SUNDAY’S MINNESOTA COMETS SPRING SHOOTOUT ACTION

Sunday, Apr. 19 was the final day of the Minnesota Comets Shootout.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN HEAT VS MINNESOTA COMETS LEWIS

Central Wisconsin Heat went up against Comets Lewis in the 17u division. The score went back and forth early in the contest.

Lewis did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and getting everyone involved in the offense.

Heat used both man-to-man and zone defenses throughout the first half. They were able to confuse Lewis on offense.

Lewis guard Jordon Bolton did a good job of getting to the basket and coming up with mid-range jump shots and layups on offense.

At halftime the score was Comets Lewis 31, Heat 28.

As the second half for underway the score continued to go back and forth. Comets Lewis went to a zone defense that made the Heat have to swing the ball around the 3-point line. They took a lot of time off the clock while doing this.

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

The Heat strung some baskets together midway through the second half. They got hot from behind

the 3-point line.

Heat did a good job of spreading the ball out and getting the ball down to the low post. Heat was able to take Lewis out of the game offensively late in the second half.

Lewis attacked the basket late and was able to come up with layups.

Lewis came away with the 68-65 victory over Heat.

HEAT NORTHWEST WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA FURY WILDE  

Minnesota Heat Northwest went up against Minnesota Fury Wilde. Fury did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition.

Fury got the ball into the hands of Steffon Mitchell. Mitchell was able to drive to the basket and make layups and mid-range jump shots. On the defensive end he was able to slow down the guys that he was guarding.

The Fury defense made it difficult for Heat to make uncontested shots.

Fury came up with deep 3-point baskets. They swung the ball around the 3-point line as they got everyone involved in the offense.

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

Neither team gave up uncontested shots. There were several loose balls in the first half as well it was very physical.

Fury came up with steals and were able to convert the steals into baskets on the offensive end.

The score continued to go back and forth late in the first half.

At halftime the score was Fury 35, Heat 30.

As the second half got underway Heat started out in a zone defense. Fury came up with deep 3-point baskets, they were also able to attack the zone defense and get to the basket and attempt layups against the zone defense.

Mitchell got hot in the second half. He continued to attack the basket and make layups. Teammate Steffan Musoke also did good job stepping up and hitting mid-range jump shots.

The Heat offense sputtered throughout the second half. They were not able to hit shots that they put up.

Fury took a lot of deep 3-point shots and were able to make them. Fury was too quick for Heat.

FURY WILDE WENT UP AGAINST SELECT ALTENHOFEN

In the 17U division Wilde and Select squared off in a basketball game. Wilde moved the ball down the court well and was able to get the ball into the hands of Steffon Mitchell. Mitchell did a good job of getting to the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

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

Select did a good job of passing the ball around the 3-point line as was able to get everyone involved in the offense. Select was also able to come up and drop those 3-point baskets.

Select used multiple different defense and that created problems for the Wilde. They were not able to figure out what defense they were in.

Select’s Eddie Maruggi came up with layups and mid-range jump shots that kept his team in the game.

Fury’s Dalante Peyton made layups on the offensive end. On the defensive end Peyton did a good job of slowing his guy down. Teammate Will Morton did a good job of driving to the basket and coming up with layups.

Both teams looked for fast breaks and both were able to come up with fast break layups.

At halftime the score was Wilde 38, Select 32.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to move the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

The score continued to go back and forth throughout the second half.

Mitchell kept his team in the game as he came up with mid-range jump shots and layups consistently throughout the second half.

Fury went to a zone defense. Select used a lot of time off the clock by passing the ball around the 3-point line.

The score kept on going back and forth late in the contest. Both teams played well throughout the game.

Wilde came away with the 64-58 victory over Select.

MINNESOTA MAGIC VATSASS WENT UP AGAINST FURRY ZURN IN THE 16U CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

In the 16U championship game Fury Zurn went up against Magic Vatsass. Vatsass moved the ball down the floor quickly as they looked to score baskets in transition.

Fury looked to set the tempo early by distributing the ball amongst themselves while getting the ball down the floor.

Magic played both man-to-man and zone defense throughout the first half. Magic’s Brian Sitzmann came up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the first half.

Fury guard Brian Smith was all over the floor. On the offensive end Smith did a good job of distributing the ball to his teammates. If Smith thought that he had a good look at a basket he would shoot it instead. On the defensive end Smith did a good job of slowing down the guy that he was guarding.

