Monday, December 9, 2019

PARK CENTER AND MINNEAPOLIS SOUTHWEST SQUARED OFF IN A FOOTBALL SECTION GAME

On Oct. 22, Park Center and Minneapolis Southwest squared off in a football section quarterfinal game. The game was played at Southwest High School.

Park Center kicked off to start the game. Southwest started on its own 30-yard line. Southwest fumbled the ball and recovered it. Southwest’s TK Marshall got the ball and looked to carry the ball down the field and looked to go get first downs. Southwest kept the ball on the ground as they looked to get a first down. On 4th-and-1 Southwest went for it.

Southwest called a timeout with 8:20 left in the first quarter. The score was tied at 0.

After the timeout Southwest punted the ball.

Park Center took over on their own 14-yard line. Park Center kept the ball on the ground. Desman Scott came up with a short run for a first down. On 4th-and-7 Park Center punted the ball.

Southwest took over on its own 46-yard line. Southwest’s Jaden Reed came up with a first down reception. On 4th-and-4 Southwest punted the ball.

Park Center took over on its own 25-yard line. Park Center moved the ball down the field.

Park Center called a timeout with 1:58 left in the first quarter. The score was tied at 0.

Park Center punted on 4th-and-4. There was a bad snap and Park Center couldn’t get the ball off.

Southwest took over on the Park Center 13-yard line. Southwest fumbled the ball and Park Center recovered the ball on the 25-yard line.

Park Center kept the ball down the ground.

After one quarter of play, the score was tied at 0.

Park Center punted on 4th-and-25.

Southwest took over on the Park Center 45-yard line. Southwest fumbled the ball and Park Center recovered the ball.

Park Center’s Desmond Scott came up with a long run after a penalty on Park Center. On 4th-and-14
 Park Center went for it but they were not able to come up with a first down and turned the ball over on downs.

Southwest moved the ball down the field through the air. Southwest’s Marcus Mattox came up with a first down reception. Southwest came up with first downs.

Southwest’s Nate Martes came up with a 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 5:28 left in the second quarter, the score was Southwest 7, Park Center 0.

Park Center took over on their own 30-yard line. Park Center fumbled the ball and Southwest took over on the Park Center 34-yard line.

Southwest TK Marshall came up with a long run for a first down. Southwest went for it. Nick Flashkamp came up with a 6-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:26 left in the second quarter the score as Southwest 14, Park Center 0.

Park Center took over on its own 35-yard line. Park Center looked to the air as they wanted to get a first down. On 4th-and-7 Park Center punted the ball.

Southwest took over on their own 34-yard line.

Park Center called a timeout with 3:14 left in the second quarter. The score was Southwest 14, Park Center 0.

Southwest couldn’t move the ball down the field.

Park Center called a timeout with 1:31 left in the second quarter. The score was Southwest 14, Park Center 0.

Southwest punted the ball on 4th-and-18.

Park Center took over on their own 14-yard line. They were not able to move the ball late.

At halftime, the score was Southwest 14, Park Center 0.

Southwest kicked off to start the third quarter. Park Center took over on their own 35-yard line. Park Center kept the ball on the ground as they looked to move the ball down the field in traffic. Park Center moved the ball down the field and got first down on the ground.

Southwest called a timeout with 10:07 left in the third quarter. The score was Southwest 14, Park Center 0.

Park Center turned the ball over on downs.

Southwest took over on the Park Center 42-yard line. Marshall came up with a first down run that put the ball on the 15-yard line.

Southwest attempted a 27-yard field goal attempt. There was a false start on Southwest. Southwest went for it on 4th-and-22. They were not able to come up with a first down.

Park Center took over on its own 22-yard line. Park Center couldn’t move the ball down the field. Park Center moved the ball down the field once again as they looked to get into the end zone. Park Center tuned the ball over on downs.

Southwest took over on its own 44-yard line. Southwest moved the ball down the field on the ground.

After three quarters of play, the score was Southwest 14, Park Center 0.

Southwest punted on 4th-and-13.

Park Center went to the air early in the fourth quarter. Park Center couldn’t move the ball and they punted on 4th-ad-6.

Southwest took over on their own 45-yard line. Southwest looked through the air again as they wanted to get the ball down the field again. Southwest fumbled the ball and Park Center took over on the Southwest 30-yard line.

Park Center kept the ball on the ground, and they looked to get into the end zone. Marcus Freeman came up with an 11-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 5:38 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Southwest 14, Park Center 6.

Southwest took over on their own 40-yard line. Southwest moved the ball down the field as they looked for a first down. They were not able to come up with a first down and they punted on 4th-and-6.

The ball went into the end zone and Park Center took over on their own 20-yard line. Park Center kept the ball on the ground late in the game.

Park Center called a timeout with 1:11 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Southwest 14, Park Center 6.

Park Center moved the ball down the field and came Marcus Freeman came up with a 6-yard touchdown reception. The two-point conversion was not good.

With 35 seconds left in regulation, the score was Southwest 14, Park Center 12.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Southwest was all over the field. Southwest came away with the 14-12 victory over Park Center.

ST. JOHNS WENT UP AGAINST ST. THOMAS IN A FOOTBALL GAME

It was a historic day at Allianz Field in downtown St. Paul as St. Johns and St. Thomas went up against each other in a football game. Allianz Field is the home of the Minnesota United Soccer team. On Oct. 19, American football was key was St. Johns and St. Thomas renewed their historic rivalry at Allianz Field.

St. John’s kicked off to start the game. St. Thomas took over on their own 25-yard line. St. Thomas looked to keep the ball on the ground on their first drive. St. Thomas moved the ball both threw the air and the ground. St. Thomas punted on 4th-down. The punt went into the end zone St. Johns took over on their own 20-yard line.

St. Johns was intercepted by Tommy Fuller. St. Thomas kept the running attack going as they looked to get into the red zone. St. Thomas Grant Slavik came up with a six-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:41 left in the first quarter. The score was St. Thomas 7, St. Johns 0.

St. John’s on their own 25-yard line. St. Johns couldn’t get a first down and punted on 4th-down.

With 3:23 left in the first quarter the score was St. Thomas 14, St. Johns 0.

St. Johns moved the ball down the field and 28, came up with a 28-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 1 second left in the first quarter, the score was St. Thomas 14, St. Johns 7.

St. Thomas started the drive on their own 25-yard line. Gabe Green came up with a 26-yard first down reception. St. Thomas couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted on 4th-and 5.

St. Johns looked to get into the end zone early in the quarter. St. Johns moved the ball down the field as they looked to get into the end zone. On 4th-and-4 from the 33-yard line St. Johns went for it and they were not able to come up with a first down.

St. Thomas took over on their own 32-yard line. St. Thomas once again was on the move down the field as they looked to the end zone. St. Thomas Tom Loeffler came up with a 33-first down reception. On 4th-and-9 from the 20-yard line St. Thomas attempted a 37-yard field goal. Which was not good.

With 3:53 left in the second quarter, the score was St. Thomas 14, St. Johns 7.

St. Johns Jack Kemper came up with a huge first down reception. Ravi Alston looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter. St. Johns Henry Trost came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 1:36 left in the second quarter, the score was St. Thomas 14, St. Johns 13.

St. Thomas took over on their own 30-yard line. St. Thomas moved the ball down the field.

St. Johns called a timeout with 49 seconds left in the second quarter.

St. Thomas called a timeout with 49 seconds left in the second quarter. 

St. Thomas punted on 4th-and-1.

St. Johns took over on their own 6-yard line. St. Johns moved the ball down the field as they looked to get into the end zone late in the second quarter.

