Henry Sibley took on Duluth East in the Minnetonka boys’ basketball fall league. Both teams came out playing very aggressively. Neither team was able to go on a run early in the first half.
Henry Sibley started out in a full court press. They wanted to put pressure on Duluth East from the beginning.
Henry Sibley was able to knock down some three-point shots in the middle of the first half.
Duluth East played mostly tough man-to-man defense in the first half. They didn’t give up. They really fought for the ball, often diving on the ground for loose balls.
At the end of the first half the score was Henry Sibley 34 and Duluth East 42.
Both teams came out fired up to play in the second half. Sibley was able to come out and make shots early in the second half.
Both teams really dove after loose balls throughout the game. There were many jump balls in the game. Dymai Starks played a good game for Duluth East. He got his teammates involved in the plays. He was not afraid to take it strong to the basket.
Both teams did a really good job on the defensive end by boxing out around the basket. Both teams didn’t give up. They both played hard throughout the game. Even though the Duluth East players were visibly upset with some of the calls that were being made they came out and played hard the whole game.
Henry Sibley was able to come away with the 75-61 victory. They really did a good job of finding the basket and they knew where they were supposed to be on the court.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
PATRICK HENRY TOOK ON HOPKINS IN THE MINNETONKA FALL LEAGUE
Minneapolis Patrick Henry took on Hopkins in the Minnetonka fall league. Both teams looked to push the ball up the court quickly to begin the game.
Henry came out wanting to put a lot of pressure on Hopkins from the beginning. Henry was able to sink some shots early on and kept up with Hopkins at the beginning of the game.
Throughout the first half the game was very close. Neither team was able to go on a run early on. Henry tried a three quarter press late in the first half. That worked well. That press was bothersome to Hopkins. They were not able to do what they wanted to do with the ball. Hopkins was still getting the shots off that they wanted. It was just taking them a bit longer than they wanted.
Hopkins used a motion offense in the second half. They did a lot of passing and cutting. They wanted to get good looks at the basket.
Both teams played well but in the end Hopkins came away with the 120-107 victory.
Henry came out wanting to put a lot of pressure on Hopkins from the beginning. Henry was able to sink some shots early on and kept up with Hopkins at the beginning of the game.
Throughout the first half the game was very close. Neither team was able to go on a run early on. Henry tried a three quarter press late in the first half. That worked well. That press was bothersome to Hopkins. They were not able to do what they wanted to do with the ball. Hopkins was still getting the shots off that they wanted. It was just taking them a bit longer than they wanted.
Hopkins used a motion offense in the second half. They did a lot of passing and cutting. They wanted to get good looks at the basket.
Both teams played well but in the end Hopkins came away with the 120-107 victory.
HOPKINS TOOK ON ST LOUIS PARK IN THE MINNETONKA FALL LEAGUE
Hopkins took on St Louis Park in the Minnetonka fall league. Both teams looked to push the ball up the court to begin the game. The pace was fast.
Hopkins was able to go on a run midway through the first half. They played really good defense. St Louis Park was sharp in their game but they were not able to make shots that they were putting up.
At half time the score was Hopkins 48 and St Louis Park 33.
The second half both teams showed the same intensity they had been showing the in the first half. St Louis Park went on a run midway through the second half. Hopkins was not able to score for some time in the second half.
St Louis Park played very well on the offensive end. They spread the ball around and made sure that everyone touched the ball before they shot the ball.
Hopkins went back to a half court defense midway through the second half. This was effective for them. They were able to get some nice steals at the half court line.
St Louis Park made a comeback once again late in the second half. They were able to string together a flurry of shots that went in. Hopkins was not worried though. They still played tough defense.
St Louis Park once again made a late push in the game. They wanted to get the ball out of the net and tried to get a shot as quickly as they could.
Hopkins was able to come away with the 86-78 victory.
PARK CENTER TOOK ON WAYZATA IN FINAL WEEK OF THE MINNETONKA FALL LEAGUE
In the final week of the Minnetonka fall league, the first game was Park Center against Wayzata. Both teams started out slow. Neither team was able to get shots that they were looking for early in the game.
Neither team was able to go on a run early in the first half. Both teams were trading baskets midway through the first half.
Park Center really fought for the rebounds on both ends of the floor. Both teams played very good defense throughout the first half.
At the end of the first half the score was Park Center 42 and Wayzata 39.
Both teams came out and played aggressively in the second half. Wayzata looked to score points quickly in transition.
The score went back and forth in the second half. Each team was trading baskets. Neither team was able to go on a run in the second half. The game was close throughout.
