the ball to Flaskamp who came up with long runs for first downs throughout the third quarter.
Southwest continued to look to move the ball down the field. Southwest was intercepted by Jonathan Hackett. Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line.
Columbia Heights continued to look to move the ball down the field they wanted to come up with first downs. On 4th- down Columbia Heights elected to punt but they fumbled the ball and were not able to punt the ball.
Southwest took over on the Columbia Heights 32-yard line. Flaskamp got the ball and was able to find holes in the Columba Heights defense.
After three quarters of play, the score was Southwest 15, Columbia Heights 2.
Southwest looked to get into the end zone once again early in the end zone. Southwest’s Charlie Boucher came up with a touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was not good. With 11:12 left in regulation, the score was Southwest 21, Columbia Heights 2.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line. Columbia Heights went to a hurry-up offense as they looked to move the ball down the field quickly.
Columbia Heights continued to look to move the ball down the field. Jaden Reed incepted the ball, and they took over on their own 40-yard line.
Southwest stuck to their running attack as they kept the ball on the ground. Southwest kept on getting the ball into the hands of Flaskamp who came up with another 20-yard run for a first down. On 4th-and-short Southwest went for it and they came up with a Touchdown reception by Kaden Sullivan. The two-point conversion was good.
With 3:41 left in regulation, the score was Southwest 29, Columbia Heights 2.
Columbia Heights took over on their own 20-yard line. Columbia Heights punted on 4th-down.
Southwest took over on their own 40-yard line. The clock ran out.
Southwest came away with the 29-2 victory over Columbia Heights.
Friday, October 2, 2020
EDEN PRARIE’S MIKE GRANT TO STEP DOWN AS ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR
Eden Prairie’s head football coach Mike Grant plans to step down as the school’s activities director on Jan. 1. He will remain the school’s varsity head football coach.
Grant has been the football coach since 1992. He is the son of former Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant.
Grant has been the football coach since 1992. He is the son of former Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA WIDE RECEIVER RASHOD BATMEN HAS BEEN CLEARED TO PLAY IN 2020
Gopher Football WR Rashod Bateman has been cleared to play for the 2020 season. Batmen had thoughts of leaving the university and signing with an agent in August.
Bateman is considered a top draft prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Bateman is considered a top draft prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft.
THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS SHUT DOWN TEAM FACLITY DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Minnesota Vikings have shut down their team facility due to COVID-19 concerns.
On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Vikings hosted the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game that had no fans due to the Vikings and the NFL Covid-19 policy.
On Monday, Sept 28, three Titans players and staffers test positive for COVID-19.
The Titans beat the Vikings 31-30 in a close game that came down to the wire.
The Vikings will continue testing players throughout the week. The Vikings are scheduled to play in Houston on Sunday, Oct. 4. They are currently 0-3.
On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Vikings hosted the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game that had no fans due to the Vikings and the NFL Covid-19 policy.
On Monday, Sept 28, three Titans players and staffers test positive for COVID-19.
The Titans beat the Vikings 31-30 in a close game that came down to the wire.
The Vikings will continue testing players throughout the week. The Vikings are scheduled to play in Houston on Sunday, Oct. 4. They are currently 0-3.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
THE BIG-10 CONFERENCE WILL PLAY FOOTBALL IN THE FALL AFTER ALL
According to multiple news organizations, the Big Ten Conference will start playing football on Oct. 23-24.
The start of the season was postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Each team will play eight games in eight weeks. Players will be tested daily for COVID-19.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA CUTS SPORTS DUE TO COVID-19
On Sept. 10, the University of Minnesota announced that due to the Covid-19 pandemic the University came out with a statement that said, “we will discontinue men's indoor track and field, men's outdoor track and field, men's gymnastics and men's tennis at the completion of their 2020-21 competition season.
They will look to fund those sports after the 2020-21 season.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
THE MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES WIN THE 2020 NBA DRAFT LOTTERY
On Aug. 20, 2020, the NBA held the draft lottery. These 14 teams that did not make the 2020 postseason were eligible for the Lottery. According to NBA.com, Golden State, Cleveland, Minnesota, Atlanta, Detroit, New York, Chicago, Charlotte, Washington, Phoenix, San Antonio, Sacramento, New Orleans and Memphis all took part in the NBA Draft Lottery.
Here is the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery Results.
1. Minnesota
2. Golden State
3. Charlotte
4. Chicago
5. Cleveland
6. Atlanta
7. Detroit
8. New York
9. Washington
10. Phoenix
11. San Antonio
12. Sacramento
13. New Orleans
14. Boston (from Memphis)
The 2020 NBA Draft is scheduled to be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2020.
Monday, August 24, 2020
CATCHING UP WITH JAYSON ANDERSON EDWARDS
I was able to email Jayson Anderson Edwards who played at Benilde St.Margaret's High School in St. Louis Park. I asked him where he is playing now? Are you playing now? He told me, “Currently living in Frankfurt, Germany. I have had the opportunity to try out with a few teams after a breakout game against TVO Biggesee. (22 pts, 7 reb)
He told me that after he graduated high school, “I played college basketball after finishing high school. I also had a son; Kayden was born May 17, 2019.”
He graduated from Robbinsdale Cooper in 2015 and played division one junior college at Lake Region State in North Dakota.
He is currently staying in Frankfurt, Germany.
I was able to ask him,” How has COVID-19 affected basketball where you are playing?” He told me “COVID never affected my season for basketball here but it did make it difficult to fly to Europe."
During the Covid-19 pandemic, he told me that, “I’ve had time to self-reflect on my goals and ambitions and creatively finding ways to stay healthy. Also, value the time with my family.
He wanted to let people know about his playing career that, “I’m a fearless guard that loves to compete. Some shocked how well I can score despite my height disadvantage.”