At halftime, the score was St. Thomas 14, St. Johns 13.

St. Johns took over on their own 25-yard line. St. Johns continued to look through the air on the first drive of the third quarter. St. John’s Jackson Erdman the quarterback took to the air as they moved the ball down the field. St. Johns found the end zone on a Tyler Johnson 3-yard touchdown reception.

The two-point conversion was good. There was a flag on the play on St. Johns. St. John’s’ extra point attempt was not good.

With 12:58 left in the third quarter the score St. Johns 19, St. Thomas 14.

St. Thomas took over on their own 25-yard line. St. Thomas’ Josh Parks came up with a 68-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 12:11 left in the third quarter the score St. Thomas 20, St. Johns 19.

St. Johns took over on their own 25-yard line. St. Johns moved the ball down the filed as they took to the air for first downs. Kai Barber came up with a 29-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion was not good.

With 9:11 left in the third quarter, the score was St. Johns 25, St. Thomas 20.

St. Thomas took over on their own 25-yard line. St. Thomas kept the defense guessing if they were going to the passing attack or the ground game. The St. John’s defense slowed the offense down and St. Thomas punted on 4th-and-8.

St. Johns took over on their own 2-yard line. St. Johns moved the ball down the field, and they went to switching between the passing and running game. On 4th-and-16 St. Johns punted the ball.

St. Thomas took over on St. Johns’ 46-yard line.

After three quarters of play, the score was St. Johns 25, St. Thomas 20.

St. Thomas got into the red zone as they looked to get into the end zone early in the quarter.  St. Thomas turned the ball over downs.

St. Johns got the ball on their own 6-yard line. St. Johns was once again on the move down the field as they looked down the field. St. Johns was determined to get into the end zone. St. Johns found the end zone on a 2-yard run by Kai Barber. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 6:47 left in the fourth quarter, the score was St. Johns 31, St. Thomas 20.

St. Thomas took over on their own 27-yard line. St. Thomas moved the ball down the field but punted on 4th-down.

St. Thomas called a timeout with 3:09 left in the fourth quarter. The score was St. Johns 31, St. Thomas 20.

St. Thomas called a timeout with 3:05 left in the fourth quarter. The score was St. Johns 31, ST. Thomas 20.

St. Johns T.J. Hodge came up with a 17-yard reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 34 seconds left in regulation, the score was St. Johns 38, St. Thomas 20.

St. Johns came away with the 38-20 victory over St. Thomas.

The attendance of the game was 19,50.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA GOPHERS WOMEN’S OPEN MAROON AND GOLD SHOWCASE

On Oct. 13, the University of Minnesota women’s basketball team held a Maroon and Gold Showcase. This was the first time that the media and fans got a chance to see the 2019-2020 Minnesota Gophers women’s basketball team in action. 

The team came out and was warming up as they would under normal game conditions. Then the whole basketball staff was introduced to the crowd including the practice squad and team managers. The practice squad was in their maroon practice gear and the women basketball team was in their gold practice gear. 

After the introductions, they put 20 minutes on the clock. The practice squad and the Gophers team then went to different ends of the court and started with layup drills and mid-range jump shots. 

After the warmup period, Lindsay Whalen talked to her players and then the team went up against the male practice players. There were officials and Whalen were instructing her players from the sideline. Then they put 10 minutes on the clock and the practice squad
 went up against the Gopher women’s team. 

After the first quarter, it was the Gophers 24, Practice Squad 17.

Destiny Pitts, the junior out of Detroit Michigan looked good. She came up with mid-range jump shots and layups. She was able to get her teammates in offense. 

The practice squad gave the Gophers troubles inside. 

There was a media timeout with 4:51 left in the second quarter. The score was Gophers 34, Practice Squad 29.  

Both teams continued to run plays and move the ball down the floor. They both ran plays on the offensive end. 

At halftime, the score was Gophers 41, Practice Squad 35. 

As the third quarter got underway the Gophers continued to push the ball down the floor and looked to score baskets in transition. 

There was a media timeout with 4:44 left in the third quarter the score was Gophers 53, Practice Squad 46. 

The Gophers used a fast break to get down the floor and score baskets in transition.  

After three quarters the score was Gophers 58, Practice Squad 50. 

As the fourth quarter got underway the Gophers continued to push the ball down the court and looked for layups in transition. 

There was a media timeout with 6:07 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Practice Squad 63, Minnesota 62. 

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

There was a media timeout with 3:39 left in regulation. The score was Practice Squad 64, Minnesota 68. 

As the scrimmage ended both teams continued to attack the basket. 

The Practice Squad came away with the 75-67 victory over Minnesota. 

After the game Minnesota head coach Lindsay Whalen talked to the media about the open scrimmage and the outlook to the season. Also, Destiny Pitts, Jasmine Brunson, and Kadi Sissoko talked to the media about the scrimmage and the season. 

Overall, I am excited about this Gopher women’s basketball season. Last season the Gophers fished with an overall record of 21-11. They were 9-9 in the Big Ten Conference. They lost in the Second Round of the WNIT. 

Friday, December 6, 2019

NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA GOPHERS IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Oct. 12, Nebraska went up against Minnesota in a football game. The temperature at the start of the game was around 37 degrees with a wind chill around 28 degrees. Some of the Gopher players were warming up with no shirts on about two hours before the start of the game, as they were getting acclimated to the weather conditions.

Minnesota kicked off to start the game. The kickoff went into the end zone. Nebraska got the ball on their own 25-yard line. Nebraska started Noah Vedral at quarterback. Vedral kept the ball himself as he looked to move the ball down the field. Nebraska’s Wan’Dale Robinson came up with runs as he looked to carry the ball down the field. On 4th-and-2 Nebraska went for it. Nebraska turned the ball over on downs.

Minnesota took over on its own 29-yard line. Minnesota looked to get the ball into the hands of wide receiver Tyler Johnson. Teammate Rodney Smith came up with a 35-yard run for a first down. Minnesota kept on marching down the field as he looked to get the ball into the end zone. Tanner Morgan found Chris Autman-Bell for a 15-yard touchdown reception. The extra point By Michael Lantz was good.

With 7:31 left in the first quarter, the score was Minnesota 7, Nebraska 0.

The ball went into the end zone and Nebraska took over on their own 25-yard line. Nebraska’s JD Spielman came up with a 51-yard reception. The defensive pressure that Minnesota applied made it difficult for Nebraska to move the ball down the field. Nebraska punted on 4th-and-22.

Minnesota took over on its own 13-yard line. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith got the ball and made the Nebraska defense tackle him.

Minnesota called a timeout with 3:30 left in the first quarter. The score was Minnesota 7, Nebraska 0.

Johnson came up with catching and was able to keep moving down the field after catching the ball. Morgan looked deep down the field for his receivers. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-9.

Nebraska took over on their own 33-yard line. Vedral came up with short runs that took time off the clock and moved the chains.

After one quarter of play, the score was Minnesota 7, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska called a timeout with 14:12 left in the second quarter. The score was Minnesota 7, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska’s Noah Vedral kept the ball but couldn’t go anywhere. On 4th-and-18 Nebraska punted the ball. The ball went into the end zone for a touchback.

Minnesota took over on its own 20-yard line. Minnesota Brooks came up with a 25-yard first-down run. Jake Paulson came up with an 8-yard reception. Smith came up with a 15-yard run. Smith kept on coming up with runs after the catch to get Minnesota in the red zone.

Mohamed Ibrahim ran for 15-yards for a touchdown. Michael Lantz’s extra point attempt was good.

