MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On March 12, Minneapolis North and Minneapolis Southwest went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game North had a record of 10-1 while Southwest’s record was 9-6.

North won the tip and they looked to control the tempo early. North passed the ball around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense. North pushed the ball down the floor and looked to score points in transition.

Southwest started the game in a zone defense. That made North must swing the ball around the 3-point line and take time off the clock.

Southwest guard Marcus Mattox came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. Mattox was also able to bring the ball down the floor and get past the North defense.

North looked to get the ball into the hands of Davon Townley. Townley took the ball strong to the basket where he was able to make mid-range jump shots and layups. He was not afraid of contact. Teammate C.J Brown looked to make 3-point shots and layups as well.

There were multiple ties and lead changes early. Neither team went on a run early. North’s Mario Sanders came off the bench and provided an offensive spark.

North’s Willie Willson looked to take mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. On the defensive end he was able to slow down the guy that he was guarding.

North was able to move the ball down the floor as they looked to score layups in transition.

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

Southwest’s Andrew Gregerson came up with deep 3-point shots that kept Southwest in the game.

North’s Andre Gray came up with 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball on top of the key where he stepped up and knocked down shots.

Southwest called a timeout with 3:43 left in the first half. The score was North 32, Southwest 18.

Southwest was able to get by the North defense and come up with layups and jump shots.

At halftime, the score was North 29, Southwest 22.

As the second half got underway Southwest looked to get the ball into the hands of Gabe Senseman-Cassidy and Caden Sullivan both came up with layups and jump shots.

North called a timeout with 16:57 left in regulation. The score was North 31, Southwest 22.

North pushed the ball down the floor and continued to get layups in transition.

Southwest called a timeout with 15:43 left in regulation. The score was North 36, Southwest 22.

North continued to attack the basket and look for their shots. North also looked to get the ball into the hands of Willson.

North looked to trap the ball on the defensive end. They wanted to turn Southwest over.

North called a timeout with 12:26 left in regulation. The score was North 41, Southwest 27.

North’s Willson scored his 1,000th point on a slam dunk with just over 12:00 left to go in regulation.

Southwest continued to shoot the ball even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on attacking the basket.

Southwest called a timeout with 9:05 left in regulation. The score was North 46, Southwest 30.

Townley got hot late in the game. He came up with blocks on the defensive end and layups on the offensive end.

Southwest continued to fight back throughout the second half. Even though their shots were not dropping they kept on attacking the basket.

Southwest called a timeout with 3:39 left in regulation. The score was North 54, Southwest 42.

Willson received a technical foul right before the timeout for saying something to the official.

North called a timeout with 1:38 left in regulation. The score was North 58, Southwest 48.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. It was a sloppy game at times. Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls and went after rebounds.

Southwest called a timeout with 39.3 seconds left. The score was North 62, Southwest 55.

Both teams gave it their all throughout the end.

In the end however North came away with the victory over Southwest, 63-55.

MINNEAPOLIS NORTH WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS DELASALLE IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On March 6, Minneapolis North and Minneapolis DeLaSalle went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game North had a record of 9-0 while DeLaSalle had a record of 10-4.

Both teams looked to move the ball down the floor. DeLaSalle was patient with the ball on the offensive end. They swung the ball around the 3-point line.

North attacked the basket and looked for their shots as well.

DeLaSalle’s Cade Haskins stepped up and knocked down 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. If Haskins did not think that he had a good shot, he would pass it off to one of his teammates.

DeLaSalle’s Evan Boyd came up with deep 3-point shots. DeLaSalle was patient on the offensive end.

It was a very physical game. Both teams were bumping each other, and the officials were letting them play.

DeLaSalle tapped North as they looked to turn North over on the offensive end. Boyd kept on coming up with deep 3-point shots.

North’s Andre Gray looked to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates got him the ball in the paint where he looked for his shot.

DeLaSalle was able to swing the ball around the 3-point line and take and make 3-point shots.

North looked to move the ball down the floor and score layups in transition. Gray came up with layups that kept North in the game.

Both teams were very vocal on the floor.