Wayzata had a one point 65-64 lead with 2:45 left in regulation.
Park Center used a full court press in the last two minutes in the game. They wanted to try to distract Park Center and not have them get the ball up the court.
In a game that came down to the wire, Park Center was able to come away with the 71-69 victory.
Neither team was able to go on a run early in the first half. Both teams were trading baskets midway through the first half.
Park Center really fought for the rebounds on both ends of the floor. Both teams played very good defense throughout the first half.
At the end of the first half the score was Park Center 42 and Wayzata 39.
Both teams came out and played aggressively in the second half. Wayzata looked to score points quickly in transition.
The score went back and forth in the second half. Each team was trading baskets. Neither team was able to go on a run in the second half. The game was close throughout.
Wayzata had a one point 65-64 lead with 2:45 left in regulation.
Park Center used a full court press in the last two minutes in the game. They wanted to try to distract Park Center and not have them get the ball up the court.
In a game that came down to the wire, Park Center was able to come away with the 71-69 victory.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
OSSEO OVER BENILDE-ST. MARGARET’S IN THE MINNETONKA FALL LEAGUE
Both teams stayed close in the first half as neither team was able to go on a run in the first half. Peter Crawford did a good job of getting the ball in the post and he has able to create his own shots.
Benilde-St. Margaret's took on Osseo in the Minnetonka fall league. Both of these teams started out playing strong as they each were able to score baskets at will to start the game.
The first half was very competitive as both teams found their shots. At half time the score was Osseo 39 and Benilde 38.
Both teams dove on the floor for the ball during the game and they were both playing aggressively.
The score went back and forth in the second half. Neither team was able to go on a run in the second half. They fought it out till the end.
Osseo was able to come away with the 79-69 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret’s.
Benilde-St. Margaret's took on Osseo in the Minnetonka fall league. Both of these teams started out playing strong as they each were able to score baskets at will to start the game.
The first half was very competitive as both teams found their shots. At half time the score was Osseo 39 and Benilde 38.
Both teams dove on the floor for the ball during the game and they were both playing aggressively.
The score went back and forth in the second half. Neither team was able to go on a run in the second half. They fought it out till the end.
Osseo was able to come away with the 79-69 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret’s.
THIRD WEEK OF MINNETONKA BASKETBALL FALL LEAGUE
It is the third week of the Minnetonka fall boy’s basketball league. In the first game of the day it was Wayzata against Benilde-St. Margaret's. Both teams got off to good starts, as they were each able to get their shots in early.
Neither team was able to go on a scoring run early in the first half. Peter James Crawford for Benilde-St.Margaret’s really played well in the first half. He made some nice moves around the basket. He really played aggressive on both ends of the court.
At the half the score was Wayzata 46 and Benilde-St. Margaret’s 48.
Wayzata came out and played tough half court defense to start the second half. They did a good job of talking and calling out screens.
Peter James Crawford had some really nice rebounds in the second half. He really did a good job on both ends of the court.
Both of these teams played hard and aggressive. This game was close throughout. Neither team was able to go on a run. Both teams defended well. There were not many guys for either team getting free looks at the basket.
The lead went back and forth between these two teams. Neither team was going to give up. They kept playing hard and the score went back and forth between the two teams.
Benilde-St.Margaret’s was able to come away with the 87-75 victory over Wayzata.
Neither team was able to go on a scoring run early in the first half. Peter James Crawford for Benilde-St.Margaret’s really played well in the first half. He made some nice moves around the basket. He really played aggressive on both ends of the court.
At the half the score was Wayzata 46 and Benilde-St. Margaret’s 48.
Wayzata came out and played tough half court defense to start the second half. They did a good job of talking and calling out screens.
Peter James Crawford had some really nice rebounds in the second half. He really did a good job on both ends of the court.
Both of these teams played hard and aggressive. This game was close throughout. Neither team was able to go on a run. Both teams defended well. There were not many guys for either team getting free looks at the basket.
The lead went back and forth between these two teams. Neither team was going to give up. They kept playing hard and the score went back and forth between the two teams.
Benilde-St.Margaret’s was able to come away with the 87-75 victory over Wayzata.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
HOLY ANGELS TOOK ON PARK CENTER IN THE MINNETONKA FALL LEAGUE
Holy Angels took on Park Center in the Minnetonka Fall League. Both teams started out on fire making their shots that they were putting up. Both teams were able to find their shots early in the contest.
Park Center looked to get the ball out of the net and push the ball up in transition. They tried to spread the floor and pass the ball around the perimeter before they looked to shoot the ball.