With 10:15 left in the second quarter, the score was Minnesota 14, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska looked to move the ball down the field once again. But they were not able to move the ball down the field and they punted the ball on 4th-down.

Minnesota took over deep in their zone. Ibrahim came up with a first down run. Brooks came up with a first down run. Minnesota’s Brooks came up with a 28-yard run. Minnesota continued to push the ball down the field.

Nebraska called a timeout with 1:54 left in the second quarter. The score was Minnesota 14, Nebraska 0.

Minnesota went for it on 4th-and-8 on the Nebraska 35-yard line but they were called for a delay of game. They then punted on 4th-and-8.

Nebraska took over on its own 35-yard line. Nebraska looked to the air to move the ball down the field once again. Nebraska punted the ball on 4th-and-3.

Minnesota started on its own 12-yard line.

Minnesota called a timeout with 33 seconds left in the second quarter. The score was Minnesota 14, Nebraska 0.

Minnesota ran out the clock to end the second quarter.

At halftime, the score was Minnesota 14, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska kicked off to start the third quarter. Minnesota’s Johnson came up with a 45-yard reception for a first down. Minnesota looked to get into the end zone early in the third quarter. Smith looked to get into the end zone. The whole offense got involved in the play. Minnesota’s Ibrahim came up with a 5-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Lantz was good.

With 12:41 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 21, Nebraska 0.

The ball went into the end zone for a touchback. Nebraska started the drive on their own 25-yard line. Nebraska’s Dedrick Mills came up with a 13-yard first-down run. Then the Nebraska offense sputtered. Nebraska punted on 4th-and-3.

But they faked the punt but were not able to come up with a first down and turned the ball over on downs.

Minnesota took over on its own 47-yard line. Minnesota continued to look to get the ball down the field. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-8.

Nebraska took over on their own 2-yard line. Nebraska once again kept the ball on the ground as they had a long way to go for a touchdown. Nebraska punted the ball on 4th-and-8.

Minnesota took over on the Nebraska 45-yard line. Minnesota kept the ball on the ground for a period in the third quarter. Minnesota’s Smith looked to get past the Nebraska defense. Brooks came up with a 5-yard run.

Minnesota called a timeout with 3:20 left in the third quarter. The score was Minnesota 21, Nebraska 0.

Smith came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt by Lantz was good.

With 3:16 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 28, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska took over on the 25-yard line as a result of a touchback. Nebraska had a hard time once again moving the ball down the field. On 4th-and-15 Nebraska punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on the Nebraska 46-yard line. Morgan found Johnson on a 45-yard reception. Ibrahim found the end zone on a 1-yard run. The extra point by Lantz was not good.

With 1:41 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 34, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska fumbled the kickoff and Minnesota took over on the Nebraska 19-yard line. The call was overturned by replay. Nebraska got the ball back on their own 20-yard line. Nebraska’s Kade Warner came up with a long catch that gave Nebraska a first down.

After three quarters of play, the score was Minnesota 34, Nebraska 0.

Nebraska looked to get into the end zone early in the fourth quarter as Mills ran it in for a 2-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 12:32 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Minnesota 34, Nebraska 7.

The kickoff went into the end zone for a touchback. Minnesota took over on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Ibrahim came up with a short run that made it 4th-and-4.

Minnesota called a timeout with 10:21 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Minnesota 34, Nebraska 7.

Minnesota punted on 4th-and-4.

Nebraska took over on their own 44-yard line. Nebraska’s Andrew Bunch came up as the quarterback. Bunch couldn’t find his receivers down the field. Nebraska punted on 4th down.

Minnesota couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted the ball on 4th-down.

Nebraska got the ball back on the Minnesota 40-yard line. They were not able to move the ball down the field and punted the ball on 4th down.

Minnesota got the ball back and moved the ball down the field again. Ibrahim once again made some swift moves down the field.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Neither team gave up. Minnesota came away with the 34-7 victory over Nebraska.


MINNESOTA STATE MOORHEAD WENT UP AGAINST CONCORDIA ST. PAUL IN A FOOTBALL GAME

It was homecoming on the campus of Concordia University-St. Paul on Oct. 12, Minnesota State Moorhead went up against Concordia St. Paul in a football game. The weather to start the game was cold and there were snow flurries. Going into the game Moorhead had a record of 3-2 and Concordia also had a record of 3-2.

Concordia kicked off to start the game. Moorhead took over on their own 35-yard line. Moorhead kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. Moorhead started Mathew Plasterer at quarterback. On 4th-and-15 Moorhead punted.

Concordia took over on their own 29-yard line. Maxon Hutton started at quarterback for Concordia. Hutton used his speed to get past the defenders for a first down. Concordia’s Maxon Hutton completed a 28-yard pass to Darios Crawley-Reid for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 8:42 left in the first quarter, the score was Concordia 7, Moorhead 0.

Moorhead looked to move the ball down the field once again. The Concordia defense came up big as they were able to slow down the Moorhead offense. On 4th-and-14, Moorhead punted. They muffed the ball and Concordia took over on the 1-yard line.

Concordia took over on the 1yard line and Shaq Johnson came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good by Danny Laudet was good.

With 6:39 left in the first quarter, the score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 0.

The ball went into the end zone and Moorhead got the ball on their own 25-yard line. Moorhead fumbled the ball, but they recovered the ball.

Moorhead called a timeout with 5:47 left in the first quarter. The score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 0.

Moorhead punted the ball on 4th-and-19.

Concordia took over on the Moorhead’s 46-yard line. Concordia moved the ball down the field through both the run and passing attack. Hutton looked for his receivers down the field. Hutton was intercepted by Matt Schoh.

Moorhead started on its own 20-yard line. Moorhead tried to pass the ball down the field. Moorhead’s Ty Jochim came up with short running plays that kept the chains moving.

Moorhead called a timeout with 11 seconds left in the first quarter.

Moorhead punted on 4th-down.

After one quarter of play, the score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 0.

Concordia took over on their own 47-yard line. Concordia looked to the air but was not able to come up with a first down. Concordia punted on 4th-down. The punt was blocked.

Moorhead took over on the Concordia 33-yard line. Plasterer looked to get past the defense. Moorhead moved the ball down the field. Grady Bresnahan came up with a first down reception. Zach Sweep came up with a short run that set up a 4th-and-3 on the 4-yard line. They went for it. There were not able to come up with a first down and turned the ball over on downs.

Concordia took over on their own 4-yard line. Concordia moved the ball down the field. On 4th-and-7 Concordia punted the ball.

Moorhead took over on their own 35-yard line. Ryan Bieberdorf came up with a first down reception. Moorhead was intercepted.

Concordia took over on their own 34-yard line. Concordia couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted on 4th-and-4.

Moorhead took over on their own 25-yard line. Moorhead couldn’t move the ball down the field and punted the ball. Concordia fumbled the ball and Moorhead came away with the ball.

Moorhead took over on the Concordia 20-yard line. Moorhead looked to get into the end zone late in the quarter.

Moorhead called a timeout with 1:28 left in the second quarter. The score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 0.

Moorhead attempted a 26-yard field goal which was good.

With 41.2 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 3.

Concordia took over on their own 20-yard line. They let the clock run out.

At halftime, the score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 3.

Moorhead kicked off to start the third quarter. Concordia looked to the air on the first drive of the quarter. They were not able to move the ball down the field early. On 4th-and-23 Concordia punted.

Jack Sweep fumbled the ball and Concordia came up with it and took over on the Moorhead 34-yard line.

