TOTINO GRACE TOOK ON PRIOR LAKE IN A QUARTERFINAL STATE FOOTBALL GAME

Totino Grace took on Prior Lake in the Minnesota State High School League football state quarterfinal game.

Prior Lake kicked off to Totino Grace to start the game. Prior Lake had to punt the ball to Totino Grace on fourth down.

Totino Grace kept the ball on the ground as their running backs were able to get past the Prior Lake defenders.

At the end of the first quarter the score was tied at 0.

Both of the defenses were not going to let the other team get any easy yards.

Totino Grace's Charlie Miller caught a ball from quarterback Bob McDaniel for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:39 left in the second quarter the score was Totino Grace 7 and Prior Lake 0.

Matt Arends caught a pass for a touchdown with 40 seconds left in the second quarter. The extra point attempt was good.

At halftime the score was tied at 7.

Prior Lake kicked off to start the third quarter. Prior Lake's Jack Johnson scored a touchdown on a short run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:32 left in the third quarter the score was Prior Lake 14 and Totino Grace 7. That was the score at the end of the third quarter.

Totino Grace's Andy Moritko caught a pass for a touchdown with 11:18 left in the fourth quarter. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:18 left in regulation the score was tied at 14.

Totino Grace scored a touchdown with 9:06 left in the fourth quarter. The extra point attempt was good.

Prior Lake got the ball back after the touchdown. Prior Lake threatened to score after the Totino Grace touchdown.

Prior Lake scored on a field goal with 5:15 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Totino Grace 21 Prior Lake 17.

Totino Grace came away with the 21-17 victory over Prior Lake.

WAYZATA TOOK ON MOORHEAD IN THE CLASS AAAAA STATE BOYS' FOOTBALL QUARTERFINAL STATE GAME AT ST. CLOUD STATE

The Wayzata Trojans took on the Moorhead Spuds in the quarterfinal game of the Minnesota State High School League. Wayzata came into the game with a record of 10-0. Moorhead came into the game with a record of 8-3.

Wayzata kicked off to Moorhead to get the game started. Moorhead took their time as they used a lot of time off the play clock. They wanted to slow the game down so they wouldn't snap the ball until there were two or three seconds left on the clock.

Moorhead called a timeout with 8:22 left in the first quarter.

Wayzata got the ball back on a punt. Wayzata kept the ball on the ground. The running backs for Wayzata got a workout as they are a fast running team.

Nick Martin the quarterback for Wayzata also looked to throw the ball. He was able to switch up the plays. Wayzata threatened to score late in the quarter. Nick Martin found Ethan Zeidler for a Wayzata touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:35 left in the first quarter the score was Wayzata 7 and Moorhead 0.

Moorhead got the ball back after the Wayzata touchdown.

Wayzata's Nick Martin found Jeff Borcardt in the end zone for a touchdown with 29.8 seconds left in the first quarter. The extra point attempt was good.

At the end of the first quarter the score was Wayzata 14 and Moorhead 0.

Moorhead got the ball to start the second quarter. Moorhead was not able to get a first down and they gave the ball back to Wayzata.

Moorhead was able to put a lot of pressure on the Wayzata quarterback Nick Martin. That made Nick rush his passes.

Moorhead used some trick plays as they wanted to get Wayzata off balance. Wayzata's Chris Pierson intercepted a pass and he found the end zone for a 60 yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:13 left in the second quarter the score Wayzata 21 and Moorhead 0.

Moorhead got the ball back after the touchdown. Moorhead called a timeout with 4:09 left in the second quarter.

Alex Carlson for Wayzata got an inception and ran it in for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 52.2 seconds left in the second quarter the score was Wayzata 28 and Moorhead 0.

Wayzata went for an onside kick and they recovered it.

At halftime the score was Wayzata 28 and Moorhead 0.

On the first drive of the third quarter Antonio Ford ran in a 90 yard run for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 11:40 left in the third quarter the score was Wayzata 35 and Moorhead 0.

