Eagles end a Purple Reign

Prologue
To the University of St. Thomas for what has become an annual showdown between Eden Prairie and Cretin-Derham Hall.  Nice crowd on hand for the only boys game on the state schedule.  Hopkins and Apple Valley scouting both teams for state.  St. Cloud State head coach Matt Reimer looking at Ryan Larson.  Bethel assistant Chipotle Gal also in the house recruiting.  All kinds of AAU guys also looking on.

Number of Teams I've Seen: 146 (142 games, 91 days, 50 buildings, 26 online)

Beverage Ticker: 1084.1 ounces (11870 Calories)
  • Pepsi: 304.5 ounces (3800 calories)
  • Coke: 209.8 ounces (2500 calories) 
  • Dr. Pepper: 48 ounces (600 calories)
  • Sprite Zero: 20 ounces (0 calories) 
  • Sprite: 208.9 ounces (2480 calories) 
  • 7 Up: 36 ounces (420 calories)
  • Red Gatorade: 140 ounces (980 calories)  
  • Red Powerade: 40 ounces (260 calories) 
  • A&W Root Beer: 36 ounces (510 calories) 
  • Mug Root Beer: 12 ounces (160 calories) 
  • Barq's Root Beer: 12 ounces (160 calories)
Food Ticker:
  • Hot Dogs: 27
  • Walking Tacos: 7
  • Pizza: 22
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich: 1
  • Chipotle: 1 (thanks to Bethel staff)
Game Time:
A quick start for CDH.  Jacob Prince 2 putback and a Sy Chatman triple for a 9-3 Raiders lead just over 4 minutes in.  Eden Prairie settles down after a timeout and John Henry comes off the bench smoking hot.  Pick and roll jumper, a 3 point play and 2 bombs as he scores 11 of the next 13 Eagles points.  16-11 Eagles at 11:25 after the 13-2 run.  CDH right back with a Daniel Oturu dunk plus Jaeden King making 2 free throws off a turnover and an inside triple for a 7-0 run.  Very little CDH offense the rest of the half though.  Chatman with a couple more hoops but nothing else for the Raiders.  Meanwhile Eden Prairie gets their offense going.  Connor Christensen and Kyler Kluge for 3.  Austin Andrews with a stick back and a big block on Ryan Larson  that leads to another Henry 3.  31-24 Eden Prairie just inside 4 min left in the half.  Oturu picks up 2 quick fouls and sits with 3 at the 1:37 mark.  Crafty play from Andrews there.  He makes 2 free throws on those after a jumper and Drake Dobbs buries a tough triple.  Its a 14-2 Eden Prairie run over the last 5:15 of the half.  They take a 38-26 lead to halftime.

Chatman with a dunk after an Oturu block countered by a Dobbs 3.  Chatman another hoop but Dobbs scoops to beat the defense of Oturu.  Dobbs with a triple to counter a Ryan Larson scoop for 2.  52-36 Eden Prairie with 12 minutes left.  But you knew CDH had a run and here it comes.  King with 2 bombs.  Oturu with a putback for a 3 point play plus a post jumper.  Chatman converts a turnovers.  The CDH run is 16-2 in 4 minutes  54-52 Eden Prairie hanging on to the lead as they take timeout with 7:45 left.  They tried to use Andrews to attack Oturu in the post early in the half but got away from it.  Then the CDH defense picked up and pushed them out of anything during this run.

Henry with the next 5 for Eden Prairie including a 3 point play running the court.  Caleb Davis getting minutes replacing Larson at the point for the entire stretch run.  He drives and scores between the Henry hoops.  Oturu scores in the post and Chatman puts back a missed FT just inside of 5 minutes left.  Davis goes to the left hand inside for 2 and that ends a 7-0 CDH run.  61-59 CDH back on top with 4:20 left after being down by 16 this half.  A pick and roll finds Oturu helping deep in the lane.  The ball is swung back to Andrews on the 3 point line.  He fakes for an Oturu fly by and drives for the lead with 3:26 left.  Its back to the pick and roll with Dobbs.  Oturu gets switched onto him and he tries to switch back with Jacob Prince.  But that leaves Andrews wide open under the rim for a layup with 2:05 left.  Sandwiched around that, CDH missed 4 free throws.  CDH has to give a couple of fouls to get to the bonus but they do force a turnover with 40.8 left and get a timeout to draw a play up.  Its Chatman attacking the rim and he gets fouled.  He makes both clutch FTs and we're tied with 24 seconds left.  Eden Prairie runs the clock down going without taking a timeout.  Its Dobbs attacking and the bigs are nowhere to be found.  He scoops it in with 2 seconds left.  CDH gets a timeout but their pass to Oturu at halfcourt is intercepted.  Eden Prairie wins 65-63.  We exit the building to Purple Rain.

Post Game
For Cretin-Derham Hall, the loss snaps a 21 game winning streak and likely knocks them out of the top spot in the state poll.  But they'll still be the top seed in 4AAAA and can sweep the Suburban East with a win at Park on Friday.  The Raiders are now 23-2 overall and 15-0 in the Suburban East.  Sy Chatman leads the Raiders with 20 points.  Daniel Oturu adds 15 points to go with 10 rebounds and 4 blocks on my sheet.  Jaeden King with 3 3s and 11.  Ryan Larson not 100% and only 4 points.  Caleb Davis with some nice minutes in the game.  He replaced Larson for the stretch run.  Would have likely to see more urgency from CDH, particularly in pounding the ball inside against a small and young Eden Prairie team.  But they showed they can turn up the defense with the 2nd half run.

For Eden Prairie, John Henry leads the Eagles with 21 points off the bench.  Drake Dobbs with 17 including the game winner.  Austin Andrews adds 14 in a different than usual fashion vs Oturu.  He used a lot of fakes which got Oturu off his feet but was better when attacking away from the basket.  The Eagles wanted little part of challenging the length of Oturu and Chatman at the rim.  Eden Prairie finishes their season 19-7 overall, 4-4 in the Lake Conference.  They are looking at the #1 seed in the loaded section 2AAAA bracket.  That's big because top seed hosts all the games there.  7 triples in the first half helped to build the lead but only 2 in the 2nd half as CDH was able to extend the defense.

Speaking of section 2AAAA, have fun seeding that bracket behind Eden Prairie.  Edina has wins over Eden Prairie, Apple Valley and Cretin-Derham Hall this year.  Not to mention, they also have the top ranked schedule in the CzarPI.  But they also have tight losses to section foes Chaska, Prior Lake and Minnetonka by a total of 6 points.  A Chaska win on the road on Friday vs suddenly hot Robbinsdale Cooper would give them a split of the Metro West with the Hawks.  But they have 2 losses to section foe and league rival Bloomington Jefferson.  We all know that nobody wants to see Jefferson or Shakopee in the 1st round thanks to the grind it out disciplined styles both are very adept at.  Minnetonka and Chanhassen are no picnic either.  I think Chaska, Edina and Prior Lake go 2-4 (no particular order, I could make a case for any arrangement), Minnetonka 5, Shakopee 6, Jefferson 7, Chanhassen 8.

17-18 CzarPI, February 28, 2018

This is the 10th CzarPI of the 2017-18 season (see CzarPI Explained Here).  It includes games through Tuesday, February 27th, 2018.  The value in () after the CzarPI value is the team's strength of schedule ranking within their class.

