CENTENNIAL WENT UP AGAINST ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE IN THE CLASS 4A STATE QUARTERFINAL GAME

Centennial and St. Michael-Albertville (STMA) squared off in a state Class 4A quarterfinal game.

Both teams traded baskets early. STMA looked to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.

Centennial’s Jaycie Gerding and Claire Orth both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

There were many ties and lead changes throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.

STMA did a good job of sharing the ball. STMA’s Bobbi Brendefur, Sydney Tracy, Rae Johnson, Kitri Zezza and Jordyn Walker all looked to get to the basket and make mid-range jump shots and layups.

Both teams defenses made it difficult for the other team to take uncontested shots.

At halftime the score was STMA 27, Centennial 22.

As the second half got underway STMA came out swinging. They pushed the ball down the floor and was able to make layups. On the defensive end STMA really slowed them down on offense.

Centennial came up with some huge layups midway through the second half. Centennial’s Gerding, Grow and Orth continued to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

STMA strung some baskets together late in the game.

Centennial wasn’t able to slow down the STMA offense. Centennial came away with the 66-53 victory over Centennial.

The leading scorers for STMA were Tracy with 18 points, Zezza with 10 points, and Brenderfur with 9 points.  

The leading scorers for Centennial were Gerding with 15 points and Grow with 12 points.    

CENTENNIAL TOOK ON EAGAN IN A GIRLS STATE SOCCER SEMIFINAL GAME

Centennial and Eagan squared off in a girls’ soccer game. Centennial moved the ball down the field quickly in the first half.

Both teams did a good job of getting to the ball down the field.

The defenses stepped up as there was very little scoring chances in the first half.

Both teams were evenly matched throughout the first half. Neither team was quicker than the other.

With 2:55 left in the first half Eagan’s Sydney Flannery scored a goal on a free kick from 40 yards away. With that goal that made the score Eagan 1, Centennial 0. That was the score at halftime.

As the second half got underway Eagan continued to move the ball down the field.

Centennial was able to get some shots on goal but Jordan Clark came up with some nice saves.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. In the end Eagan came away with the 1-0 victory over Centennial.

LAKEVILLE NORTH TOOK ON CENTENNIAL IN A GIRLS STATE CLASS 4A QUARTERFINAL GAME

Lakeville North and Centennial went up against each other in the girls state quarterfinals at the Target Center.

 

It took a while for each team to get into an offensive shooting rhythm.

 

Centennial called timeout with 14:04 left in the first half. The score was Lakeville North 8, Centennial 4.

 

Lakeville North’s Temi Carda, Kendall Naatjes and Polly Sjoberg all stepped up and were able to knock down mid-range jump shots.

 

Lakeville North was able to push the tempo.

 

Centennial called a timeout with 12:01 left in the first half. The score was Lakeville North 20, Centennial 4.

 

Centennial continued to struggle to shoot the ball.

 

Lakeville North opened the game with a 22-7 run.

 

Lakeville North was able to score on layups and jump shots.

 

Centennial was able to get their offense together as they were able to mid-range jump shots late in the first half.

 

Centennial trailed 37-18 after a sluggish first half.  

 

As the second half got underway Lakeville North continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

 

Centennial came up with layups and jump shots in the second half. They were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

 

Lakeville North called a timeout with 11:32 left in regulation. The score was Lakeville North 42, Centennial 35.

 

The game remained close in the second half. Centennial kept on chipping away at the deficit. They looked to get layups.

 

Centennial called a timeout with 5:41 left in regulation. The score was Lakeville North 54, Centennial 44.

 

Centennial started out slow but fought their way back but were not able to get the lead.  

 

Lakeville North came away with the 69-52 victory over Centennial.

 

The leading scorers for Lakeville North were Denk with 21 points, and Carda with 18 points.

 

The leading scorer for Centennial was Conrad with 18 points.

CENTENNIAL TOOK ON HUTCHINSON IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

Centennial took on Hutchinson in a boys' basketball game. Centennial came into the game with a record of 4-1. Hutchinson record was 1-4.

Hutchinson looked to set the tempo in the game. They looked to get the ball into the hands of Jacob Shimpa. Shimpa did a good job of running the offense. He knew where his teammates were supposed to be and called out plays.

