Time to catch up on the Minneapolis City Conference. The league got started a week later than the state schedule due to local guidelines. So their teams are just getting into league play this week. A big week for Minneapolis North as they knocked off archrival Minneapolis Henry on Monday. Now its tonight's game against upstart Minneapolis South.
South with a group of 5 talented freshman plus an 8th grader on the roster. 4 of those kids saw varsity time at Brooklyn Center and Minnehaha last year. Add in talented senior wing Anthony Martin and you have a group looking to make noise in the league standings. This game gives me a quick litmus test for where they're at.
Ultimately this one provided to be size and experience over youth and vigor. Davon Townley did his thing inside for the Polars Too big and too strong for South to deal with inside. Willie Wilson leading the outside offense for North. I had Townley with 18 points, Wilson with 19 on my officially unofficial (with no scoreboard, clock or PA to help) scoresheet. South showing youth with too many turnovers and got beat up on the offensive glass. Star forward Chiang Ring missed a big chunk of the 1st half with what appeared to be foul trouble. PG Jerome Williams once again leading the offense.
North is now 2-0 overall and in the conference. They'll stay at home next week to play Roosevelt and Southwest. South is now off for 10 days as they won't play again until Saturday February 6th when they host Washburn. Their non-conference game next Tuesday against North St. Paul has been postponed. Their record falls to 2-1 overall and in the league. The loss leaves Edison and North as the only teams still undefeated in league play.
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