St Cloud Tech took on Hopkins in the Minnesota state high school league championship game. Hopkins found their shot early in the game.
Hopkins did a good job of bringing the ball up the court. Hopkins was able to get out to an early lead.
Hopkins was able to make shots throughout the first half. They were able to make a run at St. Cloud Tech. Tech didn’t back down as they were able to make a run of their own late in the first half.
St Cloud Tech played both a man-to-man and a zone defense in the first half.
St Cloud Tech went on a run to end the first half. Both teams hit their shots in the first half. At the halftime break the score was Hopkins 36 and St. Cloud Tech 27.
Hopkins was able go on a run in the second half. St. Cloud Tech played man-to-man defense throughout the game.
Hopkins played both zone and man-to-man defenses throughout the game. Hopkins had the lead for most of the game.
Hopkins really put it to St Cloud Tech midway through the second half. Hopkins was able to come away with the 76-56 win.
After the game I was able to talk to Hopkins Ken Novak Jr, Riley Dearring, Dustin Peterson, Siyani Chambers, and Marvin Singleton.
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Monday, March 29, 2010
ST. PAUL JOHNSON TOOK ON GRAND RAPIDS IN THE CLASS AAA BOYS’ BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
In the boys’ basketball class AAA boys’ state basketball championship game St. Paul Johnson took on Grand Rapids.
Johnson went on a run midway through the first half. Grand Rapids was able to go on a run midway through the first half.
Grand Rapids didn’t back down. They kept their cool. They didn’t back down. They were able to find their shots in the first half.
Both teams looked to get the ball out of the net and run in transition. Johnson was more successful at that than Grand Rapids in the first half. Johnson was able to convert on the transition plays.
Estan Tyler had a great first half. He was all over the court. He was able to find his shot from the beginning of the game.
At halftime the score was Johnson 23 and Grand Rapids 26.
As the second half got under underway the score went back and forth. The game was tied several times throughout the game.
For St Paul Johnson Tyler Estan really found his shot throughout the game. He was able to hit it. The pace of the game was back and forth.
Grand Rapids was able to hang on throughout the game. They didn’t back down. Eric Stark and Michael Johnson came up big for Grand Rapids. They were able to continually knock down shots for Grand Rapids.
Johnson used a full court press and really put the pressure on Grand Rapids throughout the game.
Johnson continued to go after Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids was not able to put a run together in the second half.
Johnson was able to come away with the 59-55 victory over Grand Rapids.
After the game I was able to talk to St Paul and Johnson’s Prince Williams, head coach Vern Simmons, Maxie Rosenbloom, about the championship game.
Johnson went on a run midway through the first half. Grand Rapids was able to go on a run midway through the first half.
Grand Rapids didn’t back down. They kept their cool. They didn’t back down. They were able to find their shots in the first half.
Both teams looked to get the ball out of the net and run in transition. Johnson was more successful at that than Grand Rapids in the first half. Johnson was able to convert on the transition plays.
Estan Tyler had a great first half. He was all over the court. He was able to find his shot from the beginning of the game.
At halftime the score was Johnson 23 and Grand Rapids 26.
As the second half got under underway the score went back and forth. The game was tied several times throughout the game.
For St Paul Johnson Tyler Estan really found his shot throughout the game. He was able to hit it. The pace of the game was back and forth.
Grand Rapids was able to hang on throughout the game. They didn’t back down. Eric Stark and Michael Johnson came up big for Grand Rapids. They were able to continually knock down shots for Grand Rapids.
Johnson used a full court press and really put the pressure on Grand Rapids throughout the game.
Johnson continued to go after Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids was not able to put a run together in the second half.
Johnson was able to come away with the 59-55 victory over Grand Rapids.
After the game I was able to talk to St Paul and Johnson’s Prince Williams, head coach Vern Simmons, Maxie Rosenbloom, about the championship game.
CROSBY IRONTON TOOK ON NEW LONDON SPICER IN THE CLASS AA CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
The Crosby Ironton Rangers took on the New London Spicer Wildcats in the 2010 Minnesota State High School League class AA boys’ basketball game.
New London Spicer came out strong as they were able to go on a run to start the game. As they were able to come up big and knock down shots in the first half. They got a lead early in the game.
Jayme Moten played really hard. He was able to find his shot early on and he was all over the court. He was able to hit the three point shot.
New London Spicer came out and found their shot early on in the game. They were able to keep hitting down shots in the first half.
New London Spicer had a 34-22 lead at half time.
As the second half got underway the guard play was very good. For New London Spicer Jayme Moten went up against Matthew Hdrlik. Those two players really went after it. They put pressure on each other and guarded each other tightly. New London Spicer continued to take care of the ball.
Crosby Ironton was able to go on a run midway through the second half. They really found their shots midway through the second half.
Crosby Ironton really dug in and played with a lot of emotion down the stretch.
New London Spicer’s Jayme Moten drained a three pint shot with 2:08 left in regulation.
New London Spicer was able to come away with the 62-52 victory over Crosby Ironton. With the win New London Spicer is the 2010 Minnesota State High School boys’ class AA state champion.
New London Spicer came out strong as they were able to go on a run to start the game. As they were able to come up big and knock down shots in the first half. They got a lead early in the game.
Jayme Moten played really hard. He was able to find his shot early on and he was all over the court. He was able to hit the three point shot.
New London Spicer came out and found their shot early on in the game. They were able to keep hitting down shots in the first half.
New London Spicer had a 34-22 lead at half time.
As the second half got underway the guard play was very good. For New London Spicer Jayme Moten went up against Matthew Hdrlik. Those two players really went after it. They put pressure on each other and guarded each other tightly. New London Spicer continued to take care of the ball.
Crosby Ironton was able to go on a run midway through the second half. They really found their shots midway through the second half.
Crosby Ironton really dug in and played with a lot of emotion down the stretch.
New London Spicer’s Jayme Moten drained a three pint shot with 2:08 left in regulation.
New London Spicer was able to come away with the 62-52 victory over Crosby Ironton. With the win New London Spicer is the 2010 Minnesota State High School boys’ class AA state champion.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
SEBEKA TOOK ON MINNESOTA TRANSITIONS IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS A CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Sebeka took on Minnesota Transitions in the Minnesota State High School League Class A championship game.
As the game got underway Sebeka got off to a quick start. With 16:00 left in the first half Kevin Noreen landed hard on the floor and it took him awhile to get up.
Sebeka went on a run midway through the first half. They were able to control the tempo from the beginning of the game.
Transitions went on a run midway through the first half. Both teams battled and dove after loose balls.
At halftime the score was Sebeka 32 and MTS 30.
As the second half got started both teams continued to battle.
Kevin Noreen came back and started the second half. He fell hard at the beginning of the game.
MTS played a zone defense. They wanted to try to slow the game down. They wanted to make Sebeka shoot the ball and keep them from getting to the basket.
The game was tight. Both teams played very aggressively. MTS was able to break Sebeka’s press. Sebeka did a good job of making it difficult for MTS to score.
MTS was able to come away with the 61-52 victory over Sebeka.
