ROBBINSDALE COOPER WENT UP AGAINST BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb.6, Robbinsdale Cooper and Bloomington Kennedy went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game, Cooper had a record of 5-12, while Kennedy had a record of 3-14. In the last meeting of these two teams on Jan. 7, Cooper came away with a 70-66 victory.

As the game got underway Cooper started the game in a zone defense. They made Kennedy pass the ball around the 3-point line. Kennedy also started the game in a zone defense.

Kennedy looked to push the ball down the floor in transition.

Kennedy’s Malik Jackson took the ball strong to the basket, and he was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Cooper also looked to set the tempo of the game. They pushed the ball down the floor, trying to get past the Kennedy defense.

Kennedy swung the ball around the 3-point line, getting everyone involved in the offense. Kennedy was able to come up with steals and were able to come up with baskets in transition.

Kennedy’s Lamarrius Star came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. If Star didn’t think that he could get a good shot, he wouldn’t be afraid to pass it to his teammates.

Kennedy switched between zone and man-to-man defense throughout the first half. They were able to confuse the Cooper defense.

Cooper’s David McKinney came up with layups on the low block. He did a good job of calling for the ball, taking it hard to the basket.

Kennedy came up with steals on the defensive end, and they turned them into baskets on the offensive end.

Cooper’s Noah Butler drove to the basket and looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups. He was able to get past Kennedy’s defense. Teammate Kaiden Hicks also made layups and got as he got the basket.

Cooper called a timeout at 7:16 in the first half. The score was Kennedy 29, Cooper 11.

Cooper had a difficult time attacking the Kennedy defense. They kept on attacking the basket throughout the first half as they didn’t get discouraged.

Kennedy looked to trap Cooper on offense. They were able to turn Cooper over and attack the basket in transition.

At halftime, the score was Kennedy 41, Cooper 18.

As the second half got underway, Kennedy started the half off in a zone defense, which they played most of the first half.

Keymarey came up with mid-range jump shots and layups for Kennedy. He also got his teammates involved with the game.

Kennedy called a timeout with 15:25 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 43, Cooper 25.

Kennedy’s Sonte Lajeunesse-Wood came up with mid-range jump shots from screens. On the defensive end, Lajeunesse-Wood slowed down the guy he was guarding.

Cooper’s Jahnial Jones came up with deep 3-point shots and mid-range jump shots throughout the game. His teammates were able to get him the ball where he could shoot it.

Starr kept on attacking the basket throughout the second half. He wasn’t afraid to get his teammates involved in the offense.

Kennedy called a time-out with 3:41 left in regulation. The score was Kennedy 69, Cooper 49.

The pace of the game slowed down towards the end of the game.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Cooper started slow and couldn’t find their shots in the first half. Even though they struggled tlo shoot the ball, they didn’t give up. Kennedy’s offense was going early. They were able to get their offense going early.

Kennedy came away with the 75-59 victory over Cooper.

DELASALLE WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 4, Minneapolis DeLaSalle and Richfield squared off in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game, DeLaSalle had an overall record of 16-2, while Richfield’s was 13-4. It was senior night at Richfield. They were recognized before the game.

Both teams looked to push the ball down the floor early. DeLaSalle swung the ball around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense.

It took a while for each team to get into a shooting rhythm. It was a fast-paced game early.

Richfield applied a full-court press as they looked to slow down the DeLaSalle offense.

Richfield’s CJ Armstrong came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

After a slow start offensively for DeLaSalle, their offense started rolling. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Richfield’s Dre Collins came up with layups off screens in the paint. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could make shots.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 10:44 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 22, DeLaSalle 11.

Both teams raced up and down the floor, looking for layups and fast-break baskets.

DeLaSalle kept on attacking the basket late in the first half. Even though they couldn’t get their shots to drop, they kept looking for them.

Both teams did a good job of talking to their teammates.

Richfield called a timeout with 6:28 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 35, DeLaSalle 21.

DeLaSalle looked to swing the ball around the 3-point line. They wanted to trick the defense before they looked for their shot.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 5:25 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 39, DeLaSalle 21.

As the clock wound down in the first half, both teams continued to attack the basket.

DeLaSalle got their offense going late in the first half.

The score in a fast-paced first half was Richfield 48, DeLaSalle 32.

DeLaSalle’s Kamar Thomas came up with mid-range jump shots and layups to lead off the second half.

As the second half got underway, both teams continued to move the ball down the floor and look for their shots.

Richfield called a timeout with 15:59 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 48, DeLaSalle 40.

Collins continued to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Richfield called a timeout with 12:01 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 56, DeLaSalle 53.

The score remained close mid-way through the second half as each team attacked the basket.

Neither team went on a significant run in the second half.

DeLasalle pushed the ball down the floor, looking for fast breaks. They were able to get fast-break layups.

The game remained close with under 8:00 to go in regulation, with Richfield having a 62-59 advantage.

DeLaSalle kept a full-court press on as they applied pressure down the floor.

DeLaSalle took much time off the shot clock late in the half.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 4:50 left in regulation — the score was Richfield 68, DeLaSalle 64.

Armstrong was able to step up and come up with deep 3-point shots late in the game to keep Richfield in the game.

DeLaSalle’s Thomas and Jedden Udean and Pruitt all came up with shots throughout the game. They were able to get their teammates involved in the offense.

Richfield called a timeout with 1:17 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 76, DeLaSalle 71.

The game came down to the wire. Both teams played hard, and it was an intense battle.

Richfield came away with the 82-71 victory over DeLaSalle.

The leading scorers for DeLaSalle were Thomas with 18 points and Udean with 14 points.

The leading scorer for Richfield was Armstrong, who scored 45 points.