Class AAAA
  1. Hopkins - 64.99 (1) 0-0 vs better, 22-1 vs worse
  2. Cretin-Derham Hall - 62.18 (8) 1-0 vs better, 21-1 vs worse
  3. Rochester John Marshall - 58.27 (40) 0-1 vs better, 23-1 vs worse
  4. Apple Valley - 58.07 (16) 0-2 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  5. Eden Prairie - 58.05 (4) 2-2 vs better, 16-5 vs worse
  6. Park Center - 57.65 (23) 0-2 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  7. Lakeville North - 57.34 (28) 2-2 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  8. Edina - 57.17 (2) 3-5 vs better, 13-4 vs worse
  9. Champlin Park - 56.67 (21) 2-2 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  10. East Ridge - 56.57 (18) 1-4 vs better, 19-1 vs worse
  11. North St. Paul - 55.96 (57) 0-1 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  12. Wayzata - 55.3 (3) 2-9 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  13. Osseo - 55.03 (43) 2-2 vs better, 17-4 vs worse
  14. Maple Grove - 54.27 (31) 1-5 vs better, 17-2 vs worse
  15. Owatonna - 53.83 (34) 3-4 vs better, 16-2 vs worse
  16. St. Cloud Tech - 53.49 (13) 1-7 vs better, 16-1 vs worse
  17. Prior Lake - 53.49 (45) 1-4 vs better, 16-1 vs worse
  18. Minnetonka - 53.48 (5) 4-8 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  19. Chaska - 53.42 (51) 2-3 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  20. Tartan - 52.32 (63) 1-1 vs better, 19-3 vs worse
  21. Woodbury - 51.47 (6) 2-9 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  22. Rogers - 51.26 (61) 1-3 vs better, 16-5 vs worse
  23. Cambridge-Isanti - 50.62 (59) 0-5 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  24. Blaine - 50.1 (52) 1-6 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  25. Bloomington Jefferson - 49.6 (44) 3-6 vs better, 11-4 vs worse
  26. St. Paul Central - 49.35 (58) 2-6 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  27. Buffalo - 49.15 (50) 5-6 vs better, 8-6 vs worse
  28. New Prague - 48.64 (22) 4-9 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  29. Forest Lake - 48.21 (41) 2-8 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  30. St. Michael-Albertville - 48.19 (46) 4-10 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  31. Lakeville South - 47.76 (27) 2-10 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  32. Shakopee - 47.65 (20) 4-11 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  33. Farmington - 47.49 (42) 4-9 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  34. Minneapolis South - 47.36 (56) 4-7 vs better, 8-7 vs worse
  35. St. Louis Park - 47.32 (30) 5-11 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  36. Roseville - 47.16 (54) 2-9 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  37. Chanhassen - 46.63 (25) 6-14 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  38. Elk River - 46.55 (39) 4-8 vs better, 6-7 vs worse
  39. Hastings - 46.47 (60) 2-7 vs better, 10-4 vs worse
  40. Robbinsdale Armstrong - 46.28 (7) 4-13 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  41. Anoka - 46.15 (55) 3-10 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  42. White Bear Lake - 46.02 (47) 3-10 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  43. Andover - 45.94 (48) 5-12 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  44. Moorhead - 45.65 (9) 4-12 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  45. Brainerd - 45.44 (12) 5-15 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  46. Coon Rapids - 45.13 (33) 6-14 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  47. Spring Lake Park - 44.1 (37) 5-14 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  48. Rochester Mayo - 43.59 (17) 2-13 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  49. Minneapolis Washburn - 42.96 (53) 3-12 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  50. Eastview - 41.89 (38) 4-13 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  51. Park of Cottage Grove - 41.29 (36) 4-14 vs better, 2-5 vs worse
  52. Henry Sibley - 40.19 (49) 3-15 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  53. Centennial - 39.31 (24) 4-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  54. Minneapolis Southwest - 39.11 (26) 4-18 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  55. Duluth East - 35.93 (11) 3-18 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  56. Burnsville - 34.64 (15) 2-18 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  57. Eagan - 33.98 (19) 3-20 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  58. Rochester Century - 33.98 (10) 2-17 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  59. Irondale - 33.89 (32) 4-19 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  60. St. Francis - 32.87 (62) 5-19 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  61. Mounds View - 31.18 (35) 4-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  62. Stillwater Area - 30.68 (14) 4-21 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. Rosemount - 28.67 (29) 2-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AAA
  1. Marshall - 60.89 (7) 0-0 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  2. Austin - 59.9 (32) 1-0 vs better, 23-1 vs worse
  3. DeLaSalle - 58.66 (2) 0-2 vs better, 14-1 vs worse
  4. Waseca - 57.26 (42) 1-1 vs better, 22-2 vs worse
  5. Orono - 57.21 (4) 0-4 vs better, 19-1 vs worse
  6. Willmar - 56.87 (51) 0-1 vs better, 23-1 vs worse
  7. Columbia Heights - 56.52 (15) 2-3 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  8. Hibbing - 56.31 (36) 1-0 vs better, 18-6 vs worse
  9. Mankato East - 55.93 (17) 4-3 vs better, 16-2 vs worse
  10. Fergus Falls - 54.81 (35) 1-1 vs better, 18-5 vs worse
  11. St. Paul Johnson - 54.6 (58) 1-1 vs better, 18-3 vs worse
  12. Sauk Rapids-Rice - 53.92 (30) 1-4 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  13. St. Croix Lutheran - 53.8 (18) 2-5 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  14. Duluth Denfeld - 53.48 (23) 0-4 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  15. Bemidji - 53.2 (60) 1-2 vs better, 16-4 vs worse
  16. Delano - 52.59 (6) 3-8 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  17. Minneapolis Roosevelt - 52.59 (26) 3-5 vs better, 13-4 vs worse
  18. Robbinsdale Cooper - 52.46 (52) 1-3 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  19. Worthington - 51.46 (20) 1-6 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  20. Fridley - 51.43 (22) 3-7 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  21. Princeton - 51.38 (62) 2-2 vs better, 16-5 vs worse
  22. Mahtomedi - 51.33 (54) 1-4 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  23. Dassel-Cokato - 51.14 (41) 2-5 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  24. St. Thomas Academy - 50.87 (19) 3-9 vs better, 13-0 vs worse
  25. Alexandria - 50.6 (33) 2-6 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  26. Monticello - 50.35 (49) 3-7 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  27. Totino-Grace - 50.33 (3) 2-9 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  28. Northfield - 50.3 (27) 1-8 vs better, 16-0 vs worse
  29. Cloquet - 49.84 (45) 2-8 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  30. Waconia - 49.42 (12) 4-9 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  31. Minneapolis Henry - 49.32 (40) 3-7 vs better, 10-4 vs worse
  32. Benilde-St. Margaret's - 47.75 (31) 3-11 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  33. Detroit Lakes - 47.58 (56) 3-9 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  34. Grand Rapids - 47.58 (59) 4-7 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  35. Mankato West - 45.16 (24) 2-10 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  36. Becker - 44.98 (43) 2-10 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  37. Kasson-Mantorville - 44.87 (28) 3-11 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  38. St. Cloud Apollo - 44.39 (16) 5-13 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  39. St. Anthony Village - 44.32 (53) 3-11 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  40. Simley - 44.22 (47) 3-12 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  41. New Ulm - 44.11 (57) 2-9 vs better, 10-4 vs worse
  42. St. Paul Harding - 43.08 (63) 1-8 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  43. Mound Westonka - 42.34 (61) 4-13 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  44. Hermantown - 41.71 (44) 4-13 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  45. Holy Angels - 41.68 (25) 3-16 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  46. Big Lake - 40.81 (21) 3-17 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  47. Zimmerman - 40.37 (48) 4-14 vs better, 3-4 vs worse
  48. St. Paul Highland Park - 39.83 (55) 4-14 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  49. Rocori - 39.66 (11) 4-19 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  50. Little Falls - 39.34 (46) 4-17 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  51. Sartell-St. Stephen - 39.12 (1) 4-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  52. North Branch - 38.92 (29) 4-18 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  53. St. Paul Como Park - 38.06 (39) 4-18 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  54. South St. Paul - 37.84 (50) 5-17 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  55. Winona - 36.4 (5) 2-15 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  56. Bloomington Kennedy - 34.66 (37) 3-19 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  57. Chisago Lakes Area - 34.35 (34) 2-20 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  58. Hill-Murray - 33.45 (38) 3-22 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  59. Faribault - 32.34 (10) 2-18 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  60. Red Wing - 31.23 (13) 3-19 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  61. Hutchinson - 27.55 (8) 2-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  62. Richfield - 19.69 (14) 1-24 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. Albert Lea - 0 (9) 0-24 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AA
  1. Minnehaha Academy - 60.68 (1) 0-1 vs better, 19-3 vs worse
  2. Perham - 59.38 (71) 0-0 vs better, 24-0 vs worse
  3. Melrose - 59.02 (63) 0-0 vs better, 24-1 vs worse
  4. Lake City - 57.2 (39) 0-0 vs better, 21-3 vs worse
  5. Annandale - 57.14 (2) 0-2 vs better, 19-4 vs worse
  6. Virginia - 56.98 (31) 0-0 vs better, 21-4 vs worse
  7. Caledonia - 56.96 (22) 1-1 vs better, 20-3 vs worse
  8. Minneapolis North - 56.86 (19) 2-3 vs better, 15-0 vs worse
  9. Esko - 56.84 (21) 0-2 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  10. St. Charles - 56.51 (55) 1-1 vs better, 21-3 vs worse
  11. Byron - 56.01 (13) 1-4 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  12. Maple Lake - 55.4 (58) 0-1 vs better, 20-4 vs worse
  13. Eden Valley-Watkins - 55.19 (110) 1-2 vs better, 21-0 vs worse
  14. New Richland-H-E-G - 55.14 (115) 0-0 vs better, 23-2 vs worse
  15. Jordan - 54.8 (70) 1-2 vs better, 20-3 vs worse
  16. Brooklyn Center - 54.78 (9) 1-5 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  17. Holy Family Catholic - 53.98 (18) 4-4 vs better, 13-4 vs worse
  18. Pipestone Area - 53.91 (8) 1-4 vs better, 15-5 vs worse
  19. Plainview-Elgin-Millville - 53.9 (20) 0-5 vs better, 18-2 vs worse
  20. Greenway - 53.42 (114) 0-3 vs better, 23-0 vs worse
  21. Osakis - 53.39 (59) 0-3 vs better, 19-3 vs worse
  22. Maranatha Christian - 53.37 (47) 1-4 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  23. Kimball Area - 53.04 (107) 1-3 vs better, 20-1 vs worse
  24. St. Cloud Cathedral - 53.03 (90) 0-4 vs better, 19-0 vs worse
  25. Fairmont - 52.57 (60) 0-5 vs better, 18-1 vs worse
  26. Barnum - 52.49 (42) 2-5 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  27. Minnewaska Area - 52.33 (34) 2-4 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  28. Cristo Rey Jesuit - 52.26 (119) 1-0 vs better, 17-5 vs worse
  29. Breckenridge - 52.16 (91) 2-2 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  30. New Life Academy - 52.04 (96) 0-4 vs better, 18-3 vs worse
  31. New London-Spicer - 51.85 (40) 1-4 vs better, 16-4 vs worse
  32. Pequot Lakes - 51.78 (26) 1-6 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  33. Albany - 51.72 (62) 2-4 vs better, 14-5 vs worse
  34. Breck - 51.56 (14) 2-7 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  35. Zumbrota-Mazeppa - 51.42 (104) 0-4 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  36. Proctor - 50.66 (73) 2-7 vs better, 14-0 vs worse
  37. Trinity School - 50.54 (92) 0-4 vs better, 16-5 vs worse
  38. Windom Area - 50.31 (11) 4-6 vs better, 8-6 vs worse
  39. La Crescent - 50.21 (17) 2-7 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  40. Sibley East - 50.08 (87) 1-7 vs better, 17-1 vs worse
  41. Pillager - 50.06 (111) 1-3 vs better, 15-6 vs worse
  42. Rockford - 49.82 (64) 2-8 vs better, 14-1 vs worse
  43. Park Rapids Area - 49.75 (76) 2-3 vs better, 10-8 vs worse
  44. St. Croix Prep - 49.49 (109) 1-5 vs better, 15-4 vs worse
  45. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta - 49.35 (4) 3-9 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  46. Roseau - 49.09 (120) 1-1 vs better, 16-7 vs worse
  47. Charter Stars - 49.07 (122) 1-2 vs better, 18-4 vs worse
  48. Southwest Christian - 49.02 (79) 1-8 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  49. Pine City - 49.01 (124) 0-3 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  50. Moose Lake-Willow River - 49.01 (43) 2-9 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  51. Stewartville - 48.95 (105) 2-5 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  52. Maple River - 48.73 (86) 1-7 vs better, 16-2 vs worse
  53. Nova Classical Academy - 48.37 (121) 1-3 vs better, 14-5 vs worse
  54. Jackson County Central - 48.24 (30) 3-9 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  55. Redwood Valley - 48.16 (10) 5-13 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  56. East Grand Forks - 48.14 (72) 2-8 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  57. Sauk Centre - 47.87 (56) 3-9 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  58. Hawley - 47.82 (53) 2-7 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  59. Dover-Eyota - 47.71 (67) 2-10 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  60. Bagley - 47.37 (33) 3-11 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  61. Rochester Lourdes - 47.36 (46) 4-8 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  62. Litchfield - 46.97 (24) 3-9 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  63. Providence Academy - 46.74 (54) 2-11 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  64. Concordia Academy - 46.71 (101) 2-7 vs better, 13-3 vs worse
  65. Mesabi East - 46.7 (69) 3-7 vs better, 10-5 vs worse
  66. Crookston - 46.59 (68) 5-9 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  67. Wadena-Deer Creek - 46.52 (103) 3-8 vs better, 10-4 vs worse
  68. Holdingford - 46.37 (51) 3-9 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  69. Royalton - 46.23 (117) 2-7 vs better, 13-2 vs worse
  70. St. Paul Academy - 46.19 (97) 4-10 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  71. Belle Plaine - 45.73 (75) 1-9 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  72. Warroad - 45.02 (118) 4-8 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  73. Spectrum - 43.75 (102) 3-10 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  74. Crosby-Ironton - 43.55 (36) 4-13 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  75. Blake - 43.47 (116) 2-10 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  76. Mora - 42.78 (83) 1-10 vs better, 9-5 vs worse
  77. Watertown-Mayer - 42.73 (5) 6-14 vs better, 1-4 vs worse
  78. Staples-Motley - 42.6 (88) 4-12 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  79. Glencoe-Silver Lake - 42.4 (52) 4-13 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  80. Barnesville - 42.02 (12) 3-13 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  81. International Falls - 41.94 (23) 4-14 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  82. St. James Area - 41.73 (82) 2-11 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  83. Martin County West - 41.61 (85) 4-13 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  84. Foley - 41.54 (29) 2-16 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  85. Luverne - 41.44 (25) 4-14 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  86. St. Paul Humboldt - 40.8 (100) 2-11 vs better, 6-5 vs worse
  87. Pine Island - 40.49 (35) 1-15 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  88. Lewiston-Altura - 40.24 (37) 3-14 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  89. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City - 39.79 (65) 2-13 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  90. Long Prairie-Grey Eagle - 39.68 (48) 3-14 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  91. Aitkin - 39.55 (77) 5-16 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  92. PACT Charter - 39.49 (80) 4-17 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  93. Cannon Falls - 39.21 (89) 2-15 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  94. Norwood-Young America - 39.08 (44) 2-15 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  95. Blue Earth Area - 39.04 (66) 3-12 vs better, 3-4 vs worse
