The Minneapolis North Polars took on St Paul Johnson in a boys’ basketball matchup for the Twin Cities championship at St Paul Johnson high school. North had a 19-6 record going into the game.
St Paul Johnson was 25-0 and they were ranked #1 in class AAA in the Minneapolis Star Tribune poll at the time of the game.
Johnson wanted to control the tempo early on. They started in a man-to-man defense. They wanted to apply pressure on Minneapolis North.
Johnson is known to be a quick team. Their players know where they are supposed to be on the court and they get there.
North looked to get the ball out of the net and get to the hole quickly. North did get on the board after being down 5-0 to begin the game.
St Paul Johnson plays at a high tempo and they are always looking to run and push the ball up the court. They do a good job of scoring baskets very quickly. Roosevelt Scott had a nice one-handed slam dunk that gave Johnson a confidence boost.
Johnson was able to get out to a fast start. They were able to get a lead and play tough aggressive defense.
North kept fighting. They kept on shooting the ball. Charles Smith found his shot. He was able to drop a few shots.
North went to a zone defense midway through the first half, but they were not able to slow down Johnson.
Marcus Marshall for St Paul Johnson was able to step up and knock down three point shots. Johnson did a good job of rebounding. They were able to crash the boards hard.
At halftime the score was St Paul Johnson 49 and Minneapolis North 24.
As the second half got underway North came out on fire. They were able to knock down shots right and left. They were not afraid to shoot the ball.
Both teams dove on the ground for loose balls. Both teams played with a lot of energy.
Johnson’s ability to shoot the ball in the ball in the second half kept them in the game and they were able to expand their lead.
North didn’t give up. They did keep trying to make runs at Johnson. They had difficulties doing that.
Johnson did good job of making plays throughout the game. Each of the players knew where they were supposed to be on the court and they got the ball to them.
Both teams gave it all the entire game but in the end St Paul Johnson came away with the 92-67 victory. With the victory over North, they won the 2009-2010 Twin Cities Boys’ basketball championship title.
The leading scores for Minneapolis North were John Hicks with 16 points and Malik El-Amin with 11 points. For Johnson Maxie Rosenbloom had 18 points.
I was joined by the Czar of Twin Cites Boy’s Hoops. Check out his thoughts on the St Paul Johnson Minneapolis North matchup.
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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Thursday, May 21, 2009
MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST AND ST PAUL JOHNSON SQUARE OFF IN THE BATTLE OF THE TWIN CITIES BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Lakers starting pitcher was Cole Baker. In the first inning Joe Benert got a single and then Tanner Henderickson drilled a ground ball to the right field fence scoring Tanner Henderickson. At the end of the first inning the score was Johnson 1 and Southwest 0.
Johnson Top of 2.
15. Xavier Black grounded out ss-1st
22 Ian Zangs 3rd to 1st out
11 Antonio Colon struck out
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 2
16 Jake Schmitz fly out short right field
8 Quinton Campbell walk
7 Cole Baker single to right field moving up Campbell
12 Dan Kernan grounded out to first scoring Quinton Campbell
Runners move up on wild pitch
14 Zach Adams grounded out scoring Cole Baker.
After two innings of play Minneapolis Southwest 2 and St Paul Johnson 1
JOHNSON TOP OF 3
14 Nick Buchan got hit a bouncer to the pitcher and then got thrown out at first base.
3 Jordan Laroche popped out.
7 Zach Lopez got thrown out at first.
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 3
9 Nick Kuhlmann flew out to the Left fielder.
11Peter Cragone grounded out to the first base man.
10 Jack Schneider got a double on a two hopper fumble to the right fielder.
17 Bennett Johnson went down swing and striking out for the third out.
JOHNSON TOP OF 4
5 Joe Benert grounded to third base and then got thrown out at first base.
2 Tanner Henderickson hits a monster shot to the center field fence which ends up being a triple.
8 Daniel Adney pitchers to first
15 Xaiver Black got a single scoring Tanner Henderickson.
22 Ian Zangs was called out on a triple.
SOUTHWEST BOTOM OF 4
16 Jake Schmitz flew out to center.
8 Quinton Campbell got thrown out at first base.
7 Cole Baker flew out to the second baseman.
Score Minneapolis Southwest 2 and St Paul Johnson 3.