Concordia’s Hutton got his teammates the ball where they could make plays. Olsgaard came up with long runs for a first down. The defensive pressure that Moorhead started out with made it difficult for Concordia to make plays early in the third quarter.

Concordia attempted a 48-yard field goal attempt which was no good.

Moorhead took over on their own 31-yard line. Moorhead moved the ball down the field through the air. Moorhead went for it on 4th-and-1.
 

They were able to get a first down on a Matthew Plasterer short run. The defense stepped up and stopped the Moorhead offense. Moorhead punted on 4th-and-2.

Concordia took over on their own 13-yard line. Concordia’s Hutton was sacked and was getting flustered by the defensive pressure. Concordia punted on 4th-and-8.

Moorhead took over on the Concordia 45-yard line. Moorhead had trouble moving the ball and they had to punt the ball on 4th-and-30. The punt was fumbled.

Concordia took over on the Moorhead 20-yard line. Concordia looked to get into the end zone late in the quarter. Johnson came up with a first down run.

After three quarters of play, the score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 3.

Concordia attempted a 23-yard field goal attempt by Danny Laudet which was good.

With 14:17 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Concordia 17, Moorhead 3.

Moorhead tried to move the ball down the field but was not able to move the ball. On 4th-and-16
they punted the ball.

Concordia took over on the Moorhead 45-yard line. Johnson came up with a 24-yard run for a first down. On 4th-and-33 Concordia punted the ball.

Moorhead’s Carter Blackwell blocked the punt and came up with it. Moorhead took over on the Concordia 33-yard line. Moorhead looked to get into the end zone with under 9:00 left in the fourth quarter. Moorhead moved the ball down the field and got into the red zone.

Then the defense stepped up slowed down the Moorhead offense. On 4th-and-10 Moorhead went for it. Matthew Plasterer found Ryan Harvey-Turner for a 17-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:24 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Concordia 17, Moorhead 10.

Concordia started their drive on the Moorhead 17-yard line. Concordia punted on 4th-and-4.

Moorhead took over on their own 22-yard line. Herman Gray found some running room and was able to get a first down. Moorhead punted the ball.

Concordia took over on the Moorhead 39-yard line.

Moorhead called a timeout with 3:10 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Concordia 17, Moorhead 10.

Concordia got the ball into the hands of Johnson’s hands who came up with a first down run.

Concordia called a timeout with 2:27 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Concordia 17, Moorhead 10.

Crawley-Reid came up with a 17-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:20 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Concordia 24, Moorhead 10.

Moorhead took over deep in their own territory. Moorhead tried one last attempt to get into the end zone late in the quarter. Moorhead moved the ball down the field. Trent Marquet came up with a deep reception that put the ball on the 8-yard line. Plasterer came up with a 7-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 14.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the score was Concordia 24, Moorhead 17.
Concordia ran out the clock. Concordia came away with the 24-17 victory over Moorhead.

ST. PAUL CENTRAL WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Oct. 11, St. Paul Central and Minneapolis Washburn squared off in a football game. Under a coating of light snow flurries, both teams took the field. There was a sparse crowd on both sides of the bleachers.

St. Paul Central kicked off to Minneapolis Washburn to start the game. Washburn took over on their own 20-yard line. Washburn looked to move the ball down the field through both the air and the ground attack. Washburn’s Sir’Vell Miller came up with a 66-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 9:37 left in the first quarter, the score was Washburn 6, Central 0.

Central took over on their own 7-yard line. Central’s Bryant Virnig came up with big runs as he looked to get first downs. Central punted on 4th-and-7.

Washburn called a timeout with 5:28 left in the first quarter. The score was Washburn 6, Central 0.

Washburn’s Miller came up with a long run, but it was called back because of a flag. Washburn Jamar Nelson came up with a long run for a first down. Miller came up with another first down run. Jamarien Wheeler came up with a 24-yard touchdown reception. The two-point conversion was not good.

With 1:41 left in the first quarter, the score was Washburn 12, Central 0.

Central took over on their own 36-yard line. Central looked to keep the ball on the ground on the next drive.

After one quarter of play, the score was Washburn 12, Central 0.

Central tried to keep the ground. Central punted on 4th-and-13.

Washburn took over on its own 47-yard line. Washburn looked to get the ball into the hands of Nelson once again. Washburn Miller came up with a 47-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 10:35 left in the first quarter, the score was Washburn 19, Central 0.

Central looked to keep the ball on the ground midway through the second quarter. Central fumbled the ball and Washburn recovered the ball.

Washburn took over on the Central 39-yard line. Washburn looked to get the ball down the field once again. Nelson got the ball and was able to get the ball down the field and get first downs. Nelson came up with a 12-yard touchdown run. The two-point attempt was good.

With 5:17 left in the second quarter, the score was Washburn 27, Central 0.

Central took over on their own 20-yard line. Central kept the ball on the ground late in the second quarter.

Central called a timeout with 2:31 left in the second quarter. The score was Washburn 27, Central 0.

Central punted on 4th-and-10.

Washburn kept the ball on the ground late in the second quarter. Ramon Lee Jr. came up with a first down run. The defense had a tough time slowing him down. Miller came up with a first down reception. Lee looked to get into the end zone late in the quarter. On 4th-and-4 on the 4-yard
line, Washburn attempted a field goal attempt.

Washburn called a timeout with 46 seconds left in the second quarter. The score was Washburn 27, Central 0.

The field good attempt was not good.

Central took over on their own 4-yard line.

At halftime, the score was Washburn 27, Central 0.

Washburn kicked off to start the third quarter. Central took over on their own 35-yard line. Central looked to move the ball down the field as they looked to get first downs. Central punted on 4th-and-11.

Washburn took over on their own 31-yard line. Washburn’s Austin Carnicom came up with a 13-yard reception. Nelson came up with another long run to come up with first down. Washburn’s Marshall came up with another long run for a first down. Washburn looked to get into the end zone late in the third quarter. Washburn found the end zone on an Andrew Gotziaman on a 3-yard run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:55 left in the third quarter, the score was Washburn 34, Central 0.

Central looked to move the ball down the field. Central had a tough time moving the ball down the field. The defensive pressure that Washburn applied made it difficult for Central to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-15 Central punted the ball.

Washburn took over on the Central’s 49-yard line. Washburn moved the ball down the field late in the quarter. Washburn fumbled the ball and recovered it. On 4th-and-7 Washburn went for it.

After three quarters of play, the score was Washburn 34, Central 0.

Washburn turned the ball over on downs. Central kept the ball on the ground as they looked to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-3 Central punted the ball. There was no return.

Washburn took over on their own 10-yard line. Washburn looked to move the ball down the field once again midway through the third quarter. Ramon Lee Jr. came up with a 30-yard run for a first down. Wheeler came up with another first down run.

Mason Willie came up with a first down run. That put the ball on the 4-yard line. Washburn’s John came up Lyman with a 32-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:13 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Washburn 41, Central 0.

After the touchdown, the clock ran because of the score.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Washburn was too quick for Central. Washburn came away with the 41-0 victory over Central.


Thursday, December 5, 2019

ILLINOIS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA IN A FOOTBALL GAME

It was homecoming week at the University of Minnesota as Illinois came to town for a football game on Oct. 5. It was a cool cloudy day on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Coming into the game Illinois had an overall record of 2-2 while Minnesota’s overall record was 4-0.

Minnesota kicked off to start the game. Illinois started their first drive on their own 35-yard line. The ball went out of bounds. Illinois kept the ball on the ground on their opening drive. Illinois Daniel Barker came up with a reception. That kept the ball moving down the field. On 4th-and-3 Illinois punted the ball. 


