APPLE VALLEY TOOK ON TARTAN IN THE MINNESOTA BREAKDOWN TIP-OFF CLASSIC

The game that was billed as one of the best match-ups of the day at The Minnesota Breakdown Tip-Off Classic in the finale game was Apple Valley against Tartan. Tartan came into the game with a record of 1-0. Apple Valley came into the game with a record of 0-1.

There was a big crowd in for the final game of the Tip-Off Classic. Everyone wanted to watch this game and see Apple Valley's guard Tyus Robert Jones who has gotten national media and coaches attention.

Tartan called a timeout with 12:59 left in the first half. The score was tied at 11.

Apple Valley looked to move the ball around the three-point line.

Tartan launched three-point shots as they were not afraid to shoot the ball.

Apple Valley looked to get the ball into the hands of Hary Soni. Soni was all over the court. He was able to slow down his defenders and on the offensive end and he was able to score the basket.

The game was close throughout the first half. Both teams were evenly balanced.

At halftime the score was Apple Valley 33 and Tartan 28.

Jones was all over the floor. On the offensive end he was able to blow by his defenders.

Apple Valley went on a run midway in the second quarter.

Tartan called a timeout with 13:42 left in regulation. The score was Apple Valley 45 and Tartan 37.

Tartan battled back. They were shooting three point shots and they didn't back down. Mark Hudspeth found the basket often in the second half. He knew where he should shoot the ball from and when he was open he would make his shots.

Tartans head coach got a technical foul for saying something to the official with 6:34 left in regulation.

Apple Valley knew what plays they wanted to run and everyone looked like they were on the same page.

Every time Apple Valley looked to go on a run Tartan didn't let the run get out of control. Tartan scored a basket and held the ball to get the tempo back into their liking.

Apple Valley called a timeout with 3:31 left in regulation.

I thought that this game was played with very much emotion by both teams. I though that both teams played well. I was not disappointed in the play of either team.

Apple Valley came away with the 79-69 victory over Tartan.

The leading scorers for Tartan were Mike Hudspeth with 19 points, Darrion Strong with 15 points, and Marshawn Wilson with 11 points. Tartan shot 28-70 from the field that included going 9-34 from behind the three-point line.

The leading scorers for Apple Valley were Tyus Robert Jones with 28 points, Dustin Fronk with 14 points, and Dennis Austin with 13 points.

Tyus Jones said, It’s been a good season so far. We take it one step at a time. We got a young team. This summer I played for the 17U Howard Pulley team. Worked out and working on my game. Making the state tournament is one of our goals.”

Hary Soni said, ”Good team effort. Had to step it up on the defensive end. Going in we knew we had to step it up on the defensive end. Tyus Jones is like a brother to me. We really connect on the court.”

Head coach Zach Goring said, “It was a great win great environment. It was a big week. We like to schedule aggressive teams early. Tyus is really good. He scored 28 points and is leading our offense and does a great job for us.”

ROBINSDALE COOPER TOOK ON DeLaSALLE IN THE MINNESOTA BREAKDOWN TIP-OFF CLASSIC

Robinsdale Cooper took on Minneapolis DeLaSalle in a boys' basketball game as part of the Minnesota Breakdown Tip-Off Classic. 

It took a while for each of these to get into the offensive flow. Neither team was able to hit their shots that they were putting up.

Cooper looked to get the ball into the hands of Rashad Vaughn.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 9:51 left in the first half. The score was Robinsdale Cooper 13 and DeLaSalle 6.

Cooper used both a zone and man-to-man defense. They were able to have the pace of the game in their favor.

DeLaSalle caught fire midway though the first half.

At halftime the score was DeLaSalle 33 and Robinsdale Cooper 29.

As the second half got underway Ty Curtis Moore looked to hit open jump shots for DeLaSalle.

Cooper came out slow to start the second half. They were not able to get their shots going. Cooper didn’t get down though. They kept of taking it hard to the basket.

Vaughn continued to shoot well late in the contest.

Eric Brown came up with a nice one handed slam dunk. On the next trip down the court he was fouled hard going to the basket.

The game was close the entire game.

Vaughn nailed a three-point shot with 11.7 seconds left in regulation to get within two points of DeLaSalle.

