CRETIN-DERHAM HALL WENT UP AGAINST MINNEHAHA ACADEMY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

The gym was packed at Hopkins as Cretin-Derham Hall and Minnehaha Academy went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.

Both teams took a while to get into an offensive shooting rhythm. Cretin-Derham Hall pushed the ball down the floor and scored baskets in transition.

The defense on both teams made it difficult to make open looks at shots.

Minnehaha called a timeout with 13:01 left in the first half. The score was Cretin-Derham Hall 11, Minnehaha Academy 6.

Minnehaha Academy looked to get the ball into the hands of Jalen Suggs. Suggs looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups. Suggs is an athletic player who knows where his teammates were on the offensive end of the floor.

Cretin Derham Hall called a timeout with 10:16 left in the first half. The score was Cretin-Derham Hall 14, Minnehaha Academy 8.

Both teams moved well without the ball. There was a lot of passing and cutting on both ends of the floor.

Suggs came up with shots in traffic. He was able to make shots in traffic.

Both teams took and made deep three-point shots.

Minnehaha took deep three-point shots late in the first half. They didn’t back down from the Cretin-Derham Hall pressure.

At halftime, the score was Cretin-Derham Hall 36, Minnehaha 27.

As the second half gets underway, both teams continue to get good looks at the basket.

After a slow start for Minnehaha, they came out and stepped up and knocked down shots. They took their time on the offensive end.

Cretin-Derham Hall’s J’Vonne Hedley came up with huge deep 3-point shots.

Minnehaha called a timeout with 15:11 left in regulation the score was Cretin-Derham Hall 45, Minnehaha 33.

Cretin-Derham Hall took a lot of time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line and took time off the clock.

Minnehaha called a timeout with 9:30 left in regulation the score was Cretin-Derham Hall 54, Minnehaha 38.

Minnehaha continued to attack the basket late in the game.

Cretin Derham Hall played keep away from Minnehaha late in the game.

Minnehaha kept fighting back late in the game.

Minnehaha called a timeout with 1:01 left in regulation. The score was Cretin-Derham Hall 73, Minnehaha 64.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. In a hard-fought game, Cretin-Derham Hall came away with the 75-66 victory over Minnehaha.

ORONO WENT TOOK ON CRETIN-DERHAM HALL IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Orono and Cretin-Derham Hall squared off in a boys’ basketball game. The game got off to a quick start as both teams pushed the ball down the floor and scored baskets in transition.

Cretin-Derham Hall got the ball into the hands of Daniel Oturu. Oturu came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Orono came up with shots throughout the first half. They used their quickness to get past the Cretin-Derham Hall defense.

At halftime, the score was Cretin-Derham Hall 42, Orono 38.

As the second half got underway both teams came out attacking the basket on the offensive end.

Neither team gave up an easy shot.

Orono moved the ball well on the offensive end. They passed the ball to each other and communicated on both ends of the floor.

The defensive pressure that Cretin-Derham Hall applied made it difficult for Orono to make shots early in the second half.

Orono’s offense came to life late in the second half. They were able to make shots that they took, and they shared the ball on the offensive end.

Cretin came away with the 77-76 victory over Orono.

LAKEVILLE NORTH WENT UP AGAINST CRETIN-DERHAM HALL IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Dec. 10, Lakeville North and Cretin-Derham Hall squared off I a boys’ basketball game at Hopkins High School as part of the Breakdown Sports USA Boys’ Basketball Tip Off.

Cretin-Derham Hall pushed the ball down the floor as they looked to score baskets in transition.

Neither team went on a huge run in the first half.

Cretin-Derham Hall’s Daniel Oturu came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Lakeville North got everyone involved in the offense. They did a good job of passing the ball around the 3-point line.

The first half was very close. Neither team went on a huge run.

At halftime, the score was Cretin-Derham Hall 35, Lakeville North 32.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and look for layups.

Cretin-Derham Hall kept on looking to get the ball into the hands of Oturu. Oturu came up with steals and layups on the offence.

Lakeville North called a timeout with 15:44 left in regulation. The score was Cretin-Derham Hall 44, Lakeville North 35.

