Results from Delano and Kansas

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RESULTS FROM DELANO AND KANSAS

DELANO
Today I traveled west to Delano for the only tournament around this graduation weekend--the MYAS event in Delano. My day was spent watching three teams I haven't seen in three games at various 17 levels.

I arrived for the 4:10 game at 4:05 and they had already started. Triple Threat 16 year olds were up 15-5 over Armstrong. The Falcons did cut the margin to 25-20 late in the half. TT, however finished with a 10-5 run to lead 35-25 at the break. Armstrong tired in the second half and TT gained strength. the final was 70-43 for TT. This game was in the 17-1 division.

Next up was the Hurricanes, a team from Southwest Minnesota. Dale Bannerman, the New Ulm girls basketball coach at New Ulm, is the Hurricane coach. They faced Fridley, the only other school based team I saw today. Neither team got off to a rousing start with one score in the first 14 possessions. Fridley warmed up as the game went on, the Hurricanes did not. In the end it was the Tigers 46-26 with the victory. This game was in the 17-2 division.

The final contest again featured players away from the seven county metro area. The Northern Lights 17s took on the Suns Fassett. The Suns were early risers jumping out to a 9-0 lead. By half it was 40-14 and the contest held no mystery. The entire 14 minute second half was running time as the Suns triumphed 61-25.

I will have these out & abouts during the week starting Monday.

KANSAS
There was other action with Minnesota teams in Kansas.
This morning MN Stars Jihad Lady Cats 15U took care of the Topeka Rage 38-25. Sarina Baker led the Lady Cats with 14 points. In the Cats second game at 10:15 am they beat Oklahoma - "For the love of the game" 49-26. Aubrey Davis had 12 points. and 6 Rebounds, Tyisha Smith had 13 points and 6 steals in that game. The third and final pool game the Cats beat a scrappy N.W. Oklahoma Storm 58-39. Tacita Gonzalez had 10 points and 5 Assists, Brianna Williams contributed 12 points and 6 rebounds. The Lady Cats played in the winner bracket at 6:50 tonight.

Also in Kanasas MN Stars Martin 13U advanced 3-0 out of their pool. They played tonight at 5:45 pm against the Missouri Lightning. If they win they play the Nebraska CSS. Phyliss Webb of Brooklyn Park, Jasmine Scott of Brooklyn Park, & Josie Dillon of Robinsdale Armstrong have all been very consistent on both ends of the floor for MN Stars Martin.

Next up: tomorrow.