Lakeville North and Chaska took to the court in the Minnesota State High School League girls state basketball class AAAA semi final game. Lakeville North came in with a 30-0 record and Chaska was a 23-6.
Lakeville North started out in a full court press. They wanted to try to get Chaska out of rhythm early on.
Both teams played very good defense. Chaska was able to push the ball up the court in transition. They did a really good job of getting the ball to their guards.
Lakeville North was able to go on a run midway through the first half. Chaska went cold midway through the first half. They were not able to slow them down.
Lakeville looked really good on the offensive end. At the half they had a 34-14 lead over Chaska.
As the second half got underway Lakeville North came out on fire. They were able to make shots.
Ellen Degler of Wayzata got hit in the nose with an elbow. She ended up breaking her nose and did not return to the game.
Lakeville North looked very good in the second half. They were able to go really hard after the ball. But they were not able to make a shot.
Chaska was way over matched in this game. Lakeville North came away with the 76-46 victory over Lakeville North.
Lakeville North was lead in scoring by Rachel Banham with 17 points, Apiew Ojulu with 10 and Cassie Rochel with 12 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Lakeville North’s head coach Andy Berkvam and Lakeville players Cassy Rochel, Rachel Banahm, and Apiew Ojulu.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
BENILDE-ST.MARGARET’S TOOK ON SARTELL-ST. STEPHEN’S IN THE SEMIFINAL GAME IN GIRLS STATE BASKETBALL
Benilde-St. Margaret’s took on Sartell St. Stephen’s in the girls state high school league’s class AAA semifinal basketball game.
Both teams really started off playing tough aggressive defense. The score went back and forth as each team was able to knock down shots in the earlygoings.
Benilde started in a zone defense. They played really aggressively. They didn’t let Sartell penetrate into the gaps in the defense. They were also able to get out on the three point shooters and shut them down.
Sartell kept feeding Abbie Whitney who was posted in the low block to look to score. She was able to get shots in the low block and make them.
Benilde fought back. They knew they were in the ball game. They went on a run midway through the first half. Their shots were falling late in first half and Sartell was not able to slow them down.
Both teams played very aggressively. Olivia Antilla played very aggressively she was able to knock down shots throughout the game and played very well on defense for Benilde.
At halftime the score was Benilde-St. Margaret’s 36 and Sartell St. Stephen’s 21.
As the second half got underway Benilde-St. Margaret’s came out swinging as they really put on a shooting clinic. They were able to knock down shots they were putting up.
Benilde pulled away in the second half. They kept the pressure on Sartell though the second half. Itisha Alexander played really hard and aggressively for Benilde.
Benilde was able to really take it to Sartell St. Stephens. Benilde-St.Margaret’s was able to come away with the 69-47 victory.
The leading scorers for Sartell were Haley Guetter with 17 points and Andrea Whitney with 16 points.
The leading scorers for Benilde-St.Margaret’s were Itisha Alexander and Olivia Antilla both with 18 points. Josie Dillon scored 12 points and Khadijah Shumpert scored 10.
After the game I was able to talk to Benilde-St. Margaret’s head coach Bob Loyns. I was also able to talk to players Itisha Alexander and Olivia Antilla
IN GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE SEMI FINAL ACTION MINNEAPOLIS DE LASALLE TOOK ON HILL-MURRAY
Minneapolis De LaSalle Islanders took on Hill-Murray in the semi finals of the 2010 Minnesota State High School League state tournament. De LaSalle had a 30-0 record coming into the game and Hill-Murray’s record was 20-10.
De LaSalle looked to set the tempo from start of the game. Hill-Murray looked to apply full court press. Both of these teams planned to play up-tempo.
De LaSalle’s guard Sarina Baker was able to get the ball up the court quickly and get her teammates into the game. She knew where her players were on the court.
Hill-Murray looked to trap the ball at the half court. They used a full court man-to-man defense.
Bethany Dolitte scored the first six points for Hill-Murray. Her teammates kept looking to get her the ball.
Tyseanna Johnson for De LaSalle looked to score. She was able to knock down shots from different spots on the court. She was not afraid to attack the basket.
Baker and Johnson were able to step up and with 8:25 left in the first half they were able to tie the game at 16.
The score went back and forth as each team traded baskets. Neither team played very well on the defensive end.
With 6:00 left in the first half the score was Hill-Murray 23 and De LaSalle 20.
Allina Starr for De LaSalle was able to drive coast-to-coast and make baskets throughout the first half. She had a very quick first step. Star was only a freshman She averaged 8.1 points per game during the regular season.
Hill-Murray went on a run to close out the first half. Tessa Cichy stepped up big as she was able to find the basket from the beginning of the game. She was able to make shots throughout the half. Hill-Murray went on an 18-10 run to end the first half.
At halftime the score was Hill-Murray 34 and De LaSalle 28. The leading scorer for De LaSalle at the half was Sarina Baker with 13 points. For Hill-Murray they were lead in scoring by Tessa Chichy with 17 points.
As the second half got underway De LaSalle continued to keep pushing the ball up the court.
With 14:49 left in regulation the score was Hill-Murray 36 De LaSalle 28.
De LaSalle looked like they came out with more intensity and they were able to go on a run midway through the second half. De LaSalle has been known to score in bunches.
Tessa Cichy kept shooting the ball and they were going in. She was the go-to person for Hill-Murray. On the defensive end she was able to stop her opponent. She played really aggressively the whole game.
Hill-Murray really made De LaSalle pay for their mistakes. After every one of De LaSalle’s miscues, whether it was a loose ball or a defensive rebound, Hill-Murray was able to score on the other end.
Hill-Murray came away with the 61-48 victory over Minneapolis De LaSalle. The leading scorers for De LaSalle were Sarina Baker with 17 points and Allina Starr with 14 points.
The leading scorer for Hill Murray was Tessa Cichy who scored 34 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Hill-Murray’s head coach Erin Herman about the victory. I was also able to catch up with Tessa Cichy.
De LaSalle looked to set the tempo from start of the game. Hill-Murray looked to apply full court press. Both of these teams planned to play up-tempo.
De LaSalle’s guard Sarina Baker was able to get the ball up the court quickly and get her teammates into the game. She knew where her players were on the court.
Hill-Murray looked to trap the ball at the half court. They used a full court man-to-man defense.
Bethany Dolitte scored the first six points for Hill-Murray. Her teammates kept looking to get her the ball.
Tyseanna Johnson for De LaSalle looked to score. She was able to knock down shots from different spots on the court. She was not afraid to attack the basket.
Baker and Johnson were able to step up and with 8:25 left in the first half they were able to tie the game at 16.
The score went back and forth as each team traded baskets. Neither team played very well on the defensive end.
With 6:00 left in the first half the score was Hill-Murray 23 and De LaSalle 20.
Allina Starr for De LaSalle was able to drive coast-to-coast and make baskets throughout the first half. She had a very quick first step. Star was only a freshman She averaged 8.1 points per game during the regular season.
Hill-Murray went on a run to close out the first half. Tessa Cichy stepped up big as she was able to find the basket from the beginning of the game. She was able to make shots throughout the half. Hill-Murray went on an 18-10 run to end the first half.
At halftime the score was Hill-Murray 34 and De LaSalle 28. The leading scorer for De LaSalle at the half was Sarina Baker with 13 points. For Hill-Murray they were lead in scoring by Tessa Chichy with 17 points.
As the second half got underway De LaSalle continued to keep pushing the ball up the court.
With 14:49 left in regulation the score was Hill-Murray 36 De LaSalle 28.
De LaSalle looked like they came out with more intensity and they were able to go on a run midway through the second half. De LaSalle has been known to score in bunches.
Tessa Cichy kept shooting the ball and they were going in. She was the go-to person for Hill-Murray. On the defensive end she was able to stop her opponent. She played really aggressively the whole game.
Hill-Murray really made De LaSalle pay for their mistakes. After every one of De LaSalle’s miscues, whether it was a loose ball or a defensive rebound, Hill-Murray was able to score on the other end.
Hill-Murray came away with the 61-48 victory over Minneapolis De LaSalle. The leading scorers for De LaSalle were Sarina Baker with 17 points and Allina Starr with 14 points.
The leading scorer for Hill Murray was Tessa Cichy who scored 34 points.
After the game I was able to talk to Hill-Murray’s head coach Erin Herman about the victory. I was also able to catch up with Tessa Cichy.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
MINNEHAHA ACADEMY TOOK ON HAWLEY IN THE GIRLS CLASS AA STATE QUARTERFINAL BASKETBALL GAME
The Minnehaha Academy Redhawks took on Hawley in the quarterfinal game of the State Tournament at the Target Center. Hawley came into the game undefeated with a record of 28-0. Minnehaha had a record of 21-9 coming into the game.
Both teams started out playing strong. Hawley looked to get the ball up the court as quickly as they could. The defensive pressure that both of these teams played with were unbelievable. They were able to box out on both ends of the floor.
Minnehaha Academy’s Rachel Hansen played really aggressively. She went after the loose balls and was not afraid to shoot the ball from anywhere on the court. Hawley was trying to take her out of the game by really guarding her tough. They put multiple players on her.
Hawley was able to go on a run after being down in the first half. They got their shot back and were able to put on a little run together midway through the first half.
Both teams battled each other. Hawley was able quell Minnehaha Academy’s run before the lead got too big.
At the half the score was Minnehaha Academy 23 and Hawley 16.
The game was a defensive battle. Neither team took a lot of shots. Both teams played tight man-to-man defense.
Minnehaha Academy was able to take control of the game in the second half. They worked hard and were able to slow down Hawley.
Hawley didn’t go away quietly they fought back and kept playing strong aggressive defense. They were able to go on a run midway through the second half.
Rachel Hansen continued to get the ball and have the hot hand. She was able to come up with some big shots throughout the game.
Hawley was not able to get their offense going. The game was a defensive battle but in the second half Minnehaha was able to gain control of the game.
Minnehaha Academy was able to come away with the 56-31 victory over Hawley. This was Hawley’s first loss of the season.
The leading scorer for Minnehaha Academy was Rachel Hansen who finished with 18 points.
I was able to talk to Minnehaha Academy’s head coach Josh Thurow about his thoughts on the game. I was also able to talk to Rachel Hansen about the game.
Both teams started out playing strong. Hawley looked to get the ball up the court as quickly as they could. The defensive pressure that both of these teams played with were unbelievable. They were able to box out on both ends of the floor.
Minnehaha Academy’s Rachel Hansen played really aggressively. She went after the loose balls and was not afraid to shoot the ball from anywhere on the court. Hawley was trying to take her out of the game by really guarding her tough. They put multiple players on her.
Hawley was able to go on a run after being down in the first half. They got their shot back and were able to put on a little run together midway through the first half.
Both teams battled each other. Hawley was able quell Minnehaha Academy’s run before the lead got too big.
At the half the score was Minnehaha Academy 23 and Hawley 16.
The game was a defensive battle. Neither team took a lot of shots. Both teams played tight man-to-man defense.
Minnehaha Academy was able to take control of the game in the second half. They worked hard and were able to slow down Hawley.
Hawley didn’t go away quietly they fought back and kept playing strong aggressive defense. They were able to go on a run midway through the second half.
Rachel Hansen continued to get the ball and have the hot hand. She was able to come up with some big shots throughout the game.
Hawley was not able to get their offense going. The game was a defensive battle but in the second half Minnehaha was able to gain control of the game.
Minnehaha Academy was able to come away with the 56-31 victory over Hawley. This was Hawley’s first loss of the season.
The leading scorer for Minnehaha Academy was Rachel Hansen who finished with 18 points.
I was able to talk to Minnehaha Academy’s head coach Josh Thurow about his thoughts on the game. I was also able to talk to Rachel Hansen about the game.
ST. PETER TOOK ON THE ROCHESTER LOURDES IN THE STATE CLASS AA QUARTER FINAL BASKETBALL GAME
St. Peter took on the Rochester Lourdes in a class AA quarterfinal action. St. Peter was able to come out on fire and drop the first 9 points. They had a 9-0 lead with 13:53.
Rochester kept fighting. They were not going to let down. They played multiple styles of defense. Nothing seemed to be working.
Rochester was able to get into the game. They were able to slow down St. Peter. St. Peter was able to distribute the ball fairly well throughout to everyone on the court. Everyone looked to shoot the ball.
At halftime the score was St. Peter 22 and Rochester Lourdes 21.
As the second half got underway both teams came out fired up and with a lot of energy.
Both teams battled hard throughout the game. The game was close. Neither team gave up. They were diving on the floor for loose balls.
The score went back and forth throughout the game. Both of these teams played very tough strong defenses. They both played man-to-man and zone defenses.
Both Laura Melquist and Shelby Hanson really stepped their play up throughout the game. They found their shots early on and they were hot. The game came down to the wire.
The Rochester Lourdes came away with the 49-42 victory over St. Peter. The leading St. Peter in scoring was Katy Kuiper with 15 points and Tailor Raymond with 9 points. The leading scorers for Rochester were Laura Melquist with 21 points and Shelby Hanssen with 15 points.
I was able to talk to the Rochester head coach Myron Glass about his team’s victory.
Rochester kept fighting. They were not going to let down. They played multiple styles of defense. Nothing seemed to be working.
Rochester was able to get into the game. They were able to slow down St. Peter. St. Peter was able to distribute the ball fairly well throughout to everyone on the court. Everyone looked to shoot the ball.
At halftime the score was St. Peter 22 and Rochester Lourdes 21.
As the second half got underway both teams came out fired up and with a lot of energy.
Both teams battled hard throughout the game. The game was close. Neither team gave up. They were diving on the floor for loose balls.
The score went back and forth throughout the game. Both of these teams played very tough strong defenses. They both played man-to-man and zone defenses.
Both Laura Melquist and Shelby Hanson really stepped their play up throughout the game. They found their shots early on and they were hot. The game came down to the wire.
The Rochester Lourdes came away with the 49-42 victory over St. Peter. The leading St. Peter in scoring was Katy Kuiper with 15 points and Tailor Raymond with 9 points. The leading scorers for Rochester were Laura Melquist with 21 points and Shelby Hanssen with 15 points.
I was able to talk to the Rochester head coach Myron Glass about his team’s victory.
