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Tessa Johnson missed her entire sophomore season of high school recovering from a broken femur. Since then, she appeared in two MSHSL state championships, won one as a senior, was named Miss Basketball MN for 2023 and is now an NCAA champion.
@GamecockWBB
@STMAGBB
#ncaaw
An instant November classic was won by Farmington
@FHS_gbball
79-74 over Stillwater.
@PaigeKindseth
was lights-out from the floor with 25 points, and Sophie Hart adds another double-double with 19 points and a boatload of boards.
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@mnbuckets
Regarding Naomi Osaka's decision to withdraw from the French Open, the thought I keep going to is "It's complicated." Post-game pressers are helpful when multiple reporters need content for their stories. Most questions are legit, but some veer into clickbait territory.
Years ago at a Hopkins game I called, I described Paige Bueckers as a walking highlight reel. If I ever get the chance to cover Paige again, I would add that she's a walking Masterclass of professionalism, respect and humility.
#ncaaw
Paige Bueckers spoke about the controversial offensive foul call on Aaliyah Edwards.
"Everybody can make a big deal of that one single play, but not one single play wins a basketball game or loses a basketball game."
Lindsay Whalen was not only instrumental in making the Lynx a powerhouse, she was instrumental in turning me into a women's basketball fan. I was a junior in high school during her Final Four run with the Gophers, and I saw that an audience for women's hoops was for real.
#wnba
If you want an idea how big the Candace Parker to Chicago news is...Candace Parker is among the top trending topics nationally as we speak.
#WNBA
#WNBAFreeAgency
Maple Grove
@MGGirlshoops
wins an overtime thriller 62-59 over Chaska. Abby Schulte scored 16 points and Becca White drilled a corner three to beat the buzzer. Becca had just four points all season before her big-time shot.
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@MGActivities
@GMacHoops
@mnbuckets
The queen of tonight's court is
@OliviaOlson2024
, who drops 30 points in her first full game of the season. She also became the first
@BSMGirlsHoops
player to score 2,000 in her career as BSM pulls away for an 82-70 win over Jordan.
#mshsl
Scoring their biggest win of the season,
@Chaska_vb
holds off Shakopee in five sets to shake up Section 2AAAA!
@malloryheyer
led the Hawks with 17 kills unofficially,
@averyrosenberg_
launched an early run in the 5th and Sam Schmidt earned 4 aces.
#mshsl
@MNVBCA
I've always said there won't be another Paige Bueckers, because each athlete brings their own skill set and legacy to the game, but
@OliviaOlson2024
's performance in the first group stage game is reminiscent of the woman who put Hopkins in the spotlight.
@JrAllStarMN
It was interesting for a moment, but
@M14Hoops_Girls
was too quick for All Iowa Attack 11 Red, winning 59-52. Lenee Beaumont, Makenzie Hare and Tessa Towers all pitched in with a terrific performance.
@JrAllStarMN
In the girls game,
@TGEagleGBB
eked a close one over Bellevue West to stay undefeated at 7-0 with a 66-59 win.
@mariarad33
led the Eagles with 19 points and Ava Litecky scored nine off the bench, a new season high.
#mshsl
@JrAllStarMN
It's hard to summarize all the wonderful things
@TheNia_Holloway
has done in a tweet, but she is a passionate and considerate leader whose influence will go far beyond basketball. Congrats on your graduation! I'm glad to have you in my basketball family!
First place in the Northwest Suburban belongs to
@MGGirlshoops
with a 71-49 win over Andover.
@ode_jordan
led the way with 29 points and
@AvaCossette
put in 17, and we also learned they can hold a conversation or two in Spanish as well 😉.
#mshsl
I might get some shade for this, but if Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark decide to turn pro in the same year, I believe Clark has moved herself to the top spot in the order. Her growth this season is unreal.
#ncaaw
#MarchMadness
@naomiosaka
I always mute. Anyone you block can see that you blocked them and then try to dunk on you. Muting them provides a layer of stealth and denies haters a fuel source. Nothing irritates them more than a lack of attention.
A fun sidebar with our state champions in boys hoops: Hopkins swept Minnehaha in two regular season meetings. Minnehaha beat DeLaSalle, and DeLaSalle beat Hopkins. Imagine if the Sweet 16 format was still in play. 😱🤑
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@Follow_The_Rock
@tchoopsczar
One of my biggest takeaways from the
@NorthTartan
Summer Jam was the straight bracket format in most pools, creating a mini-NCAA tournament feel. The result was several compelling games in each round, adding a degree of intensity you don't always get elsewhere.
Minnehaha
@RedhawksGBB
withstands a gritty effort over Providence for their 8th straight win, 58-52. Mia Curtis nets 31 pts, her fifth 30-pt game of the season. She also picked up her 50th three-pointer of the year.