JOHNSON TOP OF 5
11 Antonio Colon singled to first base
12 Robert Hoveland popped out to the first base man.
3 Jordan Larochch popped out to the first base man.
7 Zach Nicol-Lopez lined out to the short stop.
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 5
12 Dan Kernan hit a grounder to the short stop then got thrown out at first base.
14 Zach Adams struck out swinging.
9 Nick Kuhlmann hit a hard ground ball for a single to the Right fielder.
21 Dan Osied hit a liner to the second baseman who threw Nick Kuhlmann out for the third out.
JOHNSON TOP OF 6
2 Tanner Henderickson got a single and got replaced on basepath by Kyle Vickery
22 Ian Zangs got a triple and scoring three runs.
For Southwest Jake Schmitz came in and pitched.
11 Antonio Colon struck out swinging.
14 Nick Buchan struck out swinging.
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 6
10 Jack Schneider flew out to Right field
17 Bennett Johnson , walked.
16 Jake Schmitz got a double
8 Quinton Campbell got a walk to load the bases with one out.
12 Dan Kernan got a double.
Runners scored on wild pitches.
15 Dan Hupp walked.
Dan Kernan moved to third on a wild pitch.
6 Kyle Tjossem got hit by the pitch.
Dan Kernan scored on a double steal.
21 Dan Osied flew out to the second baseman.
Southwest was able to come up big with 4 runs and tie the game in the sixth inning.
JOHNSON TOP OF 7
3 Jordan Laroche bounced out to the second base man and was thrown out at first.
7 Zach Micol-Lopez bounced out to the pitcher.
5 Joe Benert grounded out to the second baseman.
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 7
10 Jack Schneider bounced out short to first.
17 Bennett Johnson walked.
16 Jake Schmitz flew out to right field
THE SCORE IS TIED AS WE HAVE REACHED THE END OF REGULATION
JOHNSON TOP OF 8
Nick Colman is the new Southwest Pitcher
2 Tanner Hendrickson got a double out to the centerfield fence.
8 Daniel Andeson got a double and Tanner Henderiskson scored on a fielding error.
15 Xaiver Black struck out.
22 Ian Zangs got a sacrifice bunt that scored Daniel Anderson.
11 Antonio Colon walked
14 Nick Bauchman grounded out to first base.
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 8
15 Xaiver Black came into the game to pitch for St Paul Johnson
25 Joe Headlen bounced out to the second base man and was thrown out at first.
Dan Hupp flew out for the Pitcher for the final out.
In the extra inning St Paul Johnson was able to score two runs and come away with the 8-6 victory over Minneapolis Southwest.
Johnson Top of 2.
15. Xavier Black grounded out ss-1st
22 Ian Zangs 3rd to 1st out
11 Antonio Colon struck out
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 2
16 Jake Schmitz fly out short right field
8 Quinton Campbell walk
7 Cole Baker single to right field moving up Campbell
12 Dan Kernan grounded out to first scoring Quinton Campbell
Runners move up on wild pitch
14 Zach Adams grounded out scoring Cole Baker.
After two innings of play Minneapolis Southwest 2 and St Paul Johnson 1
JOHNSON TOP OF 3
14 Nick Buchan got hit a bouncer to the pitcher and then got thrown out at first base.
3 Jordan Laroche popped out.
7 Zach Lopez got thrown out at first.
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 3
9 Nick Kuhlmann flew out to the Left fielder.
11Peter Cragone grounded out to the first base man.
10 Jack Schneider got a double on a two hopper fumble to the right fielder.
17 Bennett Johnson went down swing and striking out for the third out.
JOHNSON TOP OF 4
5 Joe Benert grounded to third base and then got thrown out at first base.
2 Tanner Henderickson hits a monster shot to the center field fence which ends up being a triple.
8 Daniel Adney pitchers to first
15 Xaiver Black got a single scoring Tanner Henderickson.
22 Ian Zangs was called out on a triple.
SOUTHWEST BOTOM OF 4
16 Jake Schmitz flew out to center.
8 Quinton Campbell got thrown out at first base.
7 Cole Baker flew out to the second baseman.
Score Minneapolis Southwest 2 and St Paul Johnson 3.