WHITE BEAR LAKE TOOK ON ST. MICHAEL ALBERTVILLE IN A QUARTERFINAL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST
White Bear Lake took on St. Michael Albertville in the girls’ basketball state tournament.
White Bear Lake continued to make shots throughout the first half. They took their time on the offensive end.
Alexis Foley for White Bear Lake came up really big in the first half. Her shot was dead on as she was able to make shots at will.
Both teams played very aggressively on the defensive end. White Bear Lake was able to drop a few consecutive shots and St. Michael Albertville could not stop them from scoring.
White Bear Lake was not afraid to shoot the ball. They were determined to make the basket whenever they could.
At the half the score was White Bear Lake 28 and St. Michael Albertville 20.
As the second half got underway both teams came out strong. St. Michael Albertville continued to look to dive to the basket.
White Bear Lake went on a run midway through the second half. They were able to knock down shots throughout the game.
White Bear Lake’s Alexis Foley shots were on. She was able to knock down critical shots. Her teammates were able to find her and she stepped up big.
White Bear Lake played tough aggressive defense. On the defensive end they shut down St. Michael Albertville.
White Bear Lake was able to come out at halftime and basically shut them down.
Julia Dysthe played really well. She was one of the key players for White Bear Lake. Also Alexis Foley stepped up big for White Bear Lake.
White Bear Lake was able to come away with the 64-51 victory over St. Michael Albertville. St Michael Albertville was led in scoring by Julia Dysthe and Alexis Foley who each had 23 points.
After the game I was able to talk to White Bear Lakes head coach Jeremy Post and Alexis Foley.
IN THE THIRD QUARTERFINAL GAME IT WAS MAPLE GROVE VS WAYZATA
In the class AAAA quarterfinal game it was Maple Grove taking on Wayzata. Wayzata came out on fire as they were able to open the game with a 7-2 run with 14 minutes left in the first half. But right after that strong start they cooled off.
Maple Grove didn’t shoot the ball well to begin the game. They were taking shots but they were not able to make them.
Maple Grove woke up with 12 minutes remaining in the first half as they were able to go on a run and get back into the game.
The wind changed as Wayzata went cold for a bit. Maple Grove was able to go on a run and they had an 18-9 victory with 9:30 left.
Maple Grove when on a 20-1 run. With 7:22 left the score was Maple Grove 23 and Wayzata 10.
Maple Grove spread out the scoring through everyone on the team. Maple Grove passed the ball around the three point arch as they took their time. Wayzata tried to trap the guards when they were bringing the ball up the court.
At halftime the score was Maple Grove 31 and Wayzata 17. Maple Grove really got balanced scoring from everyone in the first half.
As the second half got underway both teams came out swinging as they both tried to get their shots going.
Maple Grove had a hard time shooting in Wayzata came out on a tear as they went on a run Wayzata went on a 9-0 run to open the second half.
The game got close. Wayzata got the lead at 41-39 with 8:30 left in regulation.
Wayzata picked up the defensive intensity as they really wanted to extend the pressure on Maple Grove.
The game came down to the wire. Both teams were able to on runs throughout the game. Just as one team would go on the run the other team stepped up their defense and was able to slow or stop the other team.
Wayzata was able to come away with the 56-50 victory over Maple Grove. I was able to talk to Wayzata’s head coach Mike Schumacher about the game. I was also able to talk to Wayzata’s Kristi Kuhn about the game.
Maple Grove didn’t shoot the ball well to begin the game. They were taking shots but they were not able to make them.
Maple Grove woke up with 12 minutes remaining in the first half as they were able to go on a run and get back into the game.
The wind changed as Wayzata went cold for a bit. Maple Grove was able to go on a run and they had an 18-9 victory with 9:30 left.
Maple Grove when on a 20-1 run. With 7:22 left the score was Maple Grove 23 and Wayzata 10.
Maple Grove spread out the scoring through everyone on the team. Maple Grove passed the ball around the three point arch as they took their time. Wayzata tried to trap the guards when they were bringing the ball up the court.
At halftime the score was Maple Grove 31 and Wayzata 17. Maple Grove really got balanced scoring from everyone in the first half.
As the second half got underway both teams came out swinging as they both tried to get their shots going.
Maple Grove had a hard time shooting in Wayzata came out on a tear as they went on a run Wayzata went on a 9-0 run to open the second half.
The game got close. Wayzata got the lead at 41-39 with 8:30 left in regulation.
Wayzata picked up the defensive intensity as they really wanted to extend the pressure on Maple Grove.
The game came down to the wire. Both teams were able to on runs throughout the game. Just as one team would go on the run the other team stepped up their defense and was able to slow or stop the other team.
Wayzata was able to come away with the 56-50 victory over Maple Grove. I was able to talk to Wayzata’s head coach Mike Schumacher about the game. I was also able to talk to Wayzata’s Kristi Kuhn about the game.
CHASKA TOOK ON ST. FRANCIS IN THE QUARTERFINAL GAME AT THE TARGET CENTER
The Chaska Hawks took on St. Francis in a quarterfinal game of the Girls Minnesota State High School League state tournament at the Target Center.
Both teams came out and played very aggressively.
Both teams went on runs in the first half. Chaska played tough man-to-man defense.
St. Francis is known to make their runs when they can.
With 8:11 left in the first half the score was Chaska 19 and St. Francis 15.
Both of these teams were looking for their points in transition. As both teams looked to push the ball up the court they were looking for transition points.
At half time the score was Chaska 35 and St. Francis 31.
As the second half got underway both teams both teams continued their aggressive play. Neither team backed down.
Chaska pushed the ball up the court and scored in transition. Chaska’s Jordan Falk was able to find her shot in the second half. Most of her shots were made inside the paint.
Chaska tried to pull away midway through the second half, but St. Francis tried to slow them down. Chaska played a 2-3 zone defense in the second half. That seemed to work to slow down St. Francis.
Ellen Degler played well throughout the game for Chaska. She found her open player. Chaska was able to score quick uncontested layups. Chaska out rebounded St. Francis. They went after loose balls and grab more rebounds. Both teams were playing equally aggressively.
Chaska came away with the 76-57 victory over St. Francis.
The leading scores for St. Francis were Jordan Falk with 16 points, Taylor Morell with 14 and Mellissa Borstner with 13 points. The leading scorers Chaska were Brooke Brown with 20, Ellen Degler 19, Brianna Tisch 12 points and Jullia Skeesick with 10 points.
After the game I was able to catch up with Chaska player Brook Brown and head coach Tara Seifert.
Both teams came out and played very aggressively.
Both teams went on runs in the first half. Chaska played tough man-to-man defense.
St. Francis is known to make their runs when they can.
With 8:11 left in the first half the score was Chaska 19 and St. Francis 15.
Both of these teams were looking for their points in transition. As both teams looked to push the ball up the court they were looking for transition points.
At half time the score was Chaska 35 and St. Francis 31.
As the second half got underway both teams both teams continued their aggressive play. Neither team backed down.
Chaska pushed the ball up the court and scored in transition. Chaska’s Jordan Falk was able to find her shot in the second half. Most of her shots were made inside the paint.
Chaska tried to pull away midway through the second half, but St. Francis tried to slow them down. Chaska played a 2-3 zone defense in the second half. That seemed to work to slow down St. Francis.
Ellen Degler played well throughout the game for Chaska. She found her open player. Chaska was able to score quick uncontested layups. Chaska out rebounded St. Francis. They went after loose balls and grab more rebounds. Both teams were playing equally aggressively.
Chaska came away with the 76-57 victory over St. Francis.
The leading scores for St. Francis were Jordan Falk with 16 points, Taylor Morell with 14 and Mellissa Borstner with 13 points. The leading scorers Chaska were Brooke Brown with 20, Ellen Degler 19, Brianna Tisch 12 points and Jullia Skeesick with 10 points.
After the game I was able to catch up with Chaska player Brook Brown and head coach Tara Seifert.
THE 2010 MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE GIRLS STATE TOURNAMENT BEGINS AS LAKEVILLE NORTH TOOK ON NORTHFIELD IN QUARTERFINAL ACTION
The 2010 Minnesota State High School girls’ state basketball tournament quarterfinal action took place at the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis. In the first game it was Lakeville North against Northfield.
Lakeville North won the tipoff. Lakeville North looked to push the ball up the court early in the game. They took their time on the offensive end. They wanted to run as much time off the clock as they could.
Lakeville North looked for Apiew Ojulu to get the ball into the low post. She was able to make a little drop step and made was able to make shots from the low post.
Northfield had a hard time scoring. They were not able to make shots in the early goings of the game.
Northfield played a zone defense. They were not successful in slowing down Lakeville North. Lakeville North was able to do pretty much do what they wanted to do on the offensive end.
Lakeville North was able to effectively use multiple defenses. They did a good job of going back from man-to-man to a zone defense. That really confused Northfield because they were not able to do anything on their offensive end.
With 4:44 left to go in the first half the score was Lakeville North 22 and Northfield 8.
Lakeville North went on a run to close out the first half.
At half time the score was Lakeville North 34 and Northfield 10.
For Northfield they shot 20% 4 of 20 from the field in the first half. Lakeville North shot 53.8%, 14 of 26 from the field in the first half.
As the second half got underway Northfield came out playing aggressively. They didn’t give up even though they were down by a large deficit.
Lakeville North continued to make shots in the second half. The second half saw more of the same from Lakeville North. They were able to make shots. Northfield continued to put up shots but they were not falling.
Northfield picked up at half court. They pulled off the press early in the second half. They kept on playing defense but they were just not able to slow Lakeville North down.
Northfield went to a zone midway through the second half. Lakeville North was mostly man-to man in the second half.
Lakeville North was able to come away with the 52-33 victory over Northfield. Northfield was led in scoring Morgan Zabel. Lakeville North was led in scoring by Cassie Rochel with 17 points. Rachel Banham had 10 points for Lakeville North.
Lakeville North won the tipoff. Lakeville North looked to push the ball up the court early in the game. They took their time on the offensive end. They wanted to run as much time off the clock as they could.
Lakeville North looked for Apiew Ojulu to get the ball into the low post. She was able to make a little drop step and made was able to make shots from the low post.
Northfield had a hard time scoring. They were not able to make shots in the early goings of the game.
Northfield played a zone defense. They were not successful in slowing down Lakeville North. Lakeville North was able to do pretty much do what they wanted to do on the offensive end.
Lakeville North was able to effectively use multiple defenses. They did a good job of going back from man-to-man to a zone defense. That really confused Northfield because they were not able to do anything on their offensive end.
With 4:44 left to go in the first half the score was Lakeville North 22 and Northfield 8.
Lakeville North went on a run to close out the first half.
At half time the score was Lakeville North 34 and Northfield 10.
For Northfield they shot 20% 4 of 20 from the field in the first half. Lakeville North shot 53.8%, 14 of 26 from the field in the first half.
As the second half got underway Northfield came out playing aggressively. They didn’t give up even though they were down by a large deficit.
Lakeville North continued to make shots in the second half. The second half saw more of the same from Lakeville North. They were able to make shots. Northfield continued to put up shots but they were not falling.
Northfield picked up at half court. They pulled off the press early in the second half. They kept on playing defense but they were just not able to slow Lakeville North down.
Northfield went to a zone midway through the second half. Lakeville North was mostly man-to man in the second half.
Lakeville North was able to come away with the 52-33 victory over Northfield. Northfield was led in scoring Morgan Zabel. Lakeville North was led in scoring by Cassie Rochel with 17 points. Rachel Banham had 10 points for Lakeville North.
Monday, March 15, 2010
THE MINNESOTA VIKINGS HAVE HIRED MATT SHELDON AS DEFENSIVE BACKS COACH
The Minnesota Vikings have hired Matt Sheldon as their assistant defensive backs coach.
Here is the official release sent out by the Vikings:
The Minnesota Vikings have added former Buffalo Bills and St. Louis Rams assistant, and Minnesota Golden Gopher defensive back, Matt Sheldon to its coaching staff as Assistant Defensive Backs coach.
Sheldon, who is heading into his 10th season as an NFL assistant, joins the Vikings following 4 seasons coaching LBs with the Buffalo Bills. With Buffalo, the Bills LBs were instrumental to the team ranking No. 2 in the NFL in passing defense, led by MLB Paul Posluszny who emerged as a play making force.
Prior to his stint in Buffalo, Sheldon spent 2001-05 with the St. Louis Rams, where he assisted on special teams and with the secondary and LBs on defense. Before joining the staff at St. Louis, Sheldon served as a defensive graduate assistant at the University of Wisconsin (1997-99) with the defensive secondary. Wisconsin’s defense led the nation in 1998 and the Badgers were the first team in Big Ten history to win Rose Bowls in consecutive seasons (1998-99).
Sheldon played DB for the University of Minnesota after prepping at D.C. Everest High School in Schofield, WI.
Here is the official release sent out by the Vikings:
The Minnesota Vikings have added former Buffalo Bills and St. Louis Rams assistant, and Minnesota Golden Gopher defensive back, Matt Sheldon to its coaching staff as Assistant Defensive Backs coach.
Sheldon, who is heading into his 10th season as an NFL assistant, joins the Vikings following 4 seasons coaching LBs with the Buffalo Bills. With Buffalo, the Bills LBs were instrumental to the team ranking No. 2 in the NFL in passing defense, led by MLB Paul Posluszny who emerged as a play making force.
Prior to his stint in Buffalo, Sheldon spent 2001-05 with the St. Louis Rams, where he assisted on special teams and with the secondary and LBs on defense. Before joining the staff at St. Louis, Sheldon served as a defensive graduate assistant at the University of Wisconsin (1997-99) with the defensive secondary. Wisconsin’s defense led the nation in 1998 and the Badgers were the first team in Big Ten history to win Rose Bowls in consecutive seasons (1998-99).
Sheldon played DB for the University of Minnesota after prepping at D.C. Everest High School in Schofield, WI.
THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FIRES MENS’ BASKETBALL COACH TODD LICKLITER
The University of Iowa announced they fired men’s head basketball coach Todd Lickliter. Lickliter had a 38-58 record in 3 seasons at the school.