The score went back and forth. Both teams took their time trying to figure out what the other team was going to do.

Hutchinson called a timeout with 10:23 left in regulation. The score was Centennial 24 and Hutchinson 15.

Jared Nelson for Centennial stepped up and knocked down some three point shots. He was not afraid to shoot the ball from anywhere on the court.

Hutchinson used a zone defense and they looked to spread Centennial out on the offensive end.

Centennial went on a run late in the first half. Hutchinson didn't panic. They continued to pass the ball around the three point line as they looked for their shots.

At halftime the score was Centennial 38 and Hutchinson 27.

Centennial looked to get the ball into the hands of Mitchell Kuck. Kuck was all over the floor. When he got the ball he would shoot it and more than likely it would go in. They were also able to get the ball into the hands of Jared Nelson who was not afraid to shoot it.

Hutchinson got everyone in the offense. Everyone was able to take the ball to the basket.

Centennial went on a run midway through the second half. Hutchinson had a hard time hitting their shots.

Centennial came away with the 71-53 victory over Hutchinson.

The leading scorers for Hutchinson were Nicholas Hauer with 12 points, Zachary Miner with 10 points and Phillip Kuball with 9 points. Hutchinson shot 18-52 from the field . That included going 8-19 from behind the three-point line. They were 9-12 from the free throw line.

The leading scorers for Centennial were Mitchell Kuck with 26 points and Jared Nelson with 23 points.

Centennial shot 28-56 from the field. That included going 7-16 from behind the three-point line. They were 8-12 from the free throw line. 

 

OSSEO TOOK ON CENTENNIAL IN A FOOTBALL GAME

In my first game of the 2011 Minnesota high school football season, I headed north on interstate 35W to Centennial High School. They met Osseo for a football game.

Osseo kicked off to Centennial to open up the 2011 high school football season. This was the first game for either team.

Centennial got the ball to open the game. Centennial used both the air and the running game early on. They wanted to keep Osseo thinking when Centennial was on offense.

Centennial got the ball into the hands of Michael Diggins. Diggins was able to get come big yardage and get a first down.

Centennial took a timeout with 8:53 with the score tied at 0.

Osseo was able to get to the Centennial quarterback Evan Ostergren early and often in the first quarter.

Centennial was able to chew up a lot of time and yards on their first drive of the game. Centennial attempted a field goal with 3:00 left in the first quarter. The field goal was good.

With 3:00 left in the first quarter the score was Centennial 3 and Osseo 0.

Osseo got the ball for the first time in the game with 2:58 left in the first quarter.

Osseo was able to get the ball into the hands of DJ Hebert. Hebert got the ball out of his hands early in the pocket. He was able to find his receivers. Hebert fumbled the ball with 9.5 seconds left in the first quarter and Centennial took over on their own 15 yard line.

Centennial got the ball back and they looked to get the ball into the end zone late in the first quarter.

After the first quarter the score was Centennial 3 and Osseo 0.

Centennial got the ball to start the second quarter. Osseo was able to blitz well though out the first half. They didn't have any problem getting to the Centennial quarterback. Centennial had to punt the ball back to Osseo with 9:37 left in the second quarter.

Osseo got the ball on the Centennial 23 yard line. Osseo was able to get into the endzone. Brigde Tusler scored a touchdown with 8:39 left in the second quarter. Alex Enrnisse scored the extra point. With 8:39 left in the scored quarter the score was Osseo 7 and Centennial 3.

Centennial got the ball back after the Osseo touchdown. Centennial kept the ball on the ground as they worked on their ground game. They thought that they were a little quicker then Osseo. Centennial was not able to get a first down and they had to punt the ball to Osseo.

Osseo continued pound the ball on the ground. Osseo looked at many different ways of getting the ball down the field.

DJ Hebert kept the ball late in the half. He was able to get some major yardage. He got the ball to the five yard line. And then scored a touchdown on a five yard run. Bridge Tusler two point conversion run was good. With 1:35 left in the second quarter the score was Osseo 15 and Centennial 3.

Centennial tied the game as Josh Dewit scored a touchdown with no time on the clock the extra point attempt was good.