The leading scorers for Sebeka were Cody Pulju with 16 points, John Clark with 13 points and Joey Cuperus with 10 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Minnesota Transitions players Rodney Owens, Kyle Norren, Kevin Norren and head coach John Sherman about winning the Class A championship game.
As the game got underway Sebeka got off to a quick start. With 16:00 left in the first half Kevin Noreen landed hard on the floor and it took him awhile to get up.
Sebeka went on a run midway through the first half. They were able to control the tempo from the beginning of the game.
Transitions went on a run midway through the first half. Both teams battled and dove after loose balls.
At halftime the score was Sebeka 32 and MTS 30.
As the second half got started both teams continued to battle.
Kevin Noreen came back and started the second half. He fell hard at the beginning of the game.
MTS played a zone defense. They wanted to try to slow the game down. They wanted to make Sebeka shoot the ball and keep them from getting to the basket.
The game was tight. Both teams played very aggressively. MTS was able to break Sebeka’s press. Sebeka did a good job of making it difficult for MTS to score.
MTS was able to come away with the 61-52 victory over Sebeka.
The leading scorers for Sebeka were Cody Pulju with 16 points, John Clark with 13 points and Joey Cuperus with 10 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Minnesota Transitions players Rodney Owens, Kyle Norren, Kevin Norren and head coach John Sherman about winning the Class A championship game.
MINNESOTA TRANSITIONS TOOK ON RUSHFORD PETERSON IN THE CLASS A SEMIFINAL GAME OF THE MINNESOTA STATE BOYS’ BASKETBALL STATE TOURNAMENT
The Minnesota Transitions took on Rushford Peterson in the semifinal game in class A of the Minnesota State High School League.
Coming into the game both of these teams looked to score a lot of points. Both teams had a hard time finding the basket in the early goings.
Transitions came out and played a tough zone defense. Rushford Peterson also played a zone defense to begin the game.
Rushford Peterson double and tripled teamed Kyle Noreen. Noreen is a scoring threat from anywhere on the court.
Rodney Owens came out and played really tough. He was able to step up and knock down his shot from all over the court.
Minnesota Transitions defense was very good. They were able to step up and slow down Rushford.
At halftime the score was Minnesota Transitions 27 and Rushford Peterson 21.
Minnesota Transitions looked to pull away from Rushford Peterson as they were able to score quick points. Most of the points Transitions made were in transitions.
Minnesota Transitions didn’t let down on the offensive end. They were able to keep pushing the ball down the court and did a really good job of scoring in transition.
Minnesota Transitions was able to come away with the 56-49 victory over Rushford-Peterson.
The leading scorers for Rushford Peterson were Nick Thomson with 20 points and Blake Lea with 9 points. The leading scorers for Minnesota Transitions were Rodney Owens with 18 points, Kevin Noreen with 17 points and Kyle Noreen with 17 points.
Coming into the game both of these teams looked to score a lot of points. Both teams had a hard time finding the basket in the early goings.
Transitions came out and played a tough zone defense. Rushford Peterson also played a zone defense to begin the game.
Rushford Peterson double and tripled teamed Kyle Noreen. Noreen is a scoring threat from anywhere on the court.
Rodney Owens came out and played really tough. He was able to step up and knock down his shot from all over the court.
Minnesota Transitions defense was very good. They were able to step up and slow down Rushford.
At halftime the score was Minnesota Transitions 27 and Rushford Peterson 21.
Minnesota Transitions looked to pull away from Rushford Peterson as they were able to score quick points. Most of the points Transitions made were in transitions.
Minnesota Transitions didn’t let down on the offensive end. They were able to keep pushing the ball down the court and did a really good job of scoring in transition.
Minnesota Transitions was able to come away with the 56-49 victory over Rushford-Peterson.
The leading scorers for Rushford Peterson were Nick Thomson with 20 points and Blake Lea with 9 points. The leading scorers for Minnesota Transitions were Rodney Owens with 18 points, Kevin Noreen with 17 points and Kyle Noreen with 17 points.
CROSBY IRONTON TOOK ON PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE IN THE CLASS AA SEMI FINAL BOYS STATE BASKET TOURNAMENT
Crosby Ironton took on Plainview-Elgin-Millville in the boys’ state high school class AA semi final game. The game started with a quick pace. Both teams really wanted to run.
The game was very close through out the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run. Crosby Ironton went on a run late in the first half.
Matthew Hudrlik found the basket in transition. He was able to score baskets easily in transition. He was played very scrappy. He was all over the floor. He dove on the ground after the loose balls.
At halftime the score was Crosby-Ironton 25 and Plainview-Elgin-Millville 19.
As the second half got underway Crosby-Ironton pushed the ball up the court. Mark Hoge felt his shot all night.
He was right on throughout the game. Crosby-Ironton looked to run and push the ball up the court.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville was able to hang with Crosby Ironton. Plainview-Elgin-Millville went on a run late in the second half.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville went on a run with 6:49 left in regulation the score was Plainview-Elgin-Millville 31 and Crosby Ironton 32.
Crosby Ironton went on a run late in the game. Micheal Pick hit a shot with 6.2 seconds left to tie the game at 44.
At the end of regulation the score was tied at 44.
In the overtime session both teams continued to play aggressively. Brock Tesdahl hit a 3 point shot that gave Crosby Ironton a 1 point lead.
Crosby Ironton was able to come away with the 51-48 victory over Plainview Elgin Millville
The leading scorers for Crosby Ironton were Mark Hoge with 19 points, Brock Tesdahl with 11 points and Mathew Hudrrlik with 9 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Crosby Ironton’s Brock Tesdahl, Matthew Hudrlik, Mark Hoge, and head coach David Galovich about the game.
The game was very close through out the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run. Crosby Ironton went on a run late in the first half.
Matthew Hudrlik found the basket in transition. He was able to score baskets easily in transition. He was played very scrappy. He was all over the floor. He dove on the ground after the loose balls.
At halftime the score was Crosby-Ironton 25 and Plainview-Elgin-Millville 19.
As the second half got underway Crosby-Ironton pushed the ball up the court. Mark Hoge felt his shot all night.
He was right on throughout the game. Crosby-Ironton looked to run and push the ball up the court.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville was able to hang with Crosby Ironton. Plainview-Elgin-Millville went on a run late in the second half.
Plainview-Elgin-Millville went on a run with 6:49 left in regulation the score was Plainview-Elgin-Millville 31 and Crosby Ironton 32.
Crosby Ironton went on a run late in the game. Micheal Pick hit a shot with 6.2 seconds left to tie the game at 44.
At the end of regulation the score was tied at 44.
In the overtime session both teams continued to play aggressively. Brock Tesdahl hit a 3 point shot that gave Crosby Ironton a 1 point lead.
Crosby Ironton was able to come away with the 51-48 victory over Plainview Elgin Millville
The leading scorers for Crosby Ironton were Mark Hoge with 19 points, Brock Tesdahl with 11 points and Mathew Hudrrlik with 9 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Crosby Ironton’s Brock Tesdahl, Matthew Hudrlik, Mark Hoge, and head coach David Galovich about the game.