2010 MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
This Wednesday marks the opening day for the 2010 Minnesota State High School League girls’ state basketball tournament. The tournament will take place at the Target Center and at Williams Arena on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
Here are the games that I will be covering on Wednesday, March 17th
The Class AAAA Quarterfinal Schedule
10:00 a.m. — Northfield vs. Lakeville North at Target Center
12:00 p.m. — St. Francis vs. Chaska at Target Center
2:00 p.m. — Wayzata vs. Maple Grove at Target Center
4:00 p.m. — St. Michael-Albertville vs. White Bear Lake Area at Target Center
Class AA Quarterfinals Schedule
6:00 p.m. — Rochester Lourdes vs. St. Peter at Target Center
8:00 p.m. — Minnehaha Academy vs. Hawley at Target Center
Here are the games that I will be covering on Wednesday, March 17th
The Class AAAA Quarterfinal Schedule
10:00 a.m. — Northfield vs. Lakeville North at Target Center
12:00 p.m. — St. Francis vs. Chaska at Target Center
2:00 p.m. — Wayzata vs. Maple Grove at Target Center
4:00 p.m. — St. Michael-Albertville vs. White Bear Lake Area at Target Center
Class AA Quarterfinals Schedule
6:00 p.m. — Rochester Lourdes vs. St. Peter at Target Center
8:00 p.m. — Minnehaha Academy vs. Hawley at Target Center
Sunday, March 14, 2010
NORTHWESTERN EARNS SECOND STRAIGHT NIT BID
From Nick Brilowski
For the first time in school history, Northwestern has earned postseason appearances in consecutive seasons. The Wildcats picked up a No. 7 seed in the National Invitation Tournament and will play at second-seeded Rhode Island Wednesday evening. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. Central with ESPNU providing live television coverage.
The winner of the match will face the winner of the game between third-seeded Wichita State and sixth-seeded Nevada on a date to be determined.
It is the fifth NIT appearance for the Wildcats. Northwestern (20-13, 7-11 Big Ten) also participated in the tournament in 1983, 1994, 1999 and 2009.
It will be the second all-time meeting between the Wildcats and the Rams. Rhode Island won the only previous matchup 91-87 Dec. 28, 1966, incidentally at Madison Square Garden in New York, the current host of NIT semifinals and championship game.
Rhode Island brings a 23-9 record into Wednesday's matchup. A member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Rams tied for fifth place with a 9-7 record and fell to eventual tournament champion Temple 57-44 in the semifinal round.
Senior guard Keith Cothran leads URI with an average of 14.6 points per game, while senior forward Lamonte Ulmer contributes 11.8 points and a team-high 7.3 rebounds per contest.
Northwestern fans interested in seating the Wildcats' section should check NUsports.com Monday morning for more information. Tickets will be on sale to the general public at Ticketmaster.com beginning at 9 a.m. Central time Monday.
For the first time in school history, Northwestern has earned postseason appearances in consecutive seasons. The Wildcats picked up a No. 7 seed in the National Invitation Tournament and will play at second-seeded Rhode Island Wednesday evening. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. Central with ESPNU providing live television coverage.
The winner of the match will face the winner of the game between third-seeded Wichita State and sixth-seeded Nevada on a date to be determined.
It is the fifth NIT appearance for the Wildcats. Northwestern (20-13, 7-11 Big Ten) also participated in the tournament in 1983, 1994, 1999 and 2009.
It will be the second all-time meeting between the Wildcats and the Rams. Rhode Island won the only previous matchup 91-87 Dec. 28, 1966, incidentally at Madison Square Garden in New York, the current host of NIT semifinals and championship game.
Rhode Island brings a 23-9 record into Wednesday's matchup. A member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, the Rams tied for fifth place with a 9-7 record and fell to eventual tournament champion Temple 57-44 in the semifinal round.
Senior guard Keith Cothran leads URI with an average of 14.6 points per game, while senior forward Lamonte Ulmer contributes 11.8 points and a team-high 7.3 rebounds per contest.
Northwestern fans interested in seating the Wildcats' section should check NUsports.com Monday morning for more information. Tickets will be on sale to the general public at Ticketmaster.com beginning at 9 a.m. Central time Monday.
GOPHERS FALL TO #5 OHIO STATE IN TITLE GAME
Minnesota had its four-game winning streak snapped in the title game of the 2010 Big Ten Tournament, as top-seeded and fifth-ranked Ohio State used an impressive second half run to break open a close game and clinch the title with a 90-61 victory at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
The sixth-seeded Gophers (21-13) had recorded wins over Penn State (76-55), 11th-ranked Michigan State (72-67 in OT), and sixth-ranked Purdue (69-42) on consecutive days to advance to their first championship game. But Ohio State (27-7) went on an amazing run midway through the second half, and earned the Big Ten's automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
With 13:41 remaining in the game, the Buckeyes held a slim 42-40 lead after the Golden Gophers had rallied from an 11-point deficit just a few minutes earlier. But, like it did when it went on a 20-0 second-half run in its 88-81 overtime win against Illinois on Saturday, Ohio State outscored the Gophers 37-15 over the next 11 minutes for a 79-55 lead with 2:41 left. During the run, the Buckeyes made 12 straight field goals between a three-pointer by Evan Turner at 11:38 and a missed three by Jon Diebler at 3:16.
Minnesota was led by 17 points from senior guard Lawrence Westbrook, while sophomore guard Devoe Joseph was the only other Gophers player to reach double figures, finishing with 14 points. Senior forward Damian Johnson added seven points, four rebounds, and a pair of blocked shots, while sophomore forward Ralph Sampson III and sophomore center Colton Iverson each finished with six points and two rebounds.
The Gophers trailed by only three points, 33-30, at halftime and shot the ball pretty well in the game by making 22-of-52 (.423) field goals, including 7-of-16 (.438) treys. But 14 Minnesota turnovers led to 21 fastbreak points for the Buckeyes, who had four players reach double figures.
Turner, the Big Ten's Player of the Year and unanimous choice for the tournament's most outstanding player, paced Ohio State with game-high totals of 31 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. It was Turner's 16th double-double of the season. David Lighty added 20 points, seven boards, and five assists, and Diebler made five three-pointers to finish with 19 points. The Buckeyes made 34-of-59 (.576) field goals, including 12-of-22 (.545) three-pointers, while holding a 37-23 edge on the boards.
Joseph joined Illinois' Demetri McCamey, as well as the Buckeyes' Turner, Lighty, and William Buford, on the all-tournament team. Over the four tournament games, Joseph averaged 14.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals, while making 17-of-41 (415) field goals, including 10-of-18 (.556) treys, and 12-of-12 free throws. Joseph is just the third Minnesota player to make the all-tourney team, and the first since Vincent Grier did so following the Gophers' run to the semifinals during 2005.
Despite the loss, Minnesota learned Sunday evening that it had earned its second-straight at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament field. The Gophers will be a #11 seed and face sixth-seeded Xavier (24-8) in the opening round on Friday at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wis. The Gophers and 24th-ranked Musketeers have played three times, but have not met on the court since the Gophers recorded an 83-76 win on Dec. 27, 1956. Minnesota has won all three games in the series.
The sixth-seeded Gophers (21-13) had recorded wins over Penn State (76-55), 11th-ranked Michigan State (72-67 in OT), and sixth-ranked Purdue (69-42) on consecutive days to advance to their first championship game. But Ohio State (27-7) went on an amazing run midway through the second half, and earned the Big Ten's automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
With 13:41 remaining in the game, the Buckeyes held a slim 42-40 lead after the Golden Gophers had rallied from an 11-point deficit just a few minutes earlier. But, like it did when it went on a 20-0 second-half run in its 88-81 overtime win against Illinois on Saturday, Ohio State outscored the Gophers 37-15 over the next 11 minutes for a 79-55 lead with 2:41 left. During the run, the Buckeyes made 12 straight field goals between a three-pointer by Evan Turner at 11:38 and a missed three by Jon Diebler at 3:16.
Minnesota was led by 17 points from senior guard Lawrence Westbrook, while sophomore guard Devoe Joseph was the only other Gophers player to reach double figures, finishing with 14 points. Senior forward Damian Johnson added seven points, four rebounds, and a pair of blocked shots, while sophomore forward Ralph Sampson III and sophomore center Colton Iverson each finished with six points and two rebounds.
The Gophers trailed by only three points, 33-30, at halftime and shot the ball pretty well in the game by making 22-of-52 (.423) field goals, including 7-of-16 (.438) treys. But 14 Minnesota turnovers led to 21 fastbreak points for the Buckeyes, who had four players reach double figures.
Turner, the Big Ten's Player of the Year and unanimous choice for the tournament's most outstanding player, paced Ohio State with game-high totals of 31 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. It was Turner's 16th double-double of the season. David Lighty added 20 points, seven boards, and five assists, and Diebler made five three-pointers to finish with 19 points. The Buckeyes made 34-of-59 (.576) field goals, including 12-of-22 (.545) three-pointers, while holding a 37-23 edge on the boards.
Joseph joined Illinois' Demetri McCamey, as well as the Buckeyes' Turner, Lighty, and William Buford, on the all-tournament team. Over the four tournament games, Joseph averaged 14.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals, while making 17-of-41 (415) field goals, including 10-of-18 (.556) treys, and 12-of-12 free throws. Joseph is just the third Minnesota player to make the all-tourney team, and the first since Vincent Grier did so following the Gophers' run to the semifinals during 2005.
Despite the loss, Minnesota learned Sunday evening that it had earned its second-straight at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament field. The Gophers will be a #11 seed and face sixth-seeded Xavier (24-8) in the opening round on Friday at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wis. The Gophers and 24th-ranked Musketeers have played three times, but have not met on the court since the Gophers recorded an 83-76 win on Dec. 27, 1956. Minnesota has won all three games in the series.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA GOPHERS EARN SECOND STRAIGHT NCAA BERTH
Following a run to the Big Ten Tournament title game for the first time, the Gopher Basketball team earned a second-straight NCAA Tournament berth. The Gophers (21-13) were granted a No. 11 seed and will face No. 6 Xavier (24-8) on Friday at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wis. The game time has not been decided.
This marks Minnesota's eighth NCAA Tournament berth and just the second time that it has earned berths in consecutive seasons. The Gophers earned a No. 10 seed last season and lost to No. 7 Texas in the first round.
The Gophers were placed in the West region with their pod in Milwaukee. If they are able to advance, they will face the winner of No. 3 Pittsburgh and No. 14 Oakland on Sunday.
Minnesota has won seven of its last 10 games including three over top 15 ranked opponents entering the NCAA Tournament. This marks Tubby Smith's 16th trip to the NCAA Tournament 19 seasons as a head coach. Smith stretched his NCAA-leading streak of consecutive seasons with 20 victories or more to 17 with the Gophers' Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal win over Michigan State on Friday. Smith is 29-13 all-time as a head coach at the NCAA Tournament.
As the sixth-seed at the Big Ten Tournament, the Gophers recorded wins over Penn State (76-55), 11th-ranked Michigan State (72-67 in OT), and sixth-ranked Purdue (69-42) to advance to their first championship game. But fifth-ranked Ohio State (27-7) went on an amazing run midway through the second half, and earned the Big Ten's automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
The Gophers and 24th-ranked Musketeers have played three times, but have not met on the court since Minnesota recorded an 83-76 win on Dec. 27, 1956. The Maroon and Gold has won all three games in the series. Xavier went 14-2 in the Atlantic 10 this season, tying for the regular season crown with Temple. The Musketeers fell to Richmond in the Atlantic 10 Tournament semifinals.
This marks Minnesota's eighth NCAA Tournament berth and just the second time that it has earned berths in consecutive seasons. The Gophers earned a No. 10 seed last season and lost to No. 7 Texas in the first round.
The Gophers were placed in the West region with their pod in Milwaukee. If they are able to advance, they will face the winner of No. 3 Pittsburgh and No. 14 Oakland on Sunday.
Minnesota has won seven of its last 10 games including three over top 15 ranked opponents entering the NCAA Tournament. This marks Tubby Smith's 16th trip to the NCAA Tournament 19 seasons as a head coach. Smith stretched his NCAA-leading streak of consecutive seasons with 20 victories or more to 17 with the Gophers' Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal win over Michigan State on Friday. Smith is 29-13 all-time as a head coach at the NCAA Tournament.
As the sixth-seed at the Big Ten Tournament, the Gophers recorded wins over Penn State (76-55), 11th-ranked Michigan State (72-67 in OT), and sixth-ranked Purdue (69-42) to advance to their first championship game. But fifth-ranked Ohio State (27-7) went on an amazing run midway through the second half, and earned the Big Ten's automatic NCAA Tournament berth.
The Gophers and 24th-ranked Musketeers have played three times, but have not met on the court since Minnesota recorded an 83-76 win on Dec. 27, 1956. The Maroon and Gold has won all three games in the series. Xavier went 14-2 in the Atlantic 10 this season, tying for the regular season crown with Temple. The Musketeers fell to Richmond in the Atlantic 10 Tournament semifinals.
MINNEAPOLIS NATIVE TROY BELL DROPS 20 POINTS TO LEAD VANOLI CREMONA PAST BENETTON TV
Minneapolis native Troy Bell was his team’s leading scorer with 20 points in their 72-70 win over Benetton Treviso on Sunday.
Bell was 5 of 9 from three-point land and was 5 of 6 from the free throw line.
Bell was 5 of 9 from three-point land and was 5 of 6 from the free throw line.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
BENILDE ST. MARGARET’S TOOK ON RICHFIELD IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL REGION 6AAA CONTEST
Benilde St. Margaret’s took on Richfield in a boys’ basketball region semi-final game. The winner either takes on Holy Angels or Minneapolis Washburn. The loser’s season will be over. Benilde came into the game with a 22-5 record and they were ranked number 3 in the state class AAA poll. They had the number one seed in the region. Richfield had a 13-14 record and was seeded number 4 in the region.
The intensity of March Madness was in the air as each of these teams took the court. You could feel the energy from both of these teams. Benilde was able to come out and knock down a couple of quick three point shots. Richfield was able to come right back and hit a few jump shots.
Benilde was able to get hot midway through the first half as they were able to go on a little run. Richfield was not able to slow Benilde down.
Seth Marx provided a spark for Benilde as he was also able get knock down some three point shots. On the offensive end Benilde passed the ball around. They were able to do what they wanted to do on their offensive end. Richfield came out and looked a little scared.