North called a timeout with 9:17 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 19, North 15.

DeLaSalle’s Haskins and Evan Boyd both came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. They knew where their teammates were on the floor and they both called for the ball when they thought that they had a good shot.

Neither team went on a run in the first half. Both teams were evenly matched. There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.

DeLaSalle’s Keijuan White came up with a two-handed slam dunk that gave his team a morale boost. He then went back and played solid defense.

North’s Davon Townley came up with layups in the paint. Townley was highly active on both ends of the floor.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 2:40 left in the first half. The score was tied at 27.

Both teams raced up and down the court late in the game looking for fast-break layups and jump shots.

At halftime, the score was North 33, DeLaSalle 27.

As the second half got underway both teams came out with a lot of energy.

DeLaSalle swung the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to get into their offensive end. Haskins came up with mid-range jump shots out of the offense.

Both teams went after rebounds as everyone crashed the boards. DeLaSalle shot 3-point shots in the second half.

North called a timeout with 13:07 left in regulation. The score was North 35, DeLaSalle 31.

After the timeout, North went to a full-court press. They applied pressure as DeLaSalle brought the ball down the floor.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 12:06 left in regulation. The score was North 39, DeLaSalle 31.

DeLaSalle stepped up their defensive pressure as they looked to force North to turn the ball over and make them make a bad shot.

North used their quickness to get to the basket and came up with the ball on the offensive end.

DeLaSalle was able to come up with baskets in transition and then come up with stops on the defensive end.

Haskins continued to come up with layups and jump shots in the second half.

North called a timeout with 5:23 left in regulation. The score was North 48, DeLaSalle 37.

DeLaSalle attacked the basket and Casimir Chavis stepped up and knocked down shots. Teammates Nasir Whitlock and Evan Boyd both made shots late in the game.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 2:29 left in regulation. The score was North 53, DeLaSalle 47.

North looked to take time off the clock late in the game. They dribbled around the 3-point line while they were closely guarded.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 40.9 seconds left in regulation. The score was North 55, DeLaSalle 49.

DeLaSalle kept on attacking the basket late in the game as they came up with layups.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 10.1 seconds left in regulation. The score was North 55, DeLaSalle 53.

North ran an inbounds play and it was tipped, and time ran off the clock. DeLaSalle called a timeout with 9.5 left in regulation. The score remined North 55, DeLaSalle 53.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. DeLaSalle fought hard throughout. North came up with plays throughout the game. DeLaSalle did not back down to North at all.

North came away with the 55-53 victory over DeLaSalle.

The leading scorers for DeLaSalle were, Boyd and Whitlock each with 13 points each and Haskins with 12 points.

The leading scorers for North were Wilson with 18 points, and Townley with 16 points.

MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS PATRICK HENRY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On March 3, Minneapolis Southwest and Minneapolis Patrick Henry went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. Going into the game Southwest hand a record of 5-5 while Henry’s record was 3-4. Due to the current Covid-19 protocol, there were no fans in the stands.

Southwest looked to take their time on the offensive end early. They passed the ball around the 3-point line to take time off the clock.

Southwest started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to force Henry to take time off the clock.

Henry also started the game in a zone defense.

It took each team awhile to get into an offensive shooting rhythm.

There were multiple ties and lead changes throughout the first half.

Southwest moved the ball around the floor well. Southwest’s Gabe Senseman-Cassidy came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Henry called a timeout with 8:59 left in the first half. The score was Southwest 18, Henry 13.

Both teams looked to control the tempo of the game.

Southwest did a good job of moving the ball around the 3-point line.

Southwest came up with fast-break layups. They were not afraid to attack the Henry defense.

Henry struggled shooting the ball and Southwest was able to use their quickness to get to the basket and came up with layups in transition.

Southwest called a timeout with 16.0 seconds left in the first half. The score was Southwest 35, Henry 20. That was the score at halftime.

As the second half got underway Southwest stayed in a zone defense. They kept on talking on the defensive end and made it hard for Henry to run their offense.