Moorhead got the ball back after the touchdown. Moorhead was not able to get a first down and Wayzata got the ball back and they punted the back to Moorhead.

Moorhead threatened to score midway though the third quarter. Moorhead found the end zone on a Chace Morlock touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:56 left in the third quarter the score was Wayzata 35 and Moorhead 7.

Wayzata's Antonio Ford picked up major yardage for a Wayzata first down. Brandon Lingen scored a Wayzata touchdown with 4:52 left in the third quarter. The extra point attempt was good.

Wayzata's Nick Martin found Antonio Ford found the end zone again for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

After that touchdown the score was Wayzata 49 and Moorhead 7. That was the score at the end of the third quarter.

Moorhead's Jacob Uglem scored a touchdown with 1:04 left in the fourth quarter. The extra point attempt was good.

After four quarters of play the score was Wayzata 49 and Moorhead 14.

Wayzata got the ball to start the fourth quarter. They punted the ball on fourth down and six yards to go.

Moorhead tried again to make a run at the end zone midway though the fourth quarter. They were not able to however. They turned the ball over on downs on fourth and 14 yards to go.

After the game I was able to talk to Antonio Ford, Nick Martin, and head coach Brad Anderson. Antonio Ford talked about, Hounding the ball and eating up the clock. Excited about going to the Metrodome. Nick Martin said that he was, “lucky to be a part of this team.” Brad Anderson said, “Getting to state is always speical.” and “Nick Martin, Andonio Ford played well for us tonight.”

LAKEVILLE NORTH TOOK ON CRETIN-DERHAM HALL IN THE 2011 MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE STATE FOOTBALL QUARTERFINAL GAME

A battle of two unbeaten high school football teams took to the Metrodome field in the 2011 Minnesota State High School League state football tournament. Lakeville North and Cretin-Derham Hall faced off against each other in a quarterfinal state football game. Both of these teams came into the game with a record of 10-0.

Lakeville North kicked off to Cretin-Derham Hall to start the game. Cretin-Derham Hall started with the ball on the 20 yard line. They looked to keep the ball on the ground on the opening drive. Cretin-Derham Hall was not able to get a first down and they punted it on fourth down.

On second down Lakeville North fumbled the ball and Cretin-Derham Hall recovered it on the 36 yard line. Cretin-Derham Hall tried to run the ball and get short yardage. James Onwualu came up with a good catch to set up a touchdown by Connor Rhoda. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:24 left in the first quarter the score was Cretin-Derham Hall 7 and Lakeville North 0.

Cretin-Derham Hall kicked off after the touchdown. The ball went into the end zone so Lakeville North got the ball on the 20 yard line.

Lakeville North kept the ball on the ground. Lakeville was able to get a first down. They threatened to score late in the quarter. Joel Oxton came up with a nice catch and was able to set up a touchdown. Joel Oxton received a pass for a touchdown. There was an infraction on the play. The touchdown stood. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 2:02 left in the first quarter the score was Cretin-Derham Hall 7 and Lakeville North 6. That was the score at the end of the first quarter.

Lakeville North called a timeout with 13 seconds left in the first quarter.

Lakeville North got the ball to start the second quarter. Lakeville North turned the ball over on downs.

Lakeville North's Trey Heid ran for 2 yards for a touchdown with 1:49 left in the second quarter. The two point conversion was not good.

The score at halftime was Lakeville North 12 and Cretin-Derham Hall 7.

Cretin-Derham Hall kicked off to start the third quarter. Lakeville was not able to get a first down so they had to punt the ball away on fourth down.

Cretin-Derham Hall's James Onwualu scored on a 30 yard touchdown run. The two point conversion was good.

With 7:10 left in the third quarter the score was Cretin-Derham Hall 15 and Lakeville North 12.

Cretin-Derham Hall kicked off after the touchdown. Kevin Eskuri scored a touchdown with 4:51 left in the third quarter the extra point attempt was good. The score after the touchdown was Lakeville North 19 and Cretin-Derham Hall 15.