Benilde looked to push the ball up the court in transition. As soon as they got the ball out of the net they were looking to get it up the court. Isaiah Zierdon knocked down a couple three pointers that gave Benilde the emotional edge.
Benilde kept taking it to Richfield in the first half. Richfield didn’t give up in the first half. They kept playing hard.
Benilde was able to shoot and make three point shots. They were able to drop multiple three-point shots at one time.
At halftime the score was Benilde St. Margaret’s 61 and Richfield 39.
As the second half got under way Benilde St. Margaret’s continued to look for every scoring chance that they had. Peter Crawford had a few nice moves to the basket. He was not afraid to shoot the ball whenever he could.
Benilde St. Margaret’s continued to roll in the second half. Richfield played very aggressively throughout the game. Richfield was not able to contain their three point shooters.
Benilde emptied their bench with just little 3 minutes left in regulation. They wanted to get their starters out of the game and have their reserves in.
Benilde St. Margaret’s came away with the 98-71victory over Richfield.
The intensity of March Madness was in the air as each of these teams took the court. You could feel the energy from both of these teams. Benilde was able to come out and knock down a couple of quick three point shots. Richfield was able to come right back and hit a few jump shots.
Benilde was able to get hot midway through the first half as they were able to go on a little run. Richfield was not able to slow Benilde down.
Seth Marx provided a spark for Benilde as he was also able get knock down some three point shots. On the offensive end Benilde passed the ball around. They were able to do what they wanted to do on their offensive end. Richfield came out and looked a little scared.
Benilde looked to push the ball up the court in transition. As soon as they got the ball out of the net they were looking to get it up the court. Isaiah Zierdon knocked down a couple three pointers that gave Benilde the emotional edge.
Benilde kept taking it to Richfield in the first half. Richfield didn’t give up in the first half. They kept playing hard.
Benilde was able to shoot and make three point shots. They were able to drop multiple three-point shots at one time.
At halftime the score was Benilde St. Margaret’s 61 and Richfield 39.
As the second half got under way Benilde St. Margaret’s continued to look for every scoring chance that they had. Peter Crawford had a few nice moves to the basket. He was not afraid to shoot the ball whenever he could.
Benilde St. Margaret’s continued to roll in the second half. Richfield played very aggressively throughout the game. Richfield was not able to contain their three point shooters.
Benilde emptied their bench with just little 3 minutes left in regulation. They wanted to get their starters out of the game and have their reserves in.
Benilde St. Margaret’s came away with the 98-71victory over Richfield.
STEVEN’S SPORTS REPORT TO COVER 2010 MSHSL STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
I am pleased to announce that I will be once again covering this year’s Minnesota state high school girls’ and boys’ basketball tournaments from the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis.
The girls’ tournament begins on Wednesday March 17th and runs through Saturday March 20th. The week after the boys take to the hardwood as their tournament runs March 24th to 27th.
The girls’ tournament begins on Wednesday March 17th and runs through Saturday March 20th. The week after the boys take to the hardwood as their tournament runs March 24th to 27th.
Friday, March 12, 2010
THE GOPHER MENS’ BASKETBALL TEAM WAS ABLE TO BEAT PENN STATE IN THE OPENING ROUND OF THE BIG TEN TOURNAMENT
The University of Minnesota Gophers was able to come away with the 76-55 victory over Penn State in the opening round of the Big Ten Tournament.
Check out Myron Medcalf's article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune on the Gophers’ victory over Penn State.
Check out Myron Medcalf's article from the Minneapolis Star Tribune on the Gophers’ victory over Penn State.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
2010 MINNESOTA MR. BASKETBALL CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
Ken Lien, Chairman of the Mr. Basketball of Minnesota Committee is pleased to announce the Five Finalists for the coveted 2010 Mr. Basketball Award.
The finalists are:
Marshall Bjorklund, 6-7, Sibley East
Trevor Gruis, 6-8, Ellsworth
Kevin Noreen, 6-10, Minnesota Transitions Charter
Dyami Starks, 6-3, Duluth East
Jake Thomas, 6-3, Columbia Heights
MINNEAPOLIS DE LASALLE HOSTED FRIDLEY IN A BOYS’ REGION 3AAA BASKETBALL CONTEST
De LaSalle hosted Fridley in a boys’ basketball region quarterfinal game. De LaSalle had a 21-4 record going into the game. They were ranked number 5 in the state in class AAA. Fridley had a record of 7-16 going into the contest. De LaSalle had the number one seed in the section and Fridley had the number 8 seed in the section.
Both teams started the game playing tough man-to-man defense. Both teams wanted to gain tempo from the beginning.
Fridley took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the three-point perimeter. They wanted to look for the open guy. Lamont Diggs found his shot early on for Fridley. He has not afraid to shoot the ball.
De LaSalle played well on the defensive end. They really put a lot of pressure on Fridley. They really played aggressively on both ends of the court. They went on a run with 13 minutes in the first half. There was nothing that Fridley could do so slow them down. Fridley didn’t get discouraged though they kept on playing hard. They were able to shoot their way back in the game.
De LaSalle was able to make shots in the first half. They did not back down from Fridley’s pressure. They were able to get some easy steals and they were able to convert them to points.
De LaSalle did a good job of using the clock. They were able to chew the clock in the first half. They were looking for their shot they wanted to take.
At half time the score was De LaSalle 48 and Fridley 16.
As the second half got underway De LaSalle was able to go on a run. Walter Franklen really played well. He was able to score whenever he wanted to. Franklen played well on both ends of the floor.
De LaSalle continued to shoot the ball well in the second half. Fridley was not able to make their shots.
De LaSalle was able to come away with the 82-47 victory over Fridley.
The leading scorers for Fridley were Lamont Diggs with 11 points and Jimmy Mireri with 10 points. De LaSalle was lead in scoring by Jonah Travis 20 points and Jalen Jaspers.
Both teams started the game playing tough man-to-man defense. Both teams wanted to gain tempo from the beginning.
Fridley took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the three-point perimeter. They wanted to look for the open guy. Lamont Diggs found his shot early on for Fridley. He has not afraid to shoot the ball.
De LaSalle played well on the defensive end. They really put a lot of pressure on Fridley. They really played aggressively on both ends of the court. They went on a run with 13 minutes in the first half. There was nothing that Fridley could do so slow them down. Fridley didn’t get discouraged though they kept on playing hard. They were able to shoot their way back in the game.
De LaSalle was able to make shots in the first half. They did not back down from Fridley’s pressure. They were able to get some easy steals and they were able to convert them to points.
De LaSalle did a good job of using the clock. They were able to chew the clock in the first half. They were looking for their shot they wanted to take.
At half time the score was De LaSalle 48 and Fridley 16.
As the second half got underway De LaSalle was able to go on a run. Walter Franklen really played well. He was able to score whenever he wanted to. Franklen played well on both ends of the floor.
De LaSalle continued to shoot the ball well in the second half. Fridley was not able to make their shots.
De LaSalle was able to come away with the 82-47 victory over Fridley.
The leading scorers for Fridley were Lamont Diggs with 11 points and Jimmy Mireri with 10 points. De LaSalle was lead in scoring by Jonah Travis 20 points and Jalen Jaspers.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST TOOK ON HOPKINS IN REGION 6AAAA BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Minneapolis Southwest Lakers played a game against Hopkins in the region quarterfinals. Whomever wins goes on into the semi finals. Whomever losses, their season is over.
Hopkins came out playing tough aggressive man-to-man defense. They wanted to try to get a jump on Southwest early on.
Hopkins seemed to keep the pressure on Southwest in the early goings. Hopkins played very aggressively in the early goings. They didn’t back off the pressure in the first half.
Marvin Singleton was able to step up big in the first half and make some shots. He was not afraid to drive hard to the basket.
Hopkins was able to make shots in the first half. They did a good job of passing the ball around and taking their time on the offensive end.
The first half belonged to Hopkins. They were able to make shots and they were also more physical.
At half time the score was Hopkins 52, Southwest 23.
As the second half got underway DJ Peterson kept knocking down shots. His teammates got him the ball and he was in possession to score the easy basket.
Southwest didn’t give up. They kept on trying hard to make shots. On the defensive end they didn’t back down.
The mercy rule was put into effect in the second half. If a team leads with more than 35 points the clock runs.
Hopkins ran away with the 83-38 victory over Minneapolis Southwest.
Hopkins came out playing tough aggressive man-to-man defense. They wanted to try to get a jump on Southwest early on.
Hopkins seemed to keep the pressure on Southwest in the early goings. Hopkins played very aggressively in the early goings. They didn’t back off the pressure in the first half.
Marvin Singleton was able to step up big in the first half and make some shots. He was not afraid to drive hard to the basket.
Hopkins was able to make shots in the first half. They did a good job of passing the ball around and taking their time on the offensive end.
The first half belonged to Hopkins. They were able to make shots and they were also more physical.
At half time the score was Hopkins 52, Southwest 23.
As the second half got underway DJ Peterson kept knocking down shots. His teammates got him the ball and he was in possession to score the easy basket.
Southwest didn’t give up. They kept on trying hard to make shots. On the defensive end they didn’t back down.
The mercy rule was put into effect in the second half. If a team leads with more than 35 points the clock runs.
Hopkins ran away with the 83-38 victory over Minneapolis Southwest.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
JOHN MILLEA LEAVES THE MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE
I was surprised to read in the March 9, 2010 edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that my good friend John Millea has decided to leave the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Millea has been with the newspaper for 19 years. He mostly covered high school sports for the paper. He has decided to take a job with the Minnesota State High School League.
I met John when I was in high school. We have become friends and have known each other for years. He would be out covering games and we would have conversations about the games that he was covering. I always remember looking for him at some of the bigger contests that I was at.
His contributions to the Minneapolis Star Tribune will be missed by not only me but by other readers.
Good luck John with your new endeavors.
I met John when I was in high school. We have become friends and have known each other for years. He would be out covering games and we would have conversations about the games that he was covering. I always remember looking for him at some of the bigger contests that I was at.
His contributions to the Minneapolis Star Tribune will be missed by not only me but by other readers.
Good luck John with your new endeavors.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
GET TO KNOW BRODERICK RAEDALE MACK WILLIAMS
I was able to talk to Broderick Raedale Mack Williams. He is currently playing football and going to school at the University of Minnesota, Crookston. This was an email interview that I did in March of 2010.
Broderick was born in Houston Texas. He was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and started playing sports in the 7th grade. He started playing football at Fowell Park.
Broderick has always wanted to win. He wanted to win because it irked him if he lost. As he got into organized football when he was 12, it was starting to get real. He lost the championship his first year it wasn’t so bad. Then after they lost the second time to the same team the next year then he knew then he couldn’t accept to lose.
He went to Lincoln Middle School, Ascension Academy his sophomore year, and then finished at Minneapolis De LaSalle. He is currently attending the University of Minnesota, Crookston. For Broderick, playing sports is fun and he plays for the love of the game.
His dad has taught him a lot about sports development. He has also worked with personal trainers.
In addition to sports, Broderick likes to make music in his free time. He also wants to keep getting better on the football field.
Broderick was born in Houston Texas. He was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and started playing sports in the 7th grade. He started playing football at Fowell Park.
Broderick has always wanted to win. He wanted to win because it irked him if he lost. As he got into organized football when he was 12, it was starting to get real. He lost the championship his first year it wasn’t so bad. Then after they lost the second time to the same team the next year then he knew then he couldn’t accept to lose.
He went to Lincoln Middle School, Ascension Academy his sophomore year, and then finished at Minneapolis De LaSalle. He is currently attending the University of Minnesota, Crookston. For Broderick, playing sports is fun and he plays for the love of the game.
His dad has taught him a lot about sports development. He has also worked with personal trainers.
In addition to sports, Broderick likes to make music in his free time. He also wants to keep getting better on the football field.
MINNEAPOLIS NORTH TOOK ON ST PAUL JOHNSON FOR THE BOYS’ BASKETBALL TWIN CITIES BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
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.
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.
THE BOYS JUNIOR VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL TWIN CITIES CHAMPIONSHIP WAS MINNEAPOLIS HENRY AGAINST ST PAUL JOHNSON
The Twin Cites boys’ basketball junior varsity game was between St Paul Johnson against Minneapolis Henry. Each of these teams won their conference titles.
Johnson looked to get out and push the ball from the beginning of the game. Henry started out in a zone defense. They didn’t want to give Johnson an easy shot.
Both teams got on the board early. Both teams pushed the ball up the court and there were fast break points for both teams in the early goings.
Henry used a zone defense in the first half. They did a really good job of pressuring Johnson and came up with some early steals.
Henry wanted to get the ball into the center’s hands. The guards did a good job of getting the ball into the big man’s hands.
Johnson did a good job of trapping the ball and they were able to create a few turnovers. They applied half court pressure and pinned Henry in the corners.
Both teams played very aggressively on both ends of the floor. Neither team was able to go on a run.
The defense was very tight. Both teams played very physical in the first half. Both teams took their time on the offensive end.
In a first half that provided lots of good defense, the score at the half was tied at 22.
As the second half got underway both teams came out fired up and they looked ready to play. Both teams kept the defensive intensity up throughout the second half.
Johnson continued to look inside to score. They also wanted to have everyone touch the ball on the offensive end. They passed the ball around a lot on the offensive end.
Johnson went on a run midway through the second half. Henry kept the pressure on Johnson. Henry didn’t go away quietly and found away to stay close to Johnson.
Henry made a comeback late in the game. They were able to knock down shots late in the game. But that was not enough.
St Paul Johnson was able to come away with the 53-45 victory over Minneapolis Patrick Henry for the junior varsity boys’ championship title.
Johnson looked to get out and push the ball from the beginning of the game. Henry started out in a zone defense. They didn’t want to give Johnson an easy shot.
Both teams got on the board early. Both teams pushed the ball up the court and there were fast break points for both teams in the early goings.
Henry used a zone defense in the first half. They did a really good job of pressuring Johnson and came up with some early steals.
Henry wanted to get the ball into the center’s hands. The guards did a good job of getting the ball into the big man’s hands.
Johnson did a good job of trapping the ball and they were able to create a few turnovers. They applied half court pressure and pinned Henry in the corners.