He said that his typical day looks like, “I wake up 7 am go on a run 2 for miles and jump rope. Eat breakfast at around 915 AM. Then individual workout from 945-1145 AM. I go to lunch. After lunch, I lift heavy weights from 2-4 PM. Go back to the hotel eat dinner then I will have practice with a team who calls me.”
Edwards looks to keep up with the Covid-19 pandemic and looks to get back to playing soon.
He told me that after he graduated high school, “I played college basketball after finishing high school. I also had a son; Kayden was born May 17, 2019.”
He graduated from Robbinsdale Cooper in 2015 and played division one junior college at Lake Region State in North Dakota.
He is currently staying in Frankfurt, Germany.
I was able to ask him,” How has COVID-19 affected basketball where you are playing?” He told me “COVID never affected my season for basketball here but it did make it difficult to fly to Europe."
During the Covid-19 pandemic, he told me that, “I’ve had time to self-reflect on my goals and ambitions and creatively finding ways to stay healthy. Also, value the time with my family.
He wanted to let people know about his playing career that, “I’m a fearless guard that loves to compete. Some shocked how well I can score despite my height disadvantage.”
He said that his typical day looks like, “I wake up 7 am go on a run 2 for miles and jump rope. Eat breakfast at around 915 AM. Then individual workout from 945-1145 AM. I go to lunch. After lunch, I lift heavy weights from 2-4 PM. Go back to the hotel eat dinner then I will have practice with a team who calls me.”
Edwards looks to keep up with the Covid-19 pandemic and looks to get back to playing soon.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
MINNESOTA HAS MOVED SOME FALL SPORTS TO THE SPRING DUE TO COVID-19
One Aug. 4, the Minnesota State High School League announced that high school football and volleyball have been moved to the spring due to Covid-19.
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune: Starting Aug 17, is the first day of practice for boys’ and girls’ soccer and cross-country, girls’ tennis and girls’ swimming and giving, with 20 percent shorter in duration and with 30 percent fewer competitions, limited to one or two per week. Postseason plans to be determined later. Cross-country meets cannot exceed three teams; tennis and swimming can only hold dual competitions.”
Starting in mid-March: Football season of six-regular season games, no scrimmages. Volleyball season will be reduced by 20 percent in length and with 30 percent fewer games, no multiteam invitationals. For both sports, fall practice permitted, postseason plans are to be determined.”
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune: Starting Aug 17, is the first day of practice for boys’ and girls’ soccer and cross-country, girls’ tennis and girls’ swimming and giving, with 20 percent shorter in duration and with 30 percent fewer competitions, limited to one or two per week. Postseason plans to be determined later. Cross-country meets cannot exceed three teams; tennis and swimming can only hold dual competitions.”
Starting in mid-March: Football season of six-regular season games, no scrimmages. Volleyball season will be reduced by 20 percent in length and with 30 percent fewer games, no multiteam invitationals. For both sports, fall practice permitted, postseason plans are to be determined.”
Monday, July 27, 2020
JD SPIELMAN HAS TRANSFERRED TO TCU
JD Spielman has transferred to TCU. Spielman played high school at Eden Prairie. Spielman started his college career at Nebraska.
He is the son of Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman.
He is the son of Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TO GET UNDERWAY
The 2020 Major League Baseball season is set to get underway. According to multiple reports the 2020 season will be 60 games.
According to LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune: “Teams will play 40 games against division foes and 20 against teams from the other league’s similar division. The Twins will play 40 against the AL Central and 20 against NL Central teams.”
Spring training will start on July 1 while games will start on July 23 or 24. Spring training will be at the team’s home ballparks.
If players are concerned about their health and safety due to Covid-19 they can sit out the season and will reportedly receive their pay and their service time.
If players are concerned about their health and safety due to Covid-19 they can sit out the season and will reportedly receive their pay and their service time.
BOTH GACH HAS TRANSIFERED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Austin Minnesota native Both Gach has joined the University of Minnesota Men’s basketball team.
Gach started his college career at Utah. He will be a junior this season.
Gach started his college career at Utah. He will be a junior this season.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
MINNESOTA AMERICA LEGION BASEBALL HAS CANCELED THE 2020 SEASON
The Minnesota America Legion Baseball Association has shut down the 2020 summer baseball season due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
There were 357 teams from Minnesota signed up for 2020, making Minnesota American Legion Baseball the largest among the 50 states.
There were 357 teams from Minnesota signed up for 2020, making Minnesota American Legion Baseball the largest among the 50 states.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
MINNEAPOLIS PATRICK HENRY BOYS’ BASKETBALL PLAYER GLENTRELL LA’VON CARTER HAS VERBALLY COMMITED TO MESABI RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Minneapolis Patrick Henry guard Glentrell La’Von Carter has verbally committed to play basketball at Mesabi Range Community College.
The Mesabi Range Community College head coach is Tamara Tenell Moore.
The Mesabi Range Community College head coach is Tamara Tenell Moore.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
HOPKINS KERWIN WALTON VERBALLY COMMITS TO NORTH CAROLINA
Hopkins shooting guard Kerwin Walton who is listed at 6-4, 170-pounds and played the shooting guard passion at Hopkins High School has committed to North Carolina for basketball.
Walton also had offers from the Gophers, Arizona, Creighton, Georgetown and Vanderbilt.
He was considered one of the top recruits from Minnesota.
Walton also had offers from the Gophers, Arizona, Creighton, Georgetown and Vanderbilt.
He was considered one of the top recruits from Minnesota.
2020 NFL DRAFT RECAP
The 2020 NFL Draft took place April 23-25. Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) This year’s draft was done all online. The NFL went into social distancing mode with NFL prospects going virtual.
NFL draft attendees had cameras and networking capabilities set up in their own houses as a form of social distancing measures.