  96. St. Paul Prep/HSRA - 38.76 (123) 2-7 vs better, 6-4 vs worse
  97. Eveleth-Gilbert - 38.69 (41) 4-17 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  98. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton - 37.95 (49) 4-17 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  99. Milaca - 37.72 (94) 4-17 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  100. St. Agnes - 37.01 (57) 4-18 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  101. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted - 36.47 (38) 3-18 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  102. Triton - 36.42 (106) 3-16 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  103. LeSueur-Henderson - 36.12 (74) 2-17 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  104. St. Peter - 35.71 (28) 4-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  105. Duluth Marshall - 35.29 (50) 4-16 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  106. Minneapolis Edison - 34.71 (81) 3-20 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  107. Pierz - 34.62 (61) 3-20 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  108. Winona Cotter/Hope Lutheran - 33.83 (84) 2-17 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  109. Tracy-Milroy-Balaton - 33.11 (45) 1-18 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  110. St. Paul Washington - 33.01 (95) 4-21 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  111. International School of MN - 32.95 (112) 3-13 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  112. Rush City - 32.44 (113) 3-16 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  113. Paynesville Area - 32.14 (32) 4-19 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  114. Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop - 31.87 (99) 2-18 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  115. Tri-City United - 31.85 (15) 3-21 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  116. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial - 31.49 (98) 1-20 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  117. Two Harbors - 29.77 (16) 3-22 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  118. Chatfield - 27.33 (27) 2-21 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  119. Thief River Falls - 26.2 (3) 1-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  120. Academy for Sciences & Ag - 26.17 (125) 2-14 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  121. Montevideo - 22.82 (7) 1-20 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  122. Math and Science Academy - 21.44 (108) 1-21 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  123. Medford - 20.58 (78) 1-22 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  124. Kenyon-Wanamingo - 18.99 (93) 1-25 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  125. Benson - 0 (6) 0-25 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class A
  1. Springfield - 58.45 (48) 0-0 vs better, 25-1 vs worse
  2. Cass Lake-Bena - 58.28 (44) 0-0 vs better, 25-1 vs worse
  3. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton - 57.57 (74) 0-0 vs better, 26-1 vs worse
  4. Hancock - 57.42 (46) 0-0 vs better, 22-2 vs worse
  5. Mayer Lutheran - 57.13 (26) 1-1 vs better, 22-2 vs worse
  6. North Woods - 56.7 (95) 1-1 vs better, 23-0 vs worse
  7. NCE/U-H - 56.58 (54) 0-0 vs better, 22-3 vs worse
  8. Parkers Prairie - 56.23 (65) 0-1 vs better, 21-1 vs worse
  9. Ada-Borup - 55.92 (43) 0-2 vs better, 19-1 vs worse
  10. Minneota - 55.6 (76) 1-1 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  11. Dawson-Boyd - 54.44 (28) 2-2 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  12. Fosston - 54.42 (29) 1-3 vs better, 19-3 vs worse
  13. Hinckley-Finlayson - 54.21 (120) 0-2 vs better, 22-0 vs worse
  14. Westbrook-Walnut Grove - 54.21 (119) 0-1 vs better, 23-2 vs worse
  15. Spring Grove - 53.99 (117) 0-1 vs better, 18-1 vs worse
  16. Sacred Heart - 53.24 (148) 0-0 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  17. BOLD - 53.15 (23) 0-4 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  18. New Ulm Cathedral - 52.77 (98) 0-3 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  19. Cromwell-Wright - 52.75 (71) 0-1 vs better, 19-5 vs worse
  20. Nevis - 52.74 (73) 1-4 vs better, 19-1 vs worse
  21. Ortonville - 52.68 (55) 0-4 vs better, 17-0 vs worse
  22. Wrenshall - 52.4 (152) 1-1 vs better, 21-1 vs worse
  23. Rushford-Peterson - 52.32 (58) 3-2 vs better, 13-4 vs worse
  24. Fertile-Beltrami - 52.2 (39) 0-5 vs better, 18-2 vs worse
  25. Battle Lake - 52.02 (36) 1-4 vs better, 16-2 vs worse
  26. Ely - 50.47 (141) 0-3 vs better, 21-1 vs worse
  27. Southwest MN Christian - 50.41 (61) 1-5 vs better, 16-2 vs worse
  28. Henning - 50.26 (84) 1-2 vs better, 17-6 vs worse
  29. Mountain Lake Area - 50 (106) 2-3 vs better, 17-4 vs worse
  30. Pelican Rapids - 49.88 (6) 1-6 vs better, 14-4 vs worse
  31. Lakeview - 49.79 (27) 1-7 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  32. Browerville/Eagle Valley - 49.59 (87) 1-3 vs better, 13-7 vs worse
  33. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley - 49.52 (108) 3-3 vs better, 13-6 vs worse
  34. CHOF - 49.5 (124) 1-4 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  35. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton - 49.43 (135) 0-2 vs better, 17-6 vs worse
  36. Cleveland - 49.33 (125) 1-3 vs better, 18-3 vs worse
  37. Cedar Mountain/Comfrey - 49.32 (70) 3-6 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  38. St. Clair - 49.15 (40) 2-6 vs better, 14-4 vs worse
  39. Mahnomen/Waubun - 49.06 (12) 2-7 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  40. Murray County Central - 48.91 (66) 2-6 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  41. West Central Area - 48.85 (35) 2-7 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  42. Kittson County Central - 48.61 (104) 2-3 vs better, 11-5 vs worse
  43. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy - 48.56 (7) 3-7 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  44. Brandon/Evansville - 48.53 (9) 4-10 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  45. Wabasha-Kellogg - 48.38 (56) 2-5 vs better, 12-6 vs worse
  46. Win-E-Mac - 48.19 (25) 1-8 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  47. Bethlehem Academy - 48.05 (47) 2-6 vs better, 12-5 vs worse
  48. Randolph - 48.04 (143) 0-5 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  49. Sebeka - 47.55 (49) 3-7 vs better, 9-5 vs worse
  50. Lakeview Christian - 47.24 (99) 0-4 vs better, 14-5 vs worse
  51. Christian Life Academy - 47.23 (145) 0-4 vs better, 15-4 vs worse
  52. Red Rock Central - 47.17 (72) 3-7 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  53. Renville County West - 47.06 (14) 1-8 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  54. Schaeffer Academy - 46.99 (131) 2-5 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  55. LeRoy-Ostrander - 46.71 (153) 1-4 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  56. Prairie Seeds Academy - 46.69 (134) 2-6 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  57. Minnesota Valley Lutheran - 46.43 (111) 2-8 vs better, 15-1 vs worse
  58. Stephen-Argyle - 45.94 (52) 2-9 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  59. Silver Bay - 45.71 (128) 1-7 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  60. Deer River - 45.59 (37) 1-9 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  61. Park Christian - 45.36 (22) 3-11 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  62. Pine River-Backus - 45.32 (51) 2-9 vs better, 10-3 vs worse
  63. Carlton - 45.1 (90) 2-9 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  64. Lyle/Austin Pacelli - 45.06 (150) 4-5 vs better, 10-4 vs worse
  65. Kingsland - 44.91 (67) 2-11 vs better, 12-0 vs worse
  66. Chisholm - 44.85 (60) 2-9 vs better, 10-4 vs worse
  67. Verndale - 44.37 (62) 4-9 vs better, 6-4 vs worse
  68. Minnesota Transitions Charter - 44.32 (154) 0-0 vs better, 5-5 vs worse
  69. Lac qui Parle Valley - 44.13 (21) 1-12 vs better, 12-0 vs worse
  70. Northern Freeze - 44.12 (83) 4-10 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  71. Swanville - 44.08 (103) 3-8 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  72. Learning for Leadership - 44 (160) 0-4 vs better, 13-6 vs worse
  73. Nicollet - 43.98 (92) 2-8 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  74. Red Lake - 43.83 (93) 2-9 vs better, 10-3 vs worse
  75. Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity - 43.75 (75) 2-10 vs better, 9-5 vs worse
  76. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown - 43.73 (59) 3-11 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  77. Nashwauk-Keewatin - 43.38 (109) 0-10 vs better, 14-1 vs worse
  78. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa - 43.21 (3) 3-13 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  79. Blooming Prairie - 43.07 (116) 2-10 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  80. Liberty Classical Academy - 42.96 (158) 1-8 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  81. Bigfork - 42.93 (130) 2-8 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  82. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg - 42.83 (105) 2-10 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  83. Fond du Lac Ojibwe - 42.31 (82) 3-12 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  84. Calvin Christian - 42.13 (163) 1-5 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  85. Grand Meadow - 41.88 (136) 3-9 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  86. Bertha-Hewitt - 41.72 (45) 3-14 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  87. Mankato Loyola - 41.31 (68) 2-14 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  88. Lake Park-Audubon - 41.05 (15) 2-13 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  89. Adrian - 41.02 (79) 2-10 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  90. Southland - 40.62 (16) 3-13 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  91. Goodhue - 40.43 (100) 3-13 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  92. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River - 40.4 (101) 2-14 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  93. Braham - 40.34 (81) 0-13 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  94. Menahga - 40.31 (80) 3-15 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  95. Blackduck - 40.3 (63) 3-14 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  96. Red Lake County - 39.72 (85) 3-13 vs better, 6-4 vs worse
  97. Mountain Iron-Buhl - 39.69 (53) 3-15 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  98. West Lutheran - 39.67 (144) 2-10 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  99. Hmong Academy - 39.6 (164) 0-4 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  100. Underwood - 39.6 (11) 3-15 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  101. MN Academy for the Deaf - 39.54 (140) 2-7 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  102. Floodwood - 39.06 (77) 1-13 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  103. Central MN Christian - 38.96 (4) 2-15 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  104. McGregor - 38.94 (57) 2-14 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  105. Groves Academy - 38.71 (157) 3-11 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  106. Sleepy Eye - 38.54 (86) 2-13 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  107. T/ML/GHEC - 38.49 (142) 4-12 vs better, 6-4 vs worse
  108. East Central - 38.25 (94) 2-15 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  109. Rothsay - 38.18 (33) 4-13 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  110. Hills-Beaver Creek - 38.09 (88) 1-10 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  111. Mounds Park Academy - 38.07 (112) 4-14 vs better, 2-4 vs worse
  112. St. John's Prep - 38.01 (78) 3-11 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  113. Goodridge/Grygla - 37.99 (123) 3-16 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  114. Fulda - 37.89 (38) 3-16 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  115. United South Central - 37.87 (102) 4-16 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  116. Fillmore Central - 37.79 (31) 3-17 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  117. Heritage Christian - 36.81 (89) 4-15 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  118. North Lakes Academy - 36.48 (162) 2-10 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  119. New York Mills - 36.36 (64) 4-18 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  120. Chesterton Academy - 36.2 (155) 2-10 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  121. Clearbrook-Gonvick - 36.04 (129) 4-15 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  122. Lincoln International - 36.03 (161) 2-8 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  123. Hope Academy - 35.99 (118) 3-13 vs better, 3-4 vs worse
  124. MACCRAY - 35.78 (5) 2-16 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  125. Canby - 35.37 (8) 2-14 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  126. South Ridge - 35.24 (96) 2-15 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  127. Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart - 34.87 (69) 2-16 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  128. Ashby - 34.43 (18) 3-16 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  129. Isle - 34.13 (138) 1-15 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  130. Norman County West - 33.95 (32) 3-15 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  131. Onamia - 33.74 (139) 1-14 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  132. Mabel-Canton - 33.6 (137) 2-13 vs better, 4-4 vs worse
  133. Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley - 33.59 (1) 2-12 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  134. Northome/Kelliher - 33.15 (97) 2-17 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  135. Houston - 32.92 (91) 3-15 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  136. Heron Lake-Okabena - 32.83 (115) 2-17 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  137. Yellow Medicine East - 32.81 (13) 3-17 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  138. Hill City - 32.66 (126) 1-16 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  139. Hayfield - 31.62 (30) 3-21 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  140. Cook County - 31.48 (41) 2-13 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  141. Alden-Conger - 30.27 (146) 2-17 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  142. Upsala - 30.03 (19) 2-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  143. Climax/Fisher - 28.08 (10) 2-21 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  144. Laporte - 27.42 (132) 1-21 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  145. Wabasso - 26.77 (24) 2-21 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  146. Community of Peace Academy - 26.7 (122) 2-20 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  147. Madelia - 26.3 (151) 2-21 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  148. Frazee - 25.36 (17) 1-22 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  149. Ogilvie - 25.1 (114) 1-23 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  150. Warren-Alvarado-Oslo - 24.98 (42) 2-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  151. Legacy Christian - 24.74 (107) 2-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  152. Wheaton/Herman-Norcross - 24.21 (2) 2-18 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  153. Lake of the Woods - 21.52 (156) 0-15 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  154. Lanesboro - 21.51 (127) 1-21 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  155. Northland - 20.88 (147) 0-20 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  156. Littlefork-Big Falls - 20.49 (149) 1-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  157. Cherry - 18.74 (110) 1-22 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  158. Northeast Range - 18.74 (113) 1-17 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  159. Glenville-Emmons - 16.61 (121) 1-22 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  160. Ellsworth - 0 (34) 0-19 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  161. Edgerton - 0 (20) 0-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  162. Sleepy Eye Saint Mary's - 0 (50) 0-24 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  163. Metro Schools College Prep - 0 (133) 0-1 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  164. Hiawatha Collegiate - 0 (159) 0-12 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
 