Henry ran a motion offense where they did a lot of passing and cutting on the offensive end. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they still shot the ball when they thought that they had a good shot.

Both teams continued to drive to the basket and look for their shots. Southwest used a lot of time off the clock by passing the ball around the 3-point line.

Southwest called a timeout with 9:43 left in regulation. The score was Southwest 45, Henry 29.

Henry looked to trap Southwest as they brought the ball down the floor. They were able to break the trap and get to the basket.

Both teams raced up and down the court looking for fast-break layups in transition.

Henry’s offense came to life with just under 6:00 minutes left in regulation. They got the game within 6.

Southwest called a timeout with 4:22 left in regulation. The score was Southwest 51, Henry 43.

Southwest zone defense made it, so Henry had to pass the ball around the 3-point line as they looked for their shots.

Henry made a run late at the end of the game.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Henry struggled shooting the ball throughout the game. In a hard-fought game, Southwest came away with the 56-54 victory over Henry.

FRIDLEY WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On January 19, it was the first game of the 2021 boys’ basketball season. The 2020-2021 basketball season got off to a late start because of the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. My first game was the Fridley at Richfield game.

There was a limited number of fans in attendance due to conference rules. Each conference and each school had to come up with their own Covid-19 protocol as it pertains to fans and media that can attend the game.

Everyone in attendance had to wear a face mask. Also, all players, coaches, officials, media and the scorer’s table were required to wear face masks. The benches were spaced out as each player was six feet from each other.

Richfield started in a zone defense. They wanted to make Fridley take their time on the offensive end.

Fridley looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. Fridley passed the ball around the 3-point line and got everyone involved in the offense.

Richfield’s Ryan Miles came up with mid-range jump shots and 3-point shots. His teammates were able to get him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Fridley used a motion offense as they took a lot of time off the clock dribbling the ball around the floor. Richfield had to chase and play defense while the ball handler was dribbling around the court. Fridley did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.

Richfield looked to score baskets in transition. Richfield’s Lamar Grayson came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in transition.

Fridley’s Christian Crockett took the ball strong to the basket. He was able to make layups in transition.

Richfield’s Jaden Wollmuth was able to get his teammates involved in the offense. If he thought that he had a good shot, he was not afraid to shoot the ball.

Fridley called a timeout with 11:38 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 14, Fridley 9.

Fridley took a lot of 3-point shots and was able to crash the boards as they looked to come up with rebounds.

Richfield did a good job of trapping the ball on the defensive end. That lead to turnovers and layups on the offensive end.

The score went back and forth with just under 10 minutes left in the first half.

Wollmuth came up with some big mid-range jump shots in the first half. Teammate Ryan Miles also came up with layups. On the defensive end, they were able to slow down the guy that they were guarding.

Fridley really looked to take time off the clock as they worked the ball around the perimeter as they looked for their shots.

Richfield was able to turn Fridley over and make layups and jump shots on the offensive end.

Fridley went into a scoring drought late in the first half. Even though they struggled shooting the ball they kept on attacking the basket.

Fridley’s Cristian Crockett came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half.

Fridley called a timeout with 4:14 left in the first half. The score was Richfield 31, Fridley 18.

Fridley got their offense rolling late in the first half. They were able to make shots in transition. Even though they struggled shooting early they kept on attacking the basket.

Wollmuth called for the ball late in the first half and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Fridley’s offense stalled late in the first half as they struggled to shoot the ball offensively.

At halftime, the score was Richfield 42, Fridley 26.

As the second half got underway Richfield continued to look to get the ball into Myles, Wollmuth and Lamar Grayson’s hands. Miles came out hot as well as he continued to find the basket.

Both teams dove on the floor for loose balls.

Fridley continued to struggle to shoot the ball early in the second half.

Richfield called a timeout with 13:34 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 47, Fridley 34.

Fridley had a tough time slowing down Wollmuth on the low block.

Fridley kept on attacking the basket in the second half. They did not get frustrated as they struggled shooting the ball.

Wollmuth was all over the floor as he was able to come up with layups throughout the second half.

Fridley called a timeout with 6:08 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 67, Fridley 43.