Cretin-Derham Hall kept the ball on the ground. The running attack worked well against the Lakeville North's defense.

Lakeville North got the ball back and threatened to score late in the quarter. Lakeville North found the end zone on a field goal attempt with 1:17 by Trey Heid. With that field goal the score was Lakeville North 22 and Cretin-Derham Hall 15.

Cretin-Derham Hall got the ball after the touchdown.

The score after the third quarter was Lakeville North 22 and Cretin-Derham Hall 15.

Cretin-Derham Hall's James Onwualu found the end zone with 9:09 left in the fourth quarter for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With that touchdown the score was tied at 22.

Lakeville North got the ball back after the touchdown. Lakeville North had to punt the ball on fourth down.

Cretin-Derham drove on the offensive end. They threatened to score late in the quarter. Zach Hager attempted a 21 yard field goal and made it.

Cretin-Derham Hall came away with the 25-22 victory over Lakeville North.

After the game I was able to talk to Creatin-Derham Hall head coach MikeScanlan and players Zach Hager and James Onwualu about the game.

Coach Mike Scanlan said,” We stopped them for a field goal. Thought our kids played well. A good football game. Lakeville North is a good team. One of the best teams that they have seen all year.”

James Onwualu said that, “It was an exciting game the line man knew Lakeville North was going to come out hard.”

Zach Hager said, "We knew was going to be a battle.”

OSSEO TOOK ON WAYZATA IN A HIGH SCHOOL SECTION 5AAAAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Osseo traveled to Wayzata for the section 5AAAAA  football final game. The winner of the game goes to the Minnesota State High School League state tournament and the loosing team’s season is over.

Wayzata kicked off to Osseo to start the game. Osseo started on the 22 yard line. They kept the ball on the ground. They were able to get the ball to Bridgeport Tusler. On fourth down Osseo looked to punt the ball.

Wayzata got the ball back. They looked to use both the running attack and the passing attack to keep Osseo off track. Wayzata was not able to get a first down and they punted the ball back to Osseo. Brigdge Tusler ran the kickoff 81 yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

Osseo got the ball back and they kept the ball into the hands of Bridgeport Tusler. DJ Herbert went to the air and found his receiver. Osseo punted the ball on fourth down.

At the end of the first quarter the score was Osseo 7 and Wayzata 0.

Wayzata got the ball to start the second quarter. Jeff Borchardt caught a pass for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With 11:43 left in the second quarter the score was tied at 7.

Wayzata kicked off after the touchdown. Osseo looked to pound the ball on the ground throughout the first half.

Osseo called a timeout with 10:16 left in the second quarter.

DJ Hebert looked deep and was not able to get a first down. They punted the ball and Wayzata recovered it and it was a safety. With the safety the score was Wayzata 9 and Osseo 7.

Osseo kicked off after the safety. Wayzata went deep and Ethan Zeidler came up with a nice reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 8:11 to go in the second quarter the score was Wayzata 16 and Osseo 7.

Wayzata kicked off after the touchdown. Wayzata stepped up their defense and was able to slow down the Osseo offense. Osseo punted on fourth down and 15 to go.

Wayzata got the ball back. They were able to get the ball into the hands of their running backs. Antonio Ford was able to get some nice yards on some nice runs for Wayzata. Wayzata was not able to get a first down and tuned the ball over to Osseo.

Osseo punted on fourth down and five yards to go.

Nick Martin for Wayzata made a nice run late in the half.

Osseo called a timeout with 43.8 seconds left in the second quarter.

Nick Martin found Jeff Borchardt in the end zone for a touchdown for Wayzata. The extra point attempt was good.

At halftime the score was Wayzata 23 and Osseo 7.

Wayzata got the ball to start the third quarter. Wayzata did a good job of trying to move the ball down the field. They were not able to get a first down and they had to punt the ball to Osseo.

Osseo had to punt the ball to Wayzata on their first possession of the third quarter. 

Wayzata looked to pound the ball down the carpet. Wayzata had success running the ball.