Page carries Senior Night

Prologue
To Osseo for Senior night as the Orioles take on Blaine in a cross-division game.  A very nice fully picture scoreboard in place.  Only 1 side of the bleachers open.  The Jet's Pizza always quality and Sprite to go with it.  Very tame crowd.

Number of Teams I've Seen: 145 (140 games, 90 days, 50 buildings, 25 online)

Beverage Ticker: 1084.1 ounces (11870 Calories)
  • Pepsi: 304.5 ounces (3800 calories)
  • Coke: 209.8 ounces (2500 calories) 
  • Dr. Pepper: 48 ounces (600 calories)
  • Sprite Zero: 20 ounces (0 calories) 
  • Sprite: 208.9 ounces (2480 calories) 
  • 7 Up: 36 ounces (420 calories)
  • Red Gatorade: 140 ounces (980 calories)  
  • Red Powerade: 40 ounces (260 calories) 
  • A&W Root Beer: 36 ounces (510 calories) 
  • Mug Root Beer: 12 ounces (160 calories) 
  • Barq's Root Beer: 12 ounces (160 calories)
Food Ticker:
  • Hot Dogs: 27
  • Walking Tacos: 7
  • Pizza: 22
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich: 1
  • Chipotle: 1 (thanks to Bethel staff)
Game Time:
Injuries a very early story in this one.  Zach Theisen with a knee brace on and he only lasted 1:41.  Anthony Williams goes down with an apparent leg injury on the very next possession.  Add in Chike Okonkwo picking up 4 first half fouls and the bench got thin very quick.  The pace was slow with long possessions early on.  12-11 Blaine at 10:18.  Ray Mitchell on the bench with 2 fouls and Byron Bynum comes back in and gets his 3rd with 9 minutes left.  Emmette Page gets his offense going with  4 free throws and a bucket.  Osseo gives up the next 6 before Page scores off a high/low Ginobili type post feed and adds a 3.  Then Tony Strand with a 3 point play and 2 Jason Kaul 3 point plays for a 29-22 Blaine lead at 3:57.  Johnson Fallah with back to back 3s and Osseo is back within 1.  Page off the backdoor feed for a layup and in the post for 2 free throws.  Kaul beats the buzzer for a 33-32 halftime lead.

Mitchell cranking it up for 7 in a row to keep Blaine in the lead 42-41 with 13:15 left.  Osseo very effective in their euro ball screen offense with Page on the right wing and having Richard Mulbah ball screening for him.  So when Page wasn't scoring he was dishing to Mulbah for easy hoops.  Page finds Mulbah for a layup with 4:10 left and that keeps the Osseo lead at 5, 60-55.  Blaine within 4 with 2 minutes left.  But they miss a front end and Page makes his bonus freebies with 1:39 left.  Then Blaine gets a turnover after a bucket but misses the layup.  Osseo's free throws are no good but they put back the miss.  Blaine misses and Osseo misses another set of free throws.  But Osseo gets that back diving on the floor for the well used timeout with 54.3 left.  Osseo ball up 6 and they make 6-6 free throws to seal it.  Orioles win 75-66.

Post Game
For Blaine, Ray Mitchell with all 18 of his points in the 2nd half.  He sat the last 11:26 of the 1st half with 2 fouls.  Tony Strand with 13, Jason Kaul with 12 for the Bengals.  All but 6 of those in the 1st half as they carried the offense with Mitchell out.  Their read and react offense got them a couple of layups early in the game.  Defensively they showed a couple possessions of 1-3-1 but never went back to it during the 2nd half.  The Bengals fall to 11-7 in the NW Suburban North, 16-9 overall.  They'll be 2nd in the division and I see them as the solid 2 seed in 7AAAA regardless of what happens on Friday.  That means a likely 1st round rematch with Duluth East in the 2 vs 7 game.

For Osseo, they play a large chunk of the game without 2 or 3 of their starting seniors but still grind out a win.  Emmette Page another big night with 32 points to lead the Orioles.  Very necessary with Thiesen and Williams missing almost the entire game.  Richard Mulbah with 15 of his 17 in the 2nd half (many thanks to Page).  The right wing pick and roll with Page and Mulbah caused major damage.  No real run and jump success for Osseo as I expected some more pressure from them.  Osseo improves to 14-4 in the NW Suburban West and 19-6 overall.  They'll go for win number 20 at Elk River on Friday.  They appear to be locked into the 3 seed in 5AAAA.  That looks like a 1st round rematch with Centennial.

Charter Stars move on in 2018 TCAC Tourney

Prologue
Its opening night of the 2018 TCAC Tournament.  All 3 divisions playing tonight in the 1st game of the tourney.  So with nothing else scheduled locally, let's make up for an earlier venue that I didn't get a chance to visit.  Its the 2 seed Charter Stars hosting 7 seed Hope Academy.  3 man officiating crew was a bit of a surprise for a TCAC game.  Only limited concessions available for this varsity only affair so I resisted all temptation.

Number of Teams I've Seen: 145 (139 games, 89 days, 49 buildings, 25 online)

Beverage Ticker: 1064.1 ounces (11630 Calories)
  • Pepsi: 304.5 ounces (3800 calories)
  • Coke: 209.8 ounces (2500 calories) 
  • Dr. Pepper: 48 ounces (600 calories)
  • Sprite Zero: 20 ounces (0 calories) 
  • Sprite: 188.9 ounces (2240 calories) 
  • 7 Up: 36 ounces (420 calories)
  • Red Gatorade: 140 ounces (980 calories)  
  • Red Powerade: 40 ounces (260 calories) 
  • A&W Root Beer: 36 ounces (510 calories) 
  • Mug Root Beer: 12 ounces (160 calories) 
  • Barq's Root Beer: 12 ounces (160 calories)
Food Ticker:
  • Hot Dogs: 27
  • Walking Tacos: 7
  • Pizza: 21
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich: 1
  • Chipotle: 1 (thanks to Bethel staff)
Game Time:
All Charter Stars early in this one.  Top post Taye Carter with a pair of offensive boards leading to 2 free throws  and a putback.  Noah Hanson adds a pair of 3s and a hoop to end a 18-1 run.  26-6 Charter Stars at the 9:40 mark.  Then soph Caleb Holien puts the Hope offense on his back.  He hits a free throw, 2 3s and adds another bucket.  That cuts the margin to 28-18 just outside the 6 minute mark.  Carter counters with 2 more hoops and another putback and the lead grows to 36-20 at the 4:35 mark.  Holien then working inside with a jump hook and a turnaround jumper in the lane for a 3 point play.  Roger Martinez adds a 3 just before the half to cut the margin to 8.  40-32 Charter Stars at the break.  Holien with 21 of those and 3 triples.  Carter with 12.

Its Martinez again from deep and a long 3 from Holien and the lead is down to 2.  Martinez with the nice slip on the BLOB for a layup and Holien from deep again.  43 all with 14:42 to play as Hope wipes away a 20 point deficit.  Carter replies with bullies his way for 2 and his block leads to a Hanson free throw as the Stars go up 7.  Holien with 2 more bombs from the deep beyond to give him 7 for the game.  53-49 Charter Stars inside 11 minutes left.  But Holien gets limited touches after that.  Charter Stars grow with lead to 62-51.  Hope has a couple more 3s in them but not from Holien.  Carter answers that with a couple of free throws, a bucket and another block that leads to a Brett McNeal hoop.  70-59 Charter Stars with 3:40 left.  Holien banks in an NBA 3 and then a tough contested 3 with 1:06 left.  That pulls Hope within 4 with 1:06 left.  Charter Stars would throw the inbound away but Hope on their inbound would throw it right back.  That leads to 2 Carter free throws on another offensive rebound and puts out the last gasp of hope.  Charter Stars win 76-68.

Post Game
For Hope Academy, Caleb Holien goes off for 9 3s and 39 points.  He had all 18 of his 2nd half points on 6 of those 9 triples.  Only a sophomore, he's in his 3rd year on varsity.  He's grown and now plays almost all 5 positions as the primary option.  Fun to see his significant improvement.  Roger Martinez with 2 3s to also reach double digits with 11 points.

Charter Stars get 22 points from their star forward Taye Carter.  He was too much inside with his strength to score plus contesting shots.  Solid outing from Ezekiel Olakunie with 14 points.  Brett McNeal adds 13, Noah Hanson 11.  The Stars did struggle in a major way from the 3 point line though.  But their size with Carter and soph Akpevwe Avwunuma give them a difference on the front line.

Both teams will play Friday night in the semifinals (consolation for Hope).  They get the teams from the 3 vs 6 game which was Prairie Seeds hosting Community of Peace.

17-18 CzarPI, February 25, 2018

This is the 8th CzarPI of the 2017-18 season (see CzarPI Explained Here).  It includes games through Saturday, February 24th, 2018.  The value in () after the CzarPI value is the team's strength of schedule ranking within their class.