Cretin-Derham Hall attacked the basket and came up with shots midway through the second half. Lakeville North countered the attack by attacking the basket and coming up with layups.

The score remained close late in the game. Neither team went on a huge run.

The score was tied at 67 at the end of regulation.

As the overtime period got underway both teams continued to move the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.

The score went back and forth in the overtime period.

Lakeville North came away with the 82-74 victory over Cretin-Derham Hall.

CRETIN-DERHAM HALL WENT UP AGAINST HOPKINS IN A BOYS' BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb. 3, Cretin-Derham Hall and Hopkins squared off in a boys' basketball game. Hopkins was without guard Amir Coffey who was out due to rest. 

The score went back and forth early.

Cretin-Derham Hall started the game out in a zone defense. They wanted to force Hopkins to take deep shots.

Hopkins called a timeout with 11:51 left in the first half. The score was Cretin-Derham Hall 13, Hopkins 6.

Hopkins also started the game in a zone defense. They wanted to make Cretin-Derham Hall make 3-point shots. They didn’t want the ball in the paint.

Cretin-Derham Hall got everyone involved in the offense. Everyone knew where they were supposed to be on the floor. 

Hopkins switched between man-to-man and zone defense in the second half. They wanted to keep Cretin-Derham Hall guessing on what they were going to do on the defensive end.

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

Cretin-Derham Hall called a timeout with 7:13 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 22, Cretin-Derham Hall 21.

Cretin-Derham Hall’s Chris Perry and Daniel Oturu came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. They knew where their teammates were on the floor and were able to get them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

Hopkins did a good job of pushing the ball down the floor and scoring layups in transition.

Cretin-Derham Hall’s Deland Phillips came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. He used his quickness to get past the defenders.

Hopkins did a good job of moving the ball on the offensive end.

At halftime the score was Hopkins 37. Cretin-Derham Hall 31.

As the second half got underway Hopkins looked to move the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

Johnson kept coming up with layups in the second half. He really called for the ball and knew where he was on the floor at all times.

Cretin-Derham Hall called a timeout with 13:50 left in regulation. The score was Hopkins 43, Cretin-Derham Hall 38.

Hopkins struggled to shoot the ball midway through the second half. Cretin-Derham Hall took advantage of that as they came up with steals and layups on the defensive end.

Hopkins called a timeout with 10:15 left in regulation. The score was Cretin-Derham Hall 50, Hopkins 48.

Hopkins stayed in a zone defense. They made Cretin-Derham Hall take deep 3-point shots which they were able to make.

Johnson continued to come up with huge baskets in the second half. The defense had a difficult time slowing him down.

Cretin-Derham Hall looked to attack the basket and come up with layups.

There were several lead changes late in the contest.

The game was tied at 64 at the end of regulation.

As the overtime period got underway, the score continued to go back and forth.

Hopkins came away with the 72-68 victory over Cretin-Derham Hall. 

The leading scorer for Hopkins was Johnson with 27 points.

The leading scorers for Cretin-Derham Hall was Oturu with 24 points.

MIKE SCANLAN HAS STEPPED DOWN AS THE HEAD BOYS VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH

Cretin-Derham Hall’s Mike Scanlan has stepped down as the head boys varsity football coach.

 

Scanlan has been the head coach at Cretin-Derham Hall for the past 30 seasons. He spent his first six years coaching at Red Wing High School and the last 30 at Cretin and Cretin-Derham Hall High School.

 

In 1987 Cretin High School combined with Derham Hall High School to become Cretin-Derham Hall High School.

 

Assistant coach Brooks Bollinger will take over as the head football coach at Cretin-Derham Hall High School.

 

CRETIN-DERHAM HALL WENT UP AGAINST APPLE VALLEY IN A BOYS REGION 3 CLASS 4A BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Cretin-Derham Hall and Apple Valley squared off on March 5 Farmington High School as they hosted the boys’ Region 3 Class 4A basketball championship game. The winner of the game earns a trip to the state tournament. Basketball fans packed the stands as there was only standing room only around the track that overlooked the court.  

