ST. FRANCIS WENT UP AGAINST CHAMPLIN PARK IN THE CLASS 4A BOYS’ BASKETBALL QUARTERFINAL GAME

On Mach 11 St. Francis and Champlin Park squared off in boys’ Class 4A state quarterfinal basketball game at the Target Center.

Champlin Park looked to push the ball down the floor guard J.T. Gibson came up with layups.

St. Francis center Blake Moreno came up with layups in the paint. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

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

St. Francis took a lot of time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line. Champlin Park switched between man-to-man and zone defense.

St. Francis called a timeout with 11:29 left in the first half. The score was Champlin Park 15, St. Francis 12.

Gibson did a good job of bringing the ball down the floor and getting the ball into his teammate’s hands. Gibson was able to get the ball into the hands of Mary Hill. Hill also came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

St. Francis couldn’t control Champlin Park when they made fast breaks.

Gibson came up with fade-a-way mid-range jump shots. He was able to get past the defenders and to the basket.

St. Francis called a timeout with 4:25 left in the first half. The score was Champlin Park 37, St. Francis 20.

Champlin Park did a good job of scoring baskets in transition. The guards knew where everyone was supposed to be on the floor.

Champlin Park used their quickness to their advantage as they came up with steals and fast break layups late in the first half.

At halftime the score was Champlin Park 52, St. Francis 23.

As the second half got underway Champlin Park continued to push the ball down the floor.

The defense that Champlin Park applied made it very difficult for St. Francis to come up with shots in the second half.

Moreno came up with big shots late in the contest.

The game went into the mercy rule.

Champlin Park came away with the 90-47 victory over St. Francis.

The leading scorer for St. Francis was Moreno with 17 points.

The leading scorers for Champlin Park were Wright and Jeremy Johnson both had 17 points and Hill had 15 points.

After the game I was able to talk to Champlin Parks Wright and head coach Mark Tuchscherer about the game.

MAPLE GROVE WENT UP AGAINST CHAMPLIN PARK IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Maple Grove went up against Champlin Park went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game on Jan. 20.

Champlin Park looked to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

Maple Grove looked to get the ball inside to their post players. Maple Grove looked to get the ball into the hands of Reid Nikko. Nikko came up with layups.

Champlin Park’s Jeremy Johnson came up with layups in the half. Johnson came up with mid-range jump shots in the first half.

Maple Grove did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and looking to score baskets in transition.

Johnson was able to get the ball in the lane and make layups.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half.

Champlin Park went to a zone defense that made Maple Grove take deep 3-point baskets.

Champlin Park swung the ball around the 3-point line. They were able to get the ball into guard J.T. Gibson’s hands. Gibson wasn’t afraid to shoot mid-range jump shots or layups either.

Maple Grove got everyone involved in the offense. Maple Grove’s Mitchell Rekstad came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half.

Maple Grove’s Brad Davison was all over the floor on both ends of the floor. He came up with huge shots and rebounds.

Champlin Park’s Theo John came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. The defense had a difficult time slowing him down.

Maple Grove looked to get the ball down the floor and score quick baskets in transition.

Johnson came up with steals and was able to get the ball into the hands of Gibson come up with layups.

Maple Grove called a timeout with 3:03 left in the first half. The score was Maple Grove 30, Champlin Park 26.

Champlin Park did all they could to control the tempo late in the first half. Marty Hill came up with steals and layups late in the first half.

Gibson came up with huge 3-point baskets late in the first half.

The score at halftime was tied at 31.

As the second half got underway Champlin Park continued to get the ball into the hands of John and Gibson. Both came up with huge baskets early.

The defensive pressure by each team made it hard for the other team to get open looks at the basket.

Gibson provide an offensive spark. He came up with layups throughout the second half.  Johnson stepped up big and was able to drain 3-point baskets and layups. John also came up with huge baskets in the second half. Teammate Wright came up with huge mid-range jump shots throughout the game.

The score went back and forth throughout the second half. With just over 4 minutes left in the second half Champlin Park came up with huge baskets and they were able to slow the defense down. Gibson was able to go coast to coast and come up with a layup and gave Champlin Park the lead.