Class AAAA
  1. Hopkins - 64.87 (2) 0-0 vs better, 22-1 vs worse
  2. Cretin-Derham Hall - 62.18 (8) 1-0 vs better, 20-1 vs worse
  3. Rochester John Marshall - 58.46 (37) 0-1 vs better, 22-1 vs worse
  4. Eden Prairie - 58.11 (4) 2-2 vs better, 16-5 vs worse
  5. Apple Valley - 57.82 (20) 0-2 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  6. Park Center - 57.54 (23) 0-2 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  7. Lakeville North - 57.43 (26) 2-2 vs better, 18-2 vs worse
  8. Edina - 57.04 (1) 3-5 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  9. East Ridge - 56.37 (18) 1-4 vs better, 18-1 vs worse
  10. Champlin Park - 56.3 (22) 2-2 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  11. North St. Paul - 55.83 (55) 0-1 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  12. Wayzata - 54.93 (3) 2-9 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  13. Maple Grove - 54.57 (41) 0-3 vs better, 18-3 vs worse
  14. Osseo - 54.35 (44) 3-3 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  15. Minnetonka - 54.1 (5) 2-6 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  16. Chaska - 53.83 (43) 2-3 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  17. St. Cloud Tech - 53.59 (13) 2-7 vs better, 15-1 vs worse
  18. Prior Lake - 53.01 (45) 1-5 vs better, 15-0 vs worse
  19. Owatonna - 53 (40) 2-5 vs better, 16-1 vs worse
  20. Tartan - 52.22 (63) 1-1 vs better, 18-3 vs worse
  21. Woodbury - 52.01 (7) 2-8 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  22. Cambridge-Isanti - 50.91 (57) 0-4 vs better, 16-4 vs worse
  23. Blaine - 50.65 (56) 1-4 vs better, 14-4 vs worse
  24. Rogers - 50.23 (62) 2-4 vs better, 14-4 vs worse
  25. Bloomington Jefferson - 49.9 (38) 3-6 vs better, 10-4 vs worse
  26. Buffalo - 49.19 (48) 5-5 vs better, 8-7 vs worse
  27. St. Paul Central - 48.59 (58) 2-7 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  28. Forest Lake - 48.44 (34) 2-8 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  29. St. Michael-Albertville - 48.17 (42) 4-10 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  30. Lakeville South - 48.17 (21) 1-10 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  31. Shakopee - 47.98 (29) 3-10 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  32. Farmington - 47.82 (47) 3-8 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  33. Roseville - 47.55 (60) 2-8 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  34. Minneapolis South - 47.47 (50) 4-6 vs better, 7-8 vs worse
  35. New Prague - 47.46 (27) 3-12 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  36. St. Louis Park - 47.43 (39) 4-9 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  37. Elk River - 47.12 (35) 4-8 vs better, 6-6 vs worse
  38. Chanhassen - 47.12 (25) 6-12 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  39. White Bear Lake - 46.46 (49) 3-9 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  40. Andover - 46.41 (51) 4-9 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  41. Anoka - 46.36 (54) 4-9 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  42. Brainerd - 45.97 (17) 5-13 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  43. Coon Rapids - 45.92 (31) 6-13 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  44. Moorhead - 45.89 (9) 5-12 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  45. Hastings - 45.8 (61) 2-7 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  46. Robbinsdale Armstrong - 45.49 (6) 6-13 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  47. Spring Lake Park - 43.61 (36) 5-14 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  48. Rochester Mayo - 43.58 (11) 2-13 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  49. Minneapolis Washburn - 43.03 (52) 3-12 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  50. Eastview - 42.34 (46) 4-12 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  51. Park of Cottage Grove - 41.47 (30) 4-14 vs better, 2-4 vs worse
  52. Henry Sibley - 40.45 (53) 3-14 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  53. Centennial - 40.02 (19) 4-18 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  54. Minneapolis Southwest - 39.69 (24) 4-17 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  55. Duluth East - 35.69 (12) 3-18 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  56. Burnsville - 35.1 (10) 2-18 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  57. Rochester Century - 34.72 (15) 2-16 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  58. Eagan - 32.95 (14) 2-20 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  59. St. Francis - 31.6 (59) 3-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  60. Irondale - 31.02 (33) 3-20 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  61. Stillwater Area - 30.52 (16) 3-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  62. Mounds View - 29.29 (28) 4-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. Rosemount - 28.74 (32) 2-22 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AAA
  1. Marshall - 60.83 (7) 0-0 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  2. Austin - 60.01 (32) 1-0 vs better, 23-1 vs worse
  3. DeLaSalle - 58.44 (3) 0-2 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  4. Orono - 57.72 (1) 0-4 vs better, 18-1 vs worse
  5. Waseca - 57.3 (39) 1-1 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  6. Willmar - 56.96 (50) 0-1 vs better, 23-1 vs worse
  7. Mankato East - 56.52 (22) 4-3 vs better, 16-1 vs worse
  8. Columbia Heights - 56.38 (18) 2-3 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  9. Hibbing - 55.56 (44) 1-0 vs better, 17-6 vs worse
  10. Fergus Falls - 54.76 (37) 1-1 vs better, 18-5 vs worse
  11. St. Croix Lutheran - 54.63 (17) 2-5 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  12. St. Paul Johnson - 54.57 (57) 1-1 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  13. Duluth Denfeld - 54.14 (31) 0-3 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  14. Sauk Rapids-Rice - 53.8 (29) 1-4 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  15. Delano - 52.96 (6) 3-8 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  16. Bemidji - 52.91 (60) 1-2 vs better, 15-4 vs worse
  17. Minneapolis Roosevelt - 52.19 (25) 3-5 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  18. Robbinsdale Cooper - 51.87 (53) 1-3 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  19. Dassel-Cokato - 51.52 (46) 2-4 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  20. Princeton - 51.37 (62) 2-2 vs better, 16-5 vs worse
  21. St. Thomas Academy - 51.31 (14) 2-8 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  22. Worthington - 51.31 (19) 1-6 vs better, 13-3 vs worse
  23. Mahtomedi - 51.07 (51) 2-5 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  24. Monticello - 50.7 (49) 2-6 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  25. Fridley - 50.61 (24) 2-7 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  26. Alexandria - 50.43 (35) 2-6 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  27. Totino-Grace - 49.99 (2) 3-9 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  28. Minneapolis Henry - 49.84 (41) 2-5 vs better, 11-5 vs worse
  29. Cloquet - 49.74 (43) 2-8 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  30. Northfield - 49.71 (20) 1-8 vs better, 14-0 vs worse
  31. Waconia - 48.49 (11) 4-9 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  32. Grand Rapids - 47.66 (58) 4-6 vs better, 9-5 vs worse
  33. Detroit Lakes - 47.04 (56) 4-9 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  34. Benilde-St. Margaret's - 47.02 (33) 6-12 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  35. Mankato West - 45.79 (27) 2-9 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  36. Simley - 45.22 (45) 2-11 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  37. New Ulm - 45 (52) 2-8 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  38. Kasson-Mantorville - 44.99 (26) 3-12 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  39. St. Anthony Village - 44.86 (59) 3-10 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  40. Becker - 44.64 (38) 2-10 vs better, 7-4 vs worse
  41. St. Cloud Apollo - 44.4 (16) 5-13 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  42. St. Paul Harding - 43.68 (63) 1-7 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  43. Hermantown - 41.85 (42) 3-13 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  44. Holy Angels - 41.21 (21) 3-16 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  45. Big Lake - 41.13 (23) 3-16 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  46. Mound Westonka - 41.06 (61) 3-13 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  47. Zimmerman - 39.99 (47) 4-14 vs better, 3-4 vs worse
  48. Little Falls - 39.96 (48) 4-15 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  49. St. Paul Highland Park - 39.69 (54) 4-14 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  50. Rocori - 39.5 (10) 5-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  51. North Branch - 39.43 (30) 4-17 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  52. Sartell-St. Stephen - 38.86 (4) 4-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  53. St. Paul Como Park - 38.34 (34) 4-18 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  54. South St. Paul - 38.03 (55) 5-16 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  55. Winona - 36.83 (5) 2-14 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  56. Bloomington Kennedy - 35.28 (40) 3-18 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  57. Chisago Lakes Area - 34.22 (28) 2-20 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  58. Faribault - 32.79 (13) 2-17 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  59. Red Wing - 31.97 (12) 3-18 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  60. Hill-Murray - 31.46 (36) 2-21 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  61. Hutchinson - 27.93 (9) 2-22 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  62. Richfield - 20.09 (15) 1-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. Albert Lea - 0 (8) 0-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AA
  1. Minnehaha Academy - 60.76 (1) 0-1 vs better, 19-3 vs worse
  2. Perham - 59.57 (63) 0-0 vs better, 23-0 vs worse
  3. Melrose - 58.6 (67) 0-0 vs better, 23-1 vs worse
  4. Lake City - 57.17 (39) 0-0 vs better, 21-3 vs worse
  5. Minneapolis North - 57.15 (14) 1-3 vs better, 15-0 vs worse
  6. Caledonia - 56.98 (22) 1-2 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  7. Esko - 56.89 (17) 0-1 vs better, 19-3 vs worse
  8. Annandale - 56.74 (4) 1-2 vs better, 17-4 vs worse
  9. St. Charles - 56.52 (53) 1-1 vs better, 21-3 vs worse
  10. Virginia - 56.39 (40) 1-1 vs better, 19-3 vs worse
  11. Maple Lake - 55.63 (43) 0-1 vs better, 19-4 vs worse
  12. Eden Valley-Watkins - 55.57 (101) 1-2 vs better, 20-0 vs worse
  13. Byron - 55.5 (15) 1-4 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  14. New Richland-H-E-G - 54.97 (116) 0-0 vs better, 23-2 vs worse
  15. Jordan - 54.7 (66) 1-2 vs better, 20-3 vs worse
  16. Brooklyn Center - 54.7 (9) 1-5 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  17. Holy Family Catholic - 54.43 (19) 4-4 vs better, 13-3 vs worse
  18. Osakis - 54.1 (70) 0-2 vs better, 19-3 vs worse
  19. Plainview-Elgin-Millville - 53.85 (20) 0-5 vs better, 18-2 vs worse
  20. Greenway - 53.43 (113) 0-3 vs better, 21-0 vs worse
  21. Pipestone Area - 53.38 (8) 1-4 vs better, 14-5 vs worse
  22. Maranatha Christian - 53.33 (51) 1-4 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  23. Kimball Area - 52.97 (105) 1-3 vs better, 19-1 vs worse
  24. St. Cloud Cathedral - 52.94 (86) 0-4 vs better, 18-0 vs worse
  25. Cristo Rey Jesuit - 52.17 (120) 1-0 vs better, 17-5 vs worse
  26. Breckenridge - 52.1 (93) 1-2 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  27. Barnum - 52.06 (44) 2-5 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  28. Minnewaska Area - 52.05 (27) 2-5 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  29. Zumbrota-Mazeppa - 52.02 (112) 0-3 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  30. Fairmont - 52.02 (57) 0-5 vs better, 17-1 vs worse
  31. New London-Spicer - 51.74 (33) 1-4 vs better, 15-4 vs worse
  32. Breck - 51.55 (12) 2-7 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  33. Albany - 51.49 (55) 2-4 vs better, 13-5 vs worse
  34. New Life Academy - 51.49 (98) 0-4 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  35. Pequot Lakes - 51.45 (23) 1-6 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  36. Proctor - 50.59 (71) 2-7 vs better, 14-0 vs worse
  37. Trinity School - 50.52 (95) 0-4 vs better, 16-5 vs worse
  38. Windom Area - 50.22 (10) 4-6 vs better, 8-6 vs worse
  39. La Crescent - 50.21 (18) 2-7 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  40. Pillager - 49.91 (114) 0-2 vs better, 16-7 vs worse
  41. Rockford - 49.79 (50) 2-8 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  42. Sibley East - 49.72 (83) 1-7 vs better, 16-1 vs worse
  43. Park Rapids Area - 49.66 (79) 2-2 vs better, 10-9 vs worse
  44. St. Croix Prep - 49.49 (107) 2-5 vs better, 14-4 vs worse
  45. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta - 49.47 (2) 2-9 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  46. Roseau - 49.42 (117) 1-1 vs better, 15-7 vs worse
  47. Pine City - 48.94 (124) 0-3 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  48. Charter Stars - 48.92 (122) 1-2 vs better, 17-4 vs worse
  49. Maple River - 48.88 (75) 1-7 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  50. Stewartville - 48.61 (102) 2-5 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  51. Redwood Valley - 48.61 (11) 4-11 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  52. Moose Lake-Willow River - 48.58 (41) 2-9 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  53. Southwest Christian - 48.49 (78) 1-8 vs better, 13-2 vs worse
  54. Jackson County Central - 48.42 (28) 4-10 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  55. Nova Classical Academy - 48.25 (121) 1-3 vs better, 14-5 vs worse
  56. Hawley - 48.19 (61) 2-5 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  57. Bagley - 47.81 (32) 3-10 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  58. Sauk Centre - 47.77 (47) 3-9 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  59. Litchfield - 47.74 (21) 3-9 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  60. Dover-Eyota - 47.7 (62) 2-10 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  61. Rochester Lourdes - 47.42 (48) 4-8 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  62. Mesabi East - 47.34 (65) 1-6 vs better, 11-5 vs worse
  63. Concordia Academy - 47.31 (106) 2-6 vs better, 13-3 vs worse
  64. East Grand Forks - 47.29 (74) 3-8 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  65. Providence Academy - 47.13 (56) 2-10 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  66. Crookston - 46.91 (60) 5-9 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  67. Wadena-Deer Creek - 46.71 (91) 3-8 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  68. Holdingford - 46.55 (35) 3-9 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  69. St. Paul Academy - 46.16 (85) 4-10 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  70. Royalton - 46.05 (115) 2-7 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  71. Belle Plaine - 45.79 (73) 1-9 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  72. Warroad - 44.84 (118) 4-8 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  73. Crosby-Ironton - 44 (54) 4-12 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  74. Spectrum - 43.62 (103) 3-10 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  75. Blake - 43.59 (119) 2-9 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  76. Watertown-Mayer - 43.32 (5) 6-13 vs better, 1-4 vs worse
  77. Mora - 43.17 (88) 1-9 vs better, 9-5 vs worse
  78. Staples-Motley - 43.03 (92) 3-11 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  79. Glencoe-Silver Lake - 42.85 (58) 4-12 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  80. Martin County West - 41.99 (89) 3-12 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  81. St. James Area - 41.95 (80) 2-12 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  82. International Falls - 41.94 (24) 4-14 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  83. Foley - 41.81 (30) 2-15 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  84. Luverne - 41.41 (25) 4-15 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  85. St. Paul Humboldt - 41.15 (109) 2-10 vs better, 6-5 vs worse
  86. Pine Island - 40.56 (34) 1-15 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  87. Barnesville - 40.48 (13) 2-14 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  88. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City - 40.29 (72) 2-12 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  89. Lewiston-Altura - 40.21 (37) 3-14 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  90. Long Prairie-Grey Eagle - 40.13 (52) 3-13 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  91. PACT Charter - 39.25 (81) 4-17 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  92. Cannon Falls - 39.24 (96) 2-14 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  93. Norwood-Young America - 39.19 (46) 2-15 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  94. Blue Earth Area - 39.18 (64) 3-12 vs better, 3-4 vs worse
  95. Eveleth-Gilbert - 38.92 (42) 4-17 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  96. St. Paul Prep/HSRA - 38.71 (123) 2-7 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  97. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton - 38.34 (69) 4-16 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  98. Aitkin - 38.17 (76) 4-16 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  99. St. Agnes - 37.62 (36) 4-17 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  100. Milaca - 37.41 (97) 4-17 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  101. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted - 36.94 (49) 3-17 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  102. LeSueur-Henderson - 36.47 (87) 2-16 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  103. Triton - 36.3 (104) 3-16 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  104. Duluth Marshall - 36.18 (68) 3-14 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  105. St. Peter - 35.59 (31) 4-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  106. Pierz - 34.78 (77) 3-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  107. Minneapolis Edison - 34.73 (94) 3-19 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  108. Winona Cotter/Hope Lutheran - 33.87 (82) 2-17 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  109. Tracy-Milroy-Balaton - 33.35 (45) 1-18 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  110. Paynesville Area - 32.84 (29) 4-18 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  111. St. Paul Washington - 32.06 (84) 3-21 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  112. Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop - 31.95 (99) 2-18 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  113. Tri-City United - 31.75 (16) 3-20 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  114. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial - 31.51 (100) 1-20 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  115. Two Harbors - 30.27 (38) 3-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  116. International School of MN - 30 (110) 2-13 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  117. Rush City - 29.76 (111) 2-16 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  118. Chatfield - 27.33 (26) 2-21 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  119. Thief River Falls - 26.45 (3) 1-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  120. Academy for Sciences & Ag - 25.88 (125) 2-13 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  121. Montevideo - 23.02 (6) 1-19 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  122. Math and Science Academy - 22.03 (108) 1-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  123. Medford - 19.64 (59) 1-22 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  124. Kenyon-Wanamingo - 19 (90) 1-25 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  125. Benson - 0 (7) 0-25 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class A
  1. Springfield - 58.54 (49) 0-0 vs better, 25-1 vs worse
  2. Cass Lake-Bena - 58.15 (46) 0-0 vs better, 24-1 vs worse
  3. Hancock - 57.7 (37) 0-0 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  4. Mayer Lutheran - 57.26 (22) 1-1 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  5. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton - 57.1 (86) 0-0 vs better, 25-1 vs worse
  6. North Woods - 56.62 (101) 0-0 vs better, 23-1 vs worse
  7. NCE/U-H - 56.31 (65) 0-0 vs better, 21-3 vs worse
  8. Parkers Prairie - 56.14 (63) 0-1 vs better, 20-1 vs worse
  9. Minneota - 55.76 (67) 1-1 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  10. Ada-Borup - 55.68 (42) 0-2 vs better, 18-1 vs worse
  11. Fosston - 54.35 (27) 1-3 vs better, 18-3 vs worse
  12. Dawson-Boyd - 54.11 (58) 2-1 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  13. Hinckley-Finlayson - 54.03 (123) 0-2 vs better, 22-0 vs worse
  14. Spring Grove - 54.01 (114) 0-1 vs better, 18-1 vs worse
  15. Westbrook-Walnut Grove - 53.69 (124) 0-1 vs better, 22-2 vs worse
  16. Sacred Heart - 53.63 (139) 0-0 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  17. Nevis - 53.49 (85) 1-2 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  18. Wrenshall - 53.28 (141) 0-0 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  19. Ortonville - 53.24 (73) 0-3 vs better, 16-0 vs worse
  20. BOLD - 53.09 (29) 0-4 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  21. New Ulm Cathedral - 52.82 (100) 0-3 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  22. Fertile-Beltrami - 52.64 (28) 0-5 vs better, 17-2 vs worse
  23. Cromwell-Wright - 52.6 (70) 2-2 vs better, 16-4 vs worse
  24. Battle Lake - 52.26 (45) 1-4 vs better, 16-1 vs worse
  25. Rushford-Peterson - 52.25 (64) 3-2 vs better, 13-4 vs worse
  26. Ely - 51.05 (149) 0-2 vs better, 21-1 vs worse
  27. Lakeview - 50.5 (30) 1-6 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  28. Mountain Lake Area - 50.39 (115) 0-2 vs better, 19-4 vs worse
  29. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley - 50.38 (96) 2-3 vs better, 14-5 vs worse
  30. Southwest MN Christian - 50.07 (62) 2-6 vs better, 14-1 vs worse
  31. Browerville/Eagle Valley - 49.57 (79) 0-4 vs better, 14-6 vs worse
  32. Cedar Mountain/Comfrey - 49.42 (66) 2-6 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  33. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton - 49.34 (138) 0-2 vs better, 17-6 vs worse
  34. West Central Area - 49.16 (21) 0-7 vs better, 14-1 vs worse
  35. CHOF - 49.15 (120) 1-4 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  36. Cleveland - 49.12 (121) 1-4 vs better, 17-2 vs worse
  37. St. Clair - 49.04 (39) 2-6 vs better, 14-4 vs worse
  38. Mahnomen/Waubun - 49.03 (7) 2-7 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  39. Kittson County Central - 49.01 (87) 2-3 vs better, 10-5 vs worse
  40. Murray County Central - 48.99 (68) 2-6 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  41. Henning - 48.98 (105) 1-5 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  42. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy - 48.97 (13) 2-6 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  43. Pelican Rapids - 48.92 (8) 2-9 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  44. Win-E-Mac - 48.75 (20) 1-8 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  45. Wabasha-Kellogg - 48.34 (56) 2-5 vs better, 12-6 vs worse
  46. Sebeka - 47.99 (83) 3-6 vs better, 9-5 vs worse
  47. Christian Life Academy - 47.96 (130) 0-3 vs better, 14-5 vs worse
  48. Brandon/Evansville - 47.93 (6) 4-10 vs better, 10-0 vs worse
  49. Randolph - 47.93 (143) 1-4 vs better, 18-3 vs worse
  50. Bethlehem Academy - 47.91 (55) 3-6 vs better, 11-5 vs worse
  51. Lakeview Christian - 47.26 (98) 0-6 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  52. Red Rock Central - 47.24 (69) 3-7 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  53. Renville County West - 47.11 (10) 1-8 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  54. Schaeffer Academy - 47 (129) 2-5 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  55. Minnesota Valley Lutheran - 46.95 (107) 2-8 vs better, 15-0 vs worse
  56. LeRoy-Ostrander - 46.83 (152) 1-4 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  57. Prairie Seeds Academy - 46.82 (125) 2-6 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  58. Stephen-Argyle - 46.22 (84) 2-8 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  59. Pine River-Backus - 45.84 (51) 2-8 vs better, 10-3 vs worse
  60. Silver Bay - 45.4 (126) 1-7 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  61. Carlton - 45.38 (111) 2-8 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  62. Kingsland - 45.3 (44) 2-11 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  63. Park Christian - 45.26 (26) 3-11 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  64. Lyle/Austin Pacelli - 44.89 (150) 4-5 vs better, 10-4 vs worse
  65. Deer River - 44.62 (38) 1-9 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  66. Northern Freeze - 44.48 (103) 4-9 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  67. Red Lake - 44.36 (78) 2-9 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  68. Chisholm - 44.31 (54) 2-9 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  69. Swanville - 44.25 (94) 2-8 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  70. Lac qui Parle Valley - 44.18 (23) 1-12 vs better, 12-0 vs worse
  71. Nicollet - 44.01 (91) 2-8 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  72. Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity - 43.84 (74) 2-10 vs better, 9-5 vs worse
  73. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa - 43.83 (4) 3-12 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  74. Bigfork - 43.46 (136) 2-6 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  75. Learning for Leadership - 43.31 (160) 0-4 vs better, 12-6 vs worse
  76. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg - 42.9 (99) 2-10 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  77. Nashwauk-Keewatin - 42.84 (106) 1-10 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  78. Blooming Prairie - 42.83 (117) 2-8 vs better, 10-3 vs worse
  79. Fond du Lac Ojibwe - 42.77 (82) 3-11 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  80. Verndale - 42.72 (71) 3-11 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  81. Liberty Classical Academy - 42.35 (161) 1-6 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  82. Minnesota Transitions Charter - 42.11 (153) 1-0 vs better, 3-5 vs worse
  83. Bertha-Hewitt - 42 (52) 3-13 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  84. Grand Meadow - 41.99 (134) 3-9 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  85. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown - 41.94 (76) 4-11 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  86. Mankato Loyola - 41.61 (40) 2-14 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  87. Adrian - 41.55 (47) 1-10 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  88. Calvin Christian - 41.53 (163) 1-5 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  89. Lake Park-Audubon - 41.14 (16) 2-13 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  90. Blackduck - 40.78 (33) 3-14 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  91. Southland - 40.66 (17) 3-13 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  92. Goodhue - 40.53 (97) 3-13 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  93. Braham - 40.44 (92) 0-12 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  94. Menahga - 40.31 (75) 3-15 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  95. MN Academy for the Deaf - 40.3 (144) 2-6 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  96. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River - 40.14 (95) 2-14 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  97. West Lutheran - 40.08 (148) 2-9 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  98. Mountain Iron-Buhl - 40.03 (72) 3-14 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  99. Underwood - 39.94 (18) 3-14 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  100. Groves Academy - 39.43 (156) 2-10 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  101. Floodwood - 39.35 (59) 1-12 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  102. Hmong Academy - 39.27 (164) 0-5 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  103. Central MN Christian - 38.86 (3) 2-15 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  104. Sleepy Eye - 38.66 (81) 2-13 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  105. T/ML/GHEC - 38.55 (140) 4-12 vs better, 6-4 vs worse
  106. St. John's Prep - 38.41 (53) 3-11 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  107. Goodridge/Grygla - 38.37 (119) 2-14 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  108. Lincoln International - 38.33 (157) 2-6 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  109. Rothsay - 38.26 (36) 4-13 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  110. Fulda - 38.14 (48) 2-14 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  111. Mounds Park Academy - 38.07 (108) 4-14 vs better, 2-4 vs worse
  112. McGregor - 38.01 (61) 2-14 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  113. Fillmore Central - 37.84 (32) 3-17 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  114. East Central - 37.83 (109) 2-14 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  115. United South Central - 37.74 (113) 4-15 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  116. Red Lake County - 37.58 (89) 3-14 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  117. Hills-Beaver Creek - 36.87 (77) 2-11 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  118. Heritage Christian - 36.74 (80) 4-14 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  119. Clearbrook-Gonvick - 36.25 (137) 4-14 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  120. New York Mills - 36.23 (50) 4-18 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  121. Hope Academy - 36.17 (131) 3-12 vs better, 3-4 vs worse
  122. MACCRAY - 35.95 (5) 2-16 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  123. Canby - 35.88 (12) 2-13 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  124. South Ridge - 35.23 (102) 2-15 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  125. Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart - 34.88 (60) 2-16 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  126. Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley - 34.48 (1) 2-11 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  127. North Lakes Academy - 34.05 (162) 1-11 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  128. Isle - 34.04 (142) 1-14 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  129. Ashby - 34.03 (9) 3-16 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  130. Mabel-Canton - 33.74 (135) 2-13 vs better, 4-4 vs worse
  131. Northome/Kelliher - 33.56 (90) 2-17 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  132. Norman County West - 33.56 (35) 3-15 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  133. Heron Lake-Okabena - 33.19 (110) 2-16 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  134. Yellow Medicine East - 33.04 (11) 3-17 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  135. Houston - 33.02 (88) 3-15 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  136. Hill City - 32.95 (127) 1-14 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  137. Onamia - 32.79 (132) 2-14 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  138. Cook County - 31.77 (41) 2-13 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  139. Hayfield - 31.65 (31) 3-21 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  140. Upsala - 30.45 (19) 2-22 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  141. Alden-Conger - 30.34 (145) 2-17 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  142. Chesterton Academy - 28.99 (154) 0-10 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  143. Climax/Fisher - 28.51 (15) 2-19 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  144. Laporte - 27.43 (118) 1-20 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  145. Wabasso - 26.81 (25) 2-21 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  146. Madelia - 26.53 (151) 2-21 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  147. Community of Peace Academy - 26.16 (133) 2-19 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  148. Warren-Alvarado-Oslo - 25.51 (57) 2-19 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  149. Ogilvie - 25.24 (128) 1-22 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  150. Frazee - 25.12 (14) 1-21 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  151. Wheaton/Herman-Norcross - 24.69 (2) 2-17 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  152. Legacy Christian - 22.11 (93) 1-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  153. Lake of the Woods - 22.03 (159) 0-14 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  154. Lanesboro - 21.64 (122) 1-21 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  155. Northland - 21.07 (146) 0-20 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  156. Littlefork-Big Falls - 20.77 (147) 1-18 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  157. Northeast Range - 19.33 (116) 1-15 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  158. Cherry - 19.09 (104) 2-21 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  159. Glenville-Emmons - 17.04 (112) 1-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  160. Ellsworth - 0 (34) 0-19 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  161. Edgerton - 0 (24) 0-19 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  162. Sleepy Eye Saint Mary's - 0 (43) 0-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  163. Metro Schools College Prep - 0 (155) 0-1 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  164. Hiawatha Collegiate - 0 (158) 0-12 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
 