Osseo was able to get a first down. Wayzata's defense stepped up big and was able to slow down the Osseo defense.

Wayzata got the ball on the 23 yard line. Antonio Ford made a nice run for a touchdown. There was a holding call on Wayzata on the play so the touchdown didn't count. Wayzata tried a field goal but it was not successful.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Wayzata 23 and Osseo 7.

Wayzata got the ball to start the fourth quarter.

Wayzata called a timeout with 10:35 left in the fourth quarter. Antonio Ford for Wayzata picked up some major yardage. Antonio Ford ran in for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With that touchdown the score was Wayzata 30 and Osseo 7.

Osseo tried to move the ball down the field. They had to punt the ball back on fourth down.

Osseo got the ball back after they were able to receive it on fourth down. Osseo fumbled the ball and Wayzata got the ball. Wayzata fumbled the ball and Osseo got it.

Wayzata called a timeout with 6:24 left in regulation.

Wayzata came away with the 30-7 victory over Osseo. With that victory Wayzata advances to the 2011 Minnesota State High School League state tournament.

CHANHASSEN TOOK ON MINNETONKA IN A REGION FOOTBALL HIGH SCHOOL GAME

Chanhassen took on Minnetonka in a high school region football game. Chanhassen came in with the number 6 seed. Minnetonka came into the game with the number 2 seed.

Chanhassen kicked off to Minnetonka to start the game. Minnetonka started with the ball on the 35 yard line. Minnetonka's Andre Eubanks fumbled the ball and Chanhassen recovered the ball.

Chanhassen fumbled the ball and Minnetonka recovered. Minnetonka used both the running and passing attack to get the ball down the field.

Minnetonka called a timeout with 8:41 left in the first quarter.

Minnetonka had to punt the ball to Chanhassen on fourth down. Chanhassen went deep on second down. They were not able to get a first down so they punted it on fourth and eight to go.

Minnetonka got the ball into the hands of Andre Eubanks. Andre was able to pick up first downs. He was able to find the holes in the Chanhassen defense. Andre Eubanks fumbled the ball and Minnetonka came up with it. Minnetonka attempted a yard field goal. Chanhassen committed a foul. Minnetonka went for it on fourth down.

Minnetonka called a timeout with 3:04 left in the first quarter.

DeAndre Singleton reached the end zone for a touchdown on a nine yard run. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 2:42 left in the first quarter the score was Minnetonka 6 and Chanhassen 0.

Minnetonka kicked off after the touchdown. Chanhassen punted the ball on fourth and sixth to go.

After the first quarter of play, the score was Minnetonka 6 and Chanhassen 0.

Minnetonka got the ball to start the second quarter. DeAndre Singleton came up with some nice running plays throughout the first half. Minnetonka attempted a field goal attempt which was good.

With 9:19 the score left in the second quarter the score was Minnetonka 9 and Chanhassen 0.

Chanhassen got the ball back after the touchdown. Chanhassen went to a hurry up offense. They didn't want to take a lot of time off the clock.

Chanhassen took a timeout with 7:52 left in the second quarter.

Chanhassen punted the ball on fourth down and seven yards to go.

Minnetonka kept the ball on the ground and they were able to get first down after first down. They did a good job of tearing up the carpet. Melcome Moore came up with a touchdown reception for 21 yards. The two point conversion was no good.

With that touchdown the score was Minnetonka 15 and Chanhassen 0.

Chanhassen looked to keep the pressure on Minnetonka. Chanhassen threatened to score late in the quarter.

Chanhassen took a timeout with 33 seconds left in the second quarter.

Chanhassen attempted a 27 yard field goal attempt which was good.

At halftime the score was Minnetonka 15 and Chanhassen 3.

Minnetonka kicked to Chanhassen to start the third quarter. Chanhassen was not able to get a first down and they punted it back to Minnetonka.

Minnetonka got the ball on the on their 43 yard line.

Minnetonka called a timeout with 8:03 left in the third quarter.