Champlin Park came up with the 73-58 victory over Maple Grove.

The leading scorers for Maple Grove were Pickford with 19 points and Davison with 16 points.

The leading scorers for Champlin Park were Gibson with 20 points, Johnson with 18 points and Wright with 17.

RICE LAKE WENT UP AGAINST CHAMPLIN PARK IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Rice Lake and Champlin Park squared off in a boys’ basketball game.

The score went back and forth early in the first half.

Champlin Park looked to get the ball into JT Gibson. Gibson came up with mid-range jump shots. 

Rice Lake’s Henry Ellenson came up with deep 3-point shots.

Champlin Park did a good job of getting the ball into everyone’s hands who was on the ball. Gibson and Jeremy Johnson were able to get to the basket and make layups.

Johnson was also able to come up with deep 3-point shots late in the first half.

Champlin Park was able to make layups in transition.

At halftime the score was Champlin Park 41, Rice Lake 29.

As the second half got underway Rice Lake continued to struggle to shoot the ball. Champlin Park was a lot quicker than Rice Lake.

Rice Lake called a timeout with 10:44 left in regulation. The score was Champlin Park 56, Rice Lake 42.

Champlin Park was able to take a lot of time off the clock as they passed the ball around the 3-point line. They also took a lot of 3-point shots late in regulation.

Ellenson came up big for Rice Lake. He was able to get to the basket and hit shots late in the game. In the end however, Champlin Park was able to hold on and was able to hang on and came away with the 75-71 victory over Rice Lake.

Ellenson ended the game with 39 points and was the leading scorer for Rice Lake.

Champlin Park was lead in scoring by Gibson with 24 points, and Johnson with 20 points.

ROSEVILLE WENT UP AGAINST CHAMPLIN PARK IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Roseville and Champlin Park went up against each other in a boys’ basketball game.
 
Champlin Park started the game in a zone defense. Roseville also started out in a zone defense. Champlin Park passed the ball around the 3-point line.

Champlin Park’s J.T. Gibson brought the ball down the floor. He communicated well with his teammates. Gibson was able to get the ball into the hands of Marty Hill. Hill also was able to bring the ball down the floor.

Roseville called a timeout with 15:38 left in the first half. The score was Champlin Park 7. Roseville 0.

Champlin Park’s Theo John called for the ball on the low block. He attempted to make layups in the first half. 

Champlin Park’s McKinley Wright came up with huge layups and jump shots in the first half. The Roseville defense had a tough time slowing Wright down.

Roseville stuck with their zone defense. They were able to make Champlin Park take their time on the offensive end. 

Hill was able to come up with defensive rebounds and then bring the ball down the floor and make fast break layups. 

Roseville went into a scoring lull midway through the first half. They couldn’t hit shots.

Hill came up with some huge baskets in the first half. He was able to get to the basket and make mid-range jump shots and layups on offense. On the defensive end Hill did a good job of making it difficult for his man to make shots.

Roseville’s Jesper Horsted came up with mid-range jump shots late in the first half.

Wright continued to come up with mid-range jump shots late in the first half.

John called for the ball on the low block. His teammates did a good job of getting the ball to him in the paint where came up with layups.

Roseville had a difficult time shooting the ball throughout the first half.

At halftime the score was Champlin Park 49, Roseville 39.

The second half got underway with Champlin Park continuing to look for layups. John also did a good job of coming off of screens and getting to the basket.

Roseville’s Mitch Poss came up with some huge jump shots. He was also able to make 3-point baskets throughout the second half.

Hill was able to come up with some huge baskets. His teamates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could pull it.

Roseville’s Kobe Critchley hit jump shots. He came off of screens in the lane and pulled for jump shots in the lane.

Champlin Park continued to get to the basket and make layups late in the game.

Roseville couldn’t hit shots down the stretch. 

Champlin Park came away with the 84-74 victory over Roseville. 

The leading scorers for Champlin Park were Wright with 20 points, Hill with 19 points and Gibson with 16 points.