Minnesota took over on their own 10-yard line. Minnesota looked to get the ball into Rodney Smith’s hands. Minnesota started Tanner Morgan at the quarterback spot. On 4th-and-4 Minnesota punted the ball.

Illinois took over on their own 27-yard line. They couldn’t move the ball on offense. Illinois punted the ball.

Minnesota took over deep in their own zone. They kept the ball on the ground as Illinois tackled Minnesota. Minnesota was picked off by Dele Harding and he ran it back for a 40-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 6:58 left in the first quarter, the score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota took over on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota switched between their running and their passing attack as they looked to confuse the Illinois defense. Minnesota Shannon Brooks looked to keep his feet moving as he looked to get first downs. 

Illinois called a timeout with 4:52 left in the first quarter. The score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota looked to the running game often in the first half. They were able to chew up little bits of yards as they moved the ball down the field. On 4th-and-5 Minnesota punted the ball.

Illinois took over on their own 5-yard line. Illinois was picked off by Minnesota’s Antoine Winfield Jr. Minnesota took over on the Illinois 12-yard line. On 4th-and-8 Minnesota attempted a 28-yard field goal which was good.

With 52 seconds left in the first quarter, the score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 3.

Illinois took over on their own 32-yard line.

After one quarter of play, the score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 3.

Illinois tried to move the ball down the field again. The defensive pressure that Minnesota applied made it difficult for Illinois to move the ball down the field. Illinois punted the ball on 4th-and-8.

Smith kept his feet moving as he was able to get down the field and past the Illinois defense. Minnesota’s Smith came up with a 64-yard carry for a first down. Brooks and Smith did most of the carrying of the ball. Tyler Johnson came up with a 12-yard touchdown reception by Tanner Morgan. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:23 left in the second quarter, the score was Minnesota 10, Illinois 7.

Illinois got the ball back on their own 25-yard line.

Illinois called a timeout with 10:53 left in the second quarter. The score was Minnesota 10, Illinois 7.

Illinois quarterback Matt Robinson looked to move the ball down the field and get his teammates the ball where they could get first downs. The defensive pressure that Minnesota applied made it difficult for them to move the ball. On 4th-and-7 Illinois elected to punt the ball.

Minnesota took over on its own 13-yard line. Minnesota Smith had a 16-yard run for a first down. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-9.

Illinois took over on their own 30-yard line. Illinois running back Reggie Corbin came up with long runs that moved the chains for Illinois. Illinois used short runs down the field to move the ball. Illinois attempted a 43-yard field goal attempt which was no good as it went wide right.

With 4:40 left in the second quarter, the score remained Minnesota 10, Illinois 7. 

Minnesota moved the ball down the field once again. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith came up with an 18-yard run. Rashod Bateman came up with a reception that made the chains move. Brooks came up with a 21-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 1:32 left in the score was Minnesota 16, Illinois 7.

Illinois looked to move the ball down the field deep in their zone late in the second quarter. Illinois kept on firing the ball down the field as they looked to score late.

Illinois called a timeout with 17 seconds left in the quarter. The score was Minnesota 16, Illinois 7.

Illinois attempted a 46-yard field goal which was good.

With 13 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was Minnesota 16, Illinois 10.

Minnesota ran out the clock to end the second quarter.

Illinois kicked off to start the third quarter. The ball went into the end zone and Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Bateman came up with a 58-yard reception. Minnesota continued to bring the ball down the field. Chris Autman-Bell came up with a 7-yard reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 12:53 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 23, Illinois 10.

Illinois got the ball back after the touchdown. Illinois kept the ball on the ground early in the quarter. Illinois punted on 4th-and-2.

Minnesota took over on its own 35-yard line. Minnesota used the running attack early in the third quarter. Tyler Johnson came alive in the third quarter as he came up with a 20-yard first down reception. Brooks came up with a 21-yard run for a first down. They kept on moving the ball down the field. Minnesota Brevyn Spann-Ford came up with a 12-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:52 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 10.

Illinois continued to push the ball down the field as they looked to move the ball down the field. The Minnesota defense stepped up big and was able to get to the quarterback. Illinois was not able to move the ball down the field and on 4th-and-10 Illinois punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on their own 2-yard line. Smith looked to take the ball downfield as he looked for holes in the Illinois defense. Illinois picked off Morgan’s pass and Jake Hanson came up with a 7-yard fumble return for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:27 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 17.

The ball went into the end zone on the kickoff for a touchback. Minnesota started on its own 25-yard line.

Minnesota called a timeout with 2:27 left in the third quarter. The score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 17. 

Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field once again. Brooks came up with a huge 25-yard run for a first down.

After three quarters of play, the score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 7.

Minnesota looked to get into the end zone early in the fourth quarter.

Minnesota called a timeout with 13:34 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 17. 

Minnesota moved the ball down the field as they looked to get into the end zone in the fourth quarter. Smith came up with an 8-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good. 

With 12:48 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Minnesota 37, Illinois 17.

Illinois got the ball back on their own 25-yard line. Illinois looked to go into a hurry-up offense as they looked to get the ball down the field quickly. The defensive pressure made it difficult for Illinois to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-7 Illinois went for it and turned it over on downs.

Minnesota moved the ball down the field as everyone on the offense had their chance to get the ball. They were able to come up with first downs.

Minnesota called a timeout with 1:43 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota 37, Illinois 17.

Minnesota’s Lance attempted a 27-yard field goal attempt which was good.

With 51 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the score was Minnesota 40, Illinois 17.

Illinois tried to move the ball down the field but were not able to move the ball.

Minnesota was too much for Illinois to handle. Both teams played well throughout the game. Minnesota Smith played well throughout the game. 

Neither team gave up but, in the end, Minnesota came away with the 40-17 victory over Illinois.

According to Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck with this win, Minnesota won its 700th game in program history.

MINNESOTA STATE MOORHEAD WENT UP AGAINST CONCORDIA ST. PAUL IN A FOOTBALL GAME

It was homecoming on the campus of Concordia University-St. Paul on Oct. 12, Minnesota State Moorhead went up against Concordia St. Paul in a football game. The weather to start the game was cold and there were snow flurries. Going into the game Moorhead had a record of 3-2 and Concordia also had a record of 3-2.

Concordia kicked off to start the game. Moorhead took over on their own 35-yard line. Moorhead kept the ball on the ground on their first drive. Moorhead started Mathew Plasterer at quarterback. On 4th-and-15 Moorhead punted.

Concordia took over on their own 29-yard line. Maxon Hutton started at quarterback for Concordia. Hutton used his speed to get past the defenders for a first down. Concordia’s Maxon Hutton completed a 28-yard pass to Darios Crawley-Reid for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 8:42 left in the first quarter, the score was Concordia 7, Moorhead 0.

Moorhead looked to move the ball down the field once again. The Concordia defense came up big as they were able to slow down the Moorhead offense. On 4th-and-14, Moorhead punted. They muffed the ball and Concordia took over on the 1-yard line.

Concordia took over on the 1yard line and Shaq Johnson came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good by Danny Laudet was good.

With 6:39 left in the first quarter, the score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 0.

The ball went into the end zone and Moorhead got the ball on their own 25-yard line. Moorhead fumbled the ball, but they recovered the ball.

Moorhead called a timeout with 5:47 left in the first quarter. The score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 0.

Moorhead punted the ball on 4th-and-19. Concordia took over on the Moorhead’s 46-yard line.

Concordia moved the ball down the field through both the run and passing attack. Hutton looked for his receivers down the field. Hutton was intercepted by Matt Schoh.