Holy Angels wanted to slow the game down in the first half. They used a walk up pace in the first half. That was done deliberately because they wanted to get into a half court offensive set.
The first half was competitive, as the score remained close. Park Center used a full court press in the later part of the first half.
The score at half time was Park Center 41 and Holy Angels 33.
Both teams really got after it in the second half. Holy Angels was able to keep hitting shots in the second half.
Park Center was able to go on a run in the second half. They were able to make shots at will. Holy Angels was not able to hit the shots that they were putting up.
Park Center was able to come away with the 75-65 victory over Holy Angels.
Park Center looked to get the ball out of the net and push the ball up in transition. They tried to spread the floor and pass the ball around the perimeter before they looked to shoot the ball.
Holy Angels wanted to slow the game down in the first half. They used a walk up pace in the first half. That was done deliberately because they wanted to get into a half court offensive set.
The first half was competitive, as the score remained close. Park Center used a full court press in the later part of the first half.
The score at half time was Park Center 41 and Holy Angels 33.
Both teams really got after it in the second half. Holy Angels was able to keep hitting shots in the second half.
Park Center was able to go on a run in the second half. They were able to make shots at will. Holy Angels was not able to hit the shots that they were putting up.
Park Center was able to come away with the 75-65 victory over Holy Angels.
BENILDE VS MINNEAPOLIS PATRICK HENRY SQUARE OFF IN THE MINNETONKA FALL LEAGUE
Benilde St. Margaret's High School took on Patrick Henry in a match up in the Minnetonka Fall Basketball League. Both of these teams got out to a quick scoring start as they were able to make their shots.
Both teams traded baskets in the early goings of the game. Peter James Crawford for Benilde St. Margaret's came off the bench and really played hard. He went after loose balls. He was able to find his shot in the early goings. He was able to make free throws. He played aggressively on the defensive end.
The game was close throughout. Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half. Henry looked to push the ball up the court. They wanted to score in transition.
Henry was able to go on a run late in the first half. They really executed their offense and they were able to get the ball to drop. They were really playing with a lot of emotion. Benilde St. Margaret’s didn’t give in. They too were playing hard but their shots were not falling towards the end of the first half.
At half time the score was Patrick Henry 37 and Benilde St. Margaret's 28.
Henry went on a run to open the second half. Benilde came out of the break just cold. They couldn’t make a shot and they were turning the ball over to begin the second half.
Benilde didn’t give up they kept on playing hard. The Henry players were playing with a lot of emotion and energy.
Peter James Crawford continued to play strong throughout the second half. He really did a good job of going after loose balls and he continued to look for his shot on the offensive end.
Henry continued to play well in the second half. They were able to cruse to an 88-55 victory over Benilde St. Margaret’s.
Both teams traded baskets in the early goings of the game. Peter James Crawford for Benilde St. Margaret's came off the bench and really played hard. He went after loose balls. He was able to find his shot in the early goings. He was able to make free throws. He played aggressively on the defensive end.
The game was close throughout. Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half. Henry looked to push the ball up the court. They wanted to score in transition.
Henry was able to go on a run late in the first half. They really executed their offense and they were able to get the ball to drop. They were really playing with a lot of emotion. Benilde St. Margaret’s didn’t give in. They too were playing hard but their shots were not falling towards the end of the first half.
At half time the score was Patrick Henry 37 and Benilde St. Margaret's 28.
Henry went on a run to open the second half. Benilde came out of the break just cold. They couldn’t make a shot and they were turning the ball over to begin the second half.
Benilde didn’t give up they kept on playing hard. The Henry players were playing with a lot of emotion and energy.
Peter James Crawford continued to play strong throughout the second half. He really did a good job of going after loose balls and he continued to look for his shot on the offensive end.
Henry continued to play well in the second half. They were able to cruse to an 88-55 victory over Benilde St. Margaret’s.
HOPKINS WENT UP AGAINST HOLY ANGELS IN FIRST GAME IN WEEK TWO OF THE MINNETONKA FALL LEAGUE
In the second week of the Minnetonka Boys Basketball Association fall league, the first game of the day was Holy Angels against Hopkins.
Hopkins started the game playing in a zone defense. Hopkins wanted to get the ball out of the net and try to score baskets in transition.
Holy Angels did a good job of rebounding early in the game. They had all five players crashing to the backboard to get in place for the rebound.
Neither team was able to go on a run early in the game. They kept the game competitive in the early goings.