Both teams took the ball hard to the basket and game up with fast break layups off of steals.

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

Magic passed the ball around the 3-point line late in the first half. They were able to keep Zurn from getting the ball.

At halftime the score was Magic 33, Fury 26.

As the second half got underway Magic continued to push the ball down the floor and get everyone involved in the offense.

Fury stared in a zone defense that made the Magic pass the ball around the 3-point line.

The score went back and forth as there were multiple ties and lead changes in the second half.

Fury’s Owen Chose did a good job of getting his teammates the ball in spots where they could shoot it. If Chose thought that he had a good shot he wasn’t afraid to shoot it himself. The defense had a hard time slowing Chose down. They couldn’t defend him behind the 3-point line.

Magic came up with steals on the defensive end and was able to turn them into point on offense.

Magic’s Mykal Howard came up with some huge mid-range jump shots and layups. He wasn’t afraid to drive to the basket and look for open shots.

Magic played zone defense late in the first half. They did a good job of rotating in the zone and making it difficult for Fury to get open looks at the basket.

Both teams launched deep 3-point baskets late in the game. They were able to make them.

There were multiple ties and lead changes within the last 3 minutes of play.

Fury came away with the 57-53 victory over Magic.

FURY WILDE WENT UP AGAINST COMETS ELITE LEWIS IN THE 17U CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

In the 17 U championship Fury Wilde went up against Comets Elite game it took both teams awhile to get into an offensive shooting rhythm.

Fury got out to a quick 11-2 lead with 11:48 left in the first half.

Comets Jordan Bolton came up with huge shots as he made mid-range jump shots and layups. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Fury was able to come up with steals and convert on the offensive end. Fury was also able to make layups in transition.

Comets did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and coming up with mid-range jump shots. Everyone touched the ball on the offense.

Steffon Mitchell was all over the floor on both ends of the court. On the offensive end he came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. On defense he was able to slow down the guy he was guarding.

Neither team went on a huge run in the first half. The game was very physical throughout. The officials let both teams play.  

At halftime the score was Fury 36, Comets 33.

As the second half got underway the score went back and forth. Fury stuck in their zone defense.

Comets did a good job of attacking the zone and were able to get to the basket.

Comets Bryce Irsfeld came up with deep 3-point baskets that kept his team in the game.

Fury’s Steffan Musoke did a good job of getting to the basket and coming up with layups or mid-range jump shots.

The pace of the game picked up as both teams raced up and down the court making baskets.

Comets came up with some big baskets late in the second half. They were able to come up with some stops on the defensive end of the ball.

Fury went to a trapping man-to-man defense with under 2 minutes to go in regulation.

Fury’s Sean Ryan drained a jumper at the buzzer to tie the game at 75. There was a 2 minute overtime.

In the overtime period Fury swung the ball around the 3-point line as they looked for their shot while taking time off the clock.

The Comets came away with the 79-78 victory over Fury.

SATURDAY’S MN COMETS SPRING SHOOTOUT ACTION

The Minnesota Comets hosted an AAU Tournament in St. Cloud Minnesota the weekend of April 18-19 2015. There were several games throughout the day. In pool play on the first day of competition there were several games going on at once.

On Saturday April 18 was the first session it was all the 16U division.

This was one of the first of many big AAU tournaments that were going on round the country. The Comets are an AAU team based out of St. Cloud Minnesota.

16U Mn Fury Zurn vs. Crossfire.

Minnesota Fury Zurn and Crossfire squatted off against each other in the 16 U division. Both teams started out in zone defense.

Crossfire pushed the ball down the floor and looked to make layups in transition.

Crossfire’s Zach Johansen came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball where he could make shots.

Fury’s Myles Hanson made jump shots and layups on the offensive end. The defense had a difficult time slowing him down.

Fury’s Dedoch Chan came up with layups on the low block. He did a good job of calling for the ball in the paint.

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

Fury passed the ball around the 3-point line as they were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Crossfire switched a lot of screens on the defensive end talked to each other.

Crossfire’s Jack VanderTop came up with layups on the block. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball on the block he posted up and came up with rebounds.

At halftime the score was Fury Zurn 35, Crossfire 13.

Fury was able get everyone the ball and were able to knock down deep 3-point baskets.