The leading scorers for Roseville were Poss with 33 points and Horsted with 17 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.

CHAMPLIN PARK WENT UP AGAINST HOPKINS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Champlin Park squared up against Hopkins in a boys’ basketball game. Hopkins looked to push the tempo early in the game.

Hopkins used a tough man-to-man pressure and Champlin Park also used man-to-man early in the game.

Hopkins Amir Coffey was all over the floor. On the offensive end Coffey was able to get to the basket. He did a good job of setting up his teammates and getting them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

Champlin Park called a timeout with 11:47 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 24, Champlin Park 15.

Hopkins continued to get steals and was able to make their layups.

Champlin Park called another timeout with 11:06 left in the first half. The score was Hopkins 29, Champlin Park 15.

Champlin Park guard JT Gibson was all over the floor. On the offensive end Gibson came up with some huge three-point baskets.

Coffey came up with some deep three-point shots. If he didn’t think that he had a good shot he could pass it to one of his teammates.

Champlin Park got hot with under 7 minutes left in the first half. They were able to string baskets together.

Hopkins called a timeout with 4:33 left in the first half. The score was Champlin Park 48, Hopkins 41.

Both teams were able to score baskets on the fast break.

Gibson continued to move the ball down the floor well late in the first half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

Champlin Park continued to push the ball down the floor and hit layups in transition.

At halftime the score was Champlin Park 59, Hopkins 54.

Champlin Park continued to push the ball down the floor and were able to hit layups. Gibson did a good job of setting the tempo in the second half.

Hopkins John Warren was all over the floor. On the offensive end he knew where his teammates were and was able to get them the ball in spots where they could shoot it.

Hopkins was able to attack the basket. Hopkins Vincent Shahid came up with some big mid-range jump shots. He was able to hit shots over defenders. On the defensive end Shahid was able to create steals.

Hopkins stepped up their defensive pressure as they created turnovers. They were able to score layups off the turnovers.

Hopkins called a timeout with 9:04 left in the second half. The score was Champlin Park 74, Hopkins 69.

Both teams continued to make fast break layups in the second half.

Gibson was able to distribute the ball well to his teammates.

Champlin Park called a timeout with 5:51 left in the second half. The score was Champlin Park 76, Hopkins 74.

The score went back and forth late in the game. Neither team went on a run late.

Coffey continued to come up with some huge shots late in the game.

Champlin Park called a timeout with 1:23 left in regulation. The score was Champlin Park 87, Hopkins 84.

Hopkins continued to look to get to the basket late in the game.

Champlin Park came away with the 90-86 victory over Hopkins.

The leading scorer for Hopkins was Coffey with 36 points.

The leading scorer for Champlin Park was Gibson with 26.

CHAMPLIN PARK WENT UP AGAINST BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME

Hopkins High School held a four team boys’ basketball holiday classic on Nov. 28. Champlin Park went up against Bloomington Kennedy.

Both teams looked to set the tempo early. Champlin Park looked to get fast breaks.

Champlin Park’s defense caused problems for Kennedy as they had a hard time hitting shots early.

Kennedy called a timeout with 15:55 left in the first half. The score was Champlin Park 5, Kennedy 0.

Champlin Park’s JT Gibson was all over the floor. On the offensive end he was able to make his layups and mid-range jump shots.

Champlin Park was able to move the ball around the three-point line and take time off the clock. If Gibson thought that he could hit a deep three-point shot he shot it.

Kennedy called a timeout with 10:23 left in the first half. The score was Champlin Park 22, Kennedy 6.

Champlin Park did a good job of getting the ball down the floor and scoring layups in transition.

Champlin Park’s Marty Hill got past his defenders and made layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball while he was cutting to the paint. Teammate Marcus Hill was also able to come up with some big jump shots in the first half. Mckinley Wright was also able to come up with some layups and mid-range jump shots

Champlin Park called a timeout with 4:00 left in the first half. The score was Champlin Park 39, Kennedy 12.

Champlin Park continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

At halftime the score was Champlin Park 54, Kennedy 17.

As the second half got underway Champlin Park continued push the ball down the floor and score layups.