Apple Valley started in zone defense. They wanted to make spread the ball out and work the ball around the 3-point line. Cretin-Derham Hall did a good job of attacking the Apple Valley defense.

Cretin-Derham Hall looked to push the ball down the floor as they came up with layups.

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

Cretin-Derham Hall’s Sam Neumann came up with mid-range jump shots and layups consistently throughout the first half.

The defensive pressure that each team applied make it difficult for the other team to open shots

Apple Valley called a timeout with 10:38 left in the first half. The score was Cretin-Derham Hall 20, Apple Valley 14.

Apple Valley’s Gary Trent Jr. came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His team did a good job of getting him the ball inside the 3-point line.

Apple Valley’s Tre Jones took the ball hard to the basket as he came up with layups. He was also able to hit mid-range jump shots.

Cretin-Derham Hall called a timeout with six minutes left in the first half. The score was Cretin-Derham Hall 24, Apple Valley 23.

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

Apple Valley was able to come up with fast break layups late in the first half.

At halftime the score was Apple Valley 36, Cretin-Derham Hall 34.

As the second half got underway Apple Valley continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with layups.

Trent and Jones both came up with some critical baskets midway through the second half.

Even though Cretin-Derham Hall slowed down the scoring output they still were able to get to the basket and come up with shots.

Newman came up with clutch 3-point baskets with just over eight minutes left in regulation.

Apple Valley came up with shots late in the second half. They were able to slow down the Cretin-Derham Hall offense.

Apple Valley came away with the 74-50 victory over Cretin Derham Hall.  

The leading scorers for Cretin Derham Hall ere Neumann with 14 points and Gresham with 13 points.

The leading scorers for Apple Valley were Trent with 29 points and Jones with 14 points.

After the game I was able to talk to Apple Valley’s Trent and Jones and head coach Zach Goring about the game.

DELASALLE WENT UP AGAINST CRETIN-DERHAM HALL IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

DeLaSalle and Cretin-Derham Hall (CDH) squared off in a boys’ basketball game in front of a sold out gym.  

CDH was able to bring the ball down the floor quickly as they looked to get the ball into the hands of Sam Neumann.

Both teams took a lot of time off the clock in the first half by swinging the ball around the 3-point line.

The score went back and forth early in the first half. DeLaSalle’s defensive pressure didn’t seem to bother CDH.

CDH guard Joe Rosga came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Newmann was able to attack the basket and come up with mid-range jump shots. If he didn’t think that he had a good look at the basket he wasn’t afraid to pass it to one of his teammates.

The defensive pressure that CDH applied made it difficult for DeLaSalle.

CDH called a timeout with 8:14 left in the first half. The score was CDH 16, DeLaSalle 14.

DeLaSalle’s Sacar Anim came up with a few slam dunks that revved up the crowd.

The score was close throughout the first half. There were many ties and lead changes in the first half.

CDH’s Rosga, Donnell Gresham and Newman all came up with huge baskets in the first half. Those three players were not shy to take the ball to the basket.

CDH called a timeout with 2:26 left in the first half. The score was CDH 27, DeLaSalle 22.

CDH came up with huge layups late in the first half. They were able to slow down the DeLaSalle offense.

At halftime the score was CDH 35, DeLaSalle 22.

As the second half go underway DeLaSalle’s Josh Collins drained a deep 3-point basket to start the second half. Collins also came up with rebounds.

CDH came up with jump shots and layups. They were able to take DeLaSalle out of the game offensively. Even though DeLaSalle had a difficult time shooting the ball they attacked the basket.

DeLaSalle came up with steals and was able to make layups off the steals.

DeLaSalle called a timeout with 12:18 left in regulation. The score was CDH 46, DeLaSalle 37.

CDH looked to take time off the clock on the offensive end. They made DeLaSalle play man-to-man defense.

Anim came up with a two handed slam dunk that gave his team confidence. Teammate Gabe Kalscheur came up with huge mid-range jump shots that went in.

Newmann and Rosga both came up with huge baskets in the game. The defense had a difficult time slowing them down.

CDH did good job of slowing down the DeLaSalle offense. They came up with big shots and turnovers.

CDH kept attacking the basket and looking for their shot was they were able to take a lot of time off the clock.