Minnetonka's Matthew Boyce came up with a nice reception to give them a first down. DeAndre Singleton threatened to score midway through the third quarter. Minnetonka found the end zone with a two yard touchdown on a DeAndre Singleton run.

The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:29 left in the third quarter the score was Minnetonka 22 and Chanhassen 3.

Chanhassen fumbled the kickoff and Minnetonka recovered it. Minnetonka's DeCeon Scheumann scored a touchdown. The two point conversion was no good.

With 6:10 left in the third the score was Minnetonka 28 and Chanhassen 3.

Minnetonka got the ball back and DeCeon Schumann found a hole and he was off to the races. He found the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 2:58 left in the third quarter the score was Minnetonka 34 and Chanhassen 3.

Chanhassen got the ball back after the touchdown.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Minnetonka 34 and Chanhassen 3.

Minnetonka got the ball to start the fourth quarter. They were not able to get a first down so they had to punt the ball.

Chanhassen got intercepted by KeAndre Singleton to give Minnetonka the ball back. Minnetonka's James McFarlin picked up some good rushing yards to give his team a first down. James McFarlin ran 62 yards for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

The score with 8:46 left in the fourth quarter the score was Minnetonka 41 and Chanhassen 3.

Chanhassen got the ball back after the touchdown. 

Chanhassen threatened to score late in the fourth quarter. Mike Cerjance scored a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:46 left in regulation the score was Minnetonka 41 and Chanhassen 10.

Minnetonka ran out the last series as they were able to come away with the 41-10 semifinal victory over Chanhassen. With that victory that earns them a spot in the region finals. They will play Eden Prairie in the final.

After the game I was able to talk to DeAndre Singleton and head coach Dave Nelson about the game. DeAndre said that his team trained hard for this game and the team was able to come up and make plays. He also thinks that his team has to move the ball in order to be successful in the finals.

Head coach Dave Nelson thought that the kicking game was sloppy and there were other aspects in the game that his team was sloppy. He thought that his team ran the ball well and no one got hurt. Coach Nelson also thought that DeAndre Singleton played well. He is new at running back and has a good work attitude and is an all around good athlete.

Dave Nelson also said in the finals Minnetonka will have to hold Eden Prairie to two scores and will have to put points on the board. They can't let them run wild around the field.

MAPLE GROVE TOOK ON OSSEO IN A REGION HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME

Maple Grove traveled to Osseo for a high school region football game. Maple Grove kicked off to Osseo.

Osseo got the ball on the eight yard line. Bridgeport Tusler scored a touchdown and the extra point attempt was good.

With 11:09 left in the first quarter the score was Osseo 7 and Maple Grove 0.

Maple Grove got the ball back after the touchdown. They looked to the air to gain most of their yards on the first series. Maple Grove was not able to get a first down and they had to punt the ball back to Osseo.

Osseo was not able to convert on third down and punted it away.

Maple Grove did a good job of running the ball again. Roman Collins ran in for three yards for a Maple Grove touchdown. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 3:15 left in the first quarter the score was Osseo 7 and Maple Grove 6.

Osseo got the ball on the 30 yard line after the kickoff. Osseo had to punt the ball on fourth down. Maple Grove got the ball near midfield. 

Maple Grove's Brycen Wojta came up with a nice catch to get them into the red zone. Roman Collins ran the ball in for a touchdown with 1:19 left in the first quarter. The two point conversion was good.

With that touchdown the score was Maple Grove 14 and Osseo 7.

Maple Grove kicked off to Osseo after the touchdown. Osseo got the ball on the 21 yard line.

After one quarter of play the score was Maple Grove 14 and Osseo 7.

Maple Grove got he ball to start the second quarter.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 10:41 left in the second quarter.

Maple Grove threatened to score midway through the second quarter. They were not able to score and they had to punt the ball back to Osseo on fourth down and 37 to go.

Osseo called a timeout with 8:13 left in the second quarter.

Osseo had to punt and gave Maple Grove the ball back.

Maple Grove was on the running attack. They wanted to go at the Osseo defense.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 6:02 left in the second quarter.

