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The Lions share of the buzzer
PrologueAn unexpected second visit to Hope Academy to see them take on Legacy Christian. My original trip of AFSA at Chesterton was a wreck, show up and nothing there, oooof. But at least we still...
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A Royal block party
PrologueIts one of the monster regular non-conference games on the schedule as #2AAAA Hopkins visits #1AA Minnehaha. Not even 2 weeks into the season and the 3rd time to see these 2 teams play. Not...
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Touring the city and finding a rivalry
I end up with a full hoops week in the city. Back to back nights in the Minneapolis City conference ends it with trips to both ends of town. I skipped concessions both nights as they are hit and miss...
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2018 Southside Showcase Notes
The 3rd annual Southside Showcase moved to Roseville and expanded to 2 courts for this edition. Overall a fun day with some notable talent and fun games to take up the day. The box scores are often...
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Living the TCAC Life
The schedule is full of TCAC games this week so let's keep it simple with all 3 in 1 post. Limited food options all week. Sadly no ball out of bounds and into the nachos at AvailMonday: Avail Academy...
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Buzzing Eagles too much for Elks
PrologueAfter 3 nights of small schools, its time to get back to the big boys. So I take in a NW Suburban cross-division game between Elk River and Totino-Grace. Gotta love the meal deal math....
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Tigers pounce on the Hylanders
PrologueIts another trip up Central Ave but not quite as far this time as #2AAA Princeton visits Columbia Heights. Heights is a Pepsi shop so that's always a good idea. Plus the pizza isn't bad but...
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Jaguars sprint falls short
PrologueOriginal plan on this quiet Saturday was to take in the afternoon at Minneapolis North's Above the Rim Classic. But since I've already seen 3 of the 4 Minnesota teams there and this was a...
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2018 Tartan Tourney Day 1 Notes
Its the most wonderful time of the year with holiday tournaments and crazy weather going on all over the state. I start my annual tour of the metro with a day at the annual Tartan Tournament. This...
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The 2018 Holiday Spirit
So 3 events in 24 hours means lots of running around and travel. But its that time of year and its all worth it. Here are some quick hitters from my 3 visits.East Ridge Tourney (Friday)In the 1st...
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The Wolfpack bites back
PrologueA quiet opening night of the new year takes me to Henry Sibley for a section 3AAAA showdown between the Warriors and Park of Cottage Grove. After some extra exercise to get in the building, I...
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Running the mascot gauntlet
2 nights with 3 different types of mascots. We start with human with weapon (Knights) vs dangerous animal (Lions) and follow it up with another dangerous animal (Sabers) vs a force of nature (Blaze)....
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Game of Zones
Its a quiet 1st Saturday of the new year. That takes me to St. Paul for East Side/Frogtown doubleheader. The early session was a matchup of AAA teams on the fringes of the state top 10 (if you...
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18-19 CzarPI, January 6, 2019
This is the 1st CzarPI of the 2018-19 season (see CzarPI Explained Here). It includes games through Saturday, January 5th, 2019. The value in () after the CzarPI value is the team's strength of...
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Wading through the schedule
So as we approach the midpoint of the season, I'm now looking for games with teams I haven't seen or won't see soon. Hence no Minnehaha at Eden Prairie or North at De La Salle as I'll see 3 of those 4...
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Tigers almost bitten late
PrologueTo Minneapolis Washburn for a city showdown between the host Millers and Minneapolis South. Both teams with a chance to get some momentum in a rough year. We get the piping hot all beef hot...
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A weekend six-pack
A busy Friday and Saturday with 6 games on my schedule in 4 different places. Here are the sights and sounds of a 6 pack of Pepsi to get thru the schedule.Friday: #8AA Maranatha 72 #11AA Spectrum 473...
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Another Mustang Stampede
PrologueBack to #8AA Maranatha for another showdown in the MCAA. This time division foe #6AA St. Croix Prep comes calling. The concessions always high level and Godfather's Pizza is an outstanding...
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The Pirate Ship keeps Sailing
To Park Center to see the 3rd ranked Pirates host 8th ranked Wayzata in a high quality non-conference showdown. The way sections have played over the last couple of years, its a possible state...
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Third Annual White Jacket Game
PrologueTo Brooklyn Center for the 3rd Annual White Jacket game. Its a tradition that Brooklyn Center coach Matt McCollister digs out the white suit jacket when I show up so we might just as well...
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