Kennedy’s Tyson Chase was all over the floor. He was scrappy on the defensive side of the floor.

Chase was able to hit jump shots that he took.

Champlin Park continued to get the ball into the hands of Gibson. Gibson was able to get the shots

that he wanted to take.

Champlin Park called a timeout with 14:49 left in regulation. The score was Champlin Park 66, Kennedy 22.

Champlin Park continued to push the tempo throughout the second half.

Champlin Park’s Datrice Mulsumo found his mid-range touch in the second half. His teams did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it. He also was not afraid to shoot the 3-point shot from the top of the key.

Kennedy didn’t give up late in the second half. Even though they struggled to shoot the ball throughout the game they still looked for their shots.

Champlin Park came away with the 86-42 victory over Kennedy.

The leading scorers for Champlin Park were Gibson with 19, Marty Hill with 14 and Wright with 13.

The leading scorer for Kennedy was Chase with 10.

Champlin Park was too much for Kennedy. Kennedy struggled to shoot the ball throughout the game. Champlin Park was a little quicker than Kennedy.

CHAMPLIN PARK WENT UP AGAINST OSSEO IN A NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CONFERENCE BOYS BASKETBALL GAME

The Osseo high school gym was full on Jan. 30 for the boys basketball game between Champlin Park and Osseo.

 

Champlin Park won the tip. Champlin Park swung the ball around the three-point line. They wanted to get everyone involved in the offense.  

 

Osseo’s Wheeler Baker drove the ball down the floor. Baker looked to his mid-range jump shot going early in the game. His teammate Jordan Dembley drove to the basket as he tried to make layups.

 

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

 

Champlin Park’s Ian Smith came out on fire as he was able to score seven of his team’s first nine points.

 

Dembley was not afraid to shoot the shoot the deep three-point shot as well. Dembley and Baker each had good court awareness they both let their teammates know where they were supposed to be on the floor.

 

Champlin Park’s J.T. Gibson took the ball hard to the basket as he was able to make contested layups. He wasn’t afraid to also pass it to his teammate Ian Smith who also got hot from the inside the lane. Brennan Witt also came up with some nice shots in the post for his team.

 

Osseo’s Giovanni Pastrano came up with some nice blocks that created fast break baskets. Pastrano was not afraid to pass the ball to his teammates if he didn’t think that he had a good shot.

 

Osseo called a timeout with 5:27 left in the first half. The score was Osseo 29, Champlin Park 27.

 

Osseo continued to attack the basket. They were able to make contested shots. Champlin Park also attacked the basket as they kept on looking for Gibson.

 

Champlin Park looked to get the ball inside late in the first half.  Champlin Park’s Witt got his jump shot going on the low block.

 

At halftime the score was Osseo 46, Champlin Park 33.

 

As the second half got underway Baker and teammate Jamar Roberson continued to shoot and make mid-range jump shots.  

 

Champlin Park came out cold to start the second half. They were not able to hit jump shots or layups from anywhere on the floor. Champlin Park didn’t give up however as they looked to continue to shoot the ball. Osseo’s defensive pressure seemed to take the energy out of Champlin Park.

 

Osseo continued to pull away midway through the second half. They kept on getting the ball into the hands of Baker and Dembley. Allan Anderson did a good job of bringing the ball down the floor. He was able to get the ball into the hands of Baker and Dembley.

 

There continued to be many jump balls in the second half as each team dove on the floor after loose balls.

 

Champlin Park came up with some deep shots late in the game. They cut the deficit to 10 with just under 6:00 left in regulation.

 

Both teams didn’t give up any easy baskets late in the second half.

 

Osseo’s Elliott Kane came up with some big fast break layups late in regulation.

 

Osseo came away with the 83-74 victory over Champlin Park.

 

The leading scorers for Champlin Park were Witt with 24 points, Smith with 12 points and Gibson with 11 points.

 

The leading scorers for Osseo were Baker with 31 points and Dembley with 23 points.

 

I was joined by the Twin Cities Hoops Czar. Check out his thoughts of the Champlin Park vs. Osseo basketball game.