Both teams played very aggressively on both ends of the floor. Neither team was able to go on a run.
The defense was very tight. Both teams played very physical in the first half. Both teams took their time on the offensive end.
In a first half that provided lots of good defense, the score at the half was tied at 22.
As the second half got underway both teams came out fired up and they looked ready to play. Both teams kept the defensive intensity up throughout the second half.
Johnson continued to look inside to score. They also wanted to have everyone touch the ball on the offensive end. They passed the ball around a lot on the offensive end.
Johnson went on a run midway through the second half. Henry kept the pressure on Johnson. Henry didn’t go away quietly and found away to stay close to Johnson.
Henry made a comeback late in the game. They were able to knock down shots late in the game. But that was not enough.
St Paul Johnson was able to come away with the 53-45 victory over Minneapolis Patrick Henry for the junior varsity boys’ championship title.
ST. PAUL CENTRAL AND MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN SQUARE OFF IN FRESHMAN TWIN CITIES BOYS’ BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
St. Paul Central freshman won the St. Paul City Conference regular season title. They went up against Minneapolis Washburn who won the Minneapolis freshman title. The two teams went up against each other at St. Paul Johnson to determine the winner of the Twin Cities Championship.
As the game got underway both teams struggled shooting the ball. Washburn looked to push the ball from the start. They looked to get out and run and control tempo from the beginning of the game. On the offensive end they used a motion offence. They wanted to swing the ball around the three-point circle and try to look for the open shots.
Central used a 2-3 zone. They wanted Washburn to spread the floor out and use a balanced attack.
The score was close throughout the first half. Neither team was able to make a run. The defense was very solid between the two teams throughout the first half.
Central went on a run late in the half. There was nothing that Washburn could do.
Central used both man-to-man and zone defense. Washburn used mostly man-to-man defense. It was interesting to see what defense would be used in the second half.
At halftime the score was Central 23 and Washburn 20.
As the second half got underway Washburn came out firing on all cylinders. The score was tied at 25 with 14:20 left in the second half.
Both teams played very aggressively throughout the game. Both teams shared the ball. Not one person did all of the scoring for either team.
The score went back and forth. Neither team was able to go on a run. Each team played extremely well on the defensive end.
The zone defense worked for Central. They used mostly a 2 3 zone in the second half. They were able to spread Washburn out and that made it harder for them to shoot the ball.
The score went back and forth throughout the second half. Washburn did make a run late in the game. With 3:09 left in regulation the score; Washburn 48 and Central 40.
Washburn pulled way in the end of the second half. Central continued to play very tough and the game came down to the wire. But in the end Washburn was able to come away with the 60-45 victory over Central.
As the game got underway both teams struggled shooting the ball. Washburn looked to push the ball from the start. They looked to get out and run and control tempo from the beginning of the game. On the offensive end they used a motion offence. They wanted to swing the ball around the three-point circle and try to look for the open shots.
Central used a 2-3 zone. They wanted Washburn to spread the floor out and use a balanced attack.
The score was close throughout the first half. Neither team was able to make a run. The defense was very solid between the two teams throughout the first half.
Central went on a run late in the half. There was nothing that Washburn could do.
Central used both man-to-man and zone defense. Washburn used mostly man-to-man defense. It was interesting to see what defense would be used in the second half.
At halftime the score was Central 23 and Washburn 20.
As the second half got underway Washburn came out firing on all cylinders. The score was tied at 25 with 14:20 left in the second half.
Both teams played very aggressively throughout the game. Both teams shared the ball. Not one person did all of the scoring for either team.
The score went back and forth. Neither team was able to go on a run. Each team played extremely well on the defensive end.
The zone defense worked for Central. They used mostly a 2 3 zone in the second half. They were able to spread Washburn out and that made it harder for them to shoot the ball.
The score went back and forth throughout the second half. Washburn did make a run late in the game. With 3:09 left in regulation the score; Washburn 48 and Central 40.
Washburn pulled way in the end of the second half. Central continued to play very tough and the game came down to the wire. But in the end Washburn was able to come away with the 60-45 victory over Central.
MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH HOSTED MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST
Minneapolis South took on Minneapolis Southwest. Coming into the game South had a record 14-11. Minneapolis Southwest had a record of 2-19.
Minneapolis South won the tip. South looked to push the ball from the beginning of the game. South wanted to get the ball into 6-6 center Alonzo Taylor’s hands. Taylor is a talented senior center.
Southwest looked to get the ball out and looked to control the tempo from the early goings. Julius Williams got the ball and he looked to shoot. He was able to hit some shots early in the contest.
The Lakers were passing the ball around the three point arch trying to find their shots. Matt St. Anthony looked to find his shot in the first half. He was not making it at the beginning but he didn’t get frustrated.
South was not able to hit their shots in the early goings. They got down early. South didn’t get down on them selves. They went on a run with about 10 minutes left in the first half.
With 6:00 left in the first half the score was South 20 and Southwest 17.
Both teams did a good job of boxing out in the first half.
Southwest played both man-to-man defense and zone defense in the first half. They both worked effectively well.
South had a 33-27 lead over Southwest at half time.
As the second half got underway both teams really came out and played really aggressively. South continued to push the ball and they continued to score in transition.
Chris Anthony Hatcher played really hard throughout the game. He really lead the rally that South went on with about 11:00 left in the second half. That kind of took the wind out of Southwest’s sails. Southwest didn’t give up. They kept on playing hard.
South really opened up the lead in the second half. Southwest didn’t back down. They played aggressively the whole game.
South came away with the 74-58 victory over Southwest. Southwest falls to 2-20 in the regular season and South goes to 15-11.
I was joined by the Czar of Twin Cities boys Hoops. Check out his thoughts on the South VS Southwest game.
Alonzo Traylor was South's leading scorer. He finished with 23 points. The leading scorers for Southwest were Ayrton Scott with 20 points and Matt St. Anthony with 20 points.
Minneapolis South won the tip. South looked to push the ball from the beginning of the game. South wanted to get the ball into 6-6 center Alonzo Taylor’s hands. Taylor is a talented senior center.
Southwest looked to get the ball out and looked to control the tempo from the early goings. Julius Williams got the ball and he looked to shoot. He was able to hit some shots early in the contest.
The Lakers were passing the ball around the three point arch trying to find their shots. Matt St. Anthony looked to find his shot in the first half. He was not making it at the beginning but he didn’t get frustrated.
South was not able to hit their shots in the early goings. They got down early. South didn’t get down on them selves. They went on a run with about 10 minutes left in the first half.
With 6:00 left in the first half the score was South 20 and Southwest 17.
Both teams did a good job of boxing out in the first half.
Southwest played both man-to-man defense and zone defense in the first half. They both worked effectively well.
South had a 33-27 lead over Southwest at half time.
As the second half got underway both teams really came out and played really aggressively. South continued to push the ball and they continued to score in transition.
Chris Anthony Hatcher played really hard throughout the game. He really lead the rally that South went on with about 11:00 left in the second half. That kind of took the wind out of Southwest’s sails. Southwest didn’t give up. They kept on playing hard.
South really opened up the lead in the second half. Southwest didn’t back down. They played aggressively the whole game.
South came away with the 74-58 victory over Southwest. Southwest falls to 2-20 in the regular season and South goes to 15-11.
I was joined by the Czar of Twin Cities boys Hoops. Check out his thoughts on the South VS Southwest game.
Alonzo Traylor was South's leading scorer. He finished with 23 points. The leading scorers for Southwest were Ayrton Scott with 20 points and Matt St. Anthony with 20 points.
FRIDLEY TOOK ON IRONDALE IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST
Irondale traveled to Fridley for a boy’s basketball contest. Irondale had a record of 15-10 coming into the contest. Fridley had a record of 7-15 going into the game.
Irondale came out of the gate playing zone defense. Irondale put on the full court press on the first defensive possession. They switched between man-to-man and zone defenses a lot in the first half.
On the offensive end Fridley passed the ball a lot. They used a motion offense. Fridley looked to push the ball up the court. As soon as Irondale made a shot or misfired Fridley looked to grab the ball and get the ball up the court as quickly as they could.
Irondale looked for all of their players to score. They were able to find their shots early on in the contest.
Ericson Saye for Fridley found his shot early in the contest. He also played very good on the defense end. Devin Hemmerich also found his shot in the early goings.
Fridley’s shots went flat with about 5 minutes left in the first half. They were not able to make shots that they were taking.
Irondale used a multitude of defensives and were able to control the tempo in the first half.
At the half the score was Irondale 25 and Fridley 19.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to play aggressively. Irondale made some quick shots.
Irondale used a motion offense in the second half. They passed and cut a lot.
Irondale played zone in the second half. They made Fridley extend the floor.
Both teams played extremely well throughout the game. Neither team gave up. In the end Irondale was able to come away with the 63-47 victory over Fridley.
Irondale came out of the gate playing zone defense. Irondale put on the full court press on the first defensive possession. They switched between man-to-man and zone defenses a lot in the first half.
On the offensive end Fridley passed the ball a lot. They used a motion offense. Fridley looked to push the ball up the court. As soon as Irondale made a shot or misfired Fridley looked to grab the ball and get the ball up the court as quickly as they could.
Irondale looked for all of their players to score. They were able to find their shots early on in the contest.
Ericson Saye for Fridley found his shot early in the contest. He also played very good on the defense end. Devin Hemmerich also found his shot in the early goings.
Fridley’s shots went flat with about 5 minutes left in the first half. They were not able to make shots that they were taking.
Irondale used a multitude of defensives and were able to control the tempo in the first half.
At the half the score was Irondale 25 and Fridley 19.
As the second half got underway both teams continued to play aggressively. Irondale made some quick shots.
Irondale used a motion offense in the second half. They passed and cut a lot.
Irondale played zone in the second half. They made Fridley extend the floor.
Both teams played extremely well throughout the game. Neither team gave up. In the end Irondale was able to come away with the 63-47 victory over Fridley.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS DE LASALLE AND MINNEAPOLIS PATRICK HENRY TAKE TO THE BASKETBALL HARDWOOD. JORDAN HUGHES PUTS ON A SHOW.
The Minneapolis De LaSalle Islanders traveled to Minneapolis Patrick Henry high school for a boys basketball matchup. De LaSalle is a private school that is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. It is a well known school which has had success in boys’ basketball for years. They have won state tournaments in boys’ basketball. Minneapolis Patrick Henry is located in North Minneapolis. Both of these teams have a long basketball history. There has been a rivalry of sorts between these two schools through the years.
De LaSalle entered the game with a 20-3 record and they were ranked number 5 in the state in class 3A. Henry came in with a 15-9 record.
As the game started Henry looked to spread the floor from the beginning. They wanted to try to keep De LaSalle from getting the ball. They took their time with the ball and they were holding the ball that made De LaSalle come out and guard them.
Jordan Hughes looked to get the ball for Henry. Hughes looked to get his teammates involved early in the contest.
Henry took an early 12-2 lead with 14:53 reaming in the first half. Henry’s August Fleming came out on first as he scored 10 of their 12 points.
De LaSalle ran their four motion set on the offense end. They wanted all of their players to cut and pass on the offence. No one was supposed to be stagnant in their offensive system. Henry did a good job of getting them out of their rhythm early on in the first half.
De LaSalle did make a comeback and fought hard in the first half. Henry was a little quicker. De LaSalle did go on a run with about 7:00 left in the first half. They came awake and they were able to put points on the board quickly. Henry was not able to respond.
The score was tied at 25 with 5:00 left to go in the first half.
Louis Cox for Henry was able to knock down some nice three point shots throughout the first half.
Both teams played very aggressively in the first half. Neither team gave up.
At halftime the score was Patrick Henry 38 and Henry 36. Jordan Hughes had 13 points at half time.
As the second half got underway both teams played with a lot of intensity. Henry came out and played strong man-to-man defense to begin the second half. They were able to contain De LaSalle early in the second half.
Henry played aggressively. They were not afraid to back down to this De LaSalle team. Henry looked to get the ball into Jordan Hughes and August Fleming’s hands. They were on fire. They were able to score from anywhere on the court. They were also not afraid to pass up shots if they were not open.
De LaSalle continued to push the ball up the court and they kept on looking for points in transition.
Both teams really battled hard. Jordan Hughes had a really good night as he caught fire in the second half and played very well. He carried his team on the offensive end.
This game came down to the very end. With 5 seconds left to go Jalen Jaspers nailed a two point shot to tie the game and bring it into overtime tied at 79.
In the overtime period the ball was like a hot potato as neither team was able to hang on to it in the early goings of the overtime period.
Louis Scott got hot in the overtime for Henry. He was able to come up big and knock down some two point shots. Henry was able to come away with the 94-88 overtime victory over De LaSalle.
De LaSalle was led in scoring by Jonah Travis who ended with 28 points. Jalen Jaspers scored 21 points for De LaSalle.
Jordan Hughes scored 33 points for Henry. He was the leader on the court for Henry in this game. He played very good defense and was able to find his shot early on.
De LaSalle entered the game with a 20-3 record and they were ranked number 5 in the state in class 3A. Henry came in with a 15-9 record.
As the game started Henry looked to spread the floor from the beginning. They wanted to try to keep De LaSalle from getting the ball. They took their time with the ball and they were holding the ball that made De LaSalle come out and guard them.
Jordan Hughes looked to get the ball for Henry. Hughes looked to get his teammates involved early in the contest.
Henry took an early 12-2 lead with 14:53 reaming in the first half. Henry’s August Fleming came out on first as he scored 10 of their 12 points.
De LaSalle ran their four motion set on the offense end. They wanted all of their players to cut and pass on the offence. No one was supposed to be stagnant in their offensive system. Henry did a good job of getting them out of their rhythm early on in the first half.
De LaSalle did make a comeback and fought hard in the first half. Henry was a little quicker. De LaSalle did go on a run with about 7:00 left in the first half. They came awake and they were able to put points on the board quickly. Henry was not able to respond.
The score was tied at 25 with 5:00 left to go in the first half.
Louis Cox for Henry was able to knock down some nice three point shots throughout the first half.
Both teams played very aggressively in the first half. Neither team gave up.
At halftime the score was Patrick Henry 38 and Henry 36. Jordan Hughes had 13 points at half time.