The Minnesota Vikings selected.
No. 22: Wide receiver Justin Jefferson from LSU (6-foot-1, 202 pounds).
No. 31: Cornerback Jeff Gladney from TCU (5-10, 193).
No. 58: Tackle Ezra Cleveland from Boise State (6-6, 311).
No. 89: Cornerback Cameron Dantzler from Mississippi State (6-2, 185).
No. 117: Defensive end D.J. Wonnum from South Carolina (6-3, 258).
No. 130: Defensive tackle James Lynch from Baylor (6-4, 289).
No. 132: Inside linebacker Troy Dye from Oregon (6-3, 231).
No. 169: Cornerback Harrison Hand from Temple (5-11, 197).
No. 176: Wide receiver K.J. Osborn from Miami, Fla. (5-11, 203).
No. 203: Tackle Blake Brandel from Oregon State (6-7, 307).
No. 205: Safety Josh Metellus from Michigan (6-0, 218).
No. 225: Defensive end Kenny Willekes from Michigan State (6-3, 264).
No. 244: Quarterback Nate Stanley from Iowa (6-4, 235).
No. 249: Safety Brian Cole II from Mississippi State (6-2, 213).
No. 253: Guard Kyle Hinton from Washburn (6-2, 295).
Former Minnesota North and Gopher football player Tyler Johnson was drafted 161 overall in the fifth round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is joining former teammate Antoine Winfield Jr. who was selected in the second round with the 45th pick overall.
Also, tackle Ben Bartch who played at St. John’s became the first Division III player taken in the last five years in the NFL draft. Bartch was selected in the fourth round with the 116th overall pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
NFL draft attendees had cameras and networking capabilities set up in their own houses as a form of social distancing measures.
The Minnesota Vikings selected.
No. 22: Wide receiver Justin Jefferson from LSU (6-foot-1, 202 pounds).
No. 31: Cornerback Jeff Gladney from TCU (5-10, 193).
No. 58: Tackle Ezra Cleveland from Boise State (6-6, 311).
No. 89: Cornerback Cameron Dantzler from Mississippi State (6-2, 185).
No. 117: Defensive end D.J. Wonnum from South Carolina (6-3, 258).
No. 130: Defensive tackle James Lynch from Baylor (6-4, 289).
No. 132: Inside linebacker Troy Dye from Oregon (6-3, 231).
No. 169: Cornerback Harrison Hand from Temple (5-11, 197).
No. 176: Wide receiver K.J. Osborn from Miami, Fla. (5-11, 203).
No. 203: Tackle Blake Brandel from Oregon State (6-7, 307).
No. 205: Safety Josh Metellus from Michigan (6-0, 218).
No. 225: Defensive end Kenny Willekes from Michigan State (6-3, 264).
No. 244: Quarterback Nate Stanley from Iowa (6-4, 235).
No. 249: Safety Brian Cole II from Mississippi State (6-2, 213).
No. 253: Guard Kyle Hinton from Washburn (6-2, 295).
Former Minnesota North and Gopher football player Tyler Johnson was drafted 161 overall in the fifth round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is joining former teammate Antoine Winfield Jr. who was selected in the second round with the 45th pick overall.
Also, tackle Ben Bartch who played at St. John’s became the first Division III player taken in the last five years in the NFL draft. Bartch was selected in the fourth round with the 116th overall pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Saturday, April 25, 2020
MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM WALZ SHUT DOWN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR
On April 23, Minnesota governor Tim Walz shut down all schools from in-school contact due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Instruction will continue online only. With this shutdown that means there will be no spring sports throughout the state of Minnesota.
Instruction will continue online only. With this shutdown that means there will be no spring sports throughout the state of Minnesota.
GET TO KNOW WILLIAM JOHN FORSYTHE
William John Forsythe was born on Dec. 16, 2002 in Centerville, Minn. Forsythe has one sister by the name of Lauren and a brother by the name of Bryce. He grew up in Hugo, Minn.
He attends White Bear Lake Area High School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Forsythe will graduate in 2021.
When asked what basketball means to him? He said that, “Basketball is especially important to me in many ways. For one, it is something that I use to push myself in any way possible. It helps build my confidence, my character, and my work ethic. The more I use basketball to my full potential and incorporate it into my everyday life, the more I grow as a person in many ways. Basketball is the one sport and activity I mostly want to surround myself with. I love the positive energy it gives me and, like I had mentioned, how it builds me up physically and mentally.”
He is on the basketball team and into strength and weight training.
He said that, “This summer I will have a basketball in my hands every single day. I will constantly work on my shooting, my dribbling, and most importantly my moves, especially in the post. I will keep a consistent schedule along with a consistent work plan.
Every morning I plan on waking myself up with a jog, heading on over to my coach’s house to train with him for about an hour, then head on over to the gym to lift weights. I plan on doing this same schedule even if we have our AAU season pushed into summertime.
I will have a basketball in my hands multiple times per day and each time I do, I will be working on anything that will improve my skills and is beneficial for me to become the best player I could become.”
Asked about how he would describe himself Forsyth said that, “I am someone who loves spending my time outside and around friends. I love playing games, such as spike ball in the summer with them. I also just enjoy chilling out on a boat and tubing or swimming. I surround myself with friends who have similar energy levels as I do, as well as people who are comfortable being themselves because that is who I am. I enjoy playing video games as well, but not as much as I enjoy being active. I know how to set my priorities straight. When I need to work hard, my mind goes into focus mode and I grind out whatever needs to be done. I have a great work ethic once I put my mind to it as well. When it comes to basketball or academics, I know how to get things done and work hard to accomplish and finish strong.”
Forsythe will be an up and coming basketball player who will continue to get better as time goes on and has a strong outlook in the future.