In a wild first half where Centennial chewed a lot of time off the clock, the score at halftime was Osseo 15 and Centennial 3.

Centennial kicked off to Osseo to start the third quarter. Osseo had a lot of trouble with a lot of mistakes on their first drive in the quarter. They had to punt the ball back to Centennial with 10:20 in the third quarter.

Centennial continued to use both the air attack and the ground attack throughout the third quarter. They were able to pin Osseo deep in their territory.

Osseo had trouble holding on to the ball. Centennial got the ball back with 7:55 left in the third quarter. Centennial threatened to score midway through the third quarter.

Ben LaMear scored a touchdown with 7:04 left in the third quarter for Centennial. The extra point was not good. With 7:04 left in the third quarter the score was Centennial 16 and Osseo 15.

Osseo got the ball back after the Centennial touchdown.

Osseo continued to look to get the ball into DJ Hebert's hands. Hebert was all over the field. He knew where his teammates were and was able to get the ball to them if he got into trouble.

Centennial got the ball back and Josh DeWitt came up with a big catch for Centennial. He was able to get them into the red zone.

Osseo stepped up on the defensive end. They were able to get to the Centennial quarterback and made them had to put the ball back to Osseo.

Osseo got the ball back with 1:40 left in the third quarter.

At the end of the third quarter the score was Centennial 16 and Osseo 15.

Osseo got the ball to start the fourth quarter. They continued to keep the ball on the ground. Osseo looked to score with about 9 minutes left in regulation.

Bridge Tuler scored a touchdown with 9:02 left in regulation. The two point conversion was not good.

With 9:02 left in regulation the score was Osseo 21 and Centennial 16.

Centennial got the ball back after the Osseo touchdown.

Centennial went deep and was able to get deep into Osseo territory. They looked to score again midway through the fourth quarter.

Centennial threatened to score with 6:00 left in regulation. Centennial went to a hurry up offense. Ben LaMere scored a touchdown with 5:20 left in regulation. The two point conversion was good.

With 5:20 left in regulation the score was Centennial 24 and Osseo 21.

Osseo's Tim Searcy ran the kickoff back for a touchdown on the next play. The extra point attempt was good.

With 5:06 left in regulation the score was Osseo 28 and Centennial 24.

Osseo kicked the ball back to Centennial after the touchdown.

Ben Lemear scored a touchdown with 3:42 left in regulation for Centennial. The extra point attempt was good. With 3:42 left in regulation the score was Centennial 31 and Osseo 28.

Tim Searcy scored a touchdown for Osseo with 3:03 left in regulation. The extra point attempt was good. With 3:03 left in regulation the score was Osseo 35 and Centennial 31.

Centennial got the ball back after the touchdown. They got the ball deep in their zone. Centennial continued to look to the end zone late in the contest.

Centennial did find the end zone, Ben LaMere came up with a touchdown reception with 1:05 left in regulation. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 1:05 left in regulation the score was Centennial 37 and Osseo 35.

Centennial kicked off to Osseo after the touch down. Osseo was not able to do any thing with the ball on the final drive.

In a wild game Centennial came away with the 37-35 victory over Osseo. I thought that both teams played well in a very wild and fun game.

After the game I was able to talk to Centennial head coach Mike Diggins about the victory. He thought that even though his team is young and inexperienced his team stepped up when they hand to. He though that Ben LeMere played one of the best games that he was seen some one play. 

IN THE CLASS AAA THIRD PLACE GAME IT WAS CENTENNIAL GOING UP AGAINST FOREST LAKE

TOP OF FIRST

Adam Nelson lead off the game for Centennial he popped out to the left fielder.

Ryan Reese struck out looking.

Timothy Kline got walked.

Anthony Kriegler grounded out to first base.

BOTTOM OF FIRST

Kyle Jensen got a hit straight up the middle of the field close to the second base man.

Travis Evgen got caught looking at strike three.

Kyle Young struck out swinging.

Mike Schultz hit a bouncer to short stop and was thrown out at first base.

Kyle Jensen stole second base but was left stranded on second when Mike Schultz was thrown out for the final out of the inning.

TOP OF THE SECOND

Craig Lynch reached on en error on the third baseman.