DeLaSalle was able to hold onto the game and come away with the 64-61 victory over Robinsdale Cooper.

Along with many other college coaches University of Minnesota men's head basketball coach Tubby Smith was on had to watch a major portion of this game.

The leading scorers for Robbinsdale Cooper were Rashad Deandre Vaughn with 30 points, Eric Brown scored 16.

The leading scorers for DeLaSalle were Luke Scott with 13 points, Reid Travis with 12 points and Shawn Fitzgibbons with 11 points.

BENILDE-ST.MARGARET'S TOOK ON EASTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL IN THE MINNESOTA BREAKDOWN TIP-OFF CLASSIC

The Benilde-St. Margaret's School Red Knights took on the Eastview High School Lightning in the Minnesota Breakdown Tip-Off Classic. Benilde-St. Margaret's came into the game with a record of 1-0 Eastview came into the game with a record of 2-0.

The game got off to a quick start as each team looked to score baskets in transition.

Benilde looked to get the ball into the hands of Isaiah Zierden and Sanjay Lumpkin. Lumpkin was all over the court. He was able to get past his defender and get to the basket.

Benilde called a timeout with 7:52 left in the first half. The score was Eastview 19 and Benilde-St. Margaret's 13.

Eastview went on a run late in the first half. That didn't seem to bother Benilde-St. Margaret's.

In a very close fast pace first half, the score at halftime was Benilde-St. Margaret's 31 and Eastview 28.

Eastview looked to get the ball into the hands of Joey King who was planted on the low block. King was able to take the ball hard to the basket and get fouled and get to the line.

Zierden continued to shoot the ball well. He kept his team in the game and was not afraid to shoot the ball from anywhere on the court.

King also able to knock down some free throws.

There were many ties and lead changes in the second half.

Neither team was able to go on a run throughout the game. Eastview was able to get ahead by a few baskets and then Benilde-St. Margaret's would battle their way back. It was like a good game of cat and mouse.

Eastview cane away with the 61-45 victory over Benilde-St. Margaret's in a hard fought game.

The leading scorers for Benilde-St. Margaret's were Isaiah Zierden with 20 points, Sanjay Lumpkin and Will Dunn each with 12 points.

The leading scorers for Eastview Darin Haugh with 22 points and Joey King with 19 points.

OSSEO TOOK ON PRIOR LAKE IN THE MINNESOTA BREAKDOWN TIP-OFF CLASSIC

In the third game of the Minnesota Breakdown Tip-Off Classic Osseo took on Prior Lake. Both teams came into the game with a record of 1-0.

Both teams looked to get into the grove early on.

Prior Lake called a timeout with 10:50 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 12 and Prior Lake 10.

Prior Lake looked to score baskets in transition. As they were able to score on their fast break opportunities.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team went on a run in the first half.

Prior Lake played mostly zone defense. Osseo was able to shoot the gaps in the defense and get to the basket.

Prior Lake went on a run late in the half. They were able to drop some late three-point shots.

At halftime the score was Prior Lake 31 and Osseo 27.

Osseo's Bridge Tusler was able to step back and drain a few long three-point shots. On the low block Ian Theisen and Carson Shanks battled on the low block for rebounds. They were each able to get their share of the boards.

Prior Lake continued to hit their shots. Osseo didn't back down.

DJ Hebert was able to knock down some deep three-point shots. With Hebert’s three-pointing shooting that kept Osseo in the game.

Osseo went on a run late in the game. The game came down to the wire.

Osseo called a timeout with 1:16 left in regulation. The score was Osseo 55 and Prior Lake 53.

The score was tied at 55 with a minute to go. Osseo worked the ball around the three-point line.

Osseo called a timeout with 15.2 seconds left and the game was tied at 55.

The game was tied at 55 the end of regulation.

Both teams traded baskets in the over time period. Osseo continued to get the ball into Tusler's hands.

Prior Lake came in within one and called a timeout with 53.2 seconds left in the overtime period.

Osseo came away with the thrilling 70-67 victory over Prior Lake.

The leading scorers for Prior Lake were Jon Sokaski with 19 points, Jack Harrison 14 points, Matt Dysthe with 14 points.