He attends White Bear Lake Area High School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Forsythe will graduate in 2021.
When asked what basketball means to him? He said that, “Basketball is especially important to me in many ways. For one, it is something that I use to push myself in any way possible. It helps build my confidence, my character, and my work ethic. The more I use basketball to my full potential and incorporate it into my everyday life, the more I grow as a person in many ways. Basketball is the one sport and activity I mostly want to surround myself with. I love the positive energy it gives me and, like I had mentioned, how it builds me up physically and mentally.”
He is on the basketball team and into strength and weight training.
He said that, “This summer I will have a basketball in my hands every single day. I will constantly work on my shooting, my dribbling, and most importantly my moves, especially in the post. I will keep a consistent schedule along with a consistent work plan.
Every morning I plan on waking myself up with a jog, heading on over to my coach’s house to train with him for about an hour, then head on over to the gym to lift weights. I plan on doing this same schedule even if we have our AAU season pushed into summertime.
I will have a basketball in my hands multiple times per day and each time I do, I will be working on anything that will improve my skills and is beneficial for me to become the best player I could become.”
Asked about how he would describe himself Forsyth said that, “I am someone who loves spending my time outside and around friends. I love playing games, such as spike ball in the summer with them. I also just enjoy chilling out on a boat and tubing or swimming. I surround myself with friends who have similar energy levels as I do, as well as people who are comfortable being themselves because that is who I am. I enjoy playing video games as well, but not as much as I enjoy being active. I know how to set my priorities straight. When I need to work hard, my mind goes into focus mode and I grind out whatever needs to be done. I have a great work ethic once I put my mind to it as well. When it comes to basketball or academics, I know how to get things done and work hard to accomplish and finish strong.”
Forsythe will be an up and coming basketball player who will continue to get better as time goes on and has a strong outlook in the future.
APPLE VALLEY HEAD BOYS’ BASKETBALL COACH ZACH GORING RESIGNS
Apple Valley head boys’ basketball coach Zach Goring has stepped down.
Goring had a record of 251-79 in 11 seasons at Apple Valley. He won 30 games in one season four times during his time at Apple Valley. Goring also went 30-2 three consecutive times between 2015-17.
Goring coached Duke’s Tyus and Tre Jones who are still playing basketball on the national level.
Goring had a record of 251-79 in 11 seasons at Apple Valley. He won 30 games in one season four times during his time at Apple Valley. Goring also went 30-2 three consecutive times between 2015-17.
Goring coached Duke’s Tyus and Tre Jones who are still playing basketball on the national level.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
GET TO KNOW KANYE LAMAR RAHEEM
Kanye Lamar Raheem was born in Burnsville, Minn. on May 4, 2003. He has one younger brother Korey MarSean Raheem. He is in the class of 2021.
Raheem grew up in St. Paul. He will graduate in 2021 from White Bear South Campus High School. Raheem is involved in his high school’s basketball and track teams.
“Basketball means a lot to me,” he said. “I can always lean on basketball, during good times, bad times, and uncertain times. It has always been there. Basketball has an endless learning stream for me. It has been a huge bonding asset for me and my family.”
“My focus this summer is consistency in my confidence on the court,” he said this summer. “I want to just get better at all I can. With everything going on, just getting back in the gym again would be a dream come true right now.”
Raheem has a passion for basketball and track. “Basketball and track have always been my two sports I love, as time has passed basketball has overshadowed my track passion,” he said. “I still love to run, and I am particularly good at it.”
He is African American, Irish, and Cherokee Indian.
“I like to listen to music, get shots up alone or with my younger brother,” he said. “My personality is a mix of total chill mode, seriousness most of the time but can be funny in moments.”
Raheem will continue to look to get his basketball career on the move.
Raheem grew up in St. Paul. He will graduate in 2021 from White Bear South Campus High School. Raheem is involved in his high school’s basketball and track teams.
“Basketball means a lot to me,” he said. “I can always lean on basketball, during good times, bad times, and uncertain times. It has always been there. Basketball has an endless learning stream for me. It has been a huge bonding asset for me and my family.”
“My focus this summer is consistency in my confidence on the court,” he said this summer. “I want to just get better at all I can. With everything going on, just getting back in the gym again would be a dream come true right now.”
Raheem has a passion for basketball and track. “Basketball and track have always been my two sports I love, as time has passed basketball has overshadowed my track passion,” he said. “I still love to run, and I am particularly good at it.”
He is African American, Irish, and Cherokee Indian.
“I like to listen to music, get shots up alone or with my younger brother,” he said. “My personality is a mix of total chill mode, seriousness most of the time but can be funny in moments.”
Raheem will continue to look to get his basketball career on the move.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS’ MOTHER HAS PASSED AWAY FROM COVID-19
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother Jacqueline Cruz has passed away from COVID-19. Cruz has been in the hospital as of Wed., March 25.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
TAMARA MOORE NAMED HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL AND SOFTBALL COACH AT MESABI RANGE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Tamara Moore has been named the head men’s basketball and women’s softball coach at Mesabi Range Community and Technical College. MRCTC is in Virginia, Minn.
Moore played basketball at Minneapolis North High School and graduated in 1998. After playing at North, she went on to play four years at the University of Wisconsin. While at Wisconsin she averaged 13.4 points per game.
After playing at Wisconsin Moore bounced around the WNBA, playing for seven different teams including the Minnesota Lynx.
After playing in the WNBA, Moore played for five seasons overseas.
Moore played basketball at Minneapolis North High School and graduated in 1998. After playing at North, she went on to play four years at the University of Wisconsin. While at Wisconsin she averaged 13.4 points per game.
After playing at Wisconsin Moore bounced around the WNBA, playing for seven different teams including the Minnesota Lynx.
After playing in the WNBA, Moore played for five seasons overseas.