ELLSWORTH TOOK ON SEBEKA IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE CLASS A BOYS’ STATE TOURNAMENT CLASS A SEMIFINAL GAME
Ellsworth took on Sebeka at the Target Center in the semifinal game at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis.
Both teams came out with a lot of energy. The score went back and forth to begin the game. Sebeka went on a run midway through the first half. They were able to slow down Ellsworth.
Sebeka and Ellsworth traded baskets throughout the first half. John Clark for Sebeka really found his shot in the first half. He was most affective in the center of the lane. On the defensive end Clark was really able to put pressure on his defender.
Sebeka did a good job of trapping Ellsworth on the inbounds play. Ellsworth had a difficult time of inbounding the ball.
At halftime the score was Sebeka 32 and Ellsworth 28.
The leading scorers for Ellsworth were Cassey Schilling and Trevor Guris with 10 points. Ellsworth didn’t lead in the first half.
As the second half got underway the score remained close. Ellsworth went on a run and they were able to get the lead at 33-35. That was the first lead of the day.
Ellsworth came out from halftime really charged up. They played very aggressively throughout the game.
For Sebeka John Clark played aggressively. He dove after loose balls and he was not afraid to go after it.
Sebeka went on a run midway through the second half.
Neither team was able to go on a run in the second half. The game came down to the wire.
John Clark for Sebeka did a good job of getting his teammates involved in the play. He knew where his players were on the court at all times.
The game came down to the end. Alex Brockpahler made a shot for Sebeka that won the game for Sebeka.
Sebeka came away with the 61-60 victory over Ellsworth.
Both teams came out with a lot of energy. The score went back and forth to begin the game. Sebeka went on a run midway through the first half. They were able to slow down Ellsworth.
Sebeka and Ellsworth traded baskets throughout the first half. John Clark for Sebeka really found his shot in the first half. He was most affective in the center of the lane. On the defensive end Clark was really able to put pressure on his defender.
Sebeka did a good job of trapping Ellsworth on the inbounds play. Ellsworth had a difficult time of inbounding the ball.
At halftime the score was Sebeka 32 and Ellsworth 28.
The leading scorers for Ellsworth were Cassey Schilling and Trevor Guris with 10 points. Ellsworth didn’t lead in the first half.
As the second half got underway the score remained close. Ellsworth went on a run and they were able to get the lead at 33-35. That was the first lead of the day.
Ellsworth came out from halftime really charged up. They played very aggressively throughout the game.
For Sebeka John Clark played aggressively. He dove after loose balls and he was not afraid to go after it.
Sebeka went on a run midway through the second half.
Neither team was able to go on a run in the second half. The game came down to the wire.
John Clark for Sebeka did a good job of getting his teammates involved in the play. He knew where his players were on the court at all times.
The game came down to the end. Alex Brockpahler made a shot for Sebeka that won the game for Sebeka.
Sebeka came away with the 61-60 victory over Ellsworth.
Friday, March 26, 2010
St. CLOUD TECH TOOK ON EDEN PRAIRIE IN THE CLASS AAAA SEMI FINAL BOYS BASKETBALL CONTEST
St. Cloud Tech played Eden Prairie in the class AAAA semi final game at the Target Center. St. Cloud started the game playing tough man-to-man defense. Neither team shot the ball well to being the game.
Both teams traded baskets for a period of times in the first. Eden Prairie went on a run in the first half. They were able to control the tempo throughout the first half.
Both teams played very aggressively in the first half. Eden Prairie was able to get a lead midway through the first half.
St. Cloud Tech tried to keep up with Eden Prairie in the first half.
At halftime the score was Eden Prairie 27 and St. Cloud Tech 21.
As the second half got underway both teams were trying to figure out ways to create baskets. There was not really a pace to the game. Neither team seemed to be into it. The teams did play hard though.
Eden Prairie was able to drop shots throughout the second half. Grant Soderberg worked really hard going after loose balls. He also shot the ball well throughout the game.
St. Cloud Tech was able to go on a run and they got the score within 3 points at 43-46 with 4:30 left to go in regulation.
The score was tied at 48 with at the end of regulation.
In the overtime Eden Prairie made the first shot of the overtime period. The score went back and forth in the overtime. Kewon Johnson came up big as he was able to knock down his shot late in the overtime period.
At the end of the first over time the score was tied at 52.
In the second overtime Eden Prairie looked to get the ball inside. Scott Nystrom made a fantastic catch and a shot that made it.
St. Cloud Tech was able to come away with the 62-58 double overtime victory over Eden Prairie. The leading scores for Eden Prairie were Grant Soderberg with 16 points, and Ryan Smith with 15 points.
The leading scorers for St. Cloud Tech were Scott Nystrom with 23 points and Alex Hanks with 21 points.
After the game I was able to talk to St. Cloud Tech’s Trey Barber, Kellan Euerle, Alex Hanks, Scott Nystrom, Kewon Johnson. I was also able to talk to St. Cloud Tech head coach MikeTrewick.
HENRY SIBLEY TOOK ON HOPKINS IN THE BOYS’ STATE CLASS AAAA SEMI FINAL GAME AT THE TARGET CENTER
Henry Sibley took on Hopkins in the semi final game of the MSHSL state tournament. Both teams went hard at each other throughout the first half.
Hopkins looked to push the ball up the court from the beginning of the game. Henry Sibley didn’t let up. They applied a lot of pressure to the guards at the beginning of the game. They wanted to take Hopkins out of the game early on.
The game was very physical from the beginning of the game. Both teams dove after loose balls. Both teams seemed to be playing with a chip on their shoulders.
Henry Sibley looked to Jordan Jackson to handle the ball. He was also able to find his shot early on in the contest.
Henry Sibley got into foul trouble early on in the first half. They had 7 team fouls with 10 minutes to go in the first half.
Both teams looked to push the ball up the court and they were looking to get quick easy points in transition.
Hopkins played tough man-to-man defense. They were getting up into the Henry Sibley players’ faces and they wanted to disrupt things as much as possible.
Neither team went deep in to their bench in the first half. Both teams used most of their starters.
With 3:11 left to go in the first half Hopkins assistant coach Ken Novak Sr. received a technical foul for arguing with the official. Novak tried to make his case with the head official which was sitting at the main table.
Henry Sibley did a good of regaining the tempo. They went on a run late in the first half.
The first half was very physical and aggressive. Both teams played really hard throughout the first half.
At halftime the score was Henry Sibley 35 and Hopkins 29.
As the second half got underway both teams came out and really looked for their shots. Sibley’s defense really frustrated the Hopkins players.
Both teams played really hard throughout the contest. Neither team was going to hand the game to the other team.
The score reminded close throughout the game. Hopkins was able to gain the lead. Jimmy Ryan hit able to tie the game at 64 with 1:27 left to go in regulation on a three-point shot.
Dante Grant for Henry Sibley drained a three point shot that tied the game and that shot brought the game into overtime.
At the end of regulation the score was tied at 69.
In the overtime Hopkins stepped up their play. They were able to make baskets.