Fury was a lot quicker than Crossfire was. Crossfire had a difficult time scoring from the paint.

Fury’s Brian Smith was quick on his feet. He was able to beat the defense and make layups. On the defensive end he was able to come up with steals and layups on the offensive end. If Smith didn’t think that he had a good shot he wasn’t afraid to pass it to one of his teammates.

Crossfire couldn’t keep up with Fury on the offensive production. Fury was took quick.

Fury Zurn came away with the 60-28 victory Crossfire.

16U REAL ROBINSON VS COMETS ELITE-Stumpf

In a 16U division game Real Robinson went up against Comets Elete-Stumpf. Stumpf did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and getting everyone involved in the offense.

Real Robinson’s Jamire Jackson did a good job of getting to the basket and looking to make layups.


Stumpf used multiple defenses throughout the first game. Strumpf came up with fast break layups and were a little quicker than Robinson.

Stumpf pushed the ball down the floor and was able to score layups in transition.

Real Robinson’s Ahzerik Rodgers came up with steals on the defensive end and was able to turn them into fast break layups on offense.

Comets Elete-Stumpf kept pushing the ball down the floor and came up with layups and mid-range jump shots.


At halftime the score was Stumpf 42, Real Robinson 25.

As the second half got underway Stumpf continued to come up with layups and jump shots.

Real Robinson took their time on the offensive end. They passed the ball around the 3-point line and looked to get the ball inside.

Rodgers took the ball hard to the basket and came up with layups. If he was fouled he was able to make his layups.

Both teams played hard throughout the game.

Stumpf came away with the 74-58 victory over Real Robinson.

MINNESOTA LOCKDOWN VS FURY ZURN

In another 16U action Minnesota Lockdown and Fury Zurn with up against each other in 16U division.

Both teams dove on the floor after loose balls. The game was physical from the start of the game.

Neither team took an uncontested shot.

Zurn’s Brian Smith came up with deep 3-point baskets if he thought that he could take.

Lockdown played both man-to-man and zone defense throughout the first half. Zurn played mostly zone defense.

Lockdown’s Kingston Myles and Marcus Hill drove to the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

At halftime the score was Fury 28, Lockdown 27.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to get baskets in transition.

Both teams traded baskets throughout the second half as neither team went on a run.

Fury stayed in a zone defense throughout the second half. They didn’t let Lockdown take open shots.

Lockdown wasn’t able to come up with shots late in the game.

In a hard fought good played game by both teams Fury came away with the 67-62 victory over Lockdown.

REAL JAY VS MINNESOTA SELECT ELLIS

In 17u action Real Athletics Jay went up against Minnesota Select Ellis. It took each team to feel the other team out.

Jay did a good job of getting down the floor and were able to come up with layups. Jay guard Cedric Boone took the ball hard to the basket and was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups. On the defensive end Boone slowed the guy down while on defense.

Both teams exchanged baskets throughout the first half. Neither team went on a huge run.

Jay took a lot of time off the clock throughout the first half. They were not afraid to take deep 3-point baskets.

Both teams didn’t let the other team take uncontested shots.

At halftime the score was Jay 37, Ellis 36.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition.

Jay used their quickness as they were able to get past the Ellis defenders.

Both teams played hard throughout the second half.

Jay came away with the 83-78 victory over Ellis.

COMETS ELITE-LEWIS WENT UP AGAINST TWIN PORTS

Elite-Lewis and Twin Ports went up against each other in a basketball game. Lewis did a good job of pushing the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition.

Lewis started out in man-to-man defense as well as Twin Ports. Neither team wanted to give up easy baskets to the other.

Elite-Lewis guard Jordon Bolton took the ball hard to the basket and came up with layups. Bolton was also able to step up knock down mid-range jump shots.

Twin Ports had a difficult time scoring baskets against the Elite-Lewis pressure.

Twin Ports went into a shooting slump late in the first half. They were not able to hit shots that they put up.  

Elite-Lewis got hot from behind the 3-point line late in the first half. They shared the ball well and all stepped up and knocked down deep shots.


At halftime the score was Comets-Lewis 48, Twin Ports 24.

As the second half got underway Comets-Lewis continued to push the ball down the floor and was able to come up with baskets in transition.

Twin Ports had a tough time scoring throughout the game. Comets-Lewis was quicker than Twin Ports.

Comets-Lewis came away with the 80-43 victory over Twin Ports.