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA GUARD MARCUS CARR WILL DECLARE FOR THE 2020 NBA DRAFT
According to multiple reports, University of Minnesota sophomore guard Marcus Carr will declare for the 2020 NBA Draft.
Carr will not lose any of his NCAA eligibility by not hiring an agent.
Carr has until June 3, 2020 to change his mind and return to college.
The 2020 NBA draft will be on June 25, 2020. The draft will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y..
Carr will not lose any of his NCAA eligibility by not hiring an agent.
Carr has until June 3, 2020 to change his mind and return to college.
The 2020 NBA draft will be on June 25, 2020. The draft will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y..
THE 2020 GRANDMA'S MARATHON HAS BEEN CANCELED
This year’s 2020 Grandma’s Marathon events and marathon has been canceled because of coronavirus, COVID-19. Grandma’s Marathon weekend was supposed to be the weekend of June 20-21, 2020.
Friday, March 27, 2020
KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS PARENTS HAVE COVID-19
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns’ parents have come down with a novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19.
Towns’ father Karl Towns Sr. also came down with a case of COVID-19 but has been released. His mother Jacqueline Cruz also came down with a case of COVID-19 and has been in the hospital as of Wednesday, March 25.
Towns’ father Karl Towns Sr. also came down with a case of COVID-19 but has been released. His mother Jacqueline Cruz also came down with a case of COVID-19 and has been in the hospital as of Wednesday, March 25.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
DUKE’S TRE JONES WILL DECLARE FOR THE NBA DRAFT
Duke sophomore guard Tre Jones will declare for the 2020 NBA Draft. Jones played his high school basketball at Apple Valley High School.
Jones’ older brother Tyus -- who also went to Duke -- is currently playing for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
NBA PLAYERS HAVE COME DOWN WITH COVID-19-RESPONSE TO COVID-19
According to multiple sources, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert both who play for the Utah Jazz were the first two NBA players to test positive for COVID-19. There have been multiple NBA players so far that have tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19).
As of March 17, 2020, NBA player Kevin Durant has been the latest player who has come down with the latest confirmed case of COVID-19.
Also, multiple athletes and teams have stepped up and donated time and money to help fight the cure of COVID-19.
According to Jace Frederick of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, “Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns to donate $100,000 to Mayo Clinic for COVID-19 testing.”
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has pledged $1 million dollars to the Target Center part-time workers who work at the Target Center while the shutdown of the NBA because of the COVID-19 virus is a pandemic continues.
As of March 17, 2020, NBA player Kevin Durant has been the latest player who has come down with the latest confirmed case of COVID-19.
Also, multiple athletes and teams have stepped up and donated time and money to help fight the cure of COVID-19.
According to Jace Frederick of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, “Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns to donate $100,000 to Mayo Clinic for COVID-19 testing.”
Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has pledged $1 million dollars to the Target Center part-time workers who work at the Target Center while the shutdown of the NBA because of the COVID-19 virus is a pandemic continues.
MINNEHAHA ACADEMY’S JALEN SUGGS IS THE 2020 MR BASKETBALL AWARD WINNER FOR MINNESOTA
Minnehaha Academy’s Jalen Suggs is the 2020 award winner for the Bob McDonald Mr. Basketball for Minnesota.
Suggs is a multi-sport athlete. He played both football and basketball. He also had multiple offers to play basketball and football before announcing that he will be playing basketball in college.
Suggs also won the 2020 Mr. Football award for Minnesota.
Suggs will be attending Gonzaga for college.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
STEFON DIGGS TO BUFFALO BILLS
Stefon Diggs has been traded to the Buffalo Bills. Minnesota will get a 1st-round pick, a 5th-round pick, a 6th-round pick and a 2021 4th round pick for Diggs and a 2020 7th-round pick according to ESPN’S Adam Schefter.
Monday, March 16, 2020
RICK PITINO IS THE NEW HEAD COACH AT IONA
Rick Pitino is the new head men’s basketball coach at Iona. Before taking the head coaching job of Iona Pitino coached for Louisville from 2001-2017 then Panathinaikos from 2018–2020.
Rick Pitino’s son Richard is the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Minnesota.
Rick Pitino’s son Richard is the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Minnesota.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA RICHARD PITINO WILL REMAIN AS HEAD COACH
According to multiple sources, University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino and the University of Minnesota have agreed to him being the men’s basketball coach.
Pitino finished with a 15-16 overall record and were 8-12 in the Big Ten Conference.
The Gopher won their first game against Northwestern in the Big Ten Conference tournament. The Big Ten Conference tournament was cut short due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the country.
The Gopher won their first game against Northwestern in the Big Ten Conference tournament. The Big Ten Conference tournament was cut short due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the country.
JOEY WILBURN A MINNEAPOLIS GREAT
Joey Wilburn went to Minneapolis Central High School. Wilburn played with Greg Boone and Prince. Wilburn graduated in 1977 from Minneapolis Central High School. He was on the boys’ basketball team.
Wilburn will always be a south Minneapolis legend.
SPORTING EVENTS COME TO A STOP DUE TO COVID-19
The current sports world as we know it now is up in the air. There is a new virus going around the world -- COVID-19. Effects of COVID-19 virus has had to take a toll on different people that are affected, not only as a health concern but to the way and events that have been postponed or canceled because of the new virus.
In Minnesota and around the country On Wednesday, March 11, sporting events started postponing or canceling their seasons and post-season tournaments.
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.
Symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a cough, high temperature and shortness of breath. Simple measures like washing your hands often with soap and water can help stop viruses like coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading. There’s no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19). Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms until you recover. It's not known exactly how coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads from person to person, but similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.”
Here is a growing list of sporting events around the United States and in Minnesota have been canceled because of COVID-19.