Richfield continued to come up with fast breaks and layups off fast breaks late in the game.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Fridley struggled to shoot the ball throughout the game. Even though they struggled to shoot the ball they attacked the basket throughout the game. Richfield did a good job of getting everyone involved in the game. For Richfield Wollmuth was all over the floor. He was able to make plays on both ends of the court. If he had an open look at the basket, he would take it.

Richfield called a timeout with 1:04 left in regulation. The score was Richfield 77, Fridley 47.

Both teams continued to race up and down the floor late in the game.

Richfield came away with the 81-47 victory over Fridley.

The leading scorer for Fridley was Crockett with 16.

The leading scoers for Richfield were Wollmuth 25, Miles and Grayson each with 20 points.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL GETS UNDERWAY

The 2021 Minnesota State High School basketball season is underway. With the current Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic going on schools are rethinking their media and fan policies.

It is up to each school conference on who they will allow into the game to cover, watch the games.

All teams are playing a reduced schedule this year because of the pandemic. Also, all players, coaches and officials are required to wear face masks while playing.

MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES CENTER KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

 Minnesota Timberwolves Center Karl-Anthony Towns has tested positive for the Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Towns has had family members battle with Covid-19. He lost his mother, Jacqueline Cruz to Covid-19 he has also lost six other family members. His dad had the virus but has recovered.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA HAS CANCELLED THE NORTHWESTERN FOOTBALL GAME

The University of Minnesota has canceled the Dec. 5 football game against Northwestern due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the University of Minnesota, “COVID-19 outbreak that has affected 47 players and staff.”

This is the second game in a row that the University of Minnesota has been canceled because of the Covid-19 Coronavirus.

The University of Minnesota is scheduled to play at Nebraska on Dec. 12, 2020.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA’S RASHOD BATEMAN HAS DECIDED TO ENTER THE NFL DRAFT

University of Minnesota junior wide receiver Rashod Bateman has decided to forgo the rest of this season and enter the NFL draft due to Covid-19 concerns.

On Aug. 4, 2020, Bateman announced that he was forgoing his remaining eligibility at the University of Minnesota because of personal health concerns surrounding COVID-19 Coronavirus. On Sept. 30, 2020, his eligibility was restored by the NCAA and he is immediately available to play for Minnesota.

The 2021 NFL draft is scheduled to be held from April 29 – May 1, 2021, in Cleveland, Ohio.

ARIZONA CARDINALS WIDE RECEIVER LARRY FITZGERALD HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has tested positive for Covid-19 Coronavirus. Fitzgerald will sit out Sunday’s Nov. 29, game against New England.

Fitzgerald is from Minneapolis, MN. He has played for the Arizona Cardinals since the 2004 season.

MINNESOTA VS WISCONSIN FOOTBALL GAME HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19

According to the University of Minnesota, their football game against Wisconsin has been canceled due to Covid-19.

The Gophers missed 22 players when they played Purdue on Friday, Nov 20.

The Gophers held meetings virtually this week as players tested positive for Covid-19.

Wisconsin was also dealing with players and staff members.

Minnesota is scheduled to play Northwestern on Nov. 5 at TCF Bank Stadium.

LEGENDARY BOYS’ BASKETBALL COACH BOB MCDONALD HAS PASSED AWAY

Bob McDonald has died. McDonald was from Chisholm, Minn. McDonald coached basketball for 59 years. His coaching career began in 1959 at McGregor where he coached for four seasons. Then he coached two more years at Barnum. He returned to Chisholm for the 1961-62 season.

McDonald’s coaching record for 59 years was 1,012-428.

McDonald coached high school boys’ basketball in Minnesota for 59 years, compiling a record of 1,012 wins and 428 losses. He began his coaching career in 1959 with four seasons at McGregor, then two at Barnum before returning to his hometown of Chisholm for the 1961-62 season.

McDonald had tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). He was 87 years old.

THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS SHUT DOWN TEAM FACLITY DUE TO COVID-19 CONCERNS

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Minnesota Vikings have shut down their team facility due to COVID-19 concerns.