Kyle Young popped out to the pitcher in fowl ball turf.

Kyle O Shea struck out.

James Jechort was hit by the pitch.

Nick Guse popped out to the center fielder for the final out.

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND

Zach Rideman got a single out to right field.

Zach Rideman stole second base.

Neal Dunkel got a single. Zach Riderman got thrown out at third base.

Kenny Stelter was caught looking at stick three and he struck out.

Ty Cremisino got a single that was caused by the second baseman couldn’t get the ball out of his hand.

Billy Rossenthal got a single. He hit it right to the short stop.

Kyle Jensen flew out to the left fielder.

TOP OF THIRD

Adam Nelson bounced out to the pitcher who got he ball to the first baseman for the out.

Ryan Reese walked. (Adam Dumas came into run for Ryan Resse)

Timothy Klein flew out to the center fielder.

Anthony Kriegler few out to the center fielder.

BOTTOM OF THIRD

Travis Evgen hit a bouncer to the short stop who threw it over to the first baseman who got the out.

Kyle Young hit a high pop fly to the center fielder that caught it for the out.

Mike Schultz flew out to the center fielder for the final out.

TOP OF FOURTH

Craig Lynch hit a grounder to third base but was thrown out at first base.

Eric Kallevig got called out on strikes.

Kyle O’Shea bounced out to the second baseman who threw him out at first base.

BOTTOM OF FOURTH

Zach Riedman got a single up the middle of the infield right to the second base.

Neal Dunkel was thrown out at first on a sacrifice bunt. He was able to move up the runner.

Kenny Stelter struck out.

Ty Cremisino bounced a two hopper to first base for the final out of the season.

TOP OF FIFTH

James Jehort struck out swinging.

Nicholas Guse walked.

Adam Nelson popped up a bunt to the pitcher and he caught it for an out.

Ryan Nelson walked.

Timothy Klein grounded out to first base.

BOTTOM OF FIFTH

23 Billy Rosenthal bounced out to first base.

Kyle Jensen bounced out to the short stop who through out at first base.

Travis Evgen popped out to the first base.

TOP OF THE SIXTH

Aththony Kriegler reached first base on a error by the first base man.

Chris Anderson came in and pitch hit.

Kyle O’Sea got caught looking at the third strike.

Eric Kallevig was thrown out at first base.

Kyle O’Shea got thrown out at first base.

BOTTOM OF SIXTH

Kyle Young got hit in the head with the pitch and he will be fine.

Mike Schultz got a single but Kyle Young was thrown out at second base.

Zach Riedeman popped out to right field.

Neil Dunkel was still at bat but Mike Schultz was thrown out at second base.

TOP OF SEVENTH

Adam Dumas got thrown out at first base.

Nick Guse struck out.

Adam Nelson got called out on strikes.

BOTTOM OF SEVENTH

Neal Dunkel struck out.

Kenny Stelter struck out swinging.

Ty Cremisino struck out swinging.

We have extra innings with the . High school games are seven innings long.

TOP OF EIGHTH

Ryan Reese got a single to center field. That was the first hit for Centennial of the game.

Tim Klein got a single but Ryan Reese was called out at second.

Tim Kine stole second base. He was injured when he slid into second base. He went to the dugout and was worked on by the training staff. He retuned with a rap on his arm.

Tony Kriegler popped up to the pitcher and the pitcher dropped the ball and was charged with the error. So he got another chance at it. And then he got a hit and it scored Tim Kline

Craig Lynch popped out for the second out of the inning

Eric Kellevig got a single and scored a run.

Kyle O’Shea got on first base on an error

Adam Dumas popped out to left field at that was the final out of the inning.

BOTTOM OF EIGHTH

Billy Rosenthal popped up to the second baseman.

Kyle Jensen walked.

Travis Evgen walked.

Kyle Young poped put to third base.

Zach Riedeman walked. A run scored. The bases are still loaded.

Centennial Ryan Anderson came into pitch.

Neal Dunkel popped up to the third baseman for the final out of the game.

In an exciting game that went into extra innings Centennial was able to come away with the victory.