According to Michelle Griffith of the Minneapolis Star Tribune,“NBA postponed its season, effectively canceling all Minnesota Timberwolves games at Target Center indefinitely.
NHL postponed its season, which renders the Minnesota Wild inactive.
The NCAA canceled men's and women's basketball championships (March Madness), along with all remaining winter and spring sports championships.
U.S. Bank Stadium was scheduled to host the NCAA Wrestling Championship, but the event, which was expected to draw 45,000 attendees per session, is canceled.
The Big Ten Conference announced delays in "all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future."
The Boys Grade State Basketball Championship, which would have had 873 teams playing in 22 locations across the state on March 14 and 15, is postponed.
The Minnesota State High School League canceled all prep tournaments, which includes the girl’s state basketball tournament.”
Also, the MSHSL Boys’ State Basketball Tournament which was scheduled to be played March 18-21 has also been canceled.
In Minnesota and around the country On Wednesday, March 11, sporting events started postponing or canceling their seasons and post-season tournaments.
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.
Symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are a cough, high temperature and shortness of breath. Simple measures like washing your hands often with soap and water can help stop viruses like coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading. There’s no specific treatment for coronavirus (COVID-19). Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms until you recover. It's not known exactly how coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads from person to person, but similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.”
Here is a growing list of sporting events around the United States and in Minnesota have been canceled because of COVID-19.
According to Michelle Griffith of the Minneapolis Star Tribune,“NBA postponed its season, effectively canceling all Minnesota Timberwolves games at Target Center indefinitely.
NHL postponed its season, which renders the Minnesota Wild inactive.
The NCAA canceled men's and women's basketball championships (March Madness), along with all remaining winter and spring sports championships.
U.S. Bank Stadium was scheduled to host the NCAA Wrestling Championship, but the event, which was expected to draw 45,000 attendees per session, is canceled.
The Big Ten Conference announced delays in "all on- and off-campus recruiting activities for the foreseeable future."
The Boys Grade State Basketball Championship, which would have had 873 teams playing in 22 locations across the state on March 14 and 15, is postponed.
The Minnesota State High School League canceled all prep tournaments, which includes the girl’s state basketball tournament.”
Also, the MSHSL Boys’ State Basketball Tournament which was scheduled to be played March 18-21 has also been canceled.
ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE WENT UP AGAINST FARMINGTON IN A GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On March 12, St. Michael-Albertville and Farmington went up against each other in a girls’ Class 4A state semifinal basketball game.
Both teams pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to score baskets in transition.
Farmington looked to score baskets in transition.
There was a media timeout with 10:58 left in the first half. The score was Farmington 17, St. Michael-Albertville 12.
After a slow start by St. Michael-Albertville found their shot and the game was tied at 17 with just over 9:00 left in the first half.
After that, the score went back and forth throughout the first half.
Farmington attacked the basket and got everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 6:12 left to go in the first half. The score was Farmington 21, St. Michael-Albertville 17.
Both teams spread the ball out and got everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 3:48 left to go in the first half. The score was Farmington 27, St. Michael-Albertville 17.
Both teams continued to battle with each other as they looked for their shots. Neither team gave up uncontested shots throughout the first half.
At halftime, the score was Farmington 36, St. Michael-Albertville 27.
As the second half got underway Farmington continued to continue to push the ball down the floor.
Farmington called a timeout with 15:21 left in regulation. The score was Farmington 38, St. Michael-Albertville 36.
The game remained close throughout the second half. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half.
There was a media timeout with 9:25 left in regulation. The score was Farmington 48, St. Michael-Albertville 45.
St. Michael-Albertville’s Tessa Johnson got hot in the second half. Her teammates were able to get her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.
There was a media timeout with 5:22 left in regulation. The score was Farmington 57, St. Michael-Albertville 52.
Farmington continued to race up and down the floor late in the game.
Farmington kept attacking the basket late in the second half.
In a hard-fought game by both teams Farmington came away with the 78-59 victory over St. Michael-Albertville.
The leading scorers for Farmington were Peyton Blandin with 22 points and Sophie Hart with 21 points.
The leading scorers for St. Michael-Albertville were Tessa Johnson with 27 points, and Mackenzie Kramer with 12 points.
Both teams pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to score baskets in transition.
Farmington looked to score baskets in transition.
There was a media timeout with 10:58 left in the first half. The score was Farmington 17, St. Michael-Albertville 12.
After a slow start by St. Michael-Albertville found their shot and the game was tied at 17 with just over 9:00 left in the first half.
After that, the score went back and forth throughout the first half.
Farmington attacked the basket and got everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 6:12 left to go in the first half. The score was Farmington 21, St. Michael-Albertville 17.
Both teams spread the ball out and got everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 3:48 left to go in the first half. The score was Farmington 27, St. Michael-Albertville 17.
Both teams continued to battle with each other as they looked for their shots. Neither team gave up uncontested shots throughout the first half.
At halftime, the score was Farmington 36, St. Michael-Albertville 27.
As the second half got underway Farmington continued to continue to push the ball down the floor.
Farmington called a timeout with 15:21 left in regulation. The score was Farmington 38, St. Michael-Albertville 36.
The game remained close throughout the second half. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the second half.
There was a media timeout with 9:25 left in regulation. The score was Farmington 48, St. Michael-Albertville 45.
St. Michael-Albertville’s Tessa Johnson got hot in the second half. Her teammates were able to get her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.
There was a media timeout with 5:22 left in regulation. The score was Farmington 57, St. Michael-Albertville 52.
Farmington continued to race up and down the floor late in the game.
Farmington kept attacking the basket late in the second half.
In a hard-fought game by both teams Farmington came away with the 78-59 victory over St. Michael-Albertville.
