Walton also had offers from the Gophers, Arizona, Creighton, Georgetown and Vanderbilt.
He was considered one of the top recruits from Minnesota.
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.
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