Holy Angels looked to attack the basket whenever they could. They were having success doing that throughout the first half. Holy Angels was able to get some nice open looks at the basket throughout the first half. They were able to make the shots that they were taking.
Hopkins was able to go on a little bit of a run midway through the first half. They opened up a lead and Holy Angels kept on battling to chip away at the lead.
At half time the score was Hopkins 40 and Holy Angels 26.
Hopkins came out in a full court press to open up the second half. They wanted to create the most pressure on Holy Angels as they could.
Holy Angels set a lot of good picks they used the picks successfully to set their players up for good shots. They ran a motion offense throughout the game. They were not making shots that they were putting up.
Hopkins was just too strong for Holy Angels. Hopkins was a bit quicker on both ends of the ball.
Hopkins came away with the 86-46 victory over Holy Angels.
Hopkins started the game playing in a zone defense. Hopkins wanted to get the ball out of the net and try to score baskets in transition.
Holy Angels did a good job of rebounding early in the game. They had all five players crashing to the backboard to get in place for the rebound.
Neither team was able to go on a run early in the game. They kept the game competitive in the early goings.
Holy Angels looked to attack the basket whenever they could. They were having success doing that throughout the first half. Holy Angels was able to get some nice open looks at the basket throughout the first half. They were able to make the shots that they were taking.
Hopkins was able to go on a little bit of a run midway through the first half. They opened up a lead and Holy Angels kept on battling to chip away at the lead.
At half time the score was Hopkins 40 and Holy Angels 26.
Hopkins came out in a full court press to open up the second half. They wanted to create the most pressure on Holy Angels as they could.
Holy Angels set a lot of good picks they used the picks successfully to set their players up for good shots. They ran a motion offense throughout the game. They were not making shots that they were putting up.
Hopkins was just too strong for Holy Angels. Hopkins was a bit quicker on both ends of the ball.
Hopkins came away with the 86-46 victory over Holy Angels.
Monday, October 26, 2009
ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG AND BENILDE-ST. MARGARET’S COME DOWN TO THE WIRE
Benilde-St. Margaret's took on Robbinsdale Armstrong. Both teams started out strong making shots that they were putting up. Benilde was able take a lead early in the first half as they came out of the gates strong. Armstrong didn’t back down. They took it right to Benilde throughout the first half.
Both teams kept it close in the first half. Benilde played a strong man-to-man defense. They were setting a lot of good picks. It was hard for the Armstrong players to get through them.
Both of these teams were evenly matched. It was a close first half as each team battled each other. In the first half both teams played really well. They each had balanced scoring.
Armstrong had a 47-38 lead at the half.
Both teams started out playing aggressively. Armstrong went flat midway through the second half. They were not able to make a shot for a while in the second half.
Armstrong played a zone defense in the second half. They were able to get out and box out the shooters.
Both teams played hard and were evenly matched. Benilde tied the game at 65 with 11:00 left to go in regulation.
Neither team backed down they kept playing hard and going after each other. The game was close throughout. Neither team gave in. The game came down to the end.
Peter James Crawford for Benilde-St. Margarets really played well. He played well on the defensive end and he got his team involved in the plays on the offensive end. He played aggressively the whole game.
Benilde St. Margarets was able to pull away with the 95-84 victory late in the second half.
Both teams kept it close in the first half. Benilde played a strong man-to-man defense. They were setting a lot of good picks. It was hard for the Armstrong players to get through them.
Both of these teams were evenly matched. It was a close first half as each team battled each other. In the first half both teams played really well. They each had balanced scoring.
Armstrong had a 47-38 lead at the half.
Both teams started out playing aggressively. Armstrong went flat midway through the second half. They were not able to make a shot for a while in the second half.
Armstrong played a zone defense in the second half. They were able to get out and box out the shooters.
Both teams played hard and were evenly matched. Benilde tied the game at 65 with 11:00 left to go in regulation.
Neither team backed down they kept playing hard and going after each other. The game was close throughout. Neither team gave in. The game came down to the end.
Peter James Crawford for Benilde-St. Margarets really played well. He played well on the defensive end and he got his team involved in the plays on the offensive end. He played aggressively the whole game.
Benilde St. Margarets was able to pull away with the 95-84 victory late in the second half.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS TOOK ON HOPKINS IN THE MINNETONKA FALL LEAGUE
Hopkins took on Columbia Heights in the Minnetonka fall basketball league. Both teams started out hot, as they both knocked down shots in the early going.
Both teams played strong and went at each other in the early goings. Hopkins came into the game playing a strong man-to-man defense.
Hopkins made a run mid way through the first half. Columbia Heights did not give up though they kept on fighting and playing hard.