Sibley stepped up late in the overtime period and was able to make shots that they put up. Jimmy Ryan again tied the game at 76 on three point shot.
At the end of the first overtime the score was tied at 76.
As the second overtime got underway Hopkins got an early edge. Marvin Singleton was able to make free throws as the overtime period got underway.
Hopkins came away with the 90-82 victory over Henry Sibley. The leading scorers for Henry Sibley were Dante Grant with 20, Jordan Jackson with 25, Mike Rostampour and Jimmy Ryan each with 13 points.
The leading scores for Hopkins were Joe Coleman with 25 and Marvin Singleton with 22 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Hopkins players Dustin Peterson, Joe Coleman about the game. I was also able to talk to Hopkins head coach Ken Novak.
Hopkins looked to push the ball up the court from the beginning of the game. Henry Sibley didn’t let up. They applied a lot of pressure to the guards at the beginning of the game. They wanted to take Hopkins out of the game early on.
The game was very physical from the beginning of the game. Both teams dove after loose balls. Both teams seemed to be playing with a chip on their shoulders.
Henry Sibley looked to Jordan Jackson to handle the ball. He was also able to find his shot early on in the contest.
Henry Sibley got into foul trouble early on in the first half. They had 7 team fouls with 10 minutes to go in the first half.
Both teams looked to push the ball up the court and they were looking to get quick easy points in transition.
Hopkins played tough man-to-man defense. They were getting up into the Henry Sibley players’ faces and they wanted to disrupt things as much as possible.
Neither team went deep in to their bench in the first half. Both teams used most of their starters.
With 3:11 left to go in the first half Hopkins assistant coach Ken Novak Sr. received a technical foul for arguing with the official. Novak tried to make his case with the head official which was sitting at the main table.
Henry Sibley did a good of regaining the tempo. They went on a run late in the first half.
The first half was very physical and aggressive. Both teams played really hard throughout the first half.
At halftime the score was Henry Sibley 35 and Hopkins 29.
As the second half got underway both teams came out and really looked for their shots. Sibley’s defense really frustrated the Hopkins players.
Both teams played really hard throughout the contest. Neither team was going to hand the game to the other team.
The score reminded close throughout the game. Hopkins was able to gain the lead. Jimmy Ryan hit able to tie the game at 64 with 1:27 left to go in regulation on a three-point shot.
Dante Grant for Henry Sibley drained a three point shot that tied the game and that shot brought the game into overtime.
At the end of regulation the score was tied at 69.
In the overtime Hopkins stepped up their play. They were able to make baskets.
Sibley stepped up late in the overtime period and was able to make shots that they put up. Jimmy Ryan again tied the game at 76 on three point shot.
At the end of the first overtime the score was tied at 76.
As the second overtime got underway Hopkins got an early edge. Marvin Singleton was able to make free throws as the overtime period got underway.
Hopkins came away with the 90-82 victory over Henry Sibley. The leading scorers for Henry Sibley were Dante Grant with 20, Jordan Jackson with 25, Mike Rostampour and Jimmy Ryan each with 13 points.
The leading scores for Hopkins were Joe Coleman with 25 and Marvin Singleton with 22 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Hopkins players Dustin Peterson, Joe Coleman about the game. I was also able to talk to Hopkins head coach Ken Novak.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS DE LASALLE TOOK ON GRAND RAPIDS
The Minneapolis De LaSalle Islanders took on Grand Rapids in the boys’ basketball state class AAA semi final game. Both teams looked to get out early and push the ball up the court.
Both teams played very good defense to start the game. Both teams took a while before they found their shots. Neither team was able to make shots that they were taking.
De LaSalle is known for their defense. They really pride themselves on playing tough aggressive defense.
With 9:30 left in the first half the score was De LaSalle 10 and Grand Rapids 7.
Grand Rapids looked to Michael Johnson to score. Johnson was able to knock down shots from anywhere on the court.
The score remained close throughout the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half.
At halftime the score was De LaSalle 24 and Grand Rapids 20.
Grand Rapids came out and played a tough man-to-man defense to begin the second half.
Both teams again started off the half slowly. Both teams were not able to get their shots going at the beginning of the game or at the start of the start of the second half.
The score went back and forth through the game. Both teams went on mini runs.
Grand Rapids Kevin Rabbers found the basket in the second half. He took the ball really strong to the basket.
Neither team was able to get out and run in the open court. This game was all about the grind on the defensive end.
The game came down to the wire. The score was tied at 40 with 1.4-seconds left to go.
At the end of regulation the score was tied at 40.
Jalen Jaspers scored the first points of the overtime for De LaSalle. Grand Rapids wanted to take as much time off the clock as they could.
Each team continued to go after each other in the overtime period. Eric Stark found his shot in the overtime period. They kept on going to Stark in the overtime period.
At the end of the first over time the score was tied at 47.
The defensive pressure was on display throughout the game. Grand Rapids came away with the 57-53 victory over De LaSalle. The leading scorers for De LaSalle were Jonah Travis with 15 points and Jalen Jaspers with 14 points.
For Grand Rapids they were lead in scoring by Eric Stark with 20 points. Michael Johnson scored 14 points and Kevin Rabbers scored 9 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Grand Rapids Michael Johnson, Dan Wilder, and Eric Stark. I was also able to talk to Grand Rapids head coach Dan Elhard about the victory over De LaSalle.
Both teams played very good defense to start the game. Both teams took a while before they found their shots. Neither team was able to make shots that they were taking.
De LaSalle is known for their defense. They really pride themselves on playing tough aggressive defense.
With 9:30 left in the first half the score was De LaSalle 10 and Grand Rapids 7.
Grand Rapids looked to Michael Johnson to score. Johnson was able to knock down shots from anywhere on the court.
The score remained close throughout the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half.
At halftime the score was De LaSalle 24 and Grand Rapids 20.
Grand Rapids came out and played a tough man-to-man defense to begin the second half.
Both teams again started off the half slowly. Both teams were not able to get their shots going at the beginning of the game or at the start of the start of the second half.
The score went back and forth through the game. Both teams went on mini runs.
Grand Rapids Kevin Rabbers found the basket in the second half. He took the ball really strong to the basket.
Neither team was able to get out and run in the open court. This game was all about the grind on the defensive end.
The game came down to the wire. The score was tied at 40 with 1.4-seconds left to go.
At the end of regulation the score was tied at 40.
Jalen Jaspers scored the first points of the overtime for De LaSalle. Grand Rapids wanted to take as much time off the clock as they could.
Each team continued to go after each other in the overtime period. Eric Stark found his shot in the overtime period. They kept on going to Stark in the overtime period.
At the end of the first over time the score was tied at 47.
The defensive pressure was on display throughout the game. Grand Rapids came away with the 57-53 victory over De LaSalle. The leading scorers for De LaSalle were Jonah Travis with 15 points and Jalen Jaspers with 14 points.
For Grand Rapids they were lead in scoring by Eric Stark with 20 points. Michael Johnson scored 14 points and Kevin Rabbers scored 9 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Grand Rapids Michael Johnson, Dan Wilder, and Eric Stark. I was also able to talk to Grand Rapids head coach Dan Elhard about the victory over De LaSalle.