As the second half got underway both teams played with a lot of intensity. Henry came out and played strong man-to-man defense to begin the second half. They were able to contain De LaSalle early in the second half.
Henry played aggressively. They were not afraid to back down to this De LaSalle team. Henry looked to get the ball into Jordan Hughes and August Fleming’s hands. They were on fire. They were able to score from anywhere on the court. They were also not afraid to pass up shots if they were not open.
De LaSalle continued to push the ball up the court and they kept on looking for points in transition.
Both teams really battled hard. Jordan Hughes had a really good night as he caught fire in the second half and played very well. He carried his team on the offensive end.
This game came down to the very end. With 5 seconds left to go Jalen Jaspers nailed a two point shot to tie the game and bring it into overtime tied at 79.
In the overtime period the ball was like a hot potato as neither team was able to hang on to it in the early goings of the overtime period.
Louis Scott got hot in the overtime for Henry. He was able to come up big and knock down some two point shots. Henry was able to come away with the 94-88 overtime victory over De LaSalle.
De LaSalle was led in scoring by Jonah Travis who ended with 28 points. Jalen Jaspers scored 21 points for De LaSalle.
Jordan Hughes scored 33 points for Henry. He was the leader on the court for Henry in this game. He played very good defense and was able to find his shot early on.
THE MINNEAPOLIS DELASALLE ISLANDERS AND THE MINNEAPOLIS PATRICK HENRY JUNIOR VARSITY TEAMS TOOK ON EACH OTHER IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST
The Minneapolis DeLaSalle Islanders and the Minneapolis Patrick Henry junior varsity teams squared off against each other.
DeLaSalle started off playing strong man-to-man defense. They were all over the court. They wanted to try to get Henry off guard in the early goings.
Henry looked to run a fast break early on. They were always looking to push the ball up the court.
DeLaSalle was able to make shots in the first half with relative ease. Henry had difficulties making their shots in the first half.
In the first half Henry was over matched. DeLaSalle was more athletic and more skilled inside. They were able to knock down shots throughout the first half.
At half time the score was DeLaSalle 31 and Henry 16.
As the second half got underway both teams stepped up the defensive pressure. DeLaSalle is known for applying great pressure against their opponent.
Henry tried to spread the court out on their offensive. They wanted to try to extend DeLaSalle as much as they could. DeLaSalle was able to shoot through the gaps and create scoring chances.
Henry went on a run late in the second half. But they were not able to catch up to DeLaSalle.
DeLaSalle came away with the 63-47 victory over Henry in the junior varsity contest.
DeLaSalle started off playing strong man-to-man defense. They were all over the court. They wanted to try to get Henry off guard in the early goings.
Henry looked to run a fast break early on. They were always looking to push the ball up the court.
DeLaSalle was able to make shots in the first half with relative ease. Henry had difficulties making their shots in the first half.
In the first half Henry was over matched. DeLaSalle was more athletic and more skilled inside. They were able to knock down shots throughout the first half.
At half time the score was DeLaSalle 31 and Henry 16.
As the second half got underway both teams stepped up the defensive pressure. DeLaSalle is known for applying great pressure against their opponent.
Henry tried to spread the court out on their offensive. They wanted to try to extend DeLaSalle as much as they could. DeLaSalle was able to shoot through the gaps and create scoring chances.
Henry went on a run late in the second half. But they were not able to catch up to DeLaSalle.
DeLaSalle came away with the 63-47 victory over Henry in the junior varsity contest.
THE FRESHMEN OF PARTICK HENRY AND DELASALLE BATTLED IT OUT ON THE BASKETBALL COURT
The DeLaSalle Islanders faced off against the Patrick Henry Patriots in a boys’ basketball game. The first game pitted the two freshman teams. DeLaSalle’s freshman team was coached by David Collier.
Both teams looked to push the ball up the court to begin the game. DeLaSalle used a motion offense to begin the game. They looked to pass the ball around and they set a lot of screens. They were able to make some shots in the early going and were to jump out on top of Henry early in the first half.
Henry went on a run midway through the first half. DeLaSalle did a good job of pushing the ball up the court in transition.
Henry didn’t press too much in the first half. They did play solid half court man-to-man defense. DeLaSalle did a good job on the offensive end.
Both teams played extremely hard defense in the first half. Neither team was able to make stops on the defensive end.
At the end of the first half the score was Minneapolis DeLaSalle 24 and Minneapolis Patrick Henry 26.
As the second half got underway DeLaSalle came out and wanted to try to get the upper hand. Henry had different plans though as they put the pressure on DeLaSalle from the beginning.
Throughout the second half the score went back and forth. Neither team was able to go on a run in the early goings of the second half.
Henry played some zone in the second half. They were able to slow DeLaSalle down in the second half. Both teams went into a scoring drought midway through the second half as neither team was able to score.
The game was close throughout. Neither team was able to go on a run throughout the game. The game came game down to the wire. DeLaSalle was able to come away with the 59-52 victory over Minneapolis Patrick Henry.
Both teams looked to push the ball up the court to begin the game. DeLaSalle used a motion offense to begin the game. They looked to pass the ball around and they set a lot of screens. They were able to make some shots in the early going and were to jump out on top of Henry early in the first half.
Henry went on a run midway through the first half. DeLaSalle did a good job of pushing the ball up the court in transition.
Henry didn’t press too much in the first half. They did play solid half court man-to-man defense. DeLaSalle did a good job on the offensive end.
Both teams played extremely hard defense in the first half. Neither team was able to make stops on the defensive end.
At the end of the first half the score was Minneapolis DeLaSalle 24 and Minneapolis Patrick Henry 26.
As the second half got underway DeLaSalle came out and wanted to try to get the upper hand. Henry had different plans though as they put the pressure on DeLaSalle from the beginning.
Throughout the second half the score went back and forth. Neither team was able to go on a run in the early goings of the second half.
Henry played some zone in the second half. They were able to slow DeLaSalle down in the second half. Both teams went into a scoring drought midway through the second half as neither team was able to score.
The game was close throughout. Neither team was able to go on a run throughout the game. The game came game down to the wire. DeLaSalle was able to come away with the 59-52 victory over Minneapolis Patrick Henry.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
MINNEAPOLIS NATIVE TROY DELVON BELL DID AN INTERVIEW WITH BCDRAFT.NET
Minneapolis native Troy Bell, who is playing basketball in Italy, was interviewed by Bcdraft.net. Troy talked about his playing days at Boston College and what it is like to be playing overseas.
Troy is currently playing in Italy for Vanoli Cremona.
Troy is currently playing in Italy for Vanoli Cremona.
RAY BETTON NAMED HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AT HOLY ANGELS HIGH SCHOOL IN RICHFIELD MINNESOTA
Ray Betton has been named the head football coach at Holy Angels High School in Richfield Minnesota. Betton was an assistant coach at Holy Angels from 1996 to 2000 and was the associate head coach there in 2004. Holy Angels.
RICHFIELD HOSTED SOUTH ST. PAUL IN BOYS’ BASKETBALL
The Richfield boys’ basketball team hosted the South St. Paul Packers in boys’ basketball. South St. Paul came out and started the game in man-to-man defense.
Richfield was able to jump out to an early 6-0 lead to begin the game. Richfield mostly used a motion offense in the first half. They did a lot of passing and cutting.
South St. Paul had difficulty defending Richfield in the first half. They tried multiple different defenses to no avail in the first half.
Richfield looked to run the floor early on in the game. They were able to score easy points in transition.
Richfield was able to spread the ball around in the first half. No one person was scoring for Richfield.
Midway through the first half South St. Paul was able to go on a little run. Richfield was able to quiet their run.
At half time the score was Richfield 35 and South St. Paul 21.
As the second half got underway Richfield was able to score some quick baskets. South St. Paul came out flat to begin the second half.
South St. Paul was never able to catch up to Richfield throughout the second half. South St. Paul used multiple different defenses to try to offset Richfield, but Richfield was just able to find the basket.
South St. Paul did have their chances when they were able to go on runs in the second half. They were able to cut the lead to 10 at 47-57 with 4:55 left to go in regulation.
That would be as close as South St. Paul would come to Richfield. Richfield came away with the 70-52 victory over South St. Paul.
Lorenzo Evans lead Richfield in scoring with 19 points.
Richfield was able to jump out to an early 6-0 lead to begin the game. Richfield mostly used a motion offense in the first half. They did a lot of passing and cutting.
South St. Paul had difficulty defending Richfield in the first half. They tried multiple different defenses to no avail in the first half.
Richfield looked to run the floor early on in the game. They were able to score easy points in transition.
Richfield was able to spread the ball around in the first half. No one person was scoring for Richfield.
Midway through the first half South St. Paul was able to go on a little run. Richfield was able to quiet their run.
At half time the score was Richfield 35 and South St. Paul 21.
As the second half got underway Richfield was able to score some quick baskets. South St. Paul came out flat to begin the second half.
South St. Paul was never able to catch up to Richfield throughout the second half. South St. Paul used multiple different defenses to try to offset Richfield, but Richfield was just able to find the basket.
South St. Paul did have their chances when they were able to go on runs in the second half. They were able to cut the lead to 10 at 47-57 with 4:55 left to go in regulation.
That would be as close as South St. Paul would come to Richfield. Richfield came away with the 70-52 victory over South St. Paul.
Lorenzo Evans lead Richfield in scoring with 19 points.
SOUTH ST PAUL TRAVELED TO RICHFIELD FOR A BOYS’ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL CONTEST
The Richfield boys’ basketball team took on the South St Paul Packers.
Richfield looked to push the ball up the court in the early goings. They were able to blow by the defenders in the early goings.
It was tough for South St Paul to get their shots. Richfield was able to hit their shots from the beginning of the game. South St Paul didn’t get frustrated though they kept playing tough throughout the first half.
Lorenzo Evans for Richfield made some nice passes as he was able to get the ball to his open players and they were able to score inside.
For Richfield Wibi MacDonald did a good job of finding the open shot. He was able to knock down a couple of nice three point shots in the first half.
At half time the score was Richfield 39 and South St Paul 20.
Richfield put on the full court press to begin the second half. They really wanted to apply the pressure early on in the second half.
They were not able to do that though as South St Paul was able to go a run to begin the second half.
Richfield kept on feeding the ball to Wibi MacDonald as he was right on target throughout the game. MacDonald kept on dropping shots.
South St Paul didn’t give up. They kept on battling throughout the second half. But Wibi MacDonald and Richfield were just too much for South St Paul to handle.
Richfield played mostly man to man defense throughout the game. They did press for most of the game and that did create some problems for South St Paul as they were not able to control the ball.
Richfield was able to come away with the 76-59 victory over South St Paul.
Wibi MacDonald finished with 28 points for Richfield. He was 8-10 from the 3 point line.
Richfield looked to push the ball up the court in the early goings. They were able to blow by the defenders in the early goings.
It was tough for South St Paul to get their shots. Richfield was able to hit their shots from the beginning of the game. South St Paul didn’t get frustrated though they kept playing tough throughout the first half.
Lorenzo Evans for Richfield made some nice passes as he was able to get the ball to his open players and they were able to score inside.
For Richfield Wibi MacDonald did a good job of finding the open shot. He was able to knock down a couple of nice three point shots in the first half.
At half time the score was Richfield 39 and South St Paul 20.
Richfield put on the full court press to begin the second half. They really wanted to apply the pressure early on in the second half.
They were not able to do that though as South St Paul was able to go a run to begin the second half.
Richfield kept on feeding the ball to Wibi MacDonald as he was right on target throughout the game. MacDonald kept on dropping shots.
South St Paul didn’t give up. They kept on battling throughout the second half. But Wibi MacDonald and Richfield were just too much for South St Paul to handle.
Richfield played mostly man to man defense throughout the game. They did press for most of the game and that did create some problems for South St Paul as they were not able to control the ball.
Richfield was able to come away with the 76-59 victory over South St Paul.
Wibi MacDonald finished with 28 points for Richfield. He was 8-10 from the 3 point line.
Monday, February 22, 2010
WASHBURN HS FOOTBALL PLAYER SHOT IN THE FACE; SEVERAL IN CUSTODY StarTribune.com
Minneapolis Washburn football player Montrell Wade was shot in the face. Here is a peice from the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Washburn HS football player shot in the face; several in custody StarTribune.com
Washburn HS football player shot in the face; several in custody StarTribune.com
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
ROBBINSDALE COOPER HOSTED THE FRIDLEY TIGERS IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST
The Robbinsdale Cooper boys’ basketball team hosted the Fridley Tigers in a North Suburban Conference match up. Cooper came into the game ranked number 4 in the state with a 19-3 record. Fridley came into the game with a 7-12 record.
Cooper looked to push the ball from the beginning of the game. They wanted to push the ball up the court. Cooper really tried to control tempo from the beginning of game.
Cooper played both zone and man-to-man defense in the first half. They were able to slow Fridley down throughout the first part of the first half.
For Cooper Darry Jones really played hard. He dove after loose balls, was all over the court and applied pressure to his opponents on the defensive end.
Cooper pushed the ball in transition whenever they could. They were really successful in the first half in transition.
Fridley was able to make some shots in the offense in the first half. It wasn’t without difficulties. The Cooper pressure was tough.
At halftime Cooper had a 39-24 lead.
As the second half got underway Cooper came out on fire. They were able to go on a run to begin the second half.
Fridley came out flat in the second half. They were not able to make a shot to begin the game. Cooper was able to hit shots throughout the second half.
Cooper was able to go on a run and come away with the 76-42 victory over Robbinsdale Cooper.
I was joined by the Czar of Twin Cities Boys Hoops for his thoughts on the game. Click here.
Cooper looked to push the ball from the beginning of the game. They wanted to push the ball up the court. Cooper really tried to control tempo from the beginning of game.
Cooper played both zone and man-to-man defense in the first half. They were able to slow Fridley down throughout the first part of the first half.
For Cooper Darry Jones really played hard. He dove after loose balls, was all over the court and applied pressure to his opponents on the defensive end.
Cooper pushed the ball in transition whenever they could. They were really successful in the first half in transition.
Fridley was able to make some shots in the offense in the first half. It wasn’t without difficulties. The Cooper pressure was tough.