MN RISE PURPLE WENT UP AGAINST FURY WILDE

MN Rise Purple (Rise) and Fury (Wilde) squared off in a 17U basketball game. Wilde looked to get the ball into the hands of Steffon Mitchell. Mitchell took the ball hard to the basket and was able to make layups.

Rise started off the game in a zone defense. That made Wilde have to swing the ball around the 3-point line. That also took a lot of time off the clock.

Wilde passed the ball around the 3-point line as they were able to take a lot of time off the clock and set up their offense.

Rise was able to come up with steals and layups on the offensive end.

At halftime the score was Wilde 40 Rise 18.

As the second half got underway Wilde continued to push the ball down the floor and make layups in transition.

Rise couldn’t get their offense going in the second half. Even though they put up shots they couldn’t make them fall. Wilde was quicker than Rise throughout the game.

Wilde came away with the 72-72 overwhelming victory over Rise.

MN FURY JORDAN WENT UP AGAINST COMETS ELITE SERVATY

MN Fury Jordan and Comets Elite Servarty squared off in a basketball game in the 17U division.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half. There were several ties and lead changes throughout.

Jordon Bolton took the ball to the basket for Servarty. He was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups consistently.

Servaty did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense. They swung the ball around the 3-point line and all 5 players touched the ball. They weren’t afraid to shoot the three-point shot as well.

At halftime the score was Servaty 35, Fury Jordan 28.

As the second half got underway Servaty continued to pound the ball down the floor and get the ball spread out to everyone’s hands.

Fury Jordan had a difficult time scoring for a period of time in the second half.

Bolton came up with steals on the defensive end and turned them into fast break layups.

Fury Jordon got hot late in the game but it was a little too late. Servaty came away with the 72-62 victory over MN Fury Jordan.

APPLE VALLEY’S AND DUKE FRESHMAN TYUS JONES TO ENTER THE NBA DRAFT

Apple Valley and Duke Freshman Tyus Jones has declared that he will enter the 2015 NBA Draft. According to a press release by Matt Plizga, “Duke Freshman Tyus Jones will enter the 2015 NBA Draft, head Coach Mike Krzyzewski announced on Wednesday April 15, 2015.

“Tyus could not have done a better job for us this past year,” said Krzyzewski. “We’re so very happy for him and his family to have the opportunity to declare for the draft. He is projected to be a first-round pick. He’s going to get a lot better, but people have already seen him and know how he handles himself, especially in pressure situations and in the biggest games. He comes through like a champion! I loved coaching him, and I believe he’ll be an outstanding professional. At this time, I think is so appropriate for him to take advantage of this opportunity.”

Jones, the 2015 Final Four Most Outstanding Player, joins Corey Maggette (1999), Luol Deng (2004), Kyrie Irving (2011), Austin Rivers (2012), Jabari Parker (2014) and teammates Jahlil Okafor (2015) and Justise Winslow (2015) as Blue Devil freshmen to enter the NBA Draft after just one season of college basketball.

Jones, an All-ACC third team honoree, averaged 11.8 points, 5.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game during his freshman season. For his efforts, Jones received a number of awards, including being named to the All-ACC Freshman Team and the USBWA All-District III Team. He was also tabbed the ACC Rookie of the Week four times throughout the season and the Wayman Tisdale National Freshman of the Week once.

Jones made an immediate impact for the Blue Devils upon arriving in Durham, ranking among the all-time best Duke freshman in a number of categories. His assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.86:1 marked a Duke Rookie record, while his 217 total assists ranked third. Jones also became just the second freshman in Duke history to score 400 points and register 200 assists in his rookie season, concluding his career with 461 points and 217 assists.  Jones shot 88.9 percent from the free throw line, which sits third on Duke’s freshman list, as well, while his 144 made free throws ranks second. Among his conference counterparts, Jones ranked second in free throw percentage and assists (5.56 apg.) and fourth in assist-to-turnover ratio.

“Coming to Duke was a dream of mine and being a part of such a special team was amazing,” said Jones. “I knew coming in I would be a part of a great team, but I never envisioned I would be a part of such an incredible family. That is what has made winning a national championship such an amazing experience. I am faced with the tough decision of returning to a place I love or pursuing my next dream. With the support and guidance of my family, my coaches, my teammates, and Duke University, I have decided to start my professional career. Even though I am entering the NBA Draft, I will forever be a Duke Blue Devil.”

