BLAINE WENT UP AGAINST TARTAN IN THE BOYS CLASS AAAA STATE QUARTERFINAL BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On March 24, 2026, Blaine and Tartan went up against each other in a class AAAA state quarterfinal boys’ basketball game at the Target Center. Going into the game, Blaine had a record of 22-6, while Tartan had an overall record of 29-0. Both schools brought out their fans.

As the game got underway both teams looked like set the tempo early. Blaine started the game in a zone defense. That made Tartan pass the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the 35-second shot clock.

It took both teams awhile to get into a shooting rhythm.

Tartan’s Duke King looked to shoot mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Blaine looked to apply presser to Tartan as soon as they crossed the ball court line.

After a slow start by both teams Tartan was able to come up with shots on the offensive end.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. There were multiple jump balls early.

Tartan’s Duke King 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.

Blaine called a timeout with 12:36 left in the first half. The score was Tartan 13, Blaine 4.

Tartan looked to push the ball down the floor and make layups in transition. They were able to get past the Blaine defense.

The Blaine offense got going midway through the first half. Even though they struggled shooting the ball early they kept on shooting the ball and looking for their shots.

Blaine moved the ball effectively on offense. On both offense and defense, they communicated effectively as a team.

Tartan’s Kevin KJ Wilson JR stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots and as also able to make layups on the offensive end. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Tartan called a timeout with 5:46 left in the first half. The score was Tartan 26, Blaine 13.

Tartan did a good job of making baskets in transition. They got down the floor quickly and were able to get their shots off.

Blaine called a timeout with 3:12 left in the first half. The score was Tartan 33. Blaine 13.

Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and look for their shots.

At halftime the score was Tartan 34 Blaine 17.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and looked for their shots.

Tartan continued to get everyone involved in the offense.

Tartan called a timeout with 14:42 left in regulation. The score was Tartan 39, Blaine 22.

Tartan used their quickness to get to the basket as they were able to come up with shots throughout the second half.

Tartan called a timeout with 11:34 left in regulation. The score was Tartan 49, Blaine 30.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Tartan used their quickness to get past the Blaine defense. Blaine had a difficult time shooting the ball throughout the game. Even though they struggled with shooting, they kept on fighting and didn’t give up.

Tartan’s Wilson and Terryl Pride kept their team in the lead as they stepped up and were able to knock down shots.

Blaine called a timeout with 3:38 left in regulation. The score was Tartan 62, Blaine 38.

Both teams put their reserves in with just over a minute to go in regulation.

Tartan didn’t back down to Blaine’s pressure as they were able to get the 72-44 victory over Blaine.

The leading scorers for Tartan were Pride with 17 points and Wilson with 16 points. The leading scorers for Blaine were Semans, Olson, Gemta, and Clark each with 8 points.