ST. PAUL JOHNSON TOOK ON WINONA IN THE BOYS’ STATE CLASS AAA SEMI FINAL GAME AT THE TARGET CENTER
St. Paul Johnson took on Winona in the boys’ state class AAA semifinals at the Target Center. Winona came into the game with a 28-1 record. St. Paul Johnson came in with a 30-0 record. The last time Winona was defeated was back on December 10, 2008 when they lost to Farmington. St. Paul Johnson’s was last defeat was to Minneapolis Washburn on March 26, 2009 in the state class AAA semifinal game.
The game got out to a quick start. Winona won the tipoff and they looked to push. St. Paul Johnson also looked to push the ball up the court. Johnson started playing man-to-man defense to begin the game.
Johnson did a really good job in transition. As soon as the ball got out of the net Johnson was on the run. They were able to make baskets in transition.
Winona was right there. They were able to counter on their end. Winona was looking to get the ball into their big man Alec Brown.
St. Paul Johnson looked for Roosevelt Scott who shot the ball really well. His shot kept falling and his teammates kept feeding him the ball.
The game went back and forth throughout the first half. Both teams’ defense really stepped up and played really hard.
The pace of the game was very quick. Both teams played very well in the first half. At halftime the score was St. Paul Johnson 32 and Winona 30.
As the second half got underway Winona kept feeding the ball to their big man Alec Brown. Brown was able to find the basket.
Johnson came out and played tough aggressive defense. They wanted to try to take Alec Brown out of the game. They were able to triple team Brown when he got the ball wherever he was on the court.
Winona made shots throughout the game. They were able to hang around and they played with a lot of emotion and energy. They were able to use that as motivation as they were able to stay in the game throughout.
Winona went on a run midway through the second half. With 12:08 remaining in regulation Winona tied it at 44.
Winona had a 46-45 lead with 11:50 left in regulation.
The game was very physical. Both teams dove after loose balls. Both teams fought very hard throughout the game.
Johnson went on a run with 10 minutes left in regulation. Winona kept the pressure on Johnson down the stretch.
Johnson was able to come away with the 80-55 victory over Winona.
St. Paul Johnson was led in scoring by Estan Tyler with 13 points, Maxie Rosenbloom with 15 points and Jordan Pluff with 20 points.
Winona was led in scoring by Mark Blacklock with 20 and Alec Brown with 15 points.
After the game I was able to talk to St. Paul Johnson’s Estan Tyler, Jordan Pluff, and Maxie Rosenbloom. I also talked to head coach Vernon Simmons.
The game got out to a quick start. Winona won the tipoff and they looked to push. St. Paul Johnson also looked to push the ball up the court. Johnson started playing man-to-man defense to begin the game.
Johnson did a really good job in transition. As soon as the ball got out of the net Johnson was on the run. They were able to make baskets in transition.
Winona was right there. They were able to counter on their end. Winona was looking to get the ball into their big man Alec Brown.
St. Paul Johnson looked for Roosevelt Scott who shot the ball really well. His shot kept falling and his teammates kept feeding him the ball.
The game went back and forth throughout the first half. Both teams’ defense really stepped up and played really hard.
The pace of the game was very quick. Both teams played very well in the first half. At halftime the score was St. Paul Johnson 32 and Winona 30.
As the second half got underway Winona kept feeding the ball to their big man Alec Brown. Brown was able to find the basket.
Johnson came out and played tough aggressive defense. They wanted to try to take Alec Brown out of the game. They were able to triple team Brown when he got the ball wherever he was on the court.
Winona made shots throughout the game. They were able to hang around and they played with a lot of emotion and energy. They were able to use that as motivation as they were able to stay in the game throughout.
Winona went on a run midway through the second half. With 12:08 remaining in regulation Winona tied it at 44.
Winona had a 46-45 lead with 11:50 left in regulation.
The game was very physical. Both teams dove after loose balls. Both teams fought very hard throughout the game.
Johnson went on a run with 10 minutes left in regulation. Winona kept the pressure on Johnson down the stretch.
Johnson was able to come away with the 80-55 victory over Winona.
St. Paul Johnson was led in scoring by Estan Tyler with 13 points, Maxie Rosenbloom with 15 points and Jordan Pluff with 20 points.
Winona was led in scoring by Mark Blacklock with 20 and Alec Brown with 15 points.
After the game I was able to talk to St. Paul Johnson’s Estan Tyler, Jordan Pluff, and Maxie Rosenbloom. I also talked to head coach Vernon Simmons.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
CROSBY IRONTON TOOK ON MINNEHAHA ACADEMY IN THE MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAUGE BOYS CLASS AA STATE QUARTER FINAL GAME
Crosby Ironton took on Minnehaha Academy in the quarterfinal game of the Minnesota state high school league boys state tournament.
Minnehaha started playing in a strong man-to-man defense. The lead went back and forth early in the contest.
Both teams started the game on runs. Crosby Ironton went on another run midway through the first half.
Mark Hoge for Crosby Ironton really found his shot early on. He was good from all over the court on the offensive end.
For Minnehaha Erick Forson came up really big in the first half. He was all over the court. He was able to step up and drain open shots.
Crosby Ironton was able to go on a run late in the first half. They didn’t get down on themselves when their shots were not falling. They knew that they were going to drop at some point as they did late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Minnehaha Academy 35 and Crosby Ironton 33.
As the second half got underway the both teams came out playing aggressively. Crosby Ironton came out on fire and they started on a run.
At one time Minnehaha had a 15-point lead in this game. Crosby Ironton had an 8-point lead with 11:40 left in the game.
Crosby Ironton was able to battle back. They were able to make shots in the second half.
They did a really good job of swinging the ball around the three-point arc. They wanted to take as much time off the clock as they could.
Crosby Ironton was able to come away with the 72-67 victory over Minnehaha Academy.
The leading scorers for Minnehaha Academy were Taylor Hanson with 18 points, Parker Hines 14 points and Erick Forson with 12 points.
The leading scorers for Crosby Ironton were Mark Hoge with 35 points, Sam Baker 12 points and Tyler Dickie with 11 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Crosby Ironton’s head coach Dave Galovich. I was also able to talk to players Mark Hoge and Matthew Hurdrlik.
Minnehaha started playing in a strong man-to-man defense. The lead went back and forth early in the contest.
Both teams started the game on runs. Crosby Ironton went on another run midway through the first half.
Mark Hoge for Crosby Ironton really found his shot early on. He was good from all over the court on the offensive end.
For Minnehaha Erick Forson came up really big in the first half. He was all over the court. He was able to step up and drain open shots.
Crosby Ironton was able to go on a run late in the first half. They didn’t get down on themselves when their shots were not falling. They knew that they were going to drop at some point as they did late in the first half.
At halftime the score was Minnehaha Academy 35 and Crosby Ironton 33.
As the second half got underway the both teams came out playing aggressively. Crosby Ironton came out on fire and they started on a run.
At one time Minnehaha had a 15-point lead in this game. Crosby Ironton had an 8-point lead with 11:40 left in the game.