2018 MCAA Championship Day

Its the 2nd to last Saturday of the regular season.  That means the traditional finals of the MCAA tournament which takes place during the 2nd to last week of the season.  Its high seed Maranatha hosting the 3rd place and championship games.  Thanks to the weather, its moved up to a matinee schedule.  The MCA concession stand always high quality and the pizza and Pepsi lived up to the standard.  Now one could be confused with the day.  All 4 teams playing will be moving to the new Skyline Conference starting with the 2019-2020 season.  Plus you have another Skyline team, Concordia Academy, on hand scouting.

3rd Place Game: Trinity 56 St. Croix Prep 54
Trinity would jump out to a 10 point 1st half lead thanks to a 7-0 run.  19-9 Tri-Hawks at 8:30.  SCPA would rally with hustle.  An offense rebound leads to a high percentage kickout 3 for Sam O'Neill.  Then a great block by frosh Addison Metcalf on the break and Daniel McCarrell buries a 3 in transition on the other end.  Nolan Grubisch drives for a 3 point play and SCPA has the lead.  Its an 18-6 run in 5 minutes for a 27-25 lead. 

Trinity counters with a 11-2 run across halftime. Anthony Rumpza with a 3 early in the run and late in the 1st half.  Forward Oliver Waldron starts the 2nd half with a 3 point play in that run.  Grubisch with a jumper out of the Euro ball screen offense and 2-3 FTs.  That pulls SCPA within 2 when they go to a 2-3 zone with 11 minutes left.  Trinity unable to buy a shot but grabbing a ton of those misses.  McCarrell backs it up to the 3 point line for 3 and another jumper for a 46-44 SCPA lead.  Jacob Masek goes glass for 2 and adds bonus free throws for a 52-48 Trinity lead with 3:40 left.  Then 2 SCPA FTs and a Trinity foul on a 3 and technical.  McCarrell makes the technicals and just over 20 seconds later SCPA is up 2.  McCarrell then has a dagger 3 go in and out with 2:40 left.  SCPA misses a layup before the teams trade turnovers.  Michael Ennis turns that SCPA TO into 2 FTs for a 56-54 Trinity lead with 1:27 left.  After Trinity misses a front end, SCPA has 2 late chances.  They'll take a timeout with 25 seconds left.  They call a regular flare set for McCarrell but that's well defended.  Trinity forces a miss but then their long pass is intercepted.  SCPA gets it back with 2.5 left.  They'll get a timeout with a chance to go 3/4 court.  No look and Trinity hangs on.  McCarrell with 4 3s and 22 points for SCPA.  Wing Jacob Masek and forward Oliver Waldron with 15 each for a nice inside out punch to lead Trinity.  Trinity wins despite shooting 2-18 from 3 in the game

Championship Game: Maranatha 72 New Life 54
The story here was turnovers.  Turnovers by the boat load.  That allowed Maranatha to play their frantic run up and down pace.  Plus they get the ball off the glass and push it as well as anybody.  That also turned into a ton of easy buckets.  When New Life was able to get into offense, they had the ability to get great post looks with Zach Thor and Drew Wynia.  Thor even showing impressive 3 point range as well.  New Life's strategy of wanting to play 2-3 zone was the right one.  Maranatha didn't hit a 3 all day and the New Life size would wipe away most of the misses.  But too many easy buckets running and full court pressing.  That forced New Life to play man but it didn't matter.  25+ New Life turnovers lead to about 30 Maranatha points.  A 19 point game in the 1st half is 14 at half.  Maranatha stretches that to 27 in the 2nd half before clowning around.  Clarence Daniels and Lincoln Banks with 16 points each for Maranatha.  Beijan Newbern with 10 of his 12 in the 1st half despite foul trouble.  Drew Wynia 16 points and Zach Thor 14 (3 3s) lead the scoring for New Life.

A 4A Statement and a AAAA Explosion

A couple of big games to end the work week.  First its the battle of the top 2 in section 4A as CHOF visited Prairie Seeds.  Then the top 2 in the Lake Conference go at it on Senior Night as Eden Prairie visits Hopkins.  Strange night at Hopkins with the regular bleachers remaining pushed in and the movable bleachers put in their place.  Not enough of those to go around so the extra large (and high quality) Hopkins pep band stands all night.  Minnesota coach Richard Pitino on hand to watch.

Thursday: CHOF 69 Prairie Seeds 59
Prairie Seeds playing without top forward Emmanuel Jones and guard Peter Anderson.  Plus reserve Don Ferguson also out of the lineup.  That means Prairie Seeds only dresses 7 guys.  Prairie Seeds gets off to a good start by taking a 16-5 lead.  It stays at 27-18 at the 7 minute mark.  But all CHOF the rest of half.  Its a 17-3 run to end the half and CHOF goes up 5 at the break.  The run extends across halftime and ends up 25-4.  Prairie Seeds goes 10 minutes with just 1 FG. But the Lycans do make it interesting.  AlMonti Booth scores 6 in a row and Jamar Robinson buries a 3 to cut the margin to 52-51.  McCaleb Alleman with a critical 3 and putback for CHOF to push the lead to 9 inside of 3 minutes left.  CHOF out of danger from there. McCaleb Alleman leads all scorers with 26 for CHOF.  That was despite missing some time injured in the 2nd half.  Soph Isaiah Collins with big free throws late to end with 13.  Preston Alleman 11 and Jackson Rohlf 10 for the Lions.  Brian Bohanon with 16 to lead the Lycans.  Jamar Robinson adds 13.  CHOF should lock up the #1 seed in section 4A with the win.  Prairie Seeds still likely the 2 seed.  In 4A and 4AA, the top 4 seeds will receive double byes to the quarterfinals and not play until Saturday of the opening week of tourney play.

Friday: #2AAAA Hopkins 83 Eden Prairie 80
Hopkins starts off hot with 3 Anthony Davis triples and 1 from Blaise Beauchamp for a 16-5 lead.  Eden Prairie would work their way back with their own 3 barrage in every form.  John Henry and Kyler Kluge for 3.  Austin Andrews a 3 point play, Drake Dobbs 3 free throws and another Henry 3.  We're tied at 33 just before the half.  The Eagles hold for the last shot and the lead but turn it over and Beauchamp makes them pay with a buzzer beating triple.  38-34 Hopkins at the half.

Hopkins adds the 1st 8 points of the 2nd half to make the run 13-1.  Royals by 12 with 14:12 left.  Kerwin Walton for 3 and a nice Joe Hedstrom reverse to keep the lead at 13 with 13 minutes left.  Then the Drake Dobbs show begins.  He buries a 3 before Hopkins scores 7 in a row with Zeke Nnaji going And 1 on the BLOB.  62-45 Royals with 9:24 left.  Dobbs scores the next 7 in a personal 7-0 run and the lead is down to 10.  Dobbs then with 3 straight 3s, the last 2 being the tough lean in and maybe got hit variety.  That's 19 straight Eagles points for Dobbs and Hopkins needs timeout.  66-61 Hopkins with 5:17 left after a Dobbs 16-4 run.  Then 6-10 Hopkins free throws and a couple of Eden Prairie bombs from fellow sophs Connor Christensen and Austin Andrews.  That keeps Hopkins up 5 before an Anthony Davis dunk with 1:10 left.  Beauchamp adds 2 more freebies for a 76-67 lead with 37.8 left.  Dobbs with a tough spin for 2 more countered by 2 Nnaji free throws with 22.7 left.  That keeps the lead at 9 and this one is over.

But not tonight.  Dobbs fouled going to the rack and a Hopkins technical.  Dobbs makes all 4 free throws and Eden Prairie keeps the ball with 16.6 left.  Then its Dobbs with the 4 point play on the inbounds of the possession.  All of a sudden the Hopkins lead is only 1 with 14.8 left.  Hopkins misses the back end of 2 but Nnaji grabs the always criminal offensive rebound of the free throw.  He makes both of his free throws to push the lead back to 4.  But its Dobbs from deep again.  Beauchamp makes 2 freebies with 3.6 left.  Eden Prairie out of timeouts but they have 1 last chance.  John Henry with a clean look from the right corner and its no good.  Hopkins just does survive.  Drake Dobbs cooking with gasoline in the 2nd half.  He goes bonkers, bananas and bezerk for 7 3s and 34 points in the 2nd half alone and finishes with 39.  In addition to the 19 in a row earlier in the 2nd half, he scored the last 13 Eden Prairie points.  Austin Andrews adds 13 of his 18 in the 1st half.   Blaise Beauchamp has been more reserved in his shot selection which has helped his game.  A nice outing of 22 points and 3 1st half 3s for the soph guard.  Anthony Davis 11 of his 17 in the 1st half.  Zeke Nnaji with the critical offensive rebound late and 2 free throws.  He finished with 18 points.  Interesting move from Hopkins to go with a couple rotations of Nnaji, Joe Hedstrom and Dane Zimmer all on the floor at the same time.  EP 12-18 FTs compared to 23-35 FTs for Hopkins.

The Governors reclaim the throne

Prologue
Checking off some of the remaining teams on my list for the season this week.  That means another trip to St. Paul Johnson to see them take on a team I haven't seen yet, Highland Park.  Section 4AAA coaches out in force to see Johnson.  The walking taco always prime eating and 7-Up is the standard choice to go with it. 

Number of Teams I've Seen: 143 (133 games, 84 days, 48 buildings, 24 online)

Beverage Ticker: 1032.1 ounces (11240 Calories)
  • Pepsi: 292.5 ounces (3650 calories)
  • Coke: 189.8 ounces (2260 calories) 
  • Dr. Pepper: 48 ounces (600 calories)
  • Sprite Zero: 20 ounces (0 calories) 
  • Sprite: 188.9 ounces (2240 calories) 
  • 7 Up: 36 ounces (420 calories)
  • Red Gatorade: 140 ounces (980 calories)  
  • Red Powerade: 40 ounces (260 calories) 
  • A&W Root Beer: 36 ounces (510 calories) 
  • Mug Root Beer: 12 ounces (160 calories) 
  • Barq's Root Beer: 12 ounces (160 calories)
Food Ticker:
  • Hot Dogs: 26
  • Walking Tacos: 7
  • Pizza: 20
  • Pulled Pork Sandwich: 1
  • Chipotle: 1 (thanks to Bethel staff)
Game Time:
The teams trade pairs of 3s in the 1st two and a half minutes.  Then Johnson slowly pulls away.  Neuadeam Adam takes the pass from inside the zone for 3 and Terrel Turner does the same.  With the lead at 7, the Johnson pressure takes effect.  They score 3 of 4 hoops on turnovers in an 8-2 spurt.  That opens the lead to 13 with 4:21 left in the half.  Johnson builds that to 15 at the half.

Highland Park rallies immediately out of the locker room.  Benny Hughes with 2 triples and a layup.  Evan Brodtman starting the 2nd half after coming off the bench to start the game.  He adds a putback and a layup.  That's part of a 14-4 run in the 1st 3:10 and the Scots have the lead down to 42-37.  Mohamoud Bue with a pair of bombs and Ian Gallagher attacking off the slip and pop.  That cuts the margin to 2.  But Highland Park misses 2 chances to tie.  Adam makes them pay by burying a 3 off the extra pass.  Shemar Tucker-Adams with one of his many layups on the night (turnovers a big part of that) and the lead grows to 8 with 6:50 left.  But Highland Park has another rally in them. 

Center Abdalla Mohamed with his 3rd 3 of the night.  Then its Bue, Mohamed and Gallagher with hoops before another Bue 3.  That Bue 3 ties the game at 62 with 4:15 left.  The run is 12-4 in just about 2 and a half minutes.  Johnson guards just too much down the stretch.  Kyle Lee, Jordan Mobley and Tucker-Adams with layups.  Highland Park misses 2 critical front ends.  Brodtman puts one of them back with under a minute left to cut the margin to 4.  Highland Park only gets 1 more bucket and Johnson does enough at the line to hang on.  Govs win 77-68.

Post Game
For Highland Park, they get 4 players in double figures.  Abdalla Mohamed with 16 points to lead the Scots.  The 2nd half was about their guard trio.  Mohamoud Bue with all 13 of his points and 3 triples in the 2nd half.  Benny Hughes with 2 3s and all 10 of his points in the 2nd half.  Evan Brodtman with 10 of his 12 in the 2nd half.  In addition to coming off the bench in the 1st half, he also had to sit with 2 fouls for most of the half.  Scots just couldn't make enough plays down the stretch to win.  Highland Park falls to 8-15 overall, 5-6 in the St. Paul City.  They continue a 4 game road swing to end the regular season with a trip to Como Park on Friday.  Then then finish up at Southwest next Thursday.  Then its likely the 4 vs 5 game at Holy Angels to start section 3AAA play.

After seeing 13 years on top of the league broken last year, St. Paul Johnson clinches the St. Paul City Conference title with the win.  They'll host Minneapolis North in the Twin Cities Game 1 week from Saturday.  They've now won 11 straight to improve to 19-4 overall, 10-0 in the St. Paul City.  Shemar Tucker-Adams leads the Governors with 24 points.  Jordan Mobley adds 16, Neuadean Adam 12, Kyle Lee 11.  This was a Johnson type of game.  The pace was hectic, their traps very effective.  Their strength of guard play definitely came thru all night.  The Govs seed in section 4AAA will be very interesting.  In this section, you just don't know what you'll get after last year's train wreck of a coaches vote.  Despite what will likely be a 21-4 finish, I can't put the Govs higher than 5.  I put them in the 3rd meeting of the year with Fridley in the 4 vs 5 game.  Fridley has beaten the Govs twice this year.  Totino-Grace gets the 3 for me in front of both of them with common opponent Brooklyn Center as the case.  But the way this section voted against TG last year, don't be shocked if TG actually gets the 5 or 6 seed.

A Crown Prince Roaming Weekend Rewind

After a long weekend visit from the Crown Prince, its back to the real world and status quo.  He drinks Pellegrino water faster than I drink Pepsi.  Plenty of good hoops on the docket to show him.  Not to mention the forever shootout in the Wild game vs the Ducks.  Here are some of the brief highlights of the games we saw plus my trip back to reality.

Thursday: Prior Lake 52 Edina 50
Story here was the front line of Prior Lake.  Robert Jones approached double digit blocks as he was swatting everything in sight.  Dawson Garcia struggled with his outside shot but had 18 points inside with no Edina answer.  Prior Lake would open a 15 point 2nd half lead but thanks to Luke Glenna the Hornets would rally with a 13-0 run to make it a game.  Then a quiet night for Anders Nelson ended with him missing an open chance to tie at the buzzer.  He made up for it with a school record 47 tonight in a win over Holy Family.  Glenna with a very nice outing of 22 points.

Friday: #2AAAA Hopkins 89 Wayzata 63
Wayzata would heat up early from 3 with 3 bombs in a 9-2 run to break a 10-10 tie.  Wayzata would end up with 7 3s in the half.  But the triples stopped falling.  That helped spark a 19-2 Hopkins run across halftime that would allow them to take control  The big frontline of Zeke Nnaji, Joe Hedstrom and Dane Zimmer would take over from there.  The Royals run away and hide in the 2nd half after leading by 7 at the break but were down 9 in the 1st half.  Nnaji wth 23, Zimmer with 19, Hedstrom with 9 as Wayzata had no answer.

Saturday: #2AA Minnehaha 79 #4AA Caledonia 75
Jalen Suggs with the best half of basketball I've seen from him all year in the 1st half.  That was answered by a big half from South Dakota State commit Owen King.  Caledonia hustle and working the offensive glass would keep them within shouting distance and a halftime buzzer beater cut the Minnehaha lead to 4 at the break.  Then a 16-1 Minnehaha run in the 2nd half without a Caledonia timeout until they broke the run.  Despite that Mokiller methodology, Caledonia would come all the way back and cut the margin to 2.  Jalen Suggs and JaVonni Bickham foul out late to make it real interesting.  Bickham's 8-8 free throws late were needed.  Noah King misses a late layup that would have cut the lead to 1 with 15 seconds left.  Jalen Suggs quiet in the 2nd half but still finished with 20 points, 6 rebs and 7 assists on my sheet.  Bickham adds 14.  Owen King was somewhat contained in the 2nd half but still finished with 27 points after 18 in the 1st half.

Tuesday: Nova Classical Academy 71 Christian Life 48
The Crown Prince's visit even had me drinking water for the night.  Christian Life could never really get any offense going.  Their matchup defense did cause some hassles but penetration was the answer to that.  Isaiah Boudreaux goes for 27 points, 17 in the 2nd half.  Forward Noah Olson gets a set of layups late to end up with 17.  Soph Jacob Kyllo with 3 triples and all 14 of his points in the 2nd half for Christian Life.  The Hawks only lose 1 member of their top 10.  Nova clinches the regular season TCAC D2 title outright with the win.  Christian Life will finish 2nd even if they lose to 3rd place Learning for Leadership on Thursday.

17-18 CzarPI, February 18, 2018

This is the 8th CzarPI of the 2017-18 season (see CzarPI Explained Here).  It includes games through Saturday, February 17th, 2018.  The value in () after the CzarPI value is the team's strength of schedule ranking within their class.