At halftime Cooper had a 39-24 lead.
As the second half got underway Cooper came out on fire. They were able to go on a run to begin the second half.
Fridley came out flat in the second half. They were not able to make a shot to begin the game. Cooper was able to hit shots throughout the second half.
Cooper was able to go on a run and come away with the 76-42 victory over Robbinsdale Cooper.
I was joined by the Czar of Twin Cities Boys Hoops for his thoughts on the game. Click here.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
GET TO KNOW STEVEN LAVELL BAKER
Steven Lavell Baker was born in Chicago but he moved St. Paul, Minnesota when he was 12. He attended St. Paul Como Park high school. While in high school he played both varsity football and basketball.
He has a large family he has six brothers and one sister.
He has decided to play college basketball. Steven wants to take his basketball career to a higher level. He has always been involved in sports and that is what he wants to do in life.
He played basketball at Southeastern Community College during the 2009-2010 basketball season.
He has a large family he has six brothers and one sister.
He has decided to play college basketball. Steven wants to take his basketball career to a higher level. He has always been involved in sports and that is what he wants to do in life.
He played basketball at Southeastern Community College during the 2009-2010 basketball season.
RICHFIELD TOOK ON ST. THOMAS IN BOYS’ BASKETBALL ACTION
Richfield and St. Thomas took on each other in a boys’ basketball contest at Richfield. Both teams wanted to get a fast start out of the gate. Neither team was able to get that fast start out of off the gate.
Richfield was able to put together a run early in the first half. Saint Thomas came out flat to begin the game. They were not able to drop shots in the beginning and they were getting frustrated.
Richfield kept on hitting shots in the first half. Their defense was really tough throughout the first half. They were able to control the ball and St. Thomas’ runs in the first half.
At half time the score was Richfield 27 and St. Academy 15.
As the second half got underway St. Thomas Academy came out on fire. They were making every shot that they were putting up. Richfield came out sluggish and really didn’t hustle in the beginning of the second half.
Richfield picked it up though and they continued to take over the game. They were able to come away with the 64-50 victory over St. Thomas.
Richfield was able to put together a run early in the first half. Saint Thomas came out flat to begin the game. They were not able to drop shots in the beginning and they were getting frustrated.
Richfield kept on hitting shots in the first half. Their defense was really tough throughout the first half. They were able to control the ball and St. Thomas’ runs in the first half.
At half time the score was Richfield 27 and St. Academy 15.
As the second half got underway St. Thomas Academy came out on fire. They were making every shot that they were putting up. Richfield came out sluggish and really didn’t hustle in the beginning of the second half.
Richfield picked it up though and they continued to take over the game. They were able to come away with the 64-50 victory over St. Thomas.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
RICHFIELD HOSTED ST. THOMAS ACADEMY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST
In the first game the sophomore team Richfield hosted St. Thomas Academy. Richfield started out the game in a zone defense. They wanted to control the pace of the game from the beginning.
St. Thomas was able to knock down some quick shots to start the game. They built a lead throughout the first half.
Richfield had trouble scoring throughout the first half. St. Thomas Academy was right on. They were able to step up and make shots.
Richfield went on a run with about 3 minutes left in the first half. Wibi MacDonald played hard throughout the first half. He really took the ball to the rack and played really tough on the defensive end.
At halftime the score was St. Thomas Academy 38 and Richfield 31.
Throughout the second half Richfield tried to play catch up and that is what they did. With 10:00 left St. Thomas had a 5-point lead at 55-50.
The score went back and forth throughout the second half. Neither team was going to give this one up.
St. Thomas was able to come away with the 79-75 over Richfield.
St. Thomas was able to knock down some quick shots to start the game. They built a lead throughout the first half.
Richfield had trouble scoring throughout the first half. St. Thomas Academy was right on. They were able to step up and make shots.
Richfield went on a run with about 3 minutes left in the first half. Wibi MacDonald played hard throughout the first half. He really took the ball to the rack and played really tough on the defensive end.
At halftime the score was St. Thomas Academy 38 and Richfield 31.
Throughout the second half Richfield tried to play catch up and that is what they did. With 10:00 left St. Thomas had a 5-point lead at 55-50.
The score went back and forth throughout the second half. Neither team was going to give this one up.
St. Thomas was able to come away with the 79-75 over Richfield.
Monday, February 15, 2010
STEVE ROSS WATSON NEW WIDE RECEIVER COACH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
According to Gopher Illustrated Steve Ross Watson will become the new wide receiver coach at the University of Minnesota.
Watson played for the Denver Broncos for nine years and played in 125 games. He played in the 1981 pro bowl.He joined the Broncos coaching staff in 2000 as a defensive assistant. He has their wide receiver coach since 2003.
LOCAL ATHLETES WHO HAVE SIGNED LETTERS OF INTENT
Here is a list according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune of local athletes who have signed their letter of intent to go play sports in college.
FOOTBALL
• Minnesota: Lamonte Edwards, Woodbury; Jimmy Gjere, Irondale; J.D. Pride, Totino-Grace
• Air Force: Dylan Bungum, Triton*
• Augustana: Jordan Harrell, Maple Grove; Karl Inoferio, Holy Angels; Andy Jirik, Holy Angels; J.D. Melhorn, Lakeville South; Dajon Newell, Lakeville North; Ben Skelly, Lakeville North; Dustin Struckman, Le Center
• Bemidji St.: Nate Adams, Litchfield; Kyle Asmus, Cambridge-Isanti; Aaron Bartholomew, Mahtomedi; Brian Bueckers, Albany; Pat Cotter, Anoka; Luke Gerding, Blaine; Evan Olson, Bemidji; Dylan Peterson, Pierz; William Reinke, New Prague
• Columbia: Brad Losee, Eastview*
• Concordia (St. Paul): Corey Blexrud, Burnsville; Matt Buhmann, Elk River; Jordan Halverson, Fridley; Kevin Murphy, Henry Sibley; Jake Stejskal, Maple Lake
• Illinois St.: Isaac Rinehart, St. Thomas Academy
• Michigan Tech: Brian Schmiel, Apple Valley
• Minn.-Crookston: Sam Koetter, St. Cloud Apollo; Shane Rasleyer River
• Minn.-Duluth: Jacob Brueshaver, Hutchinson; Gavin Grady, Hopkins; Yusef Hassan, Burnsville; Greg Hynes, St. Louis Park; Andrew Pattock, Centennial
• MSU, Mankato: Jeff Burns, Centennial; Zachy Burrington, Maple Grove; Darius Clarelano; Kris Fleigle, Mounds View; Kenthen King, Mankato East; Josh Kremer, Sartell; Coby Makela, P-E-M; Brandon Marquardt, Champlin Park; Drew Ostendorff, Lakeville South; Jake Powell, Park; Erik Ruhland, Armstrong; Colby Straka, Mankato West; Taylor Waldorf, Winona Cotter
• MSU, Moorhead: Nickalas Adams, Greenway; Terrell Green, Mpls. Henry; Matt Hanna, Lakeville North; Fred Henry, Mpls. Henry; Lomumba Ismail, Anoka; Jermarie Johnson, Mpls. Henry; Wes Kramer, Northfield; Chris Kroeten, Wayzata; Eboni Lucious-West, Mpls. Henry; Dan Reil, Buffalo; Logan Romines, Forest Lake
• Morgan State: Nick Harris, Eden Prairie
• Navy: Sean Marben, Eastview*
• Nebraska: Tobi Okuyemi, Wayzata
• Northern State: Matt Anderson, Dawson-Boyd; Max Chapman, Blaine; Riley Kampson, Paynesville; Luke Klein, Marshall; Derek Vonnahme, Apple Valley
• North Dakota: Daryl Brown, Wayzata; Spencer Cummings, White Bear Lake; Taylor Grant, Eden Prairie, TE; Ben Henson, Buffalo; Craig Lindegard, Kittson Co. Central, K/P; Darren Peterson, Maple Grove; Adam Shaugabay, Warroad; Shea Walker, Cretin-Derham Hall
• North Dakota State: John Crockett, Totino-Grace; Carlton Littlejohn, Mpls North; Grant Olson, Wayzata, LB; Andy Pfeiffer, Mankato West; Adam Schueller, Fergus Falls; Billy Turner, Mounds View; Zach Vraa, Rosemount.
• Northern Iowa: Max Busher, Rosemount, LB; Mohammed Kromah, Totino-Grace, DT
• Princeton: Danny Freund, RB*
• St. Cloud State: Garrett Bender, Mpls. Washburn; Taylor Berger, Elk River; Kaleb Harris, La Crescent; Jack Houlton, Minnetonka; Jerahvenne Jones, Cloquet; Brad Muckenhirn, Hutchinson; Aaron Pavek, Brainerd; Bo Putrah, Faribault; Wynn Pratt, Andover; Matt Schmiesing, Paynesville; TonySchmitz, Sartell; Mitch Weidman, Brainerd
• South Dakota School of Mines: Adam Krause, New Life Academy; Brady Meister, Montgomery-Lonsdale
• South Dakota St.: Nick Lee, Blue Earth; Jason Schneider, Andover; DiJon Starr, Blaine; Zach Zenner, Eagan
• SW Minnesota State: Josh Genske, Mayer Lutheran; Charlie Kern, Belle Plaine; Zach McNally, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley; Jonathan Olson, Zumbrota-Mazeppa; A.J. Page, Hopkins; Derek Riley, Wabasso; Cole Wilson, Faribault
• Stanford: A.J. Tarpley, Wayzata
• USC: Seantrel Henderson, Cretin-Derham Hall
• University of Mary: Ethan Bakken, Lakeville South; Travis Gavin, Blaine; Logan Hanson, Hopkins; Justin Holmtroit Lakes; Carsten Nelson, Brainerd; Andrew Nyberg, Aitkin; Don Pask, Prior Lake; Matthew Stevenson, Woodbury
• Wisconsin: Beau Allen, Minnetonka
• Winona St.: Brandon Bentley, Stewartville; Anthony Frisby, Columbia Heights; Aaron Johnson, New London-Spicer; Tyler Kubler, Eden Prairie; Larry Mbayu, Roseville; Garrett Schaefer, Triton: Joseph Smith, Mabel-Canton
• Wyoming: Evan WIlliams, DeLaSalle
MEN'S SOCCER
• Houston Baptist: Zach Harwerth, Anoka
• Wisconsin: Paul Yonga, Totino-Grace
• Wis.-Milwaukee: Brandon Wolfe, Rosemount
• WIs.-Parkside: Carlos Contreras, White Bear Lake; Ryan Onwukwe, Totino-Grace
WOMEN'S SOCCER
• Minnesota: Lauren Bauer, Eagan; Alex Koller, Bloomington Jefferson
• Augustana: Maria Cook, Hill-Murray; Courtney Moore, Cambridge-Isanti; Maren Werth, Jefferson
• Bemidji St.: Bronwyn Boyd, Bemidji; Stephanie Challes, Andover; Elizabeth Erickson, Zimmerman; Samantha Lumberg, Woodbury; Maria McLeod, Cretin-Derham Hall; Danielle Steele, Mankato East, Jessica Voeller, Hill-Murray
• Colorado College: Lauren DiGregorio, Burnsville
• Concordia (St. Paul): Chloe Moore, Lakeville North; Rachel Skog, Bloomington Kennedy
• Dayton: Jordin Melchert, Simley
• Drake: Kalena Litch, Wayzata
• Fairfield (Conn.): Jacquelyn Ley, Hill-Murray
• Florida St.: Kassie Kallman, Woodbury
• Georgetown: Mary Kroening, Woodbury
• Iowa State: Caitlin Graboski, Woodbury; Erin Green, White Bear Lake; Maddie Jobe, Benilde-St. Margaret's.
• MSU, Mankato: Tori Meinhardt, Osseo; Courtney Vallarelli, Eagan; Katrina Waltz, Farmington; Brittany Zettel, Minnetonka; Brittany Cygan, Woodbury; Brittany Leeder, Eagan.
• Mo.-Kansas City: Taylor Bare, Anoka
• North Dakota State: Sheri Fitzsimmons, Champlin Park; Stephanie Jacobson, Eagan; Jenna Miller, Champlin Park; Brianna Wersal, Lakeville South
• Northern Michigan: Kaylagh Hollen, Holy Family
• Northwestern: Bo Podkopacz, Wayzata; Julie Sierks, Edina
• SW Minnesota State: Katie Chandler, Eagan
• Winona St: Becky McCoy, Eagan; Kayla Shook, Woodbury
• Wisconsin: Catie Sessions, Woodbury
• Wis.-Green Bay: Ahna Logan, Roseville; Anna Kouba, Centennial
MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
• Minnesota: Blayne Dulian, Coon Rapids
WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
• Minnesota: Kim Hovey, Red Wing; Ally McSherry, Totino-Grace; Katie Murgic, Rosemount; Nicole Murphey, Blaine; Chelsea Pettit, Holy Angels
• Sioux Falls: Kirsten Townley, White Bear Lake
*Ivy League schools and the service academies are Division I programs but do not offer athletic scholarships.