Jones concluded his tremendous freshman season by earning NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player honors. The Apple Valley, Minn., native helped guide the Blue Devils to their fifth national championship title by averaging 13.0 ppg., 4.5 apg., 1.7 spg. and 3.2 rpg. over six games played in the NCAA Tournament. Jones proved a reliable scorer from the free throw line, converting 22-of-24 (.917) attempts from the charity stripe. Jones connected on all seven free throw attempts and scored a game-high 23 points in the national championship game against Wisconsin. Jones also hit two key three pointers in the waning minutes of the national title game, giving Duke the lead and then putting the game out of reach against the Badgers.

Duke has produced a first round selection in the NBA Draft in each of the past four years.

Krzyzewski has mentored 28 first round picks, including 18 lottery selections. The 2015 NBA Draft will take place Thursday, June 25 in New York City.”

I have watched Jones play on in high school, AAU and in college. I personally think that he is a very good player. I wish him the best in the NBA.

SATURDAY’S MINNESOTA STATE BOYS BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION ALL STAR GAME SATURDAY’S ACTION

In the second day of the Minnesota State High School Boys’ Coaches Association All Star series the Maroon team went up against the Green team.

The score went back and forth early. Both teams subbed every five minutes.

Green’s JT Gibson took the ball hard to the basket and was able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

Green came up with fast-break layups and md-range jump shots in the first half.

Both teams played zone defense and basically let the other team shoot the ball in the offense. 

In a very offensive explosive first half Maroon had a 69-57 lead over Green at halftime.

As the second half got underway, both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

There were many alley-oops by both teams in the second half. The fans enjoyed themselves as the players put on an offensive explosion of skills.

The Green team came away with the 131-128 victory over the Maroon team.

GOLD VS BLUE

In the second game of the day Gold went up against the Blue team. Both teams raced up and down the floor making layups and jump shots.

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

Both teams had a good time. Neither team went on a significant run throughout the first half.

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

At halftime the score was Blue 50, Gold 48.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition. 

Gold attacked the basket and came up with mid-range jump shots. Everyone touched the ball on the Gold team.

The offense exploded throughout the second half by both teams.

The Gold team came away with the 107-102 victory over the Blue team.

MINNESOTA STATE COACHES ASSOCIATION ALL STAR BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME FRIDAY NIGHT

On March 27 St. Cloud State was the site of the 2015 Minnesota State High School Basketball Coaches Association All Star game.

Teams were selected by high school coaches from across the state.

In the first game the Gold team went up against the Maroon team. The game was played in two 20 minute halves. Both teams subbed every five minutes.

Both teams played very little defense in the first half. This game was an offensive showcase.

Maroon’s Brindley Theisen came up with deep 3-point baskets as his team fed him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

The Gold team played both man-to-man and zone defense in the first half.

The Maroon offense slowed down in the first half. They did however keep attacking the basket.

At halftime the score was Gold 67, Maroon 56.

As the second half got underway Gold continued to push the ball down the floor and score baskets in transition.

Gold’s Jonathan Conyers came up with deep 3-point baskets midway through the second half. His teammates did a good job of getting him the ball in spots where he could shoot it.

Both teams were not afraid to shoot the deep 3-point shot.

Even through the Maroon offense struggled they still were able to come up with shots in the second half.

Sid Thomes came up with the winning shot to give Gold the 117-115 victory over Maroon.

HOPKINS WENT UP AGAINST EASTVIEW IN THE CLASS 4A STATE FINALS

Hopkins and Eastview squared off in the Class 4A state girls’ basketball finals.

Hopkins pushed the ball down the floor as were able to get everyone involved in the offense.

Hopkins players Ashley Bates, Viria Livingston, Nia Hollie, TT Starks and Evelyn Knox all were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the first half.

Eastview was able to pass the ball around and work the ball inside to their post players.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half.

At halftime the score was Eastview 30, Hopkins 28.

As the second half got underway Hopkins continued to come up with huge mid-range jump shots and layups.

Hopkins was able to come up with rebounds and both teams dove on the floor after loose balls.

Hollie, Starks and Bates all came up with big baskets with just under 10 minutes left in regulations.  

Hopkins was able to slow down the Eastview offense in the second half. Hopkins was also able to control the tempo of the game in the second half.