CDH came away with the 77-65 victory over DeLaSalle.

The leading scorers for DeLaSalle were Anim with 21 points, Johnson with 14 points and Collins with 13 points.

The leading scorers for CDH were Neumann with 24 points and Rosga with 20 points.  

CRETIN-DERHAM HALL WENT UP AGAINST DELaSALLE IN A GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME

On Feb, 14 Cretin-Derham Hall (CDH) and DeLaSalle went up against each other in a girls’ basketball game.

DeLaSalle looked to move the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. They did a god job of getting everyone the ball on the floor.

CDH went on a 7-0 run with 13 minutes in the first half.

CDH’s Jackie Radford came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. Her teammates did a good job of getting her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.

There were several ties and lead changes in the first half. After CDH initial run.

CDH called a timeout with 6:08 left in the first half. The score was DeLaSalle 15, CDH 14.

CDH’s Autam Mendez made mid-range jump shots as she did a good job of calling for the ball when she was open.

DeLaSalle struggled to shoot the ball late in the first half. CDH was able to capitalize on the DeLaSalle missed shots.

At halftime the score was CDH 30, DeLaSalle 20.

As the second half got underway DeLaSalle started in a zone defense. They were able to make CDH make deep shots.

DeLaSalle passed the ball around the 3-point line and was able to get Taylor Toney and Patiance Griffin the ball. Both Toney and Griffin came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

The score remained close throughout the second half.

CDH’s Elizabeth Edinger came up with mid-range jump shots to keep CDH in the game.

CDH called a timeout with 10:14 left in regulation. The score was tied at 41.

CDH”s Jackie Radford came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in critical times in the game.

Her teammates did a good job of getting her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.

The score remained close late in regulation. Both team’s defenses stepped up and slowed the scoring down.

Toney came up with layups late in the contest. Her teammates did a good job of getting her the ball in spots where she get to the lane.

DeLaSalle came away with the 61-59 victory over CDH.

The leading scorers for DeLaSalle were Toney with 20 points, Griffin with 16 points and Haynes with 10 points.

The leading scorers for CDH were Salmen with 17 points, and Radford with 16 points.

STEVENS POINT WENT UP AGAINST CRETIN-DERHAM HALL IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Stevens Point and Cretin-Derham Hall went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game. The score went back and forth throughout the first half.

Cretin did a good job of getting the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition. Cretin used a zone defense in the first half. They wanted Stevens Point to take deep 3-point baskets.

Cretin was quicker than Stevens Point. Cretin was able to come up with steals and layups on the offensive end.

Stevens Point attacked the basket and looked to make mid-range jump shots.

Stevens Point’s Trev Anderson looked to make shots. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball and was able to come up with mid-range jump shots.

Cretin’s Donnell Gresham came did a good job of passing the ball around the three-point line. His teammates did a good job of calling for the ball.

At halftime the score was Cretin-Derham Hall 32, Stevens Point 24.

As the second half got under way Steven’s Point looked to set the offensive tempo and push the ball down the floor.

Stevens Point’s Jamison Kryshak came up with deep 3-point baskets to keep his team in the game.

His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Cretin’s Sam Newman also came up with huge baskets in the second half.

Stevens Point battled throughout the game. They attacked the basket and looked to make mid-range jump shots and layups

Cretin came away with the 69-60 victory over Steven’s Point.

The leading scorer for Stevens Point was Sam Hauser with 26 points

The leading scorer for Cretin was Rosga with 24 points.

CRETIN-DERHAM HALL WENT UP AGAINST ST. PAUL JOHNSON IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Cretin-Derham Hall went up against St. Paul Johnson. The score went back and forth early.

Cretin-Derham Hall’s Sam Neumann came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half.

Johnson struggled to shoot the ball in the early going. They were not able to hit shots that they put up.

Cretin-Derham Hall came fast break layups and mid-range jump shots throughout the first half.

Cretin-Derham Hall called a timeout with 8:39 left in the first half. The score was Cretin-Derham Hall 22, St. Paul Johnson 14.

Cretin-Derham Hall passed the ball around the 3-point line as they looked to work the ball inside.