Moorhead started on its own 20-yard line. Moorhead tried to pass the ball down the field. Moorhead’s Ty Jochim came up with short running plays that kept the chains moving.

Moorhead called a timeout with 11 seconds left in the first quarter.

Moorhead punted on 4th-down.

After one quarter of play, the score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 0.

Concordia took over on their own 47-yard line. Concordia looked to the air but was not able to come up with a first down. Concordia punted on 4th-down. The punt was blocked.

Moorhead took over on the Concordia 33-yard line. Plasterer looked to get past the defense. Moorhead moved the ball down the field. Grady Bresnahan came up with a first down reception. Zach Sweep came up with a short run that set up a 4th-and-3 on the 4-yard line. They went for it. There were not able to come up with a first down and turned the ball over on downs.

Concordia took over on their own 4-yard line. Concordia moved the ball down the field. On 4th-and-7 Concordia punted the ball.

Moorhead took over on their own 35-yard line. Ryan Bieberdorf came up with a first down reception. Moorhead was intercepted.

Concordia took over on their own 34-yard line. Concordia couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted on 4th-and-4.

Moorhead took over on their own 25-yard line. Moorhead couldn’t move the ball down the field and punted the ball. Concordia fumbled the ball and Moorhead came away with the ball.

Moorhead took over on the Concordia 20-yard line. Moorhead looked to get into the end zone late in the quarter.

Moorhead called a timeout with 1:28 left in the second quarter. The score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 0.

Moorhead attempted a 26-yard field goal which was good.

With 41.2 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 3.

Concordia took over on their own 20-yard line. They let the clock run out.

At halftime, the score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 3.

Moorhead kicked off to start the third quarter. Concordia looked to the air on the first drive of the quarter. They were not able to move the ball down the field early. On 4th-and-23 Concordia punted.

Jack Sweep fumbled the ball and Concordia came up with it and took over on the Moorhead 34-yard line.

Concordia’s Hutton got his teammates the ball where they could make plays. Olsgaard came up with long runs for a first down. The defensive pressure that Moorhead started out with made it difficult for Concordia to make plays early in the third quarter.

Concordia attempted a 48-yard field goal attempt which was no good.

Moorhead took over on their own 31-yard line. Moorhead moved the ball down the field through the air. Moorhead went for it on 4th-and-1. They were able to get a first down on a Matthew Plasterer short run. The defense stepped up and stopped the Moorhead offense. Moorhead punted on 4th-and-2.

Concordia took over on their own 13-yard line. Concordia’s Hutton was sacked and was getting flustered by the defensive pressure. Concordia punted on 4th-and-8.

Moorhead took over on the Concordia 45-yard line. Moorhead had trouble moving the ball and they had to punt the ball on 4th-and-30. The punt was fumbled.

Concordia took over on the Moorhead 20-yard line. Concordia looked to get into the end zone late in the quarter. Johnson came up with a first down run.

After three quarters of play, the score was Concordia 14, Moorhead 3.

Concordia attempted a 23-yard field goal attempt by Danny Laudet which was good.

With 14:17 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Concordia 17, Moorhead 3.

Moorhead tried to move the ball down the field but was not able to move the ball. On 4th-and-16
they punted the ball.

Concordia took over on the Moorhead 45-yard line. Johnson came up with a 24-yard run for a first down. On 4th-and-33 Concordia punted the ball.

Moorhead’s Carter Blackwell blocked the punt and came up with it. Moorhead took over on the Concordia 33-yard line. Moorhead looked to get into the end zone with under 9:00 left in the fourth quarter. Moorhead moved the ball down the field and got into the red zone.

Then the defense stepped up slowed down the Moorhead offense. On 4th-and-10 Moorhead went for it. Matthew Plasterer found Ryan Harvey-Turner for a 17-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:24 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Concordia 17, Moorhead 10.

Concordia started their drive on the Moorhead 17-yard line. Concordia punted on 4th-and-4.

Moorhead took over on their own 22-yard line. Herman Gray found some running room and was able to get a first down. Moorhead punted the ball.

Concordia took over on the Moorhead 39-yard line.

Moorhead called a timeout with 3:10 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Concordia 17, Moorhead 10.

Concordia got the ball into the hands of Johnson’s hands who came up with a first down run.

Concordia called a timeout with 2:27 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Concordia 17, Moorhead 10.

Crawley-Reid came up with a 17-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:20 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Concordia 24, Moorhead 10.

Moorhead took over deep in their own territory. Moorhead tried one last attempt to get into the end zone late in the quarter. Moorhead moved the ball down the field. Trent Marquet came up with a deep reception that put the ball on the 8-yard line. Plasterer came up with a 7-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 14.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the score was Concordia 24, Moorhead 17.

Concordia ran out the clock.

Concordia came away with the 24-17 victory over Moorhead.

ST. PAUL CENTRAL WENT UP AGAINST MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Oct. 11, St. Paul Central and Minneapolis Washburn squared off in a football game. Under a coating of light snow flurries, both teams took the field. There was a sparse crowd on both sides of the bleachers.

St. Paul Central kicked off to Minneapolis Washburn to start the game. Washburn took over on their own 20-yard line. Washburn looked to move the ball down the field through both the air and the ground attack. Washburn’s Sir’Vell Miller came up with a 66-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 9:37 left in the first quarter, the score was Washburn 6, Central 0.

Central took over on their own 7-yard line. Central’s Bryant Virnig came up with big runs as he looked to get first downs. Central punted on 4th-and-7.

Washburn called a timeout with 5:28 left in the first quarter. The score was Washburn 6, Central 0.

Washburn’s Miller came up with a long run, but it was called back because of a flag. Washburn Jamar Nelson came up with a long run for a first down. Miller came up with another first down run. Jamarien Wheeler came up with a 24-yard touchdown reception. The two-point conversion was not good.

With 1:41 left in the first quarter, the score was Washburn 12, Central 0.

Central took over on their own 36-yard line. Central looked to keep the ball on the ground on the next drive.

After one quarter of play, the score was Washburn 12, Central 0.

Central tried to keep the ground. Central punted on 4th-and-13.

Washburn took over on its own 47-yard line. Washburn looked to get the ball into the hands of Nelson once again. Washburn Miller came up with a 47-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 10:35 left in the first quarter, the score was Washburn 19, Central 0.

Central looked to keep the ball on the ground midway through the second quarter. Central fumbled the ball and Washburn recovered the ball.

Washburn took over on the Central 39-yard line. Washburn looked to get the ball down the field once again. Nelson got the ball and was able to get the ball down the field and get first downs. Nelson came up with a 12-yard touchdown run. The two-point attempt was good.

With 5:17 left in the second quarter, the score was Washburn 27, Central 0.

Central took over on their own 20-yard line. Central kept the ball on the ground late in the second quarter.

Central called a timeout with 2:31 left in the second quarter. The score was Washburn 27, Central 0.

Central punted on 4th-and-10.

Washburn kept the ball on the ground late in the second quarter. Ramon Lee Jr. came up with a first down run. The defense had a tough time slowing him down. Miller came up with a first down reception. Lee looked to get into the end zone late in the quarter. On 4th-and-4 on the 4-yardline, Washburn attempted a field goal attempt.

Washburn called a timeout with 46 seconds left in the second quarter. The score was Washburn 27, Central 0.

The field good attempt was not good.

Central took over on their own 4-yard line.

At halftime, the score was Washburn 27, Central 0.

Washburn kicked off to start the third quarter. Central took over on their own 35-yard line. Central looked to move the ball down the field as they looked to get first downs. Central punted on 4th-and-11.