Hopkins came away with the 68-60 victory over Eastview. With that win Hopkins won the 2015 MSHSL State 4A class title.

MARSHALL WENT UP AGAINST PARK CENTER IN THE CLASS 3A STATE FINALS

Marshall and Park Center squared off in the Class 3A state finals. The score went back and forth early.

Park Center looked to get the ball into the hands of Hannah Schaub and Mikayla Hayes both of whom could make mid-range jump shots and layups.

Both teams did a good job of getting everyone involved in the offense.

Neither team went on a run in the first half. In a close first half the score at halftime was Park Center 27, Marshall 23.

The score continued to go back and forth throughout the second half.

Park Center’s Schaub, Mikayla Hayes, Feyisayo Ayobamidele, Danielle Schaub and McKenna DuBois all came up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half.

Park Center’s Hayes came up with layups late in the second half. Her teammates did a good job of getting her the ball in spots where she could shoot it.

Park Center stepped up big late in the second half as they continued to make shots on offense and come up with defensive stops.

Park Center came away with the 52-45 victory over Marshall. With that win Park Center won the Class 3A state title.

SAUK CENTRE SQUARED OFF AGAINST DOVER-EYOTA IN THE CLASS 2A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Sauk Centre and Dover-Eyota squared off in the Class 2A state championship game at Williams Arena.

Both teams raced up and down the floor making layups.

Sauk Centre got the ball into the hands of Mauren Thiesen, Maesyn Thiesen and Kelsey Peschel who came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

The score went back and forth late in the first half. There were multiple ties and lead changes n the first half.

There was a media timeout with 3:56 left in the first half. The score as Dover-Eyota 23, Sauk Centre 22.

There were many ties and lead changes late.

At halftime the score was Sauk Centre 34, Dover-Eyota 33.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to attack the basket and looked for layups.

The score counted to go back and forth throughout the second half. Neither team went on a run early.

Mauren Thiesen, Maesyn Thiesen and Peschel all continued to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups throughout the second half.

Dover-Eyota went to a zone defense. Sauk Centre was content on passing the ball around the 3-point line as they were able to take time off the clock.

Dover-Eyota continued to pass the ball around the 3-point line as they were able to take time off the clock.

The Dover-Eyota defense late in the game caused Sauk Centre all kinds of problems.

Dover-Eyota came away with the 71-58 victory over Sauk Centre.

With that victory Dover-Eyota won the Class 2A state title.

MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WENT UP AGAINST ADA-BORUP IN THE CLASS A STATE GIRLS FINALS

Maranatha Christian Academy went up against Ada-Borup in the Class A state championship game.

Maranatha started in zone defense. They didn’t want Ada-Borup to take easy baskets.

The score went back and forth early. 

Ada-Borup did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and scoring on layups.

There was a media timeout with 14:22 left in the first half. The score was Ada-Borup 9, Maranatha 5.

Ada-Borup came up with fast break layups. Miki Lee did a good job of getting her teammates the ball where they could shoot it.

Ada-Borup’s Miki Lee, Elizabeth Birkemeyer, Haley Poehler and Lexi Merkens all came up with layups and mid-range jump shots.

Maranatha struggled to shoot the ball throughout the first half. Ada-Borup did a good job of controlling the tempo.

There was a media timeout with 9:54 left in the first half. The score was Ada-Borup 24, Maranatha 10.

Ada-Borup was able to slow down the Maranatha throughout the first half.

There was a media timeout with seven minutes left in the first half. The score was Ada-Borup 28, Maranatha 13.

Ada-Borup looked to take time off the clock late in the first half.

There was a media timeout with 3:19 left in the first half. The score was Ada-Borup 36, Maranatha 22.

Ada-Borup kept attacking the basket late in the first half. Maranatha stepped up their shooting abilities as they were able to come up with layups late.

At halftime the score was Ada-Borup 40, Maranatha 30.

As the second half got underway Ada-Borup continued to push the ball down the floor and come up with big shots. Also Miki Lee and Birkemeyer were able to get to the basket and hit shots.

There was a media timeout with 10:05 left in regulation. The score was Ada-Borup 55, Maranatha 40.

Ada-Borup was too much for Maranatha. Maranatha had a difficult time scoring baskets throughout the game.

Ada-Borup came away with the 82-65 victory over Maranatha.

With that win Ada-Borup won the 2015 MSHSL State Class A State Championship game.