Class AAAA
  1. Hopkins - 64.73 (2) 0-0 vs better, 21-1 vs worse
  2. Cretin-Derham Hall - 62.5 (8) 1-0 vs better, 18-1 vs worse
  3. Rochester John Marshall - 58.69 (28) 0-1 vs better, 20-1 vs worse
  4. Eden Prairie - 58.11 (4) 1-1 vs better, 16-5 vs worse
  5. Lakeville North - 57.81 (25) 1-1 vs better, 18-2 vs worse
  6. Park Center - 57.75 (19) 0-1 vs better, 18-3 vs worse
  7. Edina - 56.95 (1) 2-5 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  8. Apple Valley - 56.92 (23) 3-4 vs better, 15-0 vs worse
  9. Champlin Park - 56.53 (16) 2-2 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  10. East Ridge - 56.45 (13) 1-4 vs better, 16-1 vs worse
  11. Wayzata - 55.95 (3) 2-7 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  12. Osseo - 55.36 (48) 2-2 vs better, 16-2 vs worse
  13. North St. Paul - 55.15 (59) 0-1 vs better, 18-2 vs worse
  14. Chaska - 54.2 (35) 2-3 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  15. St. Cloud Tech - 54.06 (10) 1-6 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  16. Prior Lake - 53.85 (46) 1-3 vs better, 14-1 vs worse
  17. Maple Grove - 53.75 (42) 0-4 vs better, 16-2 vs worse
  18. Minnetonka - 53.72 (5) 2-7 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  19. Owatonna - 53.59 (43) 2-4 vs better, 15-1 vs worse
  20. Woodbury - 53 (7) 2-7 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  21. Tartan - 51.94 (63) 1-1 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  22. Blaine - 51.46 (56) 1-3 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  23. Cambridge-Isanti - 51.3 (50) 2-4 vs better, 13-4 vs worse
  24. Forest Lake - 49.14 (39) 2-7 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  25. St. Michael-Albertville - 49.05 (34) 3-7 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  26. St. Paul Central - 48.75 (52) 2-6 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  27. Lakeville South - 48.73 (32) 0-8 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  28. Shakopee - 48.36 (14) 2-10 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  29. Rogers - 48.29 (62) 2-5 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  30. Chanhassen - 48.28 (30) 4-8 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  31. Bloomington Jefferson - 48.27 (40) 5-7 vs better, 6-3 vs worse
  32. Moorhead - 47.85 (18) 4-7 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  33. St. Louis Park - 47.69 (31) 3-10 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  34. Buffalo - 47.57 (47) 6-8 vs better, 5-4 vs worse
  35. Elk River - 47.41 (45) 4-6 vs better, 6-6 vs worse
  36. White Bear Lake - 46.78 (51) 3-7 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  37. Roseville - 46.63 (61) 3-8 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  38. Robbinsdale Armstrong - 46.58 (6) 3-12 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  39. New Prague - 46.52 (24) 3-12 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  40. Coon Rapids - 46.47 (27) 3-10 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  41. Hastings - 46.03 (55) 2-7 vs better, 7-4 vs worse
  42. Brainerd - 45.85 (21) 4-12 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  43. Minneapolis South - 45.75 (54) 2-9 vs better, 7-4 vs worse
  44. Andover - 45.38 (44) 4-11 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  45. Farmington - 45.01 (49) 3-8 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  46. Spring Lake Park - 44.82 (37) 5-12 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  47. Minneapolis Washburn - 43.55 (53) 3-10 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  48. Anoka - 43.14 (60) 4-11 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  49. Rochester Mayo - 43.02 (17) 3-12 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  50. Eastview - 42.45 (38) 4-12 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  51. Park of Cottage Grove - 42.37 (36) 4-12 vs better, 2-4 vs worse
  52. Henry Sibley - 41.28 (58) 3-12 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  53. Minneapolis Southwest - 40.69 (26) 4-15 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  54. Centennial - 34.93 (20) 2-18 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  55. Duluth East - 34.5 (11) 3-17 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  56. Burnsville - 32.26 (12) 2-17 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  57. St. Francis - 31.52 (57) 3-17 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  58. Stillwater Area - 31.46 (22) 3-18 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  59. Rochester Century - 31.41 (9) 3-17 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  60. Mounds View - 30.48 (29) 3-18 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  61. Irondale - 30.06 (33) 3-19 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  62. Eagan - 29.12 (15) 1-19 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  63. Rosemount - 28.59 (41) 2-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse