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@GMacHoops
@mnbuckets
A 40-11 scoring advantage in the second half gave
@MtkaGHoops
a 74-34 win over DeLaSalle and an undefeated weekend. Aaliyah Crump led the way with 20 points in an all-around performance and
@LanelleWrightMN
added 16.
@JrAllStarMN
#mshsl
The upset is complete!
@CrossfireGHoops
South Mueller forces four turnovers in the final two minutes and advances with a 52-50 win over MN Suns/Starks Academy.
@RaeSkattum
,
@ElaynaBoe
and Macie Miller were the key playmakers in Crossfire's comeback.
@JrAllStarMN
A fast start propels
@RedhawksGBB
to an 81-54 win over Providence Academy, improving to 12-2 on the season.
@addimackk
(26 pts) and
@Tiny_Lewis21
(22 pts) combine for 48 points, with Lewis earning her third 20-point game of the season.
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@JrAllStarMN
Looking for a positive news dump? This week, I started a writing position with
@JrAllStarBB
as a basketball analyst. I'll be contributing film reviews of athletes within their network of states (including Minnesota), and that could just be the starting point 🙂
A hot start from three-point range and clutch plays late allow
@BeckerGBB
to hold off Benilde-St. Margaret's for an 84-78 win.
@AylaBrown05
scored a season-high 32 points, her first 30-point game of the season, and
@MarenWestin
was right behind with 25.
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@JrAllStarMN
Becker
@LadyBulldogsGBB
breaks the century mark for the first time this season, beating Como Park 101-86. Adeline Kent leads the Bulldogs with 26 and Julia Bengston adds 25. Both teams will have loads of talent for years to come.
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@Follow_The_Rock
@ChuckThompsonCT
I couldn't call today's game because of another assignment, but
@addimackk
and
@ChloeJohnsonMN
stepped up big-time. Addi had 32 to help
@RedhawksGBB
hold off Duluth Marshall 89-67, while Chloe scored a career-high 45 points and passed 1,000 for her career.
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@JrAllStarMN
It was a tight one, but
@RedhawksGBB
holds off DeLaSalle for a 71-62 win to finish the regular season at 20-5.
@addimackk
put on another dazzling display with 27 points, and
@Tiny_Lewis21
had 16, including some big buckets late in the 2nd half.
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@JrAllStarMN
Coincidentally, the last team to beat DeLaSalle in a playoff game prior to their six straight titles was...Columbia Heights (2011 Section 3AAA final).
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#MNStateBB2018
In pool play action,
@MNRiseGirlsAAU
2024 Schultz threw a 47-18 beatdown against SE MN Heat 10 Daly.
@maddiekamm
and Morgan Fisher both played splendidly, with Kamm leading the defensive charge and Fisher contributing in multiple facets.
@JrAllStarMN
She was one of the visitors, but
@AdaliaMckenzie
had the biggest fan section tonight. No matter what color her jersey is, she has a LOT of people rooting for her. Proud to call you a friend!
#ncaaw
Hofschild breaks a record that stood for 36 years (no 3-point line in those days) and is the first MN high school athlete to score over 60 pts in a game.
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@Follow_The_Rock
Get out your magnifying glass & check this out!
@mckenna_hofs
of Prior Lake just put up 63 pts vs Park Center to set a new MN single game scoring mark
Why is basketball my favorite sport? It introduced to three of my best friends who I got to see at today's game. They're great athletes and even greater people. Any day I can catch up with
@4JadeHill
,
@TheNia_Holloway
and
@AdaliaMckenzie
is a good day 😊.
if tnt was able to get a wnba deal (i personally like their nba coverage best) and you could pick the lineup for “inside the wnba” - who you got?
host:
studio analysts:
play-by-play:
color commentator:
sideline reporter:
feel free to add other spots and ignore current contracts
In game 2,
@shantellharden
double-dipped in milestones, scoring a career high 38 pts and crossing 1,000 for her career as
@StLouisParkGBB
outlasted Como Park 76-54. Harden also tallied her 3rd 30-point game this season.
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@JrAllStarMN
Although I'm glad to see the brainstorming of suggestions to improve the experience of the Minnesota state boys basketball tournament, a part of me wishes there was the same level of investment and discussion for the girls tournament last week. Both could use some tweaks.
The AAU format does not lend itself to meal breaks 😅, but
@NorthTartan
16 EYBL won the crossover game 48-35 against Minnesota Fury 2024 UAA.
@tori_mckinney_
had a superb Sunday, and
@GabbyBetton
did a little of everything in her pair of games.
@JrAllStarMN
They had to fend off an early 2nd half surge, but
@AllIowaAttack
10 EYBL bounces back and beats WI Flight Elite 10 UAA 60-46 to win the Lake Superior bracket.
@aili_tanke
with a standout effort, hitting five triples and adding a couple scores down low.