CENTENNIAL TOOK ON STILLWATER IN THE CLASS AAA SEMI FINAL CONTEST

TOP OF THE FIRST INNING

Centennial

Adam Nelson struck out looking

Ryan Reese struck out.

Timothy Kline hit a bouncing ball to the second baseman and was thrown out at first.

BOTTOM OF THE FIRST INNING

Ryan O’connell Flew out to the left fielder.

Matt Lindquist hit a grounder to the shortstop and was thrown out at first base.

Nate Hewes hit a bouncer to the left fielder.

Jeremy Gillard struck out.

TOP OF SECOND INNING

Anthony Kriegler popped out to the right fielder.

Carig Lynce hit a line drive to the second baseman.

Eric Kallevig hit a line drive fright to the short stop for the third out.

BOTTOM OF THE SECOND INNING

Patrick Rydeen hit a chopper to the second baseman and was thrown out at first base.

Jake Schmiesing was thrown out at first base.

Matt Stoltz popped out to the first base man.

TOP OF THE THIRD INNING

Kyle O’Shea struck out looking.

Christopher Anderson struck out.

Daniel Buehner got a single

Adam Nelson got a base it.

Ryan Reese popped out to the center fielder.

BOTTOM OF THE THIRD INNING

Austin Guertin got thrown out at first base.

Luke Dewall struck out.

Ryan O’ Connell flew out to the left fielder.

TOP OF THE FOURTH INNING

Timothy Kline bounced out short to first.

Anthony Kriegler hit the ball to the deep center fielder.

Craig Lynch bounced out to the short stop.

BOTTOM OF FOURTH INNING

Matt Lindquist got hit by the pitch. .

Nate Hewes got a singled of the middle of the field.

Matt Linquist stole second base and reached third on Nate’s single.

Jeremy Gillard struck out swinging.

Patrick Rydeen got a base hit that died in the infield.

Matt Linquest scored on a wild pitch.

Nate Hewes scored on a wild pitch.

Jake Schmiesing got out pitcher to short stop.

Matt Stoltz struck out.

At the end of the fourth inning the score was Centennial 0 and Stillwater 2.

TOP OF FIFTH INNING

Eric Kallevig reached first base on an error.

Matt Liindquist reached on a ground ball to the left fielder.

Christopher Anderson was safe but Eric Kallevig was thrown out at third base.

Daniel Buehner struck out.

Adam Nelson made a nice head first slide into first base the pitcher tried to make an uncucessful attempt to take him out.

Ryan Reese doubbled out to the centerfielder

Timothy Kline got intentionally got walked.

Anthony Kriegler got a single and the first baseman lost it in the sun.

Craig Lynch struck out for the third out.

BOTTOM OF THTE FIFTH INNING

Austin Guretin popped out to the short stop.

Luke Dewall cranked a long fly ball and was caught by the center fielder.

22 Ryan O’Connell got out for the third out

TOP OF THE SIXTH INNING

Eric Kellevig popped out to the out field.

Kyle o’ Shea popped out to the left fielder.

Christopher Anderson struck out.

BOTTOM OF THE SIXTH INNING

Matt Lindquist lead off the inning with a lead off walk.

Nate Hewes hit a hard grounder to the short stop and he reached on an error.

Jermry Gillard got out thrown out at first base.

Patrick Rydeen got a single base it. He hit a nice shot to the right fielder.

A Balk has been called on the pitcher. So the runners advance.

Jake Schmiesing hit a linner to the short stop for the final out.

TOP OF THE SEVENTH INNING

Daniel Buehner got thrown out at first base.

Adam Nelson flew out to the centerfielder who was at the warning track. It was 400 feet to dead way center.

Ryan Reese reached first base on an error on the first base man.

Timothy Klein flew out to the left fielder.

BOTTOM OF THE SEVENTH INNING

Aaron Bunton just blasted double to the left field fence.

Zach Heacox comes in and hits and lays down a bunt

Aaron Buton crosses the plate on a wild pitch.

Luke Dewall reached on a walk.

Ryan O’Connel walked.

Matt Lindquest hit a long ball to end the game.

The final of the game was Stillwater 5 and Centennial 4.