Crosby Ironton was able to battle back. They were able to make shots in the second half.
They did a really good job of swinging the ball around the three-point arc. They wanted to take as much time off the clock as they could.
Crosby Ironton was able to come away with the 72-67 victory over Minnehaha Academy.
The leading scorers for Minnehaha Academy were Taylor Hanson with 18 points, Parker Hines 14 points and Erick Forson with 12 points.
The leading scorers for Crosby Ironton were Mark Hoge with 35 points, Sam Baker 12 points and Tyler Dickie with 11 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Crosby Ironton’s head coach Dave Galovich. I was also able to talk to players Mark Hoge and Matthew Hurdrlik.
PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE TOOK ON JORDAN IN A CLASS AA QUARTERFINAL BOYS BASKETBALL STATE TOURNAMENT MATCH-UP
Plainville-Elgin-Millville took on Jordan in a quarterfinal matchup at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Both teams really played up tempo to begin the game. PEM started out playing in a zone defense. They are able to come out and put pressure on Jordan in the first half.
For PEM Cole Olstad played really aggressively in the first half. They were talking on the defensive end. PEM started playing the in a full court press.
Jordan played a zone for a portion of the first half. Tanner Oaks for Jordan found his shot. He also was able to pass up good shots and was able to get his teammates involved in the action.
At halftime the score was Jordan 24 and PEM 18.
As the second half got underway PEM came out on fire and they went on 10-0 run.
PEM went into a zone defense in the second half. They were able to slow down Jordan. Chris Conrad was all over the court. He did a really good job on the defense end. He was able to frustrate his defender.
PEM went into a stall in the middle of the second half. They really wanted to take the air out of the ball. They did a good job of a stalling. Jordan stayed in the zone defense for most of the second half.
Tanner Oaks did a good job of running the offense for Jordan. Even though Jordan went cold shooting in the second half Oaks did a good job of directing traffic on the court.
Plainview-Elgin Millville was able to come away with the 45-42 victory over Jordan. The leading scorers for Jordan were Yuriy Malashenko with 16 points and Tanner Oakes with 13 points.
The leading scorers for Plainview-Elgin Millville were Cole Olstad and Chris Conrad each with 11 points. Clay Olstad had 9 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Plainview-Elgin Millville’s head coach Kirk Thompson about the game. I also talked to Cole Olstad about the game.
CHAMPLIN PARK TOOK ON SAINT CLOUD TECH IN A CLASS AAAA QUARTERFINAL STATE BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST
Champlin Park took on Saint Cloud Tech in the class AAAA quarterfinal state basketball game at the Target Center.
Both teams looked to push the ball up the court to begin the game. Both teams were able to come out hot and knock down shots early in the contest.
Saint Cloud Tech went on a run, giving then a 20-12 lead over Champlin Park with 9:00 left to go in the first half.
Both teams played very hard the first half. The score went back and forth as both teams were able to go on runs through the first half.
At halftime the score was Saint Cloud Tech 36 and Champlin Park 30.
Both teams came out and played really hard from the beginning of the game. Champlin Park got hot at the beginning of the second half, as they were able to hit shots and go on a run.
Champlin Park went to a zone defense. They wanted to spread Saint Cloud Tech out. Saint Could Tech was not able to penetrate on the offensive end.
The defense was really tight in the second half. Neither team was able to find the basket. TJ Okafor really played aggressively. He really went hard after loose balls.
Champlin Park really was able to control the tempo in the second half. They were able to fly around the court.
There were many changes in momentum throughout the game. Both teams used it to their advantage.
Alex Hanks really found his shot. He was able to come up big throughout the game and step up and drop some shots. On the defensive end he was able to shut down his opponents.
The game came down to the wire. St. Cloud Tech had a 51-49 lead with 34 seconds left in regulation.
St. Cloud Tech was able to come away with the 55-51 victory over Champlin Park. The leading scorers for Champlin Park were Kyle Zimmermann with 16 points, Josh Pella 12 points and Dillon Hager with 12 points.
The leading scorers for Saint Cloud Tech were Alex Hanks with 20 points and Scott Nystrom with 17 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Saint Cloud Tech’s Alex Hanks, Scott Nystrom and head coach Mike Trewick about the quarterfinal victory.
Both teams looked to push the ball up the court to begin the game. Both teams were able to come out hot and knock down shots early in the contest.
Saint Cloud Tech went on a run, giving then a 20-12 lead over Champlin Park with 9:00 left to go in the first half.
Both teams played very hard the first half. The score went back and forth as both teams were able to go on runs through the first half.
At halftime the score was Saint Cloud Tech 36 and Champlin Park 30.
Both teams came out and played really hard from the beginning of the game. Champlin Park got hot at the beginning of the second half, as they were able to hit shots and go on a run.
Champlin Park went to a zone defense. They wanted to spread Saint Cloud Tech out. Saint Could Tech was not able to penetrate on the offensive end.
The defense was really tight in the second half. Neither team was able to find the basket. TJ Okafor really played aggressively. He really went hard after loose balls.
Champlin Park really was able to control the tempo in the second half. They were able to fly around the court.
There were many changes in momentum throughout the game. Both teams used it to their advantage.
Alex Hanks really found his shot. He was able to come up big throughout the game and step up and drop some shots. On the defensive end he was able to shut down his opponents.
The game came down to the wire. St. Cloud Tech had a 51-49 lead with 34 seconds left in regulation.
St. Cloud Tech was able to come away with the 55-51 victory over Champlin Park. The leading scorers for Champlin Park were Kyle Zimmermann with 16 points, Josh Pella 12 points and Dillon Hager with 12 points.
The leading scorers for Saint Cloud Tech were Alex Hanks with 20 points and Scott Nystrom with 17 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Saint Cloud Tech’s Alex Hanks, Scott Nystrom and head coach Mike Trewick about the quarterfinal victory.
EDEN PRAIRIE TOOK ON OWATONNA IN THE CLASS AAAA BOYS’ QUARTERFINAL GAME AT THE TARGET CENTER
The Eden Prairie Eagles took on the Owatonna Huskies in the quarterfinal game of class AAAA state basketball tournament. At the start of the game both teams came out really fired up. They both started with a lot of emotion.
Both teams settled on shooting the two point shot. Neither team shot a three point in the early goings.
Neither team was able to go on a run in the early goings. The defense was outstanding. The pace changed midway through the game. Both teams came into the game on a fast pace. They slowed the game down late in the first half.
Eden Prairie wanted to control the tempo. They kept the ball on the swing around the three point line. They looked to go on a run late. They went on a 10-0 run.
Both teams used the full court press. Both teams had a difficult times bringing the ball up the court at some point.
Eden Prairie was very physical in the low block. They were able to out battle Owatonna in the post. The Owatonna players worked very hard to get their shots up.
At halftime the score was Eden Prairie 21 and Owatonna 18.
As the second half got underway Eden Prairie was able to hit some quick shots. Both teams went diving on the floor for loose balls.
Eden Prairie went on a run midway through the half. It was a game of runs. Owatonna was not able to make a shot for a period of time in the second half.