Washburn took over on their own 31-yard line. Washburn’s Austin Carnicom came up with a 13-yard reception. Nelson came up with another long run to come up with first down. Washburn’s Marshall came up with another long run for a first down. Washburn looked to get into the end zone late in the third quarter. Washburn found the end zone on an Andrew Gotziaman on a 3-yard run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 4:55 left in the third quarter, the score was Washburn 34, Central 0.

Central looked to move the ball down the field. Central had a tough time moving the ball down the field. The defensive pressure that Washburn applied made it difficult for Central to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-15

Central punted the ball.

Washburn took over on the Central’s 49-yard line. Washburn moved the ball down the field late in the quarter. Washburn fumbled the ball and recovered it. On 4th-and-7 Washburn went for it.

After three quarters of play, the score was Washburn 34, Central 0.

Washburn turned the ball over on downs. Central kept the ball on the ground as they looked to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-3 Central punted the ball. There was no return.

Washburn took over on their own 10-yard line. Washburn looked to move the ball down the field once again midway through the third quarter. Ramon Lee Jr. came up with a 30-yard run for a first down. Wheeler came up with another first down run.

Mason Willie came up with a first down run. That put the ball on the 4-yard line. Washburn’s John came up Lyman with a 32-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:13 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Washburn 41, Central 0.

After the touchdown, the clock ran because of the score.

Both teams played hard throughout the game. Washburn was too quick for Central. Washburn came away with the 41-0 victory over Central.



ILLINOIS WENT UP AGAINST MINNESOTA IN A FOOTBALL GAME

It was homecoming week at the University of Minnesota as Illinois came to town for a football game on Oct. 5. It was a cool cloudy day on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Coming into the game Illinois had an overall record of 2-2 while Minnesota’s overall record was 4-0.

Minnesota kicked off to start the game. Illinois started their first drive on their own 35-yard line. The ball went out of bounds. Illinois kept the ball on the ground on their opening drive. Illinois Daniel Barker came up with a reception. That kept the ball moving down the field. On 4th-and-3 Illinois punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on their own 10-yard line. Minnesota looked to get the ball into Rodney Smith’s hands. Minnesota started Tanner Morgan at the quarterback spot. On 4th-and-4 Minnesota punted the ball.

Illinois took over on their own 27-yard line. They couldn’t move the ball on offense. Illinois punted the ball.

Minnesota took over deep in their own zone. They kept the ball on the ground as Illinois tackled Minnesota. Minnesota was picked off by Dele Harding and he ran it back for a 40-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 6:58 left in the first quarter, the score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota took over on its own 25-yard line. Minnesota switched between their running and their passing attack as they looked to confuse the Illinois defense. Minnesota Shannon Brooks looked to keep his feet moving as he looked to get first downs.

Illinois called a timeout with 4:52 left in the first quarter. The score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 0.

Minnesota looked to the running game often in the first half. They were able to chew up little bits of yards as they moved the ball down the field. On 4th-and-5 Minnesota punted the ball.

Illinois took over on their own 5-yard line. Illinois was picked off by Minnesota’s Antoine Winfield Jr. Minnesota took over on the Illinois 12-yard line. On 4th-and-8 Minnesota attempted a 28-yard field goal which was good.

With 52 seconds left in the first quarter, the score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 3.

Illinois took over on their own 32-yard line.

After one quarter of play, the score was Illinois 7, Minnesota 3.

Illinois tried to move the ball down the field again. The defensive pressure that Minnesota applied made it difficult for Illinois to move the ball down the field. Illinois punted the ball on 4th-and-8.

Smith kept his feet moving as he was able to get down the field and past the Illinois defense. Minnesota’s Smith came up with a 64-yard carry for a first down. Brooks and Smith did most of the carrying of the ball. Tyler Johnson came up with a 12-yard touchdown reception by Tanner Morgan. The extra point attempt was good.

With 11:23 left in the second quarter, the score was Minnesota 10, Illinois 7.

Illinois got the ball back on their own 25-yard line.

Illinois called a timeout with 10:53 left in the second quarter. The score was Minnesota 10, Illinois 7.

Illinois quarterback Matt Robinson looked to move the ball down the field and get his teammates the ball where they could get first downs. The defensive pressure that Minnesota applied made it difficult for them to move the ball. On 4th-and-7 Illinois elected to punt the ball.

Minnesota took over on its own 13-yard line. Minnesota Smith had a 16-yard run for a first down. Minnesota punted on 4th-and-9.

Illinois took over on their own 30-yard line. Illinois running back Reggie Corbin came up with long runs that moved the chains for Illinois. Illinois used short runs down the field to move the ball. Illinois attempted a 43-yard field goal attempt which was no good as it went wide right.

With 4:40 left in the second quarter, the score remained Minnesota 10, Illinois 7.

Minnesota moved the ball down the field once again. Minnesota’s Rodney Smith came up with an 18-yard run. Rashod Bateman came up with a reception that made the chains move. Brooks came up with a 21-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 1:32 left in the score was Minnesota 16, Illinois 7.

Illinois looked to move the ball down the field deep in their zone late in the second quarter. Illinois kept on firing the ball down the field as they looked to score late.

Illinois called a timeout with 17 seconds left in the quarter. The score was Minnesota 16, Illinois 7.

Illinois attempted a 46-yard field goal which was good.

With 13 seconds left in the second quarter, the score was Minnesota 16, Illinois 10.

Minnesota ran out the clock to end the second quarter.

Illinois kicked off to start the third quarter. The ball went into the end zone and Minnesota took over on their own 25-yard line. Minnesota’s Bateman came up with a 58-yard reception. Minnesota continued to bring the ball down the field. Chris Autman-Bell came up with a 7-yard reception for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 12:53 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 23, Illinois 10.

Illinois got the ball back after the touchdown. Illinois kept the ball on the ground early in the quarter. Illinois punted on 4th-and-2.

Minnesota took over on its own 35-yard line. Minnesota used the running attack early in the third quarter. Tyler Johnson came alive in the third quarter as he came up with a 20-yard first down reception. Brooks came up with a 21-yard run for a first down. They kept on moving the ball down the field. Minnesota Brevyn Spann-Ford came up with a 12-yard touchdown reception. The extra point attempt was good.

With 7:52 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 10.

Illinois continued to push the ball down the field as they looked to move the ball down the field. The Minnesota defense stepped up big and was able to get to the quarterback. Illinois was not able to move the ball down the field and on 4th-and-10 Illinois punted the ball.

Minnesota took over on their own 2-yard line. Smith looked to take the ball downfield as he looked for holes in the Illinois defense. Illinois picked off Morgan’s pass and Jake Hanson came up with a 7-yard fumble return for a touchdown. The extra point attempt was good.

With 2:27 left in the third quarter, the score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 17.

The ball went into the end zone on the kickoff for a touchback. Minnesota started on its own 25-yard line.

Minnesota called a timeout with 2:27 left in the third quarter. The score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 17.

Minnesota looked to move the ball down the field once again. Brooks came up with a huge 25-yard run for a first down.

After three quarters of play, the score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 7.

Minnesota looked to get into the end zone early in the fourth quarter.

Minnesota called a timeout with 13:34 left in the fourth quarter. The score was Minnesota 30, Illinois 17.

Minnesota moved the ball down the field as they looked to get into the end zone in the fourth quarter. Smith came up with an 8-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 12:48 left in the fourth quarter, the score was Minnesota 37, Illinois 17.