The leading scorers for Osseo were Darren James Herbert with 22 points, Bridge Tusler with 21 points and Ian Theisen with 7 points. 

IN GAME TWO BRAHAM TOOK ON ORONO IN THE MINNESOTA BREAKDOWN TIP-OFF CLASSIC

Braham took on Orono in the Minnesota Breakdown Tip-Off Classic. Braham came into the game with a record of 1-1. Orono came into the game with a record of 0-2.

Both teams took a while to figure each other out. Orono was able to jump out to an early 11-7 lead.

Braham started in a zone defense. They looked to spread Orono out.

Braham Shaun Hollenkamp was able to step up and knock down some deep three-point shots. Sam Stigen was also able to step up and knock down three-point shots.

Neither team was able to go on a run early in the contest. Both teams dove on the floor for loose balls and went after rebounds.

Both teams were really solid on the offensive end. Neither team gave up easy baskets.

At halftime the score was Braham 36 and Orono 35.

Braham came out of the halftime really looking to push the ball down the court. Braham's Tyler Vaughan stepped up and was able to knock down some deep three-point shots.

Stigen continued to consistently knock down deep three-point shots.

Braham called a timeout with 13:07 left in regulation. The score was Braham 51 and Orono 49.

I thought that both teams were able to set their own pace. The players let the game come to them. No one seemed like they rushed their shots.

Braham looked to pull away late in the contest. Orono didn't agree with that as they kept on driving to the lane trying to make baskets.

Braham was too much for Orono. In the end Braham came away with the 85-75 victory over Orono.

The leading scorers for Orono was Brady Wohler with 25 points, Anthonie Tholey with 25 points, Conor Borgert 10 points.

The leading scorers for Braham were Tyler Vaughan with 28 points, Anthony Bass, Sam Stigen and Randy Braund all scored 14 points. 

 

ROOSEVILLE TOOK ON ROCORI IN THE MINNESOTA BREAKDOWN TIP-OFF CLASSIC

In the first game of The Minnesota Breakdown Tip-Off Classic Roseville took on Rocori. Both teams came into the game with a record of 1-0.

Roseville started the game off in a zone defense. Roseville looked to get the ball into the hands of Logan Donald Brown. Brown looked to get past his defenders.

Rocori took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the three-point line as they looked to take time off the clock. Rocori did a good job of getting everyone involved into the offense.

It took a while for both of these teams to figure each other out.

Roseville took a timeout with 12:15 left in the first half. The score was Rocori 11 and Roseville 9.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half.

Roseville's guard Mackenzie Johnson was able to get his to get his jump shot going as he was able to knock down some mid-range jump shots.

Rocori took a timeout with 8:02 left I the first half. The score was Roseville 22 and Rocori 15.

Roseville went to a zone full court press. They wanted to put a little bit of pressure on the Rocori guards.

Rocori went on a run after the timeout.

Roseville called a timeout with 6:29 left in the first half. The score was Roseville 22 and Rocori 21.

Both teams traded baskets late in the first half. Neither team gave up easy shots in the first half.

Roseville went on a run late in the first half.

At halftime the score was Roseville 40 and Rocori 26.

Rooseville's Emeche Wells took the ball hard to the basket. Wells was able to hit baskets. Wells was all over the court. He was able to slow down his defenders.

Rocori didn't get discouraged when their shots were not falling. They kept on taking the ball hard to the basket and going after loose balls.

Rocori took a timeout with 15:01 left in regulation. The score was Roseville 48 and Rocori 32.

Rocori went on a run and then called a timeout with 12:47 left in regulation the score was 58-38 Roseville

Johnson was all over the court for Roseville. Johnson really shot the ball well throughout the game.

Rocori was not able to catch up to Roseville In a hard fought game Roseville came away with the 77-52 victory over Rocori.

The leading scorers for Roseville were Mackenzie Johnson with 29 points, Jordan Burich 10, Collin Johnson 7, and Emeche Wells 7.

The leading scorers for Rocori were Jonah Eisenschenk with 25 points and Nathan Meyer with 9 points.