For Eden Prairie Grant Soderberg played really well. He was able to find his shot constantly throughout the game. He also was not afraid to get his teammates involved in the game.
Owatonna had trouble making shots. They didn’t give up at all and played hard.
Eden Prairie was able to come away with the 61-46 victory over Owatonna. The leading scorers for Eden Prairie were Grant Soderberg with 15 points and Brett Ervin with 14 points. The leading scorer for Owatonna was Paul Satterlund with 10 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Eden Prairie’s Brett Ervin, Robert Gooding, head coach David Flom and Grant Soderberg about the game.
Both teams settled on shooting the two point shot. Neither team shot a three point in the early goings.
Neither team was able to go on a run in the early goings. The defense was outstanding. The pace changed midway through the game. Both teams came into the game on a fast pace. They slowed the game down late in the first half.
Eden Prairie wanted to control the tempo. They kept the ball on the swing around the three point line. They looked to go on a run late. They went on a 10-0 run.
Both teams used the full court press. Both teams had a difficult times bringing the ball up the court at some point.
Eden Prairie was very physical in the low block. They were able to out battle Owatonna in the post. The Owatonna players worked very hard to get their shots up.
At halftime the score was Eden Prairie 21 and Owatonna 18.
As the second half got underway Eden Prairie was able to hit some quick shots. Both teams went diving on the floor for loose balls.
Eden Prairie went on a run midway through the half. It was a game of runs. Owatonna was not able to make a shot for a period of time in the second half.
For Eden Prairie Grant Soderberg played really well. He was able to find his shot constantly throughout the game. He also was not afraid to get his teammates involved in the game.
Owatonna had trouble making shots. They didn’t give up at all and played hard.
Eden Prairie was able to come away with the 61-46 victory over Owatonna. The leading scorers for Eden Prairie were Grant Soderberg with 15 points and Brett Ervin with 14 points. The leading scorer for Owatonna was Paul Satterlund with 10 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Eden Prairie’s Brett Ervin, Robert Gooding, head coach David Flom and Grant Soderberg about the game.
HENRY SIBLEY TOOK ON EASTVIEW IN THE CLASS AAAA QUARTERFINAL BOYS’ STATE BASKETBALL GAME
Henry Sibley took on Eastview in the second game of the class AAAA boys’ state tournament game.
The game began as a defensive battle. Both teams used several different players in the early goings. The score went back and forth in the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run.
For Henry Sibley Jake Kreuser played really well. He really played aggressively on both ends of the court.
Neither team was able to go on a run.
In a very defensive half the score at halftime was Henry Sibley 22 and Eastview 21.
As the second half got underway Henry Sibley seemed to come out with a lot of energy. They really wanted to come out and put pressure on Eastview.
Henry Sibley went on run to open the second half. Eastview didn’t back down they kept on playing solid defense.
The game was a defensive battle throughout. It seemed both teams played knowing what each other was doing. They were able to counter each other.
The score went back and forth throughout the game. Jimmy Ryan sank a three point shot with 35.3 seconds left to go in the contest.
Jake Golberg came up big. He sank a three point shot at the buzzer to give Henry Sibley the 50-47 victory over Eastview. That was Goldberg’s first three point shot of the whole season.
The leading scorers for Eastview were Frank Veldman with 17 points and Joey King with 13 points.
For Henry Sibley they were lead by Jordan Jackson with 16 points, and Jimmy Ryan and Mike Rostampour both with 9 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Henry Sibley’s head coach Tom Dasovich, Jake Kreuser and Jake Goldberg.
The game began as a defensive battle. Both teams used several different players in the early goings. The score went back and forth in the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run.
For Henry Sibley Jake Kreuser played really well. He really played aggressively on both ends of the court.
Neither team was able to go on a run.
In a very defensive half the score at halftime was Henry Sibley 22 and Eastview 21.
As the second half got underway Henry Sibley seemed to come out with a lot of energy. They really wanted to come out and put pressure on Eastview.
Henry Sibley went on run to open the second half. Eastview didn’t back down they kept on playing solid defense.
The game was a defensive battle throughout. It seemed both teams played knowing what each other was doing. They were able to counter each other.
The score went back and forth throughout the game. Jimmy Ryan sank a three point shot with 35.3 seconds left to go in the contest.
Jake Golberg came up big. He sank a three point shot at the buzzer to give Henry Sibley the 50-47 victory over Eastview. That was Goldberg’s first three point shot of the whole season.
The leading scorers for Eastview were Frank Veldman with 17 points and Joey King with 13 points.
For Henry Sibley they were lead by Jordan Jackson with 16 points, and Jimmy Ryan and Mike Rostampour both with 9 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Henry Sibley’s head coach Tom Dasovich, Jake Kreuser and Jake Goldberg.
2010 MINNESOTA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT GETS UNDERWAY
The 2010 Minnesota State High School League boys’ basketball tournament got underway. In the first quarterfinal game Hopkins took on Forest Lake. Hopkins came into the game with a 27-2 record overall. Forest Lake came in with a 24-5 record overall.
Hopkins came out from the beginning of the game and they looked to run. Hopkins came out on fire and they were able to go on a 9-0 run with 15:32 left in the first half.
Forest Lake came in and tried to play a matchup zone defense. They wanted to try to slow down Hopkins.
Forest Lake was not able to make a shot for a while in the first half. They didn’t get down on themselves.
Joe Coleman found his shot early on in the contest. On the defensive end he played really hard.
Hopkins was able to find their shots in the first half.
At halftime the score was Hopkins 39 and Forest Lake 18. Through the first half Joe Coleman was Hopkins’ leading scorer with 16 points. For Forest Lake, Zach Riedeman had 6 points and was their leaders through the first half.
As the second half got underway Hopkins really found and sunk their shots.
Joe Coleman really picked up his play in the second half. He really looked for his teammates throughout the game.
Hopkins was too strong for Forest Lake. Hopkins came away with the 75-51 victory.
The leading scorer for Forest Lake was Zach Reideman with 23. The leading scorers for Hopkins were Joe Coleman with 24 points, Marvin Singeleton with 15 points, and Dustin Peterson with 13 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Hopkins head coach Ken Novak and Joe Coleman.
Hopkins came out from the beginning of the game and they looked to run. Hopkins came out on fire and they were able to go on a 9-0 run with 15:32 left in the first half.
Forest Lake came in and tried to play a matchup zone defense. They wanted to try to slow down Hopkins.
Forest Lake was not able to make a shot for a while in the first half. They didn’t get down on themselves.
Joe Coleman found his shot early on in the contest. On the defensive end he played really hard.
Hopkins was able to find their shots in the first half.
At halftime the score was Hopkins 39 and Forest Lake 18. Through the first half Joe Coleman was Hopkins’ leading scorer with 16 points. For Forest Lake, Zach Riedeman had 6 points and was their leaders through the first half.
As the second half got underway Hopkins really found and sunk their shots.
Joe Coleman really picked up his play in the second half. He really looked for his teammates throughout the game.
Hopkins was too strong for Forest Lake. Hopkins came away with the 75-51 victory.