DOVER EYOTA WENT UP AGAINST ROSEAU IN THE STATE SEMIFINALS

Dover-Eyota and Roseau squared off in the State Class 2A semifinals. Dover-Eyota started out on fire. They moved the ball down the floor well as they looked to score baskets in transition.

Dover-Eyota pushed the ball down the floor and came up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

They were able to get past be Roseau defenders.

Dover-Eyota’s Madison Nelson, Megan Hintz, Brandi Blattner and Danielle Higgins all came up with mid-range jump shots and layups late in the first half. On the defensive end they all were able to come up with defensive stops.

Roseau wasn’t able to slow down the Dover-Eyota offense in the first half.

Roseau came up with fast break baskets late in the first half. They did a good job of attacking the basket.

At halftime the score was Dover-Eyota 46, Roseau 35.

As the second half got underway Dover-Eyota flew around the floor as they were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and layups.

The Dover-Eyota defense made it difficult for Roseau to make shots.

Nelson continued to come up with layups and mid-range jump shots in the second half.

Dover-Eyota cursed to a 94-61 victory over Roseau.

MINNEHAHA ACADEMY WENT UP AGAINST SAUK CENTRE IN THE STATE GIRLS SEMIFINALS

Minnehaha Academy squared off against Sauk Centre in the state Class 2A state semifinals.

The score went back and forth early in the contest.

Sauk Centre did a good job of pushing the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition.

Neither team went on a run in the first half.

Minnehaha did a good job of moving the ball down the floor and scoring baskets in transition.

Sauk Centre’s Maureen Thiesen, Maesyn Thiesen, Kelsey Peschel, Rebecca Weir and Jill Klaphake all came up with huge mid-range jump shots late in the first half.

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

At halftime the score was Sauk Centre 31, Minnehaha 29.

As the second half got underway Minnehaha came out on fire. They pushed the ball down the floor and were able to come up with mid-range jump shots and jumpers.

The score continued to go back and forth throughout the second half. Neither team went on a huge run.

Minnehaha Academy’s Sarah Kaminski came up with some big shots throughout the game. The defense had a hard time slowing her down.

The score went back and forth late in the contest. There were several ties and lead changes throughout the second half.

Kaminski continued to get to the basket and come up with mid-range jump shots and layups in the second half.

The game came down to the wire.

Sauk Centre came away with the 54-49 victory over Minnehaha Academy.

The leading scorers for Minnehaha were Sarah Kaminski with 14 points and Gracia Gilreath with 12 points.

The leading scorers for Sauk Centre were Mauren Thiesen with 14 points, Maesyn Thiesen with 12 points, and Moritz with 12 points.

ADA-BORUP WENT UP AGAINST LYLE PACELLI IN A CLASS A STATE SEMIFINALS

Ada-Borup went up against Lyle/Pacelli in the girls’ state Class A state semifinals at Williams Arena.

Ada-Borup looked to set the tempo early as they raced down the floor. They looked to score baskets in transition.

LP looked to push the ball down the floor and came up with layups.

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

Ada-Borup’s Miki Lee, Lexi Merkens, Lexi Nelson and Haley Poehler all came up with big shots in the first half. They also did a good job of shutting down the defense.

Both teams took a lot of time off the clock in the first half.

Neither team went on a huge run in the first half. The defensive pressure made it difficult for the other team to get open looks at the basket.

There was a media timeout with 3:43 left in the first half. The score was LP 21, Ada-Borup 25.

LP pushed the ball down the floor and was able to come up with layups and jump shots.

At halftime the score was LP 28, Ada-Borup 25.

As the second half got underway the game remained close. LP continued to get the ball into the hands of Brook Walter and Sarah Holtz.

LP came up was able to get the ball down the floor and come up with huge shots. The Ada-Borup defense had a hard time slowing down Brooke Walter in the second half.

The game came down to the wire. Neither team went on a run late in the game.

At the final media timeout with 3:23 left in regulation the score was LP 50, Ada-Borup 49.

Walter and Holtz continued to come up with big baskets late in the game.  

Ada-Borup’s Miki Lee hit a mid-range jump shot to win the game.

Ada-Borup came away with the 54-52 victory over LP.

The leading scorers for LP were Walter with 24 points and Holtz with 16 points.

The leading scorers for Ada-Borup were Poehler with 17 points, and Lee with 15 points.