KALEIDOSCOPE CHARTER SCHOOL WENT UP AGAINST HOPE ACADEMY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 8, Kaleidoscope Charter went up against Hope Academy in a boys’ basketball game. The game got off to a quick start as both teams pushed the ball around the floor and scored layups in transition.

Both teams got into an offensive shooting rhythm quickly as everyone got involved in the offense. 

Hope’s Elliot Hoilien came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could make mid-range jump shots and layups. 

Kaleidoscope had a difficult time scoring baskets midway through the first half. Even though they had a difficult time scoring in the first half. They kept on attacking the basket throughout the first half. 

Hope kept passing the ball around the 3-point line and was able to get everyone involved in the offense. They didn’t give up any easy shots. 

Hoilien kept on coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. His teammates knew where he was on the floor and wasn’t afraid to pass up a difficult shot for an open look. He was also able to knock down 3-point shots as well. 

Hope was able to turn Kaleidoscope over and turn the turnovers into layups on the offensive end. 

Hope was able to make their shots throughout the first half. They were able to slow down Kaleidoscope on the offensive end. 

At halftime, the score was Hope 47, Kaleidoscope 28. 

As the second half got underway, Hope continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with layups in transition. 

Hope called a timeout with 17:05 left in regulation. The score was Hope 47, Kaleidoscope 31. 

Hope did a good job of turning Kaleidoscope over and getting to the basket and coming up with baskets. 

Kaleidoscope went to a zone defense in the second half. They wanted to make Hope take deep 3-point shots. 

Hope called a timeout with 13:06 left in regulation. The score was Hope 53, Kaleidoscope 36. 

Kaleidoscope struggled shooting the ball throughout the whole night. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on putting up shots. 

Hope kept on getting the ball to Caleb Hoilien who came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates kept on feeding him the ball where he could get it.

Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor late in the game. Kaleidoscope kept on attacking the basket late in the game but was not able to come up with the victory. 

In a hard-fought game, Hope came away with the 80-62 over Kaleidoscope. 

I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts on the Kaleidoscope vs. Hope game. 

Hope was led in scoring by Hoilien with 37 points 

Kaleidoscope was led in scoring by Donnett with had 26 points.