On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Vikings hosted the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game that had no fans due to the Vikings and the NFL Covid-19 policy.

On Monday, Sept 28, three Titans players and staffers test positive for COVID-19.

The Titans beat the Vikings 31-30 in a close game that came down to the wire.

The Vikings will continue testing players throughout the week. The Vikings are scheduled to play in Houston on Sunday, Oct. 4. They are currently 0-3.

THE BIG-10 CONFERENCE WILL PLAY FOOTBALL IN THE FALL AFTER ALL

According to multiple news organizations, the Big Ten Conference will start playing football on Oct. 23-24.

 

The start of the season was postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Each team will play eight games in eight weeks. Players will be tested daily for COVID-19.

MINNESOTA HAS MOVED SOME FALL SPORTS TO THE SPRING DUE TO COVID-19

One Aug. 4, the Minnesota State High School League announced that high school football and volleyball have been moved to the spring due to Covid-19. 

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune: Starting Aug 17, is the first day of practice for boys’ and girls’ soccer and cross-country, girls’ tennis and girls’ swimming and giving, with 20 percent shorter in duration and with 30 percent fewer competitions, limited to one or two per week. Postseason plans to be determined later. Cross-country meets cannot exceed three teams; tennis and swimming can only hold dual competitions.”

Starting in mid-March: Football season of six-regular season games, no scrimmages. Volleyball season will be reduced by 20 percent in length and with 30 percent fewer games, no multiteam invitationals. For both sports, fall practice permitted, postseason plans are to be determined.” 

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TO GET UNDERWAY

The 2020 Major League Baseball season is set to get underway. According to multiple reports the 2020 season will be 60 games.

 

According to LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune: “Teams will play 40 games against division foes and 20 against teams from the other league’s similar division. The Twins will play 40 against the AL Central and 20 against NL Central teams.” 
 

Spring training will start on July 1 while games will start on July 23 or 24. Spring training will be at the team’s home ballparks. 

If players are concerned about their health and safety due to Covid-19 they can sit out the season and will reportedly receive their pay and their service time. 

 

MINNESOTA GOVERNOR TIM WALZ SHUT DOWN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR

On April 23, Minnesota governor Tim Walz shut down all schools from in-school contact due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). 

Instruction will continue online only. With this shutdown that means there will be no spring sports throughout the state of Minnesota. 

KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS’ MOTHER HAS PASSED AWAY FROM COVID-19

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns’ mother Jacqueline Cruz has passed away from COVID-19. Cruz has been in the hospital as of Wed., March 25.

KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS PARENTS HAVE COVID-19

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns’ parents have come down with a novel strain of coronavirus, COVID-19. 

Towns’ father Karl Towns Sr. also came down with a case of COVID-19 but has been released. His mother Jacqueline Cruz also came down with a case of COVID-19 and has been in the hospital as of Wednesday, March 25. 

NBA PLAYERS HAVE COME DOWN WITH COVID-19-RESPONSE TO COVID-19

According to multiple sources, Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert both who play for the Utah Jazz were the first two NBA players to test positive for COVID-19. There have been multiple NBA players so far that have tested for the coronavirus (COVID-19).

As of March 17, 2020, NBA player Kevin Durant has been the latest player who has come down with the latest confirmed case of COVID-19. 

Also, multiple athletes and teams have stepped up and donated time and money to help fight the cure of COVID-19. 

According to Jace Frederick of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, “Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns to donate $100,000 to Mayo Clinic for COVID-19 testing.” 

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor has pledged $1 million dollars to the Target Center part-time workers who work at the Target Center while the shutdown of the NBA because of the COVID-19 virus is a pandemic continues. 

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA RICHARD PITINO WILL REMAIN AS HEAD COACH

According to multiple sources, University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino and the University of Minnesota have agreed to him being the men’s basketball coach.

Pitino finished with a 15-16 overall record and were 8-12 in the Big Ten Conference.

The Gopher won their first game against Northwestern in the Big Ten Conference tournament. The Big Ten Conference tournament was cut short due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak across the country.