Class AAA
  1. Marshall - 61.26 (13) 0-0 vs better, 21-1 vs worse
  2. Austin - 60.32 (26) 0-0 vs better, 21-1 vs worse
  3. Orono - 58.29 (1) 0-4 vs better, 16-1 vs worse
  4. DeLaSalle - 57.61 (5) 0-3 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  5. Mankato East - 56.69 (15) 3-3 vs better, 15-1 vs worse
  6. Willmar - 56.63 (51) 0-1 vs better, 21-1 vs worse
  7. Columbia Heights - 56.01 (17) 1-3 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  8. Waseca - 55.91 (48) 0-2 vs better, 20-1 vs worse
  9. St. Croix Lutheran - 55.13 (22) 1-4 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  10. Fergus Falls - 54.87 (28) 1-1 vs better, 16-5 vs worse
  11. St. Paul Johnson - 54.24 (54) 1-1 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  12. Hibbing - 54.17 (47) 0-0 vs better, 15-6 vs worse
  13. Sauk Rapids-Rice - 53.75 (37) 2-3 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  14. Duluth Denfeld - 53.39 (36) 0-3 vs better, 13-3 vs worse
  15. Delano - 53.28 (8) 3-7 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  16. Minneapolis Roosevelt - 53.02 (30) 3-4 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  17. Dassel-Cokato - 52.9 (41) 1-3 vs better, 13-3 vs worse
  18. Robbinsdale Cooper - 52.55 (43) 1-3 vs better, 13-3 vs worse
  19. Bemidji - 52.44 (58) 1-2 vs better, 14-4 vs worse
  20. Princeton - 51.89 (61) 2-2 vs better, 15-4 vs worse
  21. Monticello - 51.48 (57) 1-4 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  22. St. Thomas Academy - 51.29 (10) 2-8 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  23. Mahtomedi - 51.28 (59) 2-4 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  24. Alexandria - 50.85 (40) 2-5 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  25. Northfield - 50.55 (39) 1-6 vs better, 14-0 vs worse
  26. Worthington - 50.47 (20) 2-7 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  27. Fridley - 50.45 (23) 2-7 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  28. Cloquet - 50.38 (31) 2-7 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  29. Minneapolis Henry - 49.75 (35) 2-5 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  30. Waconia - 49.53 (16) 3-8 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  31. Totino-Grace - 48.79 (3) 2-9 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  32. Grand Rapids - 48.62 (56) 4-6 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  33. Benilde-St. Margaret's - 46.58 (32) 4-11 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  34. Detroit Lakes - 46.06 (53) 4-8 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  35. Mankato West - 45.91 (12) 2-9 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  36. Simley - 45.8 (49) 2-10 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  37. Becker - 45.1 (33) 2-9 vs better, 7-4 vs worse
  38. New Ulm - 44.84 (50) 2-8 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  39. St. Anthony Village - 44.66 (52) 3-10 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  40. St. Cloud Apollo - 44.35 (14) 5-12 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  41. Kasson-Mantorville - 43.95 (19) 3-12 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  42. St. Paul Harding - 43.12 (63) 1-7 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  43. Holy Angels - 42.56 (25) 3-14 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  44. Mound Westonka - 42.1 (62) 3-11 vs better, 8-0 vs worse
  45. Big Lake - 41.22 (24) 3-14 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  46. St. Paul Highland Park - 40.56 (55) 4-13 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  47. Zimmerman - 40.26 (45) 4-12 vs better, 2-4 vs worse
  48. Rocori - 40.14 (6) 4-18 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  49. Hermantown - 39.74 (38) 3-13 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  50. South St. Paul - 39.36 (60) 4-14 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  51. Sartell-St. Stephen - 38.86 (2) 3-18 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  52. Little Falls - 38.51 (44) 3-15 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  53. St. Paul Como Park - 37.82 (29) 3-17 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  54. North Branch - 37.23 (27) 3-16 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  55. Winona - 36.79 (4) 2-13 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  56. Bloomington Kennedy - 35.79 (46) 3-16 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  57. Chisago Lakes Area - 34.86 (42) 2-17 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  58. Faribault - 33.38 (11) 2-14 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  59. Red Wing - 32.91 (7) 2-14 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  60. Hill-Murray - 31.69 (34) 2-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  61. Hutchinson - 28.47 (9) 2-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  62. Richfield - 20.85 (21) 1-21 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  63. Albert Lea - 0 (18) 0-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class AA
  1. Minnehaha Academy - 60.22 (1) 0-2 vs better, 18-2 vs worse
  2. Perham - 59.52 (60) 0-0 vs better, 22-0 vs worse
  3. Melrose - 57.91 (82) 0-0 vs better, 21-1 vs worse
  4. Annandale - 57.1 (7) 0-2 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  5. Minneapolis North - 57.01 (11) 1-2 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  6. Lake City - 57 (35) 0-0 vs better, 19-3 vs worse
  7. St. Charles - 56.91 (51) 0-1 vs better, 21-2 vs worse
  8. Virginia - 56.9 (42) 0-0 vs better, 18-3 vs worse
  9. Caledonia - 56.62 (20) 1-3 vs better, 17-1 vs worse
  10. Maple Lake - 56.2 (41) 0-1 vs better, 18-3 vs worse
  11. Holy Family Catholic - 55.91 (10) 2-2 vs better, 13-4 vs worse
  12. Brooklyn Center - 55.71 (16) 1-3 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  13. Esko - 55.51 (30) 0-4 vs better, 17-0 vs worse
  14. Byron - 55.4 (14) 1-5 vs better, 17-1 vs worse
  15. Eden Valley-Watkins - 55.04 (101) 0-2 vs better, 18-0 vs worse
  16. New Richland-H-E-G - 54.85 (113) 0-1 vs better, 20-1 vs worse
  17. Jordan - 54.38 (56) 1-3 vs better, 18-2 vs worse
  18. Osakis - 54 (57) 0-2 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  19. Plainview-Elgin-Millville - 53.99 (27) 0-4 vs better, 17-2 vs worse
  20. Kimball Area - 53.72 (79) 1-3 vs better, 17-1 vs worse
  21. St. Cloud Cathedral - 53.69 (87) 0-3 vs better, 16-0 vs worse
  22. Greenway - 53.49 (107) 0-3 vs better, 19-0 vs worse
  23. Cristo Rey Jesuit - 53.12 (120) 1-0 vs better, 16-3 vs worse
  24. Pipestone Area - 52.9 (8) 1-4 vs better, 13-5 vs worse
  25. Breckenridge - 52.63 (61) 1-2 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  26. Maranatha Christian - 52.33 (50) 1-4 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  27. Minnewaska Area - 52.12 (46) 2-4 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  28. Pequot Lakes - 51.92 (40) 1-4 vs better, 13-3 vs worse
  29. Zumbrota-Mazeppa - 51.89 (106) 0-3 vs better, 17-2 vs worse
  30. Fairmont - 51.84 (54) 0-5 vs better, 16-1 vs worse
  31. Barnum - 51.83 (36) 2-5 vs better, 13-2 vs worse
  32. New London-Spicer - 51.61 (22) 2-5 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  33. Albany - 51.36 (39) 2-5 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  34. New Life Academy - 50.98 (104) 0-3 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  35. La Crescent - 50.55 (23) 2-6 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  36. Windom Area - 50.55 (12) 3-3 vs better, 9-8 vs worse
  37. Park Rapids Area - 50.37 (66) 1-2 vs better, 11-8 vs worse
  38. Roseau - 50.36 (119) 1-1 vs better, 15-5 vs worse
  39. Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta - 50.08 (2) 2-9 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  40. Trinity School - 49.96 (100) 0-3 vs better, 14-5 vs worse
  41. Rockford - 49.93 (45) 2-7 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  42. Proctor - 49.76 (72) 3-7 vs better, 12-0 vs worse
  43. Pillager - 49.74 (116) 0-3 vs better, 15-5 vs worse
  44. St. Croix Prep - 49.71 (114) 2-3 vs better, 13-4 vs worse
  45. Breck - 49.63 (18) 1-7 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  46. Sibley East - 49.61 (96) 1-6 vs better, 15-1 vs worse
  47. Moose Lake-Willow River - 49.53 (58) 2-7 vs better, 12-1 vs worse
  48. Hawley - 49.18 (71) 2-4 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  49. Redwood Valley - 49.02 (9) 4-10 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  50. Dover-Eyota - 48.99 (62) 1-7 vs better, 13-2 vs worse
  51. Jackson County Central - 48.95 (31) 4-9 vs better, 9-0 vs worse
  52. Southwest Christian - 48.77 (68) 1-6 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  53. Maple River - 48.7 (53) 1-6 vs better, 13-3 vs worse
  54. Stewartville - 48.57 (112) 2-4 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  55. Sauk Centre - 48.4 (17) 3-8 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  56. Bagley - 48.1 (43) 3-9 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  57. Nova Classical Academy - 47.97 (121) 1-2 vs better, 12-6 vs worse
  58. Pine City - 47.89 (124) 0-3 vs better, 18-2 vs worse
  59. Charter Stars - 47.67 (122) 2-2 vs better, 14-4 vs worse
  60. Mesabi East - 47.66 (47) 3-6 vs better, 8-5 vs worse
  61. Litchfield - 47.53 (26) 2-8 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  62. Concordia Academy - 47.27 (97) 2-6 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  63. Wadena-Deer Creek - 47.07 (77) 3-7 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  64. Holdingford - 46.98 (38) 3-8 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  65. Royalton - 46.96 (109) 2-6 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  66. Rochester Lourdes - 46.75 (44) 4-8 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  67. Belle Plaine - 46.04 (70) 1-8 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  68. Providence Academy - 45.76 (75) 1-9 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  69. East Grand Forks - 45.58 (69) 3-8 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  70. St. Paul Academy - 45.13 (78) 3-10 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  71. Spectrum - 45.01 (103) 2-8 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  72. Mora - 44.8 (81) 1-8 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  73. Crosby-Ironton - 44.65 (67) 4-10 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  74. Crookston - 44.46 (63) 4-9 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  75. Blake - 44.07 (118) 2-8 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  76. Barnesville - 42.62 (13) 2-10 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  77. Martin County West - 42.61 (89) 3-11 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  78. Warroad - 42.38 (117) 3-9 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  79. Glencoe-Silver Lake - 42.13 (55) 2-11 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  80. Foley - 42.12 (37) 2-14 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  81. Watertown-Mayer - 42.11 (6) 5-14 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  82. St. Paul Humboldt - 41.99 (111) 2-8 vs better, 6-5 vs worse
  83. St. James Area - 41.54 (90) 2-11 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  84. Long Prairie-Grey Eagle - 40.95 (28) 3-11 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  85. Lewiston-Altura - 40.66 (33) 3-12 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  86. International Falls - 40.46 (15) 4-14 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  87. Norwood-Young America - 40.22 (59) 2-13 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  88. Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City - 39.76 (88) 1-11 vs better, 9-1 vs worse
  89. Cannon Falls - 39.42 (102) 2-12 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  90. Pine Island - 39.09 (24) 4-15 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  91. Blue Earth Area - 39.05 (92) 3-12 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  92. Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton - 39.04 (80) 4-13 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  93. Staples-Motley - 38.89 (99) 4-11 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  94. St. Agnes - 38.52 (48) 2-15 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  95. PACT Charter - 38 (86) 3-15 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  96. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted - 37.92 (65) 3-15 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  97. Milaca - 37.78 (74) 2-16 vs better, 5-0 vs worse
  98. Duluth Marshall - 37.51 (84) 3-10 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  99. Triton - 37.39 (110) 3-14 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  100. Eveleth-Gilbert - 37.1 (52) 4-16 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  101. Aitkin - 36.84 (64) 3-17 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  102. St. Paul Prep/HSRA - 36.72 (123) 3-7 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  103. St. Peter - 36.39 (49) 4-15 vs better, 1-3 vs worse
  104. LeSueur-Henderson - 36.39 (93) 3-15 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  105. Luverne - 36.06 (29) 3-16 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  106. Pierz - 35.37 (76) 3-17 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  107. Minneapolis Edison - 35.02 (95) 3-18 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  108. Paynesville Area - 33.72 (21) 4-16 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  109. Tracy-Milroy-Balaton - 33.52 (34) 1-17 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  110. Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop - 32.66 (98) 2-17 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  111. Tri-City United - 32.63 (25) 3-18 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  112. St. Paul Washington - 32.4 (85) 3-19 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  113. Winona Cotter/Hope Lutheran - 32.09 (83) 3-16 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  114. Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial - 31.86 (91) 1-20 vs better, 3-0 vs worse
  115. Rush City - 30.74 (115) 2-14 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  116. International School of MN - 30.42 (94) 2-11 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  117. Two Harbors - 30 (32) 3-19 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  118. Thief River Falls - 27.1 (5) 1-21 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  119. Academy for Sciences & Ag - 26.42 (125) 1-10 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  120. Montevideo - 23.99 (3) 1-17 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  121. Math and Science Academy - 23.33 (105) 1-17 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  122. Chatfield - 22.96 (19) 1-20 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  123. Medford - 20.5 (73) 1-20 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  124. Kenyon-Wanamingo - 19.65 (108) 1-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  125. Benson - 0 (4) 0-23 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
Class A
  1. Cass Lake-Bena - 58.12 (47) 0-0 vs better, 23-1 vs worse
  2. Springfield - 58.04 (64) 0-0 vs better, 22-1 vs worse
  3. Mayer Lutheran - 57.53 (18) 1-1 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  4. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton - 57.27 (111) 0-0 vs better, 24-0 vs worse
  5. Hancock - 57.16 (50) 0-0 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  6. NCE/U-H - 57.15 (68) 0-0 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  7. North Woods - 56.39 (99) 1-1 vs better, 20-0 vs worse
  8. Ada-Borup - 55.74 (32) 0-2 vs better, 15-1 vs worse
  9. Parkers Prairie - 55.39 (81) 0-1 vs better, 19-1 vs worse
  10. Minneota - 55.32 (83) 0-1 vs better, 20-1 vs worse
  11. Hinckley-Finlayson - 54.33 (117) 0-2 vs better, 21-0 vs worse
  12. Dawson-Boyd - 54.31 (49) 2-1 vs better, 15-3 vs worse
  13. Spring Grove - 54.28 (105) 0-1 vs better, 16-1 vs worse
  14. Nevis - 54.18 (87) 0-2 vs better, 19-1 vs worse
  15. Fosston - 53.77 (31) 0-4 vs better, 17-2 vs worse
  16. Sacred Heart - 53.65 (133) 0-0 vs better, 18-2 vs worse
  17. Westbrook-Walnut Grove - 53.42 (122) 0-1 vs better, 20-2 vs worse
  18. New Ulm Cathedral - 53.21 (69) 0-2 vs better, 19-3 vs worse
  19. Battle Lake - 53.16 (24) 1-4 vs better, 14-1 vs worse
  20. Wrenshall - 52.99 (145) 0-0 vs better, 19-2 vs worse
  21. Ortonville - 52.57 (73) 0-3 vs better, 15-0 vs worse
  22. BOLD - 52.54 (48) 1-3 vs better, 17-2 vs worse
  23. Rushford-Peterson - 52.53 (40) 3-2 vs better, 11-4 vs worse
  24. Fertile-Beltrami - 52.14 (25) 0-5 vs better, 15-2 vs worse
  25. Cromwell-Wright - 51.86 (67) 1-2 vs better, 15-4 vs worse
  26. Ely - 50.89 (147) 0-2 vs better, 19-1 vs worse
  27. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley - 50.82 (71) 2-3 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  28. Murray County Central - 50.72 (88) 0-2 vs better, 13-3 vs worse
  29. Cleveland - 50.23 (115) 0-3 vs better, 17-2 vs worse
  30. Lakeview - 50.09 (26) 1-6 vs better, 14-2 vs worse
  31. Mountain Lake Area - 49.65 (113) 2-3 vs better, 14-3 vs worse
  32. West Central Area - 49.48 (33) 0-7 vs better, 14-0 vs worse
  33. Pelican Rapids - 49.43 (19) 2-7 vs better, 12-2 vs worse
  34. Southwest MN Christian - 49.35 (55) 3-7 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  35. St. Clair - 49.19 (58) 2-4 vs better, 13-5 vs worse
  36. Win-E-Mac - 49.16 (30) 0-8 vs better, 15-1 vs worse
  37. Hillcrest Lutheran Academy - 49.1 (21) 2-5 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  38. Sebeka - 49.05 (56) 2-4 vs better, 10-5 vs worse
  39. Kittson County Central - 48.48 (78) 2-3 vs better, 8-5 vs worse
  40. Mahnomen/Waubun - 48.42 (7) 2-9 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  41. Cedar Mountain/Comfrey - 48.38 (63) 2-6 vs better, 13-2 vs worse
  42. Christian Life Academy - 48.36 (142) 0-0 vs better, 13-6 vs worse
  43. Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton - 48.32 (143) 2-3 vs better, 14-5 vs worse
  44. Browerville/Eagle Valley - 48.25 (74) 1-5 vs better, 11-4 vs worse
  45. Randolph - 47.97 (152) 1-3 vs better, 17-3 vs worse
  46. Lakeview Christian - 47.83 (112) 0-3 vs better, 14-5 vs worse
  47. CHOF - 47.7 (126) 2-5 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  48. Bethlehem Academy - 47.62 (84) 2-5 vs better, 11-5 vs worse
  49. Brandon/Evansville - 47.49 (35) 2-8 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  50. Schaeffer Academy - 47.48 (132) 1-5 vs better, 16-2 vs worse
  51. Henning - 47.34 (107) 2-6 vs better, 13-2 vs worse
  52. Minnesota Valley Lutheran - 47.33 (123) 2-7 vs better, 15-0 vs worse
  53. Red Rock Central - 47.22 (51) 3-7 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  54. LeRoy-Ostrander - 47.11 (149) 1-3 vs better, 14-4 vs worse
  55. Prairie Seeds Academy - 46.89 (131) 2-5 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  56. Wabasha-Kellogg - 46.65 (59) 3-8 vs better, 9-3 vs worse
  57. Stephen-Argyle - 46.59 (72) 2-6 vs better, 10-3 vs worse
  58. Renville County West - 46.23 (11) 1-8 vs better, 11-3 vs worse
  59. Kingsland - 46.21 (80) 2-9 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  60. Northern Freeze - 46.02 (94) 3-7 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  61. Pine River-Backus - 45.81 (44) 2-8 vs better, 10-3 vs worse
  62. Park Christian - 45.45 (14) 3-11 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  63. Deer River - 45.24 (28) 1-9 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  64. Carlton - 45.09 (118) 1-6 vs better, 12-4 vs worse
  65. Minnesota Transitions Charter - 44.97 (135) 0-0 vs better, 3-4 vs worse
  66. Silver Bay - 44.9 (127) 2-8 vs better, 13-1 vs worse
  67. Learning for Leadership - 44.84 (158) 0-3 vs better, 11-4 vs worse
  68. Bigfork - 44.65 (129) 2-5 vs better, 12-3 vs worse
  69. Chisholm - 44.65 (62) 3-8 vs better, 7-4 vs worse
  70. Swanville - 44.65 (108) 2-6 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  71. Red Lake - 44.55 (89) 2-8 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  72. Nicollet - 44.43 (102) 2-7 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  73. Lyle/Austin Pacelli - 44.26 (151) 3-5 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  74. Lac qui Parle Valley - 44.2 (17) 1-12 vs better, 11-0 vs worse
  75. Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa - 44.03 (5) 3-12 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  76. Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity - 43.73 (79) 2-9 vs better, 8-4 vs worse
  77. Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg - 43.67 (109) 2-8 vs better, 11-2 vs worse
  78. Nashwauk-Keewatin - 42.99 (70) 1-10 vs better, 10-1 vs worse
  79. Blooming Prairie - 42.98 (124) 2-8 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  80. Fond du Lac Ojibwe - 42.91 (76) 2-9 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  81. Grand Meadow - 42.28 (134) 3-8 vs better, 9-4 vs worse
  82. Adrian - 41.88 (75) 1-8 vs better, 9-2 vs worse
  83. Lake Park-Audubon - 41.74 (13) 2-13 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  84. Bertha-Hewitt - 41.7 (46) 2-11 vs better, 6-1 vs worse
  85. Goodhue - 41.53 (96) 3-9 vs better, 7-5 vs worse
  86. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River - 41.26 (104) 2-12 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  87. Menahga - 41.24 (77) 2-12 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  88. Hmong Academy - 41.21 (163) 0-2 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  89. Southland - 41.14 (9) 4-12 vs better, 2-2 vs worse
  90. Liberty Classical Academy - 41.12 (159) 1-7 vs better, 10-2 vs worse
  91. Waterville-Elysian-Morristown - 41 (91) 3-10 vs better, 7-3 vs worse
  92. Mankato Loyola - 40.99 (45) 2-13 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  93. Underwood - 40.62 (16) 3-13 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  94. Mountain Iron-Buhl - 40.53 (92) 3-12 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  95. Braham - 40.24 (95) 0-11 vs better, 11-1 vs worse
  96. West Lutheran - 40.21 (140) 2-9 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  97. Groves Academy - 39.77 (155) 1-8 vs better, 7-4 vs worse
  98. Lincoln International - 39.76 (156) 2-3 vs better, 1-4 vs worse
  99. Calvin Christian - 39.29 (162) 2-6 vs better, 8-2 vs worse
  100. Central MN Christian - 39.25 (8) 2-13 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  101. T/ML/GHEC - 39.23 (141) 2-11 vs better, 8-3 vs worse
  102. Verndale - 39.2 (65) 3-12 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  103. Sleepy Eye - 39.08 (54) 2-13 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  104. Blackduck - 39.08 (23) 2-14 vs better, 5-2 vs worse
  105. Floodwood - 38.94 (66) 1-12 vs better, 7-2 vs worse
  106. Goodridge/Grygla - 38.83 (120) 2-13 vs better, 5-3 vs worse
  107. Fulda - 38.65 (61) 2-12 vs better, 8-1 vs worse
  108. Fillmore Central - 38.43 (52) 3-15 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  109. Hills-Beaver Creek - 38.25 (53) 2-9 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  110. Mounds Park Academy - 37.78 (101) 4-15 vs better, 1-2 vs worse
  111. Red Lake County - 37.09 (93) 3-13 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  112. MN Academy for the Deaf - 36.99 (144) 2-7 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  113. Hope Academy - 36.89 (125) 3-11 vs better, 3-3 vs worse
  114. Clearbrook-Gonvick - 36.71 (136) 4-12 vs better, 4-3 vs worse
  115. East Central - 36.52 (98) 1-13 vs better, 7-0 vs worse
  116. St. John's Prep - 36.35 (82) 2-10 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  117. Rothsay - 36.22 (34) 3-12 vs better, 2-3 vs worse
  118. Canby - 36.08 (20) 2-11 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  119. United South Central - 35.9 (103) 3-15 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  120. MACCRAY - 35.9 (6) 3-15 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  121. McGregor - 35.53 (37) 2-15 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  122. Heritage Christian - 35.39 (42) 4-14 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  123. Isle - 35.22 (139) 1-13 vs better, 6-2 vs worse
  124. Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart - 34.87 (57) 2-15 vs better, 4-2 vs worse
  125. South Ridge - 34.67 (100) 2-13 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  126. Mabel-Canton - 34.43 (137) 2-10 vs better, 4-5 vs worse
  127. Hill City - 34.23 (130) 1-12 vs better, 7-1 vs worse
  128. Northome/Kelliher - 34.13 (60) 2-17 vs better, 6-0 vs worse
  129. Houston - 33.52 (86) 3-14 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  130. Norman County West - 33.36 (10) 2-13 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  131. Hayfield - 32.73 (29) 3-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  132. New York Mills - 32.5 (41) 3-18 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  133. Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley - 32.4 (1) 1-10 vs better, 0-2 vs worse
  134. Onamia - 32.28 (114) 1-12 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  135. North Lakes Academy - 32.28 (160) 1-11 vs better, 5-1 vs worse
  136. Upsala - 31.37 (27) 2-19 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  137. Alden-Conger - 30.91 (148) 2-17 vs better, 3-2 vs worse
  138. Ashby - 30.81 (4) 2-15 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  139. Cook County - 30.33 (36) 2-12 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  140. Climax/Fisher - 29.41 (12) 2-17 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  141. Yellow Medicine East - 28.89 (3) 2-17 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  142. Heron Lake-Okabena - 28.09 (110) 1-15 vs better, 4-1 vs worse
  143. Laporte - 27.72 (121) 1-18 vs better, 4-0 vs worse
  144. Madelia - 26.26 (153) 2-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  145. Warren-Alvarado-Oslo - 26.15 (85) 2-17 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  146. Chesterton Academy - 25.82 (154) 1-10 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  147. Ogilvie - 25.12 (128) 1-22 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  148. Frazee - 24.99 (22) 1-18 vs better, 1-0 vs worse
  149. Wabasso - 23.45 (15) 1-19 vs better, 2-0 vs worse
  150. Legacy Christian - 23.06 (90) 1-21 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  151. Lake of the Woods - 22.96 (157) 0-13 vs better, 2-1 vs worse
  152. Wheaton/Herman-Norcross - 22.18 (2) 2-15 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  153. Northland - 22.08 (146) 0-17 vs better, 3-1 vs worse
  154. Lanesboro - 22.08 (138) 1-19 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  155. Littlefork-Big Falls - 21.93 (150) 1-16 vs better, 1-1 vs worse
  156. Community of Peace Academy - 21.29 (97) 2-17 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  157. Northeast Range - 19.94 (116) 1-14 vs better, 0-1 vs worse
  158. Cherry - 19.75 (106) 2-20 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  159. Glenville-Emmons - 17.59 (119) 1-19 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  160. Ellsworth - 0 (39) 0-17 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  161. Edgerton - 0 (38) 0-17 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  162. Sleepy Eye Saint Mary's - 0 (43) 0-21 vs better, 0-0 vs worse
  163. Hiawatha Collegiate - 0 (161) 0-10 vs better, 0-0 vs worse