JOHNSON TOP OF 5
11 Antonio Colon singled to first base
12 Robert Hoveland popped out to the first base man.
3 Jordan Larochch popped out to the first base man.
7 Zach Nicol-Lopez lined out to the short stop.
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 5
12 Dan Kernan hit a grounder to the short stop then got thrown out at first base.
14 Zach Adams struck out swinging.
9 Nick Kuhlmann hit a hard ground ball for a single to the Right fielder.
21 Dan Osied hit a liner to the second baseman who threw Nick Kuhlmann out for the third out.
JOHNSON TOP OF 6
2 Tanner Henderickson got a single and got replaced on basepath by Kyle Vickery
22 Ian Zangs got a triple and scoring three runs.
For Southwest Jake Schmitz came in and pitched.
11 Antonio Colon struck out swinging.
14 Nick Buchan struck out swinging.
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 6
10 Jack Schneider flew out to Right field
17 Bennett Johnson , walked.
16 Jake Schmitz got a double
8 Quinton Campbell got a walk to load the bases with one out.
12 Dan Kernan got a double.
Runners scored on wild pitches.
15 Dan Hupp walked.
Dan Kernan moved to third on a wild pitch.
6 Kyle Tjossem got hit by the pitch.
Dan Kernan scored on a double steal.
21 Dan Osied flew out to the second baseman.
Southwest was able to come up big with 4 runs and tie the game in the sixth inning.
JOHNSON TOP OF 7
3 Jordan Laroche bounced out to the second base man and was thrown out at first.
7 Zach Micol-Lopez bounced out to the pitcher.
5 Joe Benert grounded out to the second baseman.
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 7
10 Jack Schneider bounced out short to first.
17 Bennett Johnson walked.
16 Jake Schmitz flew out to right field
THE SCORE IS TIED AS WE HAVE REACHED THE END OF REGULATION
JOHNSON TOP OF 8
Nick Colman is the new Southwest Pitcher
2 Tanner Hendrickson got a double out to the centerfield fence.
8 Daniel Andeson got a double and Tanner Henderiskson scored on a fielding error.
15 Xaiver Black struck out.
22 Ian Zangs got a sacrifice bunt that scored Daniel Anderson.
11 Antonio Colon walked
14 Nick Bauchman grounded out to first base.
SOUTHWEST BOTTOM OF 8
15 Xaiver Black came into the game to pitch for St Paul Johnson
25 Joe Headlen bounced out to the second base man and was thrown out at first.
Dan Hupp flew out for the Pitcher for the final out.
In the extra inning St Paul Johnson was able to score two runs and come away with the 8-6 victory over Minneapolis Southwest.
Monday, March 9, 2009
WEEKEND MELEE AT ST. PAUL SCHOOL RESULTS IN ARREST
ANTHONY LONETREE FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE REPORTS
St. Paul police arrested a student for possession of a stolen firearm and ticketed a 17-year-old for disorderly conduct after a fight broke out Saturday at a showcase basketball game at Arlington High School.
The so-called "Twin City Game" pitted St. Paul Johnson against Minneapolis Washburn.
Police spokesman Pete Crum said today that the melee involved fans from the opposing sides, and required about 20 officers to quell. A chemical irritant was used, he said, and officers had to work to separate parents and children from the combatants.
An 18-year-old man who identified himself as a Highland Park High School student was arrested after a gun fell out of his waistband during a struggle with police, Crum said.
The student had not threatened anyone with the weapon, he added.
Crum said there were no reports of injuries.
Washburn defeated Johnson, 67-64.
St. Paul police arrested a student for possession of a stolen firearm and ticketed a 17-year-old for disorderly conduct after a fight broke out Saturday at a showcase basketball game at Arlington High School.
The so-called "Twin City Game" pitted St. Paul Johnson against Minneapolis Washburn.
Police spokesman Pete Crum said today that the melee involved fans from the opposing sides, and required about 20 officers to quell. A chemical irritant was used, he said, and officers had to work to separate parents and children from the combatants.
An 18-year-old man who identified himself as a Highland Park High School student was arrested after a gun fell out of his waistband during a struggle with police, Crum said.
The student had not threatened anyone with the weapon, he added.
Crum said there were no reports of injuries.
Washburn defeated Johnson, 67-64.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
THE TOP TWO TEAMS IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST PAUL SQUARE OFF IN A BATTLE FOR THE TIWN CITIES CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
The Minneapolis Washburn Millers are taking on the St Paul Central Minutemen. Both of these teams won their conference titles.