OWATONNA TOOK ON CENTENNIAL IN CLASS AAA QUTARFINAL GAME

In the second quarterfinal game at Midway Stadium it is Owatonna going up against Centennial.

TOP OF 1^ST

Owatonna Mitch Berg walked

Paul Satterlund struck out

Quinn Christenson got hit by pitch

Mitch Berg stole second base

Neil Eddie struck out.

Runners moved up on a passed ball.

Kyle Melcher flied out to the right fielder.

BOTTOM OF 1^ST

James Jechort bounced out to the first baseman.

Ryan Reese grounded out to the first baseman.

Timothy Klein reached on an error on the short stop.

Anthony Kriegler struck out.

Timothy Kline stole second base.

TOP OF SECOND

Matt Simon base hit to an outsteached out second baseman.

Sam Zapa bunted to third and was thrown out at first.

Tyler Smith popped fly to the third baseman and he fumbled it and then he got a base hit and Matt Simon reached third base on the single.

Derek Ritter stuck out swinging.

Mitch Berg flew out to the center fielder.

BOTTOM OF SECOND

Craig Lynch walked

Eric Kallevig got thrown out at first base.

Kyle O’Shea popped up to the second baseman.

Christopher Anderson struck out.

TOP OF THIRD

Paul Satterlund walked

Quinn Christenson walked

Neil Eddie struck out

Kyle Melcher walked (runner relives on base path)

Matt Simon struck out

Sam Zappa got a single to the center field and he advanced to second on the throw from center field. Two runners scored.

12 Tyler Smith got thrown out at second base but two runs come in.

BOTTOM OF THIRD

Adam Nelson walked

Nicholas Gues struck out

Nelson reaches second on an error

Ryan Reese flew out to center field.

Timothy Kline got a base hit.

Adam Nelson scores on the hit and a run scored.

Anthony Kegler got a hit and then the third baseman made an error and lead to scores.

At the end of the third inning the score is Owatonna 4 and Centennial 2.

TOP OF FOURTH

Derek Ritter reached on an error on the third baseman.

Mitch Berg popped out to the short stop.

Paul Satterland got a single but Derek Ritter got thrown out at second.

Paul Satterland got thrown out at second base.

BOTTOM OF FOURTH

Eric Kallevig reached on an error on the third baseman.

Kyle O’Shea popped out to the right fielder.

Christropher Anderson got a single.

Adam Nelson got a single to the right fielder to load the bases.

James Jechort struck out.

Ryan Reese got a single and all the runners moved up.

Timothy Kline got a single and two runs scored.

Anthony Krigler flew out to the right fielder.

The score after four innings is Owatonna4 Centennial 5

TOP OF FIFTH

Quinn Christenson flew out to the second baseman

Neil Eddie struck out

Kyle Melcher bounded out second to first.

BOTTOM OF FIFTH

Craig Lynch hit a two hopper to the short stop an got thrown out at first base.

Eric Kallevig flew out to the center fielder.

Kyle O’Shay got a hit out to the center fielder.

Christopher Anderson walked

Adam Nelson got a long single to left field.

Cody Johnson came into pitch for Owatonna.

Adam Dumas sticks out leaving the bases loaded.

After five innings the score is Owatonna 4 and Centennial 5

TOP OF SIXTH

Matt Simon pooped out to the right fielder

Sam Zapa got thrown out from second to first base.

Tyler Smith got thrown out at first base.

BOTTOM OF SIXTH

Ryan Reese got a single to the right fielder.

Timothy Kline got a single to the third baseman.

Anthony Kriegler popped out to the center fielder.

Timothy Kline stole second base.

Craig Lynch intentionally walked to load the bases.

Eric Kallevig got a single scoring two runs.

Kyle O’Shea flew out to the center fielder.

Christopher Anderson got a single.

Adam Nelson struck out.

Three runs scored in the bottom of the sixth inning.

TOP SEVENTH

Derek Ritter flew out to the short stop.

Mitch Berg got thrown out from third base to first base.

Paul Satterlund got hit my the pitch

Quinn Christenson got a base hit to the center fielder.

Neil Eddie walked to load the bases.

Kyle Melcher flew out to the left fielder.

In a very good hard fought game Centennial was able to come away with the 8-4 victory.