2011 MINNESOTA TIP-OFF CLASSIC IS SET FOR SATURDAY DECEMBER 10, 2011

The Minnesota Breakdown is hosting its annual tip-off classic Saturday December 10, 2011 at Minnetonka High School. Twenty six of the top boys' basketball teams in the state of Minnesota will take to the court for the annual tip-off classic.

Saturday, Dec. 10 – Minnetonka west gym

11:00 a.m. – Duluth East (No. 10 AAAA) vs. Eden Prairie (No. 7 AAAA)
12:30 p.m. – Champlin Park vs. Lakeville North (No. 6 AAAA)
2:45 p.m. – Perham (No. 1 AA) vs. St. Thomas Academy (No. 10 AAA)
4:15 p.m. – Maranatha Christian (No. 4 A) vs. Dawson-Boyd (No. 7 A)
6:00 p.m. – Montevideo (No. 7 AA) vs. Spring Lake Park (No. 14 AAA)
7:45 p.m. – Apple Valley (No. 2 AAAA) vs. Tartan (No. 8 AAAA)

Saturday, Dec. 10 – Minnetonka east gym
 

10:30 a.m. – Roseville vs. Rocori (No. 6 AAA)
12:00 p.m. – Braham (No. 2 AA) vs. Orono (No. 9 AAA)
1:45 p.m. – Osseo (No. 4 AAAA) vs. Prior Lake (No. 11 AAAA)
3:15 p.m. – Benilde-St. Margaret’s (No. 1 AAA) vs. Eastview (No. 3 AAAA)
5:00 p.m. – Robbinsdale Cooper vs. DeLaSalle (No. 2 AAA)
6:45 p.m. – Hopkins (No. 1 AAAA) vs. Cretin-Derham Hall (No. 5 AAAA)
8:30 p.m. – Buffalo (No. 14 AAAA) vs. Minnetonka

MINNETONKA TOOK ON ROGERS IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

Minnetonka took on Rogers in a boys’ basketball game. Both teams started out shooting the ball well.

Minnetonka's Riley Taylor Dearring took the ball hard to the basket. He was able to get fouled and was able to make his free throws.

Minnetonka started the game off on a run. Rogers didn't get frustrated however as they still looked to shoot the ball.

Minnetonka looked to get the ball into the hands of Latrell Diquan Love. Love mostly played on the low block. He was able to get the ball on the low block.

Rogers went on a shooting spree. The score went back and forth midway through the first half.

Minnetonka didn't get discouraged. They kept on fighting through the screens.

Minnetonka went on a run late in the first half. Dearring was all over the court. He was able to blow by his defenders and take the ball strong to the basket and he also was able to finish his lay-ups that he took.

At halftime the score was  Minnetonka 44 and Rogers 33.

Minnetonka looked to get the ball down the court as quickly as they could to start the second half.

Rogers came out in a zone defense. They were able to slow down the pace of the game that played into their favor.

The score went back and forth throughout the second half. Neither team gave up an easy shot.

Rogers didn't back down. They went on a run late in regulation. The game came down to the wire.

Minnetonka came up with the 93-82 victory over Rogers in a hard fought game.

BRAHAM TOOK ON HOPKINS IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

The Minnesota Breakdown which is a Minnesota basketball publication hosted a girls basketball showcase. As part of that showcase there was also two boys’ games. The same publication will host a boys’ tip-off classic in the following weeks.

Braham took on Hopkins in a boys' basketball game. It was part of the Breakdown Classic. Hopkins got out on a quick on a 20-6 run to open the game.

Hopkins got the ball into the hands of Andre Travaris McDonald. McDonald was able to drive the ball hard to the basket. He was also able to get his teammates involved in the game.

Braham was able to get their shots going midway through the first half.

McDonald did a good job getting the ball down the court. He also was able to find his shot.

Braham didn't back down. They were able to get the ball into the hands of Tyler Vaughan. He was all over the court. His teammates found him when he was open and took good shots.

At halftime the score was Hopkins 48 and Braham 35.

Hopkins went on a run to open the second half. Braham had trouble making their shots. Hopkins was able to get the ball into the hands of Jamal Dale Davis.

Hopkins continued to shoot the ball well. They didn’t give up. They were hitting all of their shots that they were putting up.

Hopkins was too quick for Braham. Hopkins came away with the 102-67 victory over Braham.