NC Heat 3-0, Tourney Results from East to West

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TOURNAMENT RECAPS
JUNIOR AAU
NC Heat put 2 more wins in the books today in Orlando, beating Baltimore Charm 79-52 and knocking off Indy Gym Rats 64-52. The Heat took control early vs Baltimore with an 8-0 start and 40-28 halftime lead. They shot a sizzling 59% from the floor and 100% from the line in the first half. The 2nd half defense stiffened and shots continued to fall resulting in a 79-52 final. This was the best shooting performance since leaving Minneapolis as they went north of 50% for the game and hit 88% from the line. Totals: 2PT FG: 30/60 3PT: 4/7 FT: 7/8

The 2nd game today was tighter but aside from the opening few minutes, the Heat seemed to be in control the entire game. Indy was smaller than NC Heat and guard heavy, and they played quite a bit of 2-3 zone and some man, quick to double on the block. The Heat press worked early, but with all the guards they eventually figured it out. Still, the long Heat guards made it difficult for Indy shooters and NC Heat dominated the boards. The Heat led 30-23 at half behind 40% shooting. Indy closed to 34-32 in the 2nd, but that's the closest they'd get. NC Heat hit 11/15 free throws in the 2nd half to seal the game, 64-52. 2 PT FG: 18/39 3 PT FG: 4/10 FT: 16/25

The Heat plays their final pool game at noon tomorrow, but every other team has 2 losses except AL Starz which the Heat already beat on Day 1. Based on the worst case point differential, the Heat have clinched the top spot in Pool I meaning they'll have a large break by tourney standards...not playing again until 4:30 pm Sunday in bracket play.

The Heat is in pool I.

15U NATIONALS
MN Suns Greg lost twice Friday. They lost to the Tennessee Wings 62-52, and Domino's from Louisiana 70-67. MSG is 1-2 in pool I.

MN Suns Ellen lost to the North Carolina Pacers 46-40. MSE is 0-3 in pool D.

13u NATIONALS
The tournament starts today with MN Suns in the H pool and North Tartan is in the I pool.

MISS BASKETBALL SHOWCASE KEARNEY
Here are the results after pool play.
These are the local area undefeated teams.
Pinnacle Bank Nebraska I
Pinnacle Bank Nebraska II
ECI East I
ECI West I
Lakeville North
Nebraska Twisterz
South Dakota Lightning
Bracket play starts today. You can check on the tournament progress here.
Here are the top five area scorers
Stacia Robertson, Nebraska Twisterz 21.3
Elizabeth Lamb, ECI East 16.0
Cassie Rochel, Lakeville North 16.0
Jalysa Caesar, NW Iowa Stars 15.0
Ali Browning, Iowa Elite 14.3
Kate Edwards, Nebraska Twisterz 14.3

CY FAIR TOURNAMENT HOUSTON
The NE Bison & Judds Cornhusker Shooting Stars Teams are at the CY Fair 17U Tournament in Houston TX, there are 64 teams participating in this tournament.
NE Bison CSS 68- (MS) High Performance 48
NE Bison CSS 72- TX Pressure 55
NE Judds CSS 92 TX Laredo Tigers 47

GREAT LAKES SHOOTOUT MENOMONIE
Here are the results from the first day of the Great Lakes Shootout.

CHICAGO SUMMER SHOWCASE
Here are the schedules for the Chicago Summer Showcase. The tournament tips off today.

RIVALRY SATURDAY
Here are a couple of #1 vs #1 match ups for Iowa's Rivalry Saturday. The date isn't set yet. From Linder on Preps.

COACHING NEWS
Albert Lea has hired Shawn Gillam as their new girls basketball coach. He has been an assistant coach in the girls program. From KAAL --with video.

Windom hired Dane Nielsen as its new head girls basketball coach.

Minneapolis Henry has hired Cynthia Williams as their new girls basketball coach.

FALL LEAGUE
The Minneapolis Roosevelt fall league scheduled to start on Saturday, August 30 includes these teams:
1. MINNEAPOLIS ROOSEVELT
2. MINNEAPOLIS SOUTH
3. MINNEAPOLIS EDISON
4. HOPKINS
5. TOTINO-GRACE
6. BURNSVILLE
7. ST. PAUL HUMBOLDT
8. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
9. ST. PAUL JOHNSON
10.SAINT CROIX LUTHERN

NEW GYM
Columbia Heights recently broke ground for a new two gym facility. It will also include improvements to the weight room and pool updates. The building is set to open in March of 2009.

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