MINNEAPOLIS ROOSEVELT WENT UP AGAINST BLAKE IN A GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Jan. 2, Minneapolis Roosevelt and Blake High Schools went up against each other in a girls’ basketball game. The game was played at Blake School. 

As the game got underway both teams looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.  

Blake’s Cate Moe came up with mid-range jump shots and layups early. 

It took Roosevelt awhile to get into an offensive shooting rhythm. 

Roosevelt called a timeout with 15:00 left in the first half. The score was Blake 8, Roosevelt 0. 

Blake got everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of passing the ball around the 3-point line as they looked for their shots. 

Both teams took their time on the offensive end. 

Both teams struggled shooting the ball throughout the first half. 

Roosevelt struggled shooting the ball throughout the first half. They couldn’t make shots that they put up. Even though they struggled shooting the ball, they kept on attacking the basket.

Roosevelt played a zone defense they made Blake pass the ball around the 3-point line as they were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Roosevelt called a timeout with 4:37 left in the first half. The score was Blake 30, Roosevelt 10.

Blake continued to push the ball down the floor and get layups in transition. 

Blake’s Cheryl Minde came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. Her teammates were able to get her the ball in spots where she could shoot it. 

At halftime, the score was Blake 38, Roosevelt 16. 

As the second half got underway Roosevelt stayed in a 2-3 zone defense. They made Blake pass the ball around the 3-point line and made them take time off the clock. 

Roosevelt continued to struggle to shoot the ball in the second half. They were not able to come up with shots in the second half. 

Blake continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. Blake looked to also take their time on the offensive end as they passed the ball around the 3-point line looking for their shot.

Blake continued to run the clock late in the game. Roosevelt had a difficult time making shots throughout the game.

Roosevelt couldn’t make shots throughout the game. 

Blake came away with the 68-32 victory over Roosevelt.