Maple Grove was able to pick up a first down on John Naddy's first down reception. That brought the ball to the nine yard line.

Osseo called a timeout with 2:26 left in the second quarter.

Maple Grove was intercepted in the end zone to give the ball back to Osseo.

Osseo started with the ball on the 20 yard line. Bridgeport Tusler came up with a big play but it was brought back because of a foul on Osseo.

Osseo was picked off by Jeremy Borchardt to give Maple Grove the ball back.

At halftime the score was Maple Grove 14 and Osseo 7.

Osseo kicked off to Maple Grove to start the third quarter. Maple Grove punted it back as they were not able to get a first down.

On Osseo's first possession they fumbled the ball and Maple Grove came up with it on Osseo's 31 yard line.

Maple Grove punted the ball to Osseo.

Osseo got the ball on their 20 yard line. Bridgeport Tusler once again came up with a nice reception to give Osseo a first down. DJ Hebert found Javon Stephens for a first down. Osseo was not able to get into the end zone and they turned it over on downs.

Maple Grove got the ball on their own 27 yard line.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Maple Grove 14 and Osseo 7.

Maple Grove got the ball to start the fourth quarter. They punted the ball on fourth down and ten.

Osseo got the ball on the 27 yard line. Tim Searcy came up with a big running play for Osseo to give them a first down. Osseo continued to move the chains. They looked to get the ball into the end zone.

Osseo got into the end zone on a running play by DJ Herbert. The extra point attempt was good. That tied the score at 14 with 8:16 left in regulation.

Osseo kicked off to Maple Grove after the touchdown. 

Maple Grove was not able to get a first down and they turned it back over to Osseo.

Osseo's Tim Searcy came up with a touchdown with 1:36 left in regulation.

Osseo came away with the 20-14 victory over Maple Grove.

After the game I was able to talk to head coach Derrin Lamker, Tim Searcy, and DJ Hebert. Derrin Lamker thought that his kids came out sluggish. Now that game is over with and they have to focus on Wayzata who they will play in the championship game of the region. His kids have a good work ethic and have to have a good week in practice and have to come out to fight the whole game.

Tim Searcy talked about his touchdown. He said he tip towed down the sideline and he always knew where the out of bounds line was. He didn't know at first if he was in or not. The game plan was to come in and run the ball. He thought that all 11 guys on both sides of the ball came out and played hard and played with a lot of heart though out the whole game. Now they have to prepare hard for a tough Wayzata team who is a two time champion

DJ Hebert thought that this was just like any other game. It was a tale of two halves. The team didn't come out to play and had a bad start. He liked the ending as this team has had some great comebacks all year long. His team knows how to make big plays down the stretch. He also thinks that Osseo has to come out strong against Wayzata in the region championship game.

ST PAUL CENTRAL TOOK ON MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN IN THE TWIN CITIES CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE GAME

St. Paul Central came into the game with a conference record of 5-0 and an overall record of 5-2. Minneapolis Washburn came into the game with a conference record of 5-0 and an overall record of 5-1.

Washburn kicked off to Central to start the game. Central got the ball near midfield. They looked to keep the ball on the ground. Central started off with short gains. Centrals quarterback Seamus Walsh made some nice throws to his receivers. Central punted to Washburn on fourth down.

Washburn used both the run and passing game. Central intercepted the pass and they recovered the ball. Montrell Williams picked up some good yards and set up a Gabril Walker touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:46 left in the first quarter the score was Central 7 and Washburn 0.

Central kicked off to Washburn after the touchdown. Washburn was not able to get a first down and they punted it back to Central.

Central called a timeout with 3:19 left in the first quarter.

Central's Seamus Walsh picked up a few good yards to get a first down. Central looked to go Walsh in short gain situations. Central was able to pick up a first down.

Central's Theo Haslow caught a pass in the end zone for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

At the end of the first quarter the score was Central 14 and Washburn 0.