@JrAllStarMN
Your Gold Division champion is
@sdattack
2023, beating All Iowa Attack 10 Red 60-53. All Iowa got within 4 late, but drew no closer.
@emilee__fox
made a pair of clutch plays late and
@EmmaYost2
was sensational with her interior penetration.
@JrAllStarMN
Yet another first-time entry in the 30-point club. This time, it's Analayah Salanoa of
@GirlsRoseville
, hitting 10 threes and finishing with 34 points to lead an 86-52 win for Roseville.
@tctipoff
@JrAllStarMN
#MSHSL
A big performance from
@jocelynlandd
and
@SophiHall
give Holy Family Catholic a 66-53 win over Crosby-Ironton. Hall set the tone early and finished with 17 pts, while Land came up clutch late on her way to 24.
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@JrAllStarMN
I want to offer my thanks to all my new followers over the Summer Jam weekend. You might see me on the AAU trail before the club season ends, and if any athletes have a story to share, I also produce a podcast interview series. If you're interested, hit me up for more info!
You could say
@TGEagleGBB
understood the assignment, routing Hill-Murray 72-32 to pick up a key section win.
@DengerudLeah
scored a season-high 27 points, her 2nd 20-point game of the season.
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@JrAllStarMN
After five years,
@WBLGirlsHoops
ends their state tournament hibernation with a 63-57 win over Stillwater to win section 4AAAA. Lauren Eckerle earned her 8th 20-point game of the season and
@NevaehHughes6
came up clutch throughout, finishing with 18.
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@JrAllStarMN
Exciting news...I was just offered a position as stat cast operator for ! It's a seasonal assignment, but it means I'll get to work at Twins games for 2018!
In a photo finish, a pair of
@dlsgirlsbball
freshmen come up clutch to give the Islanders a 59-57 win. Maliyah White hit a pair of threes to erase a 55-51 deficit, and Aneisha Scott (
@NBaller05
) hit the go-ahead free throws with 7.5 seconds on the clock.
@JrAllStarMN
#mshsl
As I reflect on the return of the Tip-Off Classic, I want to give props to the coaches, parents, players and others who greeted me throughout the day. Fans like you are the reason I was excited to return to basketball coverage this season!
Nebraska Attack 17U UAA broke the halftime tie with a pair of triples and wouldn't look back. They win 60-43 over SD Network 17U Blue Star.
@mjbabbitt13
and Cora Olsen the standouts for Nebraska Attack.
@JrAllStarMN
Another 3-point parade for
@SCLGBB
leads to a 71-50 win over Cambridge-Isanti, upping their win streak to 8.
@laurahauge30
added 25 points and 7 triples to her totals, and Ella Avery emerged in the 2nd half, earning a season-high 12 points.
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@JrAllStarMN
In the evening portion of the
@HamlineWBB
Pat Paterson Thanksgiving Tip-Off,
@MtkaGHoops
opened the floodgates in a 95-54 win over St. Louis Park.
@kianilockett
dropped 26 points, one day after crossing the 1,000 mark in her career.
@JrAllStarMN
#mshsl
After 10 tries, Como Park finally beats Maranatha. 76-59 is the final. KK Asberry (center) with a game-high 19 points and Jada James (left) added 12. Cougars all over the boards tonight.
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@Follow_The_Rock
I wasn't expecting "Return to PrepSpotlight" on my announcing bingo card, but I had a great time covering the inaugural
@BreakdownUSA
Shot Clock Classic! Most of you know the gym is one of my happy places, and it was fun catching up with my basketball family!
Every girls basketball game we covered this season is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. Relive your favorite memories anytime, anywhere, free of charge!
Brand new look, same great
@addimackk
! That would sum up her 8th grade season in her
@RedhawksGBB
colors, placing 10th in the state in scoring and 11th in 3-point field goals!
#mshsl
They needed 2 comebacks, but
@ComoGirls
got it done, using a 9-0 overtime run for a 77-76 win over Minnehaha Academy.
@ronniep134
dropped 33 points for her 4th straight 30-pt game, and
@kk_asberry
scored the game-winner with 7 seconds left in OT.
#mshsl
@JrAllStarMN
It was a true team effort for
@BSMGirlsHoops
as they ran away to an 84-44 win over Robbinsdale Cooper. Sydney Friedly put up a season-high 22 points while Zahara Bishop racked up 20 points and put on a whole host of moves.
#mshsl
@JrAllStarMN
After a sluggish start in the 2nd half,
@STMAGBB
flourished in the finish for a 79-55 win over Chanhassen, their 4th straight victory.
@tessajohnsonnnn
scored a season-high 33 points and
@JakahlaCraft
matched a season high with 15 points (5 triples).
@JrAllStarMN
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