The leading scorer for Forest Lake was Zach Reideman with 23. The leading scorers for Hopkins were Joe Coleman with 24 points, Marvin Singeleton with 15 points, and Dustin Peterson with 13 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Hopkins head coach Ken Novak and Joe Coleman.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
WHITE BEAR LAKE TOOK ON LAKEVILLE NORTH IN THE CLASS AAAA GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Lakeville North and White Bear Lake faced each other in the Class AAAA girls’ basketball championship game. Lakeville North came in with a record of 31 and 0. White Bear Lake was 29-2.
Both teams came out very aggressive to open up the game. The score went back and forth at the beginning of the game. The scoring was frantic.
Lakeville North was able to find their shots early on. They were not afraid to shoot the ball. Rachel Banham shot really well to begin the game and she was right on.
It was a defensive battle throughout the first half. At halftime the score was Lakeville North 36 and White Bear Lake 26.
Lakeville North’s Rachel Banham stepped up big as she really took over on scoring throughout the game. She played really aggressive.
White Bear Lake didn’t go away in the second half. They kept hanging around. They were able to go on a run. Lakeville North was able to control the run and put a stop to it. With 7:00 left regulation the score was Lakeville North 50 and White Bear Lake 44.
The game was a well hard fought game that had a really good flow throughout the whole game. Neither team backed down from each other. I really thought that Lakeville North’s Rachel Banham’s really stepped up in the first half and played well. She was the emotional leader on the court.
Lakeville North was able to come away with the 57-47 victory over White Bear Lake. The leading scores for White Bear Lake were Carly Jensen with 19 points and Alexis Foley with 23 points. For Lakeville North they were lead in scoring by Rachel Banham with 25 points and Cassie Rochel with 13 points.
After the game I was able to Lakeville North’s head coach Andy Berkvam. I was also able to talk to Cassie Rochel, Rachel Banham and Apiew Ojulu.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
BENILDE-ST. MARGARET’S TOOK ON HILL-MURRAY IN THE GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL CLASS AAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
In the class AAA girls state basketball Championship game Benilde St. Margaret’s took on Hill-Murray.
Hill Murray came out to come out and take an early lead. Tressa Cichy found her shot in the early goings.
Hill Murray went on a run midway through the first half. Both teams were playing very defensive minded. There were not many shots taken by either team.
At the half the score was Hill Murray 22 and Benilde-St. Margaret’s 17.
Hill Murray went on a run to open the second half. It seemed that neither team was out of it.
The game went back and forth in the second half. Both teams played very good defense. The low scoring of the game was in reflection of the great defense that was played.
Tessa Cichy played really strong throughout the game. Benilde was able to climb back into the game. Hill Murray went on a run midway through the second half.
The game went back and forth until the end of the game. The game came down to the wire.
Benilde was able to come away with the 41-38 victory over Hill Murray. The leading scorers for Benilde were Kadijah Shumpert with 35 points, Olivia Antilla with 34 and Itisha Alexander with 21.
After the game I was able to talk to Olivia Antilla, Khadijah Shumpert and Itisha Alexander. I was also able to talk with head coach Bob Lyons.
Hill Murray came out to come out and take an early lead. Tressa Cichy found her shot in the early goings.
Hill Murray went on a run midway through the first half. Both teams were playing very defensive minded. There were not many shots taken by either team.
At the half the score was Hill Murray 22 and Benilde-St. Margaret’s 17.
Hill Murray went on a run to open the second half. It seemed that neither team was out of it.
The game went back and forth in the second half. Both teams played very good defense. The low scoring of the game was in reflection of the great defense that was played.
Tessa Cichy played really strong throughout the game. Benilde was able to climb back into the game. Hill Murray went on a run midway through the second half.
The game went back and forth until the end of the game. The game came down to the wire.
Benilde was able to come away with the 41-38 victory over Hill Murray. The leading scorers for Benilde were Kadijah Shumpert with 35 points, Olivia Antilla with 34 and Itisha Alexander with 21.
After the game I was able to talk to Olivia Antilla, Khadijah Shumpert and Itisha Alexander. I was also able to talk with head coach Bob Lyons.
BRAHAM TOOK ON MINNEHAHA ACADMEY IN THE CLASS AA GIRLS’ BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
The Braham Bombers took on the Minnehaha Redhawks in the girls’ class AA state championship game.
Minnehaha was able to get out to a quick start to begin the game. Braham didn’t get down. They were able to come back and attack as Liz Anderson knocked down a deep three point shot.
Minnehaha’s Katelyn Adams, who is listed as 6-4, posted in the low block. Her teammates looked for her to get the ball into her in the low post.
Braham looked to push the ball up the court whenever they could. They really looked to score in transition.
Minnehaha really did a good job of finding the basket whenever they could. They did a good job of distributing the ball.
Both teams played very aggressively and physical. They did a good job of diving on the floor and going after loose balls. Both teams played very hard throughout the first half.
Minnehaha Academy went on a run late in the first half. Braham was not able to do anything on the offensive end.
At the end of the first half the score was Minnehaha Academy 38 and Braham 18.
As the second half got underway Minnehaha continued to make shots. Minnehaha played a zone defense in the second half. They were really able to shut down Braham on both ends of the court.
Braham woke up and went on a run in the second half. Just as I thought when Braham was going to throw in the towel, they came charging back.
Rachel Hansen did a really good job on both ends of the court. There were people getting knocked all around. Players were very aggressive.
Minnehaha Academy was able to come away with the 64-46 victory and they are the class AA girls’ state basketball state champions.
The leading scorer for Braham was Kelsey Sorenson. The leading scorers for Minnehaha Academy were Rachel Hansen with 22 points and Katelyn Adams with 21 points.
Minnehaha was able to get out to a quick start to begin the game. Braham didn’t get down. They were able to come back and attack as Liz Anderson knocked down a deep three point shot.
Minnehaha’s Katelyn Adams, who is listed as 6-4, posted in the low block. Her teammates looked for her to get the ball into her in the low post.
Braham looked to push the ball up the court whenever they could. They really looked to score in transition.
Minnehaha really did a good job of finding the basket whenever they could. They did a good job of distributing the ball.
Both teams played very aggressively and physical. They did a good job of diving on the floor and going after loose balls. Both teams played very hard throughout the first half.
Minnehaha Academy went on a run late in the first half. Braham was not able to do anything on the offensive end.
At the end of the first half the score was Minnehaha Academy 38 and Braham 18.
As the second half got underway Minnehaha continued to make shots. Minnehaha played a zone defense in the second half. They were really able to shut down Braham on both ends of the court.
Braham woke up and went on a run in the second half. Just as I thought when Braham was going to throw in the towel, they came charging back.
Rachel Hansen did a really good job on both ends of the court. There were people getting knocked all around. Players were very aggressive.
Minnehaha Academy was able to come away with the 64-46 victory and they are the class AA girls’ state basketball state champions.
The leading scorer for Braham was Kelsey Sorenson. The leading scorers for Minnehaha Academy were Rachel Hansen with 22 points and Katelyn Adams with 21 points.
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