The leading scorers for Farmington were Peyton Blandin with 22 points and Sophie Hart with 21 points.
The leading scorers for St. Michael-Albertville were Tessa Johnson with 27 points, and Mackenzie Kramer with 12 points.
STILLWATER WENT UP AGAINST HOPKINS IN A CLASS 4A SEMIFINAL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME
On March 12, Stillwater and Hopkins went up against each other in a girls’ state semifinal basketball game.
Hopkins looked to control the tempo early. They pushed the ball down the floor as they looked for their shots in transition.
Stillwater also looked to push the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 14:24 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 8, Stillwater 4.
Hopkins looked to turn Stillwater over and come up with layups on the offensive end. Hopkins was also able to come up with fast-break layups in transition.
There was a media timeout with 10:52 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 16, Stillwater 4.
The defensive pressure that Hopkins applied made it difficult for Stillwater to bring the ball down the floor.
Hopkins Taylor Woodson, Maya Nnaji, and Page Bueckers, all came up with shots throughout the first half.
Stillwater called a timeout with 7:38 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 25, Stillwater 6.
Throughout the first half, Hopkins used their speed and their quickness to get to the basket and came up with shots.
Hopkins went to a full-court press late in the first half that frustrated Stillwater.
There was a media timeout with 3:55 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 29, Stillwater 15.
Both teams looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
At halftime, the score was Hopkins 33, Stillwater 23.
As the second half got underway Hopkins continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with shots.
Hopkins used their quickness to get to the basket and came up with shots.
Stillwater struggled shooting the ball throughout the game. Even though they struggled they kept on shooting the ball.
Both teams fought hard throughout the game. Hopkins used their quickness to get past the defense.
There was a media timeout with 3:16 left in regulation. The score was Hopkins 58, Stillwater 38.
Hopkins was all over the floor and they were able to get everyone involved in the offense.
Hopkins came away with the 66-40 victory over Stillwater.
Hopkins looked to control the tempo early. They pushed the ball down the floor as they looked for their shots in transition.
Stillwater also looked to push the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 14:24 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 8, Stillwater 4.
Hopkins looked to turn Stillwater over and come up with layups on the offensive end. Hopkins was also able to come up with fast-break layups in transition.
There was a media timeout with 10:52 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 16, Stillwater 4.
The defensive pressure that Hopkins applied made it difficult for Stillwater to bring the ball down the floor.
Hopkins Taylor Woodson, Maya Nnaji, and Page Bueckers, all came up with shots throughout the first half.
Stillwater called a timeout with 7:38 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 25, Stillwater 6.
Throughout the first half, Hopkins used their speed and their quickness to get to the basket and came up with shots.
Hopkins went to a full-court press late in the first half that frustrated Stillwater.
There was a media timeout with 3:55 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 29, Stillwater 15.
Both teams looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
At halftime, the score was Hopkins 33, Stillwater 23.
As the second half got underway Hopkins continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with shots.
Hopkins used their quickness to get to the basket and came up with shots.
Stillwater struggled shooting the ball throughout the game. Even though they struggled they kept on shooting the ball.
Both teams fought hard throughout the game. Hopkins used their quickness to get past the defense.
There was a media timeout with 3:16 left in regulation. The score was Hopkins 58, Stillwater 38.
Hopkins was all over the floor and they were able to get everyone involved in the offense.
Hopkins came away with the 66-40 victory over Stillwater.
WACONIA AND BECKER WENT UP AGAINST EACH OTHER IN A GIRLS’ STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GAME
Waconia went up against Becker in a Class 3A girls’ basketball state semifinal. The game was played at Williams Arena.
The game got off to a slow start as both teams looked for their shots.
Becker raced up and down the floor, they were able to get everyone involved in the offense and make layups in transition.
Waconia struggled shooting the ball throughout the first half.
Becker’s Maren Westin, Julia Bengtson, Megan Gamble, Courtney Nuest and Adeline Kent all came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. The defense had a hard time slowing them down.
Waconia struggled shooting the ball throughout the first half. Even though Waconia struggled shooting the ball they kept on looking for their shots early.
Both teams looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
After a slow start offensively for Waconia, they were able to get their shot going.
There was a media timeout with 6:26 left in the first half. The score was Becker 25, Waconia 19.
Becker did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line
Waconia stayed in a zone defense throughout the first half. Becker took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.
There was a media timeout with 3:38 left in the first half. The score was Becker 40, Waconia 29.
Becker was able to make layups in transition. They got everyone involved in the offense and they took their time on the offensive end.
Both teams dove on the ball after loose balls on both ends of the floor.
At halftime, the score was Becker 54, Waconia 34.
As the second half got underway Becker continued to get Julia Bengtson, Adeline Kent and Megan Gamble all involved in the offense. They were able to get mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.
There was a media timeout with 10:52 left in regulation. The score was Becker 73, Waconia 49.
Both teams continued to look for their shots throughout the second half.
Becker called a timeout with 8:54 left in regulation. The score was Becker 78, Waconia 58.
Waconia continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with shots in the second half.
There was a media timeout with 6:21 left in regulation. The score was Becker 83, Waconia 64.
Both teams played hard throughout the game and neither team gave up uncontested shots.
There was a media timeout with 3:47 left in regulation. The score was Becker 90, Waconia 69.
Becker was all over the place offensively they worked together well on the floor and got everyone involved in the offense.
Both teams played well throughout the game.
Becker came away with the 96-75 victory over Waconia.
The game got off to a slow start as both teams looked for their shots.
Becker raced up and down the floor, they were able to get everyone involved in the offense and make layups in transition.
Waconia struggled shooting the ball throughout the first half.
Becker’s Maren Westin, Julia Bengtson, Megan Gamble, Courtney Nuest and Adeline Kent all came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. The defense had a hard time slowing them down.
