#3 posting 5.20.2008
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This game took place May 17, 2008
Hopkins High School
MYAS STATE TOURNAMENT
19u SEMIFINALS
GYM RATS 48, MINNESOTA THUNDER 44
This game featured players from that have had a year away from high school basketball. It also featured players that are headed to D1 and D2 schools. Also there was at least one player from the 2009 class. The Gym Rats, my guess is, have not practiced together that much if at all. They may have been formed for this weekend. They are familiar with each other because many were on the Triple Threat team from two years ago. The Thunder practice a couple times a week I have been told.
Early on that familiarity by the Thunder helped them to take a 9-4 lead. Amanda Viehauser, headed to UW Milwaukee, tied the game up with two consecutive baskets--her only two of the night. The Thunder roared with a 12-4 run helped by a pair of 3s from Caitlyn Book. The Thunder scored on four straight possessions to kick off the run. A key play with 24.9 seconds left came when Ashle Roedel missed a front end free throw for the Thunder. Laura Kalbfell grabbed the rebound, and was fouled on an over the back call. She made the first, but missed the second of two free throws. The ball stayed in the Gym Rats hands however. On their next crack at the basket, Kiara Buford was fouled. She knocked down both so the score at half was 23-20 for the Thunder. That was a swing of five points.
At the start of the second half Buford took over as you would expect a D1 recruit to do. She scored on three consecutive Gym Rat possessions to tie the game at 26 all. There 
were seven lead changes in the second half with one more tie. The last time the Thunder led was after a shot from the left wing by Book. At this point I had to leave the game. Fortunately Alex Nagel was there to take over the book and chart keeping duties. When I returned it was 45-43 for the Gym Rats. Their biggest lead when I was away was 45-41. The Thunder cut the margin to 45-44 after one free throw by Kelly Boelter. The Rats milked the clock from 2:15 down to 1:07 when Buford made the first of two free throws. The Thunder came down and Colleen Doerr rushed a 3. Kalbfell picked up the rebound. Buford was fouled, but missed her free throw chance. Kalbfell was there again for the board and Porsha Zimmerman delivered one free throw with 37.1 seconds left. A fumble, then a travel put the ball back in the Thunder's hands. This time Book tried the 3, but was off balance and not in rhythm. Brittany Mayclin rebounded for the Rats and she ended the scoring with one free throw to make it 48-44. Another 3 went off the mark and the game was over.
key: player, school, points, possessions, pp100, floor %
GYM RATS
STARTERS
Porshe Zimmerman, unknown, 3, 8, 37.5, .250 Zimmerman is a point guard that has been out of organized ball for two years now. She is quick and gritty
Kiara Buford, St. Paul Central 19, 10, 190.0, .900 dominated like a D1 player should. Went to the rack often and went to the line often (8 times). Her defense ignited her offense.
Brittany Mayclin, NDSCS 1, 7, 14.3, .143 guard. insurance free throw was big. needs to be cleaner with the ball.
Aneshia Starks, SW MN State 5, 7, 71.4, .429 guard. has length on the perimeter.
Amanda Viehauser, Armstrong 6, 4, 150.0, .750 post player head to D1. did damage early offensively. the entire second half did not have a possession. She did pass well out of the post.
BENCH
Alicia Stensgaard, NDSCS, 4, 5, 80.0, .400 more post-ish.
Laura Kalbfell, St. Thomas 3, 3, 100.0, .333 forward. scored her points at the line.
Nicole Dooher, Armstrong 2, 4, 50.0, .000 guard coming back from leg problems during the high school year. Looked to take the shot off the drive.
Shayla Johnson, NDSCS 5, 5, 100.0, .400 guard. did make the only 3 for the Rats
MINNESOTA THUNDER
STARTERS
Serenae Levine, Eden Prairie 6, 12, 50.0, .250 point guard. had the most assists and is in the thick of things on defense. Shooting touch from the floor needs more repetition.
Nicole Hanninen, Bloomington Jefferson 6, 3, 200.0, 1.000 scored on skip passes vs the GR zone. Didn't score in the first half.
Colleen Doerr, LeSueur-Henderson 7, 12, 58.3, .250 guard. has 3 ability.
Kelly Boelter, Bloomington Kennedy 1, 4, 25.0, .250 post
Katrina Blackowiak, Shakopee 5, 3, 166.7, 1.000 scored on put backs. rebounded.
BENCH
Caitlyn Book, Wayzata 14, 8, 175.0, .625 3 point sharpshooter. drained four. defense adjusted to her in the second half.
Ashle Roedel, Bloomington Jefferson 4, 8, 50.0, .250 perimeter.
Marina Swanson, Rochester Home School 0, 2, 0.0, .000 listed at 6-5. needs to play at a faster pace at practice and with teammates. This is stronger competition than she has faced.
Danielle Bradley, Bloomington Kennedy 0, 1, 0.0, .000 perimeter
TRENCH PLAYERKiara Buford, hands down
BY THE NUMBERS
Gym Rats 48, 53, 90.6. .434
MN Thunder 44, 54, 81.5, .370
made 3s/&1s: MT 6/0; GR 1/1
ftm/fta-ft%: GR 16/24-.667; MT 9/13-.692
bench: MT 18. GR 14
DEFENSIVE WRAPS
GYM RATS
Kiara Buford 7
Amanda Viehauser 5
Laura Kalbfell 4
Porsha Zimmerman 3
Aneshia Starks 3
Brittany Mayclin 2
Nicole Dooher 2
Alicia Stensgaard 1
totals: 27
MINNESOTA THUNDER
Serenae Levine 5
Katrina Blackowiak 5
Marina Swanson 4
Caitlyn Book 3
Ashle Roedel 3
Danielle Bradley 2
Nicole Hanninen 1
Colleen Doerr 1
totals: 24
ASSISTS
GYM RATS
Amanda Viehauser 3
Nicole Dooher 3
Porsha Zimmerman 2
Brittany Mayclin 2
Laura Kalbfell 2
Kiara Buford 1
Aneshia Starks 1
totals: 14
MINNESOTA THUNDER
Serenae Levine 7
Ashle Roedel 4
Nicole Hanninen 2
Danielle Bradley 1
totals: 14
Next up: tomorrow
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