HOPKINS WENT UP AGAINST DELASALLE IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 24, Hopkins and DeLaSalle squared off in a boys’ basketball game. The gym was packed as fans turned out to watch these two teams play. Going into the game, Hopkins had an overall record of 17-7 while DeLaSalle’s overall record was 22-2.

Both teams looked like they were pushing the ball down the floor. DeLaSalle started the game out in a man-to-man defense. They looked like they spread the Hopkins defense out.

It took a while for each team to get into a scoring rhythm. Hopkins did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 15:02 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 7, DeLaSalle 0.

Hopkins looked like they were looking to score baskets in transition. They got defensive rebounds, raced down the floor and looked to get layups.

DeLaSalle’s Kamar Thomas 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 he didn’t think that he had an open look at the basket, he wouldn’t have been afraid to pass it to his teammates.

Thomas kept on coming up with shots that kept DeLaSalle in the game. After a slow start by DeLaSalle, they started to find their shooting rhythm with under 12:00 left in the first half.

There were multiple ties and lead changes midway through the first half.

DeLaSalle looked to score baskets in transition. They were able to make layups in transition midway through the first half.

DeLaSalle’s Evan Miller came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half.

Hopkins' Tre Moore and Xavier Frelix both shot the ball well in the first half. Their teammates were able to get the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

Hopkins called a timeout with 5:31 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 29, DeLaSalle 25.

Both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.

Both teams raced up and down the floor late in the first half. The score remained close late in the first half.

At halftime, the score was Hopkins 42, DeLaSalle 39.

As the second half got underway, both teams continued to push the ball down the floor. Hopkins looked to get the ball into the hands of Moore and Frelix.

There were multiple ties and lead changes early in the second half.

Both teams fought hard throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run late in the second half.

Hopkins was able to apply defensive pressure and that made it difficult for DeLaSalle to come up with baskets.

DeLaSalle's Deon Wallace-Johnson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

The game was very close throughout the second half. Both teams played hard throughout the second half.

Hopkins called a timeout with 11:10 left in regulation. The score was Hopkins 56, DeLaSalle 55.

Both teams kept the intensity up in the second half. Neither team gave up open looks at the basket.

Hopkins Jaden Moore came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Both teams got sloppy with the ball on both ends of the floor with under 7:00 left in regulation. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 6:06 left in regulation. The score was Hopkins 69, DeLaSalle 68.

Hopkins Anthony Burg came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the second half. He was also able to step up and knock down free throws.

Neither team went on a run in the game. The score remained close throughout the game.

Hopkins came up with baskets late in the game. They were able to slow down the DeLaSalle offense late in the game.

In a hard-fought game by each team, Hopkins came away with the 89-79 victory over DeLaSalle.