Washburn got the ball to start the second quarter. Washburn was picked off by Michel Smith who scored a touchdown after he intercepted the ball. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 10:20 left in the second quarter the score was Central 20 and Washburn 0.

Washburn got the ball back and they were able to get a first down. Washburn went three downs and were faced with fourth and 12 and they punted it back to Central.

Central's LaDra Kilgore Hodges picked up a nice run for a first down. Central burned a lot of time off the clock late in the quarter.

Central's Montrell Williams caught a pass for a touchdown with 11 seconds left in the second quarter. The extra point attempt was good.

The score at halftime was Central 27 and Washburn 0.

Central kicked off to Washburn to start the third quarter. Washburn looked to keep the ball on the ground in the first series of offense. Washburn was not able to get a first down and they were fourth down and 28 to go so they punted it to Central.

Central's Gabriel Walker picked up a first down on a nice run. Central tired a field goal 2:00 left in the third quarter. It was blocked.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Central 27 and Washburn 0.

Central got the ball to start the fourth quarter. 

Gabriel Walker picked up a first down early in the fourth quarter. Theo Haslow scored a touchdown for Central with 8:34 left in the fourth quarter. The two point conversion was good.

Central kicked off to Washburn after the touchdown. Washburn was not able to get a first down and they punted the ball on fourth down and 14 to go. They were not able to get a first down and turned it over to Central.

Central came away with the 35-0 victory over Minneapolis Washburn to win the Twin Cities championship game.

After the game I was able to talk to St. Paul Central head coach ScottHowell and LaDra Kilgore Hodges about the victory. 

 

SOUTHWEST TOOK ON SOUTH IN A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME

Under a nice stiff wind blowing across the field for most of the game Minneapolis Southwest took on South in a high school football contest. South started with the ball. South was not able to get a first down and they had to punt the ball to Southwest.

Southwest on offense was able to move the ball down the field. They were not able to get a first down and South recovered on downs.

South looked to keep the ball on the ground for most of the first quarter. They were able to get first downs. The Southwest defense did step up and slow down the progress of the South running backs.

Southwest kept the ball on the ground. The running backs were able to get past the South defenders. Southwest punted the ball to South on 4^th down and 5 yards to go.

South took over on the 46 yard line.

At the end of the first quarter the score was tied at 0.

South showed off their running skills as they looked to slice their way through the Southwest defense. South threatened to score midway through the second quarter. Southwest stepped up their defense and was able to stop South's offense and prevented them from scoring.

Southwest got the ball back after they tuned it over on downs. Southwest was not able to get a first down and they punted it back to South.

South was not able to get a first down and they punted it away to Southwest. Southwest's DeAntony McKinley picked up some good yardage on a few plays. He was very confidant running with the ball. Southwest got picked off and turned it over.

At halftime the score was tied at 0.

Southwest picked up a big run to start the third quarter. Southwest threatened to score on their first drive of the quarter.

South took a timeout with 8:42 left in the third quarter.

Southwest’s Maurice Alexander found the end zone for a touchdown the extra point attempt was good.

With that touchdown the score was Southwest 7 and South 0.

South got the ball after the touchdown.

Maurice Alexander scored a touchdown for Southwest. The extra point attempt was no good.

Kaleb Pitchard came up with a big run for South. They looked towards the end zone because they wanted to score a touchdown.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Southwest 13 and South 0.

South got the ball to start the fourth quarter.

Southwest's Dantavian Sears ran for 92 yards for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good. With that touchdown the score was Southwest 20 and South 0.

South got the ball back after the touchdown. Southwest got a safety and scored two more points for the Lakers.

DeAnthony McKinley scored a touchdown with 1:28 left in regulation. The two point conversion was no good. With that touchdown the score was Southwest 28 and South 0.

Southwest was able to get the ball back. They were not able to get a first down. Southwest punted the ball back to South. The ball ended up on the two yard line.

Southwest came away with the 28-0 victory over South. After the game I was able to talk to Southwest's head coach John Biezuns and DeAnthony McKinley about the game.