Both teams pushed the ball up the court. There were a lot of baskets made in transition. Hopkins was able to make shots in quick order, as they were able to string baskets together.
Hopkins was able to put on a show. They were making the game look easy as they were putting up shots and they were going in.
In a half that was one sided Hopkins had a 63-43 lead over Columbia Heights.
The second half started out with Hopkins on fire they were able to knock down shots that they were putting up with ease.
The Columbia Heights players were getting visibly frustrated during the second half. They knew that there shots were not dropping and they couldn’t go anything about it but keep shooting.
Hopkins continued to make shots in the second half. They didn’t back down. Hopkins was just a much bigger and more physical team than Columbia Heights.
Columbia Heights made a run late in the second half as they tried to catch up to Hopkins. With 1:44 left in regulation the score was Hopkins 106 and Columbia Heights 93.Even with the late second half rally Hopkins was able to and come away with the 111-99 victory over Columbia Heights.
DULUTH EAST SQUEAKS OUT VICTORY OVER ST LOUIS PARK
Duluth East took on St Louis Park in the Minnetonka basketball fall league. Duluth East started playing in a man-to-man defense. Both teams looked to push the ball up the court in the early goings of the game. They each wanted to control the tempo of the game.
Both teams went hard at each other hard in the first half. They traded baskets through the first part of the first half.
Both teams looked to play transition basketball. After each shot whoever had the ball would make a dash to the basket and try to get a shot up at their end.
Both of these teams played like they were trying to figure out their own squads. The teams are made mostly of high school teams with an assistant coach coaching. The high school varsity coach is not allowed to coach the teams at this time in the fall. Assistant coaches do the coaching. There are a handful of head coaches who attend the games.
At the half the score was St Louis Park 41 and Duluth East 40.
St Louis Park came out playing strong man-to-man defense to begin the second half. They knew that whoever was able to knock down shots in the early goings of the second half would come away with the victory.
For Duluth East Dyami Romell Starks played well throughout the game. He made smart plays and make some nice passes to his open teammates.
St Louis Park was just flying around the court. They really were pestering the Duluth East players.
Duluth East was able to make a run at St Louis Park midway through the second half and they were able to take the lead mid way through.
Duluth was able to make a comeback into the game as each team played really aggressively throughout.
Both teams were not afraid to go after loose balls as each team played aggressively.
Duluth East was able to come away with the 89-82 victory over St Louis Park.
Both teams went hard at each other hard in the first half. They traded baskets through the first part of the first half.
Both teams looked to play transition basketball. After each shot whoever had the ball would make a dash to the basket and try to get a shot up at their end.
Both of these teams played like they were trying to figure out their own squads. The teams are made mostly of high school teams with an assistant coach coaching. The high school varsity coach is not allowed to coach the teams at this time in the fall. Assistant coaches do the coaching. There are a handful of head coaches who attend the games.
At the half the score was St Louis Park 41 and Duluth East 40.
St Louis Park came out playing strong man-to-man defense to begin the second half. They knew that whoever was able to knock down shots in the early goings of the second half would come away with the victory.
For Duluth East Dyami Romell Starks played well throughout the game. He made smart plays and make some nice passes to his open teammates.
St Louis Park was just flying around the court. They really were pestering the Duluth East players.
Duluth East was able to make a run at St Louis Park midway through the second half and they were able to take the lead mid way through.
Duluth was able to make a comeback into the game as each team played really aggressively throughout.
Both teams were not afraid to go after loose balls as each team played aggressively.
Duluth East was able to come away with the 89-82 victory over St Louis Park.
START OF THE 2009 MINNETONKA FALL LEAGUE
The 2009 Minnetonka basketball Fall League got underway. In the first game it was Winona against Holy Angles.
Winona was able to get up big on Holy Angles early in the game. They were able to knock down shots in the early going. Holy Angles battled in the first half. They did not give up playing strong despite their shots not falling.
Holy Angles played mostly man-to-man defense in the first half. They put a lot of pursuit on Winona.
Holy Angles had a hard time finding the basket in the first half. They were not getting frustrated though. They kept shooting the ball and going after rebounds.
Winona had a 42-17 advantage at half time.
Holy Angles started the second half playing a zone defense. Winona also came out and played zone defense in the second half.
Winona was able to make shots during the game. They kept the pressure on Holy Angles throughout the game. Holy Angles was not able to make shots that they were putting up. They were playing together as a team but there shots were not dropping.
Winona was able to come away with the 75-46 victory over Holy Angles.
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