Waconia struggled shooting the ball throughout the first half. Even though Waconia struggled shooting the ball they kept on looking for their shots early.
Both teams looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.
After a slow start offensively for Waconia, they were able to get their shot going.
There was a media timeout with 6:26 left in the first half. The score was Becker 25, Waconia 19.
Becker did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line
Waconia stayed in a zone defense throughout the first half. Becker took a lot of time off the clock by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.
There was a media timeout with 3:38 left in the first half. The score was Becker 40, Waconia 29.
Becker was able to make layups in transition. They got everyone involved in the offense and they took their time on the offensive end.
Both teams dove on the ball after loose balls on both ends of the floor.
At halftime, the score was Becker 54, Waconia 34.
As the second half got underway Becker continued to get Julia Bengtson, Adeline Kent and Megan Gamble all involved in the offense. They were able to get mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.
There was a media timeout with 10:52 left in regulation. The score was Becker 73, Waconia 49.
Both teams continued to look for their shots throughout the second half.
Becker called a timeout with 8:54 left in regulation. The score was Becker 78, Waconia 58.
Waconia continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with shots in the second half.
There was a media timeout with 6:21 left in regulation. The score was Becker 83, Waconia 64.
Both teams played hard throughout the game and neither team gave up uncontested shots.
There was a media timeout with 3:47 left in regulation. The score was Becker 90, Waconia 69.
Becker was all over the place offensively they worked together well on the floor and got everyone involved in the offense.
Both teams played well throughout the game.
Becker came away with the 96-75 victory over Waconia.
SIMLEY WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS DELASALLE IN A GIRLS’ CLASS 3A STATE SEMIFINAL BASKETBALL GAME
On March 12, Simley and Minneapolis DeLaSalle up against each other in a girls’ basketball Class 3A State semifinal game.
Both teams got off to a fast start as each team raced up and down the floor looking for their shots.
The score went back and forth early. Neither team went on a run. DeLaSalle’s Sydney Runsewe and Kiani Lockett both came up with jump shots and layups in the first half.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 13:03 left in the first half. The score was tied at 8.
There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.
Simley used a zone defense. That made DeLaSalle swing the ball around the 3-point line as they were able to get into their offense.
There was a media timeout with 10:45 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 10, Simley 9.
Neither team went on a run in the first half. The game was very close in the first half.
Simley was able to come up with steals on the defensive end and turned them into layups on the offensive end.
There was a media timeout with 6:49 left in the first half. The score was Simley 18, DeLaSalle 17.
Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half.
Simley got everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 3:13 left in the first half. The score was Simley 25, DeLaSalle 23.
The score went back and forth late in the first half. Neither team went on a run in the first half.
At halftime, the score was DeLaSalle 33, Simley 25.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense.
DeLaSalle came out running in the second half. They were able to come up with layups and baskets in transition.
DeLaSalle was able to make shots throughout the second half.
There was a media timeout with 11:14 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 51, Simley 35.
DeLaSalle was able to move the ball around the court well throughout the game. They were able to slow Simley down on the offensive end.
The defensive pressure that DeLaSalle applied made it difficult for Simley to come up with shots in the second half.
Simley called a timeout with 8:24 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 62, Simley 37.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. Even though Simley had a hard time scoring throughout the game they fought hard throughout.
The game kept on going late in the game DeLaSalle kept on attacking the basket late in the game.
DeLaSalle passed the ball around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 3:55 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 68, Simley 44.
DeLaSalle used their quickness to get past the defense and get to the basket. Simley didn’t get down on themselves, even though they struggled shooting the ball throughout the game they kept on looking for their shots.
DeLaSalle came away with the 74-52 victory over Simley.
Both teams got off to a fast start as each team raced up and down the floor looking for their shots.
The score went back and forth early. Neither team went on a run. DeLaSalle’s Sydney Runsewe and Kiani Lockett both came up with jump shots and layups in the first half.
DeLaSalle called a timeout with 13:03 left in the first half. The score was tied at 8.
There were multiple ties and lead changes in the first half.
Simley used a zone defense. That made DeLaSalle swing the ball around the 3-point line as they were able to get into their offense.
There was a media timeout with 10:45 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 10, Simley 9.
Neither team went on a run in the first half. The game was very close in the first half.
Simley was able to come up with steals on the defensive end and turned them into layups on the offensive end.
There was a media timeout with 6:49 left in the first half. The score was Simley 18, DeLaSalle 17.
Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half.
Simley got everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 3:13 left in the first half. The score was Simley 25, DeLaSalle 23.
The score went back and forth late in the first half. Neither team went on a run in the first half.
At halftime, the score was DeLaSalle 33, Simley 25.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and got everyone involved in the offense.
DeLaSalle came out running in the second half. They were able to come up with layups and baskets in transition.
DeLaSalle was able to make shots throughout the second half.
There was a media timeout with 11:14 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 51, Simley 35.
DeLaSalle was able to move the ball around the court well throughout the game. They were able to slow Simley down on the offensive end.
The defensive pressure that DeLaSalle applied made it difficult for Simley to come up with shots in the second half.
Simley called a timeout with 8:24 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 62, Simley 37.
Both teams played hard throughout the game. Even though Simley had a hard time scoring throughout the game they fought hard throughout.
The game kept on going late in the game DeLaSalle kept on attacking the basket late in the game.
DeLaSalle passed the ball around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense.
There was a media timeout with 3:55 left in regulation. The score was DeLaSalle 68, Simley 44.
DeLaSalle used their quickness to get past the defense and get to the basket. Simley didn’t get down on themselves, even though they struggled shooting the ball throughout the game they kept on looking for their shots.
DeLaSalle came away with the 74-52 victory over Simley.
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