As this game gets underway here, the stands begin to fill. Washburn is kicking off to Central. The Minutemen get the ball on their own 20 yard line and are looking to get off to a strong start. The Washburn Millers are coming out of the gates scrappy, as they all want to make a statement here to start the game on the defensive end. Washburn picks it off and is looking to score here early in the game. The Millers are a threat to score early and that's what they do, as Brandon King scores the Millers first touchdown. The extra point attempt is no good so with 8:56 left to go in the first quarter. The score is Washburn 6 and Central 0.
The Minutemen get the ball back after the touchdown and they get it on the twenty yard line. Andrew Lewis had a nice return for the Minutemen. They're looking to get the ball up the field here on this drive. Andrew Lewis is finding a few holes in the Miller defense early in the game. DJ Johnson has just come up with a huge run, for a St Paul Johnson first down. The ball is on the seven yard line and Johnson is looking to score. They are knocking at the door step. The Minutemen are trying some different looks on the offensive end here. They are doing a good job of confusing the Miller defense. The Minutemen try to go for it on fourth down and 8 but they don't convert and turn it over on downs.
On the first play of the series Montrell Wade came up with the ball and ran it down 96 yards and now the Millers are knocking on the door looking to score here in the first quarter. There is a penalty on the play. It was pass interference on the Millers and that backed them up to the 24 yard line. The Millers are going through a tough time right now, having penalties that are hurting them. It is 4th down and 29 to go. They are going for it but it comes up short and St Paul Central takes over on the 29 yard line.
The Central Minutemen have gotten the ball back and they are having a hard time coming up with some plays here in the first quarter.
At the end of the first quarter the score is Minneapolis Washburn 6 and St Paul Central 0.
The Millers get the ball first here in the beginning of the second quarter. The Millers are looking to run the ball here. The Millers look sharp, as they continue to push the ball down the field. Johnny Walkins just had a 70 yard touchdown pass. Peter Branstad caught the two point conversion. With the touchdown and the extra point the score now is Minneapolis Washburn 14 and Central 0,
St Paul Central has come right back with a Malik Glass reception for an 83 yard touchdown with 7:49 left to go in the second quarter. With that touchdown pass, the score is now Minneapolis Washburn 14 and St Paul Central 6.
The Millers have gotten the ball back after the St Paul Central Touchdown and they are attempting to get something going again. Washburn is trying to run the ball here in the middle of the second quarter. The Millers have gotten another first down, as they continue to drive down field. They are on the 50 yard line. Peter Branstand has just come up with another nice catch form the quarterback Brandon King. Montrell Wade has also got some nice runs tonight so far. The Millers are threatening here late in the second quarter. The Millers have come up some big miscues in the second quarter. They are going to have to tighten it up in the second half to come away with it. Central is going to have to come up and take advantage of the Miller mistakes to come back and win this game. They just came up with one here late in the first half, as they recover a Washburn fumble late in the half.
At half time the score is Washburn 14 and St Paul Central 6.
It should be pointed out the Minneapolis Washburn's Tight End Ra'Shede Hageman is not present at this game tonight he is not even at the complex.
Washburn has gotten the ball here to start off the second half. They have come out hungry for a victory here in the second half. Peter Haugen must have gotten them fired up at half time. The Millers get a first down on their first series after the half time. They have gotten the ball up the field. Brandon King is running the ball well and he is sharing that responsibility with Montrell Wade. They both have had some nice carries here in the game tonight. Brandon King is also looking good. The Millers are looking to score on this drive. The Millers turn it over again on downs because they couldn't convert.
At the end of the third quarter the score is Minneapolis Washburn Millers 14 and St Paul Central Minutemen 6.
Washburn has gotten off to a good start in the fourth quarter. Johnny Walkens has gotten off to a good start. Washburn forced a safety here in the middle of the fourth quarter. There have been two fumbles by each team here in the fourth quarter.
Washburn has gotten 4th and long once again and are looking to punt. They have not been effective with the ball thus far in the fourth quarter. Both teams are still playing well here late in this game.
Minneapolis Washburn has come away with a 22-6 victory tonight. They have played a tough game against St Paul Central. The Minutemen have played a good game and should be congratulated on a good season. And good luck to both of these teams in the post season.
As this game gets underway here, the stands begin to fill. Washburn is kicking off to Central. The Minutemen get the ball on their own 20 yard line and are looking to get off to a strong start. The Washburn Millers are coming out of the gates scrappy, as they all want to make a statement here to start the game on the defensive end. Washburn picks it off and is looking to score here early in the game. The Millers are a threat to score early and that's what they do, as Brandon King scores the Millers first touchdown. The extra point attempt is no good so with 8:56 left to go in the first quarter. The score is Washburn 6 and Central 0.