Johnson kept shooting late in the first half. They were able to turn steals into layups.

At halftime the score was Cretin-Derham Hall 34. Johnson 29.

 As the second half got underway Johnson guard Jalen Mobley came up with huge layups. He was able to get out and run the floor and make plays in traffic.

Johnson called a timeout with 11:19 left in regulation. The score was Cretin-Derham Hall 56, Johnson 44.

Johnson couldn’t get their offense going throughout the game. They struggled to score baskets in the second half.

Johnson got hot late in the game. They came up with huge baskets as a team.

Cretin-Derham Hall came away with the 88-83 victory over Johnson.

The leading scorers for Johnson were Elliot with 28 points and Mobley with 17 points.

The leading scorers for Cretin-Derham Hall were Rosga with 27 points, Newman with 25 points and Gresham with 23 points.  

NORTH SCOTT (IA) WENT UP AGAINST CRETIN-DERHAM HALL IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

North Scott and Cretin-Derham Hall collided in a boys’ basketball game at Target Center as part of the Timberwolves Shootout.

Both teams started in zone defenses.

Cretin looked to get the ball into Sam Neumann’s hands. Neumann was able to step up and hit 3-point baskets.

Cretin’s Donell Gresham and Joe Rosga both came up with mid-range jump shots in the first half.

They were able to get past the North Scott defense and get to the basket. Most of their baskets came in the paint.

Cretin called a timeout with 10:27 left in the first half. The score was Cretin 17, North Scott 11.

North Scott did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They were able to swing the ball around the 3-point line to take time off the clock.

North Scott’s Cortez Seales came up with mid-range jump shots in the first half. He kept his team in the game. Also teammate Marlon Stewart came up with huge jump shots.

At halftime the score was North Scott 28, Cretin 25.

North Scott did a good a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and did a good job of talking on offense and defense.

North Scott’s Cortez Seales came up with mid-range jump shots throughout the game. Seales did a good job of also getting to the basket for layups.

Cretin continued to get the ball into the hands of Gresham and Rosga. They both did a good job of getting to the basket.

Cretin attacked the basket late in regulation. North Scott came up with layups late in regulations. 

They came up with steals late in the game.

Cretin came away with the 74-68 over North Scott.

The leading scorers for North Scott were Seales with 25 points and Stewart with 15 points.

The leading scorers for Cretin were Rosga with 20 points, Neumann with 19 points and Grehsam with 15 points.

CHAMPLIN PARK WENT UP AGAINST CRETIN-DERHAM HALL IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Champlin Park and Cretin-Derham Hall squared off in a boys’ basketball game. The score went back and forth throughout the first half.

Cretin’s Joe Rosga was all over the floor on the offensive end he was able to get down the floor and make layups. He also wasn’t afraid to step back and knock down mid-range jump shots.

Champlin Park’s JT Gibson came up with rebounds. He was able to bring the ball down the floor and make layups.

Cretin-Derham Hall wasn’t afraid to take deep 3-point baskets. Rosga was able to come up with defensive stops and turn his guy over. Rosga was able to step up and knock down 3-point shots.

Champlin Park looked to score baskets in transition. They were able to get to the basket and hit layups. Champlin Park also did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.

Rosga continued to make shots late in the first half.

At halftime the score was Champlin Park 32, Cretin-Derham Hall 28.

As the second half got underway Champlin Park came out looking to push the ball down the floor.

Cretin-Derham Hall’s Sam Newman came up with layups off steals. Newman also was able to knock down 3-point baskets.

Gibson did a good job of driving to the basket for layups. He also was able to make free throws.

Cretin-Derham Hall called a timeout with 6:18 left in regulation. The score was Champlin Park 54, Cretin-Derham Hall 48.

Champlin Park looked to take time off the clock with 5 minutes left in regulation.

The game came down to the wire. Neither team gave up an easy shot.

Champlin Park came away with the 65-62 victory over Cretin-Derham Hall.

The leading scores for Cretin-Derham Hall were Rosga with 20 points and Neumann with 19 points.

The leading scorer for Champlin Park was Gibson with 21 points.