FOOTBALL
• Minnesota: Lamonte Edwards, Woodbury; Jimmy Gjere, Irondale; J.D. Pride, Totino-Grace
• Air Force: Dylan Bungum, Triton*
• Augustana: Jordan Harrell, Maple Grove; Karl Inoferio, Holy Angels; Andy Jirik, Holy Angels; J.D. Melhorn, Lakeville South; Dajon Newell, Lakeville North; Ben Skelly, Lakeville North; Dustin Struckman, Le Center
• Bemidji St.: Nate Adams, Litchfield; Kyle Asmus, Cambridge-Isanti; Aaron Bartholomew, Mahtomedi; Brian Bueckers, Albany; Pat Cotter, Anoka; Luke Gerding, Blaine; Evan Olson, Bemidji; Dylan Peterson, Pierz; William Reinke, New Prague
• Columbia: Brad Losee, Eastview*
• Concordia (St. Paul): Corey Blexrud, Burnsville; Matt Buhmann, Elk River; Jordan Halverson, Fridley; Kevin Murphy, Henry Sibley; Jake Stejskal, Maple Lake
• Illinois St.: Isaac Rinehart, St. Thomas Academy
• Michigan Tech: Brian Schmiel, Apple Valley
• Minn.-Crookston: Sam Koetter, St. Cloud Apollo; Shane Rasleyer River
• Minn.-Duluth: Jacob Brueshaver, Hutchinson; Gavin Grady, Hopkins; Yusef Hassan, Burnsville; Greg Hynes, St. Louis Park; Andrew Pattock, Centennial
• MSU, Mankato: Jeff Burns, Centennial; Zachy Burrington, Maple Grove; Darius Clarelano; Kris Fleigle, Mounds View; Kenthen King, Mankato East; Josh Kremer, Sartell; Coby Makela, P-E-M; Brandon Marquardt, Champlin Park; Drew Ostendorff, Lakeville South; Jake Powell, Park; Erik Ruhland, Armstrong; Colby Straka, Mankato West; Taylor Waldorf, Winona Cotter
• MSU, Moorhead: Nickalas Adams, Greenway; Terrell Green, Mpls. Henry; Matt Hanna, Lakeville North; Fred Henry, Mpls. Henry; Lomumba Ismail, Anoka; Jermarie Johnson, Mpls. Henry; Wes Kramer, Northfield; Chris Kroeten, Wayzata; Eboni Lucious-West, Mpls. Henry; Dan Reil, Buffalo; Logan Romines, Forest Lake
• Morgan State: Nick Harris, Eden Prairie
• Navy: Sean Marben, Eastview*
• Nebraska: Tobi Okuyemi, Wayzata
• Northern State: Matt Anderson, Dawson-Boyd; Max Chapman, Blaine; Riley Kampson, Paynesville; Luke Klein, Marshall; Derek Vonnahme, Apple Valley
• North Dakota: Daryl Brown, Wayzata; Spencer Cummings, White Bear Lake; Taylor Grant, Eden Prairie, TE; Ben Henson, Buffalo; Craig Lindegard, Kittson Co. Central, K/P; Darren Peterson, Maple Grove; Adam Shaugabay, Warroad; Shea Walker, Cretin-Derham Hall
• North Dakota State: John Crockett, Totino-Grace; Carlton Littlejohn, Mpls North; Grant Olson, Wayzata, LB; Andy Pfeiffer, Mankato West; Adam Schueller, Fergus Falls; Billy Turner, Mounds View; Zach Vraa, Rosemount.
• Northern Iowa: Max Busher, Rosemount, LB; Mohammed Kromah, Totino-Grace, DT
• Princeton: Danny Freund, RB*
• St. Cloud State: Garrett Bender, Mpls. Washburn; Taylor Berger, Elk River; Kaleb Harris, La Crescent; Jack Houlton, Minnetonka; Jerahvenne Jones, Cloquet; Brad Muckenhirn, Hutchinson; Aaron Pavek, Brainerd; Bo Putrah, Faribault; Wynn Pratt, Andover; Matt Schmiesing, Paynesville; TonySchmitz, Sartell; Mitch Weidman, Brainerd
• South Dakota School of Mines: Adam Krause, New Life Academy; Brady Meister, Montgomery-Lonsdale
• South Dakota St.: Nick Lee, Blue Earth; Jason Schneider, Andover; DiJon Starr, Blaine; Zach Zenner, Eagan
• SW Minnesota State: Josh Genske, Mayer Lutheran; Charlie Kern, Belle Plaine; Zach McNally, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley; Jonathan Olson, Zumbrota-Mazeppa; A.J. Page, Hopkins; Derek Riley, Wabasso; Cole Wilson, Faribault
• Stanford: A.J. Tarpley, Wayzata
• USC: Seantrel Henderson, Cretin-Derham Hall
• University of Mary: Ethan Bakken, Lakeville South; Travis Gavin, Blaine; Logan Hanson, Hopkins; Justin Holmtroit Lakes; Carsten Nelson, Brainerd; Andrew Nyberg, Aitkin; Don Pask, Prior Lake; Matthew Stevenson, Woodbury
• Wisconsin: Beau Allen, Minnetonka
• Winona St.: Brandon Bentley, Stewartville; Anthony Frisby, Columbia Heights; Aaron Johnson, New London-Spicer; Tyler Kubler, Eden Prairie; Larry Mbayu, Roseville; Garrett Schaefer, Triton: Joseph Smith, Mabel-Canton
• Wyoming: Evan WIlliams, DeLaSalle
MEN'S SOCCER
• Houston Baptist: Zach Harwerth, Anoka
• Wisconsin: Paul Yonga, Totino-Grace
• Wis.-Milwaukee: Brandon Wolfe, Rosemount
• WIs.-Parkside: Carlos Contreras, White Bear Lake; Ryan Onwukwe, Totino-Grace
WOMEN'S SOCCER
• Minnesota: Lauren Bauer, Eagan; Alex Koller, Bloomington Jefferson
• Augustana: Maria Cook, Hill-Murray; Courtney Moore, Cambridge-Isanti; Maren Werth, Jefferson
• Bemidji St.: Bronwyn Boyd, Bemidji; Stephanie Challes, Andover; Elizabeth Erickson, Zimmerman; Samantha Lumberg, Woodbury; Maria McLeod, Cretin-Derham Hall; Danielle Steele, Mankato East, Jessica Voeller, Hill-Murray
• Colorado College: Lauren DiGregorio, Burnsville
• Concordia (St. Paul): Chloe Moore, Lakeville North; Rachel Skog, Bloomington Kennedy
• Dayton: Jordin Melchert, Simley
• Drake: Kalena Litch, Wayzata
• Fairfield (Conn.): Jacquelyn Ley, Hill-Murray
• Florida St.: Kassie Kallman, Woodbury
• Georgetown: Mary Kroening, Woodbury
• Iowa State: Caitlin Graboski, Woodbury; Erin Green, White Bear Lake; Maddie Jobe, Benilde-St. Margaret's.
• MSU, Mankato: Tori Meinhardt, Osseo; Courtney Vallarelli, Eagan; Katrina Waltz, Farmington; Brittany Zettel, Minnetonka; Brittany Cygan, Woodbury; Brittany Leeder, Eagan.
• Mo.-Kansas City: Taylor Bare, Anoka
• North Dakota State: Sheri Fitzsimmons, Champlin Park; Stephanie Jacobson, Eagan; Jenna Miller, Champlin Park; Brianna Wersal, Lakeville South
• Northern Michigan: Kaylagh Hollen, Holy Family
• Northwestern: Bo Podkopacz, Wayzata; Julie Sierks, Edina
• SW Minnesota State: Katie Chandler, Eagan
• Winona St: Becky McCoy, Eagan; Kayla Shook, Woodbury
• Wisconsin: Catie Sessions, Woodbury
• Wis.-Green Bay: Ahna Logan, Roseville; Anna Kouba, Centennial
MEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
• Minnesota: Blayne Dulian, Coon Rapids
WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD
• Minnesota: Kim Hovey, Red Wing; Ally McSherry, Totino-Grace; Katie Murgic, Rosemount; Nicole Murphey, Blaine; Chelsea Pettit, Holy Angels
• Sioux Falls: Kirsten Townley, White Bear Lake
*Ivy League schools and the service academies are Division I programs but do not offer athletic scholarships.
Friday, February 5, 2010
MINNETONKA’S JOHN HEADSTROM RESIGNATION IS ACCEPTED
The Minnetonka school board accepted John Headstrom’s resignation. Headstrom was the head boys’ basketball coach and head athletic director for Minnetonka High School.
Headstrom was placed on leave in mid-January due to reasons unknown. The district is now in the process of filling the positions of Athletic Director and head boys’ basketball coach.
Headstrom was placed on leave in mid-January due to reasons unknown. The district is now in the process of filling the positions of Athletic Director and head boys’ basketball coach.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
CRETIN-DERHAM HALL’S SEANTREL HENDERSON SIGNED A FOOTBALL LETTER OF INTENT TO PLAY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Seantrel Henderson from Cretin-Derham Hall H.S. in St Paul Minnesota has signed a national letter of intent to play football at USC. Henderson was considered one of Minnesota’s top football recruits. He decided to wait to signing day to announce his choice.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
GOPHER MEN BASKETBALL TEAM FACE ADVERSITY
I kind of feel bad for this Gopher basketball team with all of the on and off court drama that they had to face this season. I think that these young men and the team itself had been dealt a lot of adversity throughout the whole season. Whether it is the Royce White issue or the Al Nolen with the grades, I think that these players have dealt with it very well. I think that the players have each other’s backs and they support each other. I think it will be interesting to see how the Gophers finish out the season.
Go Gophers.
Go Gophers.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA AL NOLEN JR OUT FOR REST OF SEASON
University of Minnesota men’s basketball player Al King Nolen Jr has been ruled ineligible because of grades and has been denied his appeal by the NCAA. He will have to sit out the rest of this season and get his grades together.
He averaged 6.7 points per game in 18 games.
He averaged 6.7 points per game in 18 games.
ROYCE WHITE TO DROP OUT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
According to multiple news reports Royce Alexander White plans to withdraw from the University of Minnesota. White has been in legal trouble at the University of Minnesota.
White was the 2009 Minnesota Mr. Basketball and was the top overall recruit from Minnesota.
White was the 2009 Minnesota Mr. Basketball and was the top overall recruit from Minnesota.
BENILDE-ST.MARGARET’S TOOK ON FRIDLEY IN A BOYS’ BASKETBALL CONTEST
Benilde St. Margaret’s took on a conference foe when they hosted Fridley in a boys’ basketball contest. BSM came into the game with a 12-3 overall record and ranked #3 in class AAAA. Fridley came into the game with a 6-9 record overall.
Both teams started out playing cat and mouse to begin the game. Neither team was afraid to pull the long range jump shots. Both teams struggled shooting three point shots.
BSM started the game playing in a zone defense. They wanted to keep Fridley on their toes and widen out the floor.
Both teams played very solid defense. Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half, at least until the end of the period. That’s when BSM was able to put together a run.
At half time the score was Benilde St. Margaret’s 35 and Fridley 29.
As the second half got underway, BSM continued to pound the ball. Fridley continued to shoot the ball in the second half. They were looking to find their open shots.
Peter Crawford from Benilde St. Margaret’s looked to push the ball up the court when he could. Crawford has verbally committed to play basketball at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Fridley tried to make a comeback late in the half but to no avail. Benilde St. Margaret’s came away with the 70-59 victory over Fridley.
Both teams started out playing cat and mouse to begin the game. Neither team was afraid to pull the long range jump shots. Both teams struggled shooting three point shots.
BSM started the game playing in a zone defense. They wanted to keep Fridley on their toes and widen out the floor.
Both teams played very solid defense. Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half, at least until the end of the period. That’s when BSM was able to put together a run.
At half time the score was Benilde St. Margaret’s 35 and Fridley 29.
As the second half got underway, BSM continued to pound the ball. Fridley continued to shoot the ball in the second half. They were looking to find their open shots.
Peter Crawford from Benilde St. Margaret’s looked to push the ball up the court when he could. Crawford has verbally committed to play basketball at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Fridley tried to make a comeback late in the half but to no avail. Benilde St. Margaret’s came away with the 70-59 victory over Fridley.
Monday, February 1, 2010
ARE YOU A HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER OR MANAGER WHO IS GOING TO COMMIT OR SIGN TO PLAY OR MANAGE AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL? PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
Parents, coaches and fans do you know of someone who is going to be attending college next year to play or manage football? If so please send me an email to stevenmgr@hotmail.com. Please include the player’s full name, first middle and last, where they went to high school and where they have signed. I will be posting the names of all the players and managers on the web site.
MINNESOTA 2009-2010 MR. BASKETBALL CANDIDATES
Minnesota Mr Basketball Candidates
2009-10
Top 25
(Alpha by School Name)
Candidate Height School
Peter Crawford 6-5 Benilde-SM
Chad Calcaterra 6-10 Cloquet
Jake Thomas 6-3 Columbia Heights
Calvin Godfrey 6-8 Cooper
Seantrel Henderson 6-8 Cretin-Derham Hall
Dyami Starks 6-2 Duluth East
Vinard Birch 5-10 Eastview
Brett Ervin 6-5 Eden Prairie
Trevor Gruis 6-8 Ellsworth
Zach Riedeman 6-5 Forest Lake
Mike Rostampour 6-7 Henry Sibley
Jordan Jackson 6-2 Henry Sibley
Yuriy Malashenko 6-5 Jordan
Shaun Condon 6-2 MACCRAY
Taylor Hanson 6-6 Minnehaha Academy
Cole Stefan 6-3 Minnetonka
Aaron Anderson 6-2 Osseo
Kevin Noreen 6-10 Minnesota Transitions
Jordan Hughes 5-10 Mpls. Patrick Henry
Alonzo Traylor 6-7 Mpls. South
Ben Bucholz 6-7 Perham
Marshall Bjorklund 6-6 Sibley East
Scott Nystrom 6-2 St. Cloud Tech
Taylor Filipek 6-6 Willmar
Alec Brown 6-11 Winona
2009-10
Top 25
(Alpha by School Name)
Candidate Height School
Peter Crawford 6-5 Benilde-SM
Chad Calcaterra 6-10 Cloquet
Jake Thomas 6-3 Columbia Heights
Calvin Godfrey 6-8 Cooper
Seantrel Henderson 6-8 Cretin-Derham Hall
Dyami Starks 6-2 Duluth East
Vinard Birch 5-10 Eastview
Brett Ervin 6-5 Eden Prairie
Trevor Gruis 6-8 Ellsworth
Zach Riedeman 6-5 Forest Lake
Mike Rostampour 6-7 Henry Sibley
Jordan Jackson 6-2 Henry Sibley
Yuriy Malashenko 6-5 Jordan
Shaun Condon 6-2 MACCRAY
Taylor Hanson 6-6 Minnehaha Academy
Cole Stefan 6-3 Minnetonka
Aaron Anderson 6-2 Osseo
Kevin Noreen 6-10 Minnesota Transitions
Jordan Hughes 5-10 Mpls. Patrick Henry
Alonzo Traylor 6-7 Mpls. South
Ben Bucholz 6-7 Perham
Marshall Bjorklund 6-6 Sibley East
Scott Nystrom 6-2 St. Cloud Tech
Taylor Filipek 6-6 Willmar
Alec Brown 6-11 Winona
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