The Minutemen get the ball back after the touchdown and they get it on the twenty yard line. Andrew Lewis had a nice return for the Minutemen. They're looking to get the ball up the field here on this drive. Andrew Lewis is finding a few holes in the Miller defense early in the game. DJ Johnson has just come up with a huge run, for a St Paul Johnson first down. The ball is on the seven yard line and Johnson is looking to score. They are knocking at the door step. The Minutemen are trying some different looks on the offensive end here. They are doing a good job of confusing the Miller defense. The Minutemen try to go for it on fourth down and 8 but they don't convert and turn it over on downs.
On the first play of the series Montrell Wade came up with the ball and ran it down 96 yards and now the Millers are knocking on the door looking to score here in the first quarter. There is a penalty on the play. It was pass interference on the Millers and that backed them up to the 24 yard line. The Millers are going through a tough time right now, having penalties that are hurting them. It is 4th down and 29 to go. They are going for it but it comes up short and St Paul Central takes over on the 29 yard line.
The Central Minutemen have gotten the ball back and they are having a hard time coming up with some plays here in the first quarter.
At the end of the first quarter the score is Minneapolis Washburn 6 and St Paul Central 0.
The Millers get the ball first here in the beginning of the second quarter. The Millers are looking to run the ball here. The Millers look sharp, as they continue to push the ball down the field. Johnny Walkins just had a 70 yard touchdown pass. Peter Branstad caught the two point conversion. With the touchdown and the extra point the score now is Minneapolis Washburn 14 and Central 0,
St Paul Central has come right back with a Malik Glass reception for an 83 yard touchdown with 7:49 left to go in the second quarter. With that touchdown pass, the score is now Minneapolis Washburn 14 and St Paul Central 6.
The Millers have gotten the ball back after the St Paul Central Touchdown and they are attempting to get something going again. Washburn is trying to run the ball here in the middle of the second quarter. The Millers have gotten another first down, as they continue to drive down field. They are on the 50 yard line. Peter Branstand has just come up with another nice catch form the quarterback Brandon King. Montrell Wade has also got some nice runs tonight so far. The Millers are threatening here late in the second quarter. The Millers have come up some big miscues in the second quarter. They are going to have to tighten it up in the second half to come away with it. Central is going to have to come up and take advantage of the Miller mistakes to come back and win this game. They just came up with one here late in the first half, as they recover a Washburn fumble late in the half.
At half time the score is Washburn 14 and St Paul Central 6.
It should be pointed out the Minneapolis Washburn's Tight End Ra'Shede Hageman is not present at this game tonight he is not even at the complex.
Washburn has gotten the ball here to start off the second half. They have come out hungry for a victory here in the second half. Peter Haugen must have gotten them fired up at half time. The Millers get a first down on their first series after the half time. They have gotten the ball up the field. Brandon King is running the ball well and he is sharing that responsibility with Montrell Wade. They both have had some nice carries here in the game tonight. Brandon King is also looking good. The Millers are looking to score on this drive. The Millers turn it over again on downs because they couldn't convert.
At the end of the third quarter the score is Minneapolis Washburn Millers 14 and St Paul Central Minutemen 6.
Washburn has gotten off to a good start in the fourth quarter. Johnny Walkens has gotten off to a good start. Washburn forced a safety here in the middle of the fourth quarter. There have been two fumbles by each team here in the fourth quarter.
Washburn has gotten 4th and long once again and are looking to punt. They have not been effective with the ball thus far in the fourth quarter. Both teams are still playing well here late in this game.
Minneapolis Washburn has come away with a 22-6 victory tonight. They have played a tough game against St Paul Central. The Minutemen have played a good game and should be congratulated on a good season. And good luck to both of these teams in the post season.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
TWO OF THE BEST SQUARE OFF IN TWIN CITIES CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
In a game that will be a battle of the best in the Minneapolis & St. Paul Conference’s, Minneapolis Southwest will meet St. Paul Highland Park at the Metrodome for the Twin Cities Championship Thursday night at 6:00 PM. It should be a great battle of the two top teams in the Twin Cities.
I will be there to give highlights and updates throughout the game.
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