Illinois got the ball back on their own 25-yard line. Illinois looked to go into a hurry-up offense as they looked to get the ball down the field quickly. The defensive pressure made it difficult for Illinois to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-7 Illinois went for it and turned it over on downs.

Minnesota moved the ball down the field as everyone on the offense had their chance to get the ball. They were able to come up with first downs.

Minnesota called a timeout with 1:43 left in regulation. The score was Minnesota 37, Illinois 17.

Minnesota’s Lance attempted a 27-yard field goal attempt which was good.

With 51 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the score was Minnesota 40, Illinois 17.

Illinois tried to move the ball down the field but were not able to move the ball.

Minnesota was too much for Illinois to handle. Both teams played well throughout the game. Minnesota Smith played well throughout the game.

Neither team gave up but, in the end, Minnesota came away with the 40-17 victory over Illinois.

According to Minnesota head coach PJ Fleck with this win, Minnesota won its 700th game in program history.


SMB WENT UP AGAINST RICHFIELD IN A FOOTBALL GAME

On Oct. 4, SMB St. Paul Academy/Minnehaha/Blake and Richfield went up against each other in a football game. Going into the game SMB had a record of 5-0 while Richfield had a record of 1-4.

SMB kicked off to Richfield to start. Richfield started on their own 15-yard line. Richfield started Ryan Miles at the quarterback spot. The SMB defense was able to get to Miles early. On 4th-and-9
Richfield punted.

Richfield called a timeout with 9:27 left in the first quarter. The score was tied at 0.

SMB started on its own 47-yard line. SMB quarterback Jalen Suggs found Terry Lockett for a touchdown. The extra point attempt by Joey Stolpestad was not good.

With 9:09 left in the first quarter the score was SMB 6, Richfield 0.

Richfield started on their own 15-yard line. The defensive pressure that SMB applied made it difficult for Richfield to move the ball down the field. Richfield struggled to move the ball down the field. On 4th-and-11 Richfield punted.

SMB took over on the Richfield 42-yard line. Suggs found Savion Robbinson for a 42-yard touchdown. The extra point attempt was not good.

With 6:12 left in the first quarter the score was SMB 12, Richfield 0.

Richfield started on its own 34-yard line. SMB’s Michael Hall came up with an interception for a 34-yard touchdown. The two-point conversion by Sanjay Redd was good.

With 5:54 left in the first quarter the score was SMB 20, Richfield 0.

Richfield started on its own 6-yard line. Richfield was picked off by Elijah Short on the 50-yard line.

Terry Lockett came up with a 25-yard reception. Suggs was able to get the ball down the field quickly. He knew where his teammates were on the field. Suggs was sacked on 3rd-down. SMB turned the ball over on downs.

Richfield kept the ball on the ground on the drive. Richfield had a difficult time moving the ball down the field. On 4th-and-3 Richfield punted the ball.

SMB called a timeout with 1:28 left in the first quarter. The score was SMB 20, Richfield 0.

There was no return. SMB Started on the 1-yard line and Tommy Stolpestad came up with a 1-yard touchdown run. The two-point attempt pass to Terry Lockett was good.

With 1:18 left in the first quarter the score was SMB 28, Richfield 0.

Richfield took over on their own 26-yard line.

After one quarter of play the score was SMB 28, Richfield 0.

Richfield took to the air early in the second quarter. Richfield couldn’t move the ball and punted on 4th-and-4.

SMB took over on its own 35-yard line. SMB got the ball into the hands of Dewayne Givens. Terry locked came up with a long reception that brought the ball to the Richfield 11-yard line. SMB got tested midway through the second quarter. They got backed up deep as the Richfield defense pressured SMB. SMB was plagued by penalties as they became sloppy for a few series. On 4th-and-33 SMB went for it and Robinson came with a reception. There was a penalty on Richfield.

SMB called a timeout with 8:47 left in the second quarter. The score was SMB 28, Richfield 0.

SMB was not able to come up with a first down. They turned the ball over on downs.

Richfield took over on their own 10-yard line. Richfield looked to move the ball down the field by air. Davion Taylor came up with a 10-yard reception. Kyle Rice-Peterson came up with a catch for a first down. On 4th-and-10 Richfield punted the ball.

SMB took over on the Richfield 29-yard line. Suggs found Terry Lockett. They were able to move the ball down the field once again. SMB fumbled the ball but were able to come up with it.

SMB called a timeout with 5:05 left in the second quarter. The score was SMB 28, Richfield 0.

SMB went for it on 4th-and-24 and Terry Lockett came up with a 26-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was no good.

With 4:38 left in the second quarter the score was SMB 34, Richfield 0.

Richfield took over on their own 23-yard line. Richfield’s Tristan Zornes came up with a first down reception.

Richfield took a timeout with 16 seconds left in the quarter. The score was SMB 34, Richfield 0.

Richfield punted on 4th-and-25.

SMB took over on its own 46-yard line.

At halftime the score was SMB 34, Richfield 0.

Richfield kicked off to start the third quarter. SMB started on its own 15-yard line. SMB looked to move the ball down the field quickly to start the third quarter. SMB fumbled the ball and Richfield recovered.

Richfield took over on the SMB 29-yard line. Richfield couldn’t move the ball down the field.

Richfield called a timeout with 8:53 left in the third quarter. The score was SMB 34, Richfield 0.

On 4th-and-24 Richfield punted the ball.

SMB took over on their 9-yard line. Suggs couldn’t move the ball down the floor. SMB looked to move the ball down the field. SMB punted on 4th-and-16.

Richfield took over on the SMB 42-yard line. Richfield’s Zornes came up with an 8-yard reception. On 4th-and-1 Richfield couldn’t come up with a first down and turned it over on downs.

SMB kept the ball own the ground as they looked to bring the ball down the field. SMB Suggs came up with a 59-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:05 left in the third quarter the score SMB 41, Richfield 0.

Richfield took over on their own 27-yard line. Richfield couldn’t move the ball down the field, and they punted on 4th-and-7. 


SMB took over on its own 35-yard line. SMB continued to move the ball down the field.

After three quarters of play the score was SMB 41, Richfield 0.

SMB continued to move the ball down the field. The SMB offense stalled out and on 4th-and-27
SMB punted the ball.

Richfield took over on their own 9-yard line. Richfield moved the ball down the field they kept the ball on the ground. Richfield was intercepted. SMB took over.

SMB recovered the ball on their own 38-yard line. SMB’s Dewayne Givens came up with a 78-yard touchdown run. The extra point attempt was good.

With 3:29 left in the fourth quarter the score was SMB 48, Richfield 0.

Richfield took over on their own 37-yard line. Richfield couldn’t move the ball down the field. Richfield was intercepted and SMB took over from the Richfield 25-yard line.

SMB was too much for Richfield to handle. They used their quickness to get down the field. Suggs was all over the field.

SMB came away with the 48-0 victory over Richfield.

Saturday, October 26, 2019

UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS INVITED TO THE SUMMIT LEAGUE

The University of St. Thomas is a Division III football school. They are currently part of the MIAC Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. They have dominated the conference and they have been evicted from the conference because of being too good. 

After the 2018 season St. Thomas was evicted by the MIAC because of their success. 

According to multiple reports St. Thomas has been invited to the Summit League Conference which is a Division I league. 

If approved St. Thomas would have two more seasons in the MIAC then move to the Summit League. 

JAMAL MASHBURN JR VERBALLY COMMITS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

Brewster Academy (N.H.) senior guard Jamal Mashburn Jr. has verbally committed to Richard Pitino's University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s basketball team. 

Jamal Mashburn Sr. played for Rick Pitino at Kentucky from 1990-93.