The Minneapolis North Community Polars defeated the Roosevelt Teddies 64–60 in a competitive Minneapolis conference boys basketball matchup.
High School Basketball
St. Paul Central Extends Winning Streak with 86–59 Win Over Southwest
St. Paul Central vs Minneapolis Southwest finished 86–59 as the Minutemen extended their winning streak and improved to 25-2.
Tartan Beats North for 26th Straight Victory
Tartan vs North 26th straight victory keeps the Titans undefeated at 26-0 after a 52-18 win.
Shakopee Holds Off Apple Valley in Tight Boys Basketball Matchup
Shakopee held off Apple Valley 82–78 in a late-season boys basketball matchup that came down to the final minutes.
Park Center Falls to Blaine in Road Loss
Pirates drop fifth game in six contests as Bengals improve to 15–2
Wiggins Powers Wayzata Past Hopkins in Rivalry Showdown
Christian Wiggins delivered a statement performance Friday, lifting Wayzata boys basketball to an 80–76 win over Hopkins in a tightly contested rivalry game in Plymouth. Wiggins finished with a game-high 33 points, punctuating the victory with a composed step-back three in the final seconds to secure the Trojans’ late separation. The senior’s scoring presence anchored […]
DeLaSalle Piles Up Points in Lopsided Win Over Kennedy
DeLaSalle dominated Kennedy from the opening tip, rolling to a 91–50 win behind a decisive first-half surge.
East Ridge Pulls Away Late to Defeat Park of Cottage Grove
The boys high school basketball Game of the Week saw East Ridge pull away late for a 65–55 home win over Park of Cottage Grove.
Minnehaha Academy Rallies Late to Earn Road Win Over Benilde St. Margaret’s
A strong second half helped Minnehaha Academy rally for a 58-55 road win over Benilde-St. Margaret’s.
Totino Grace Edges Cretin-Derham Hall in 65 to 63 Thriller
Totino Grace edged Cretin Derham Hall 65 to 63 in a thrilling boys high school basketball Game of the Week, decided by late defensive stops and composed execution.
Prior Lake Overpowers Minnetonka 65 to 31
Prior Lake controlled the pace from start to finish in a 65 to 31 win over Minnetonka, showcasing defensive intensity and balanced scoring.
Minneapolis South High Overpowers Cooper in Early Season Statement Win
South opened its season with authority, blowing past Cooper 91 to 41 behind an aggressive defense, fast paced offense, and standout performances from Jamair Wright and Laviance Gales. The Tigers looked deeper and more disciplined than last season, making an early statement in the Minneapolis City Conference.
Hopkins starts season with win
Since taking the helm in 2020, Coach Tara Starks has kept Hopkins among the nation’s best, collecting two Class 4A state titles and building a powerhouse roster. The Royals opened their season with a 78 to 74 win over Providence Academy, led by balanced scoring from Jaliyah Diggs, Ava Cupito, Mariahna Davis, Langia Durant and Emma Walker. Hopkins looks every bit like a contender again.
Battle of Woodbury: East Ridge Edges Out Woodbury in a Thriller
The East Ridge Raptors and the Woodbury Royals clashed in a high-energy game, with the Raptors ultimately winning 65-63 in a battle for city bragging rights.
North High Polars edge Washburn Millers 71-69 in intense game
North High Polars secured a 71-69 win over Washburn Millers, thanks to standout performances from sophomore Marcus Marshall (26 points) and junior guard J’Marion Sanders (20 points).
High School Basketball Game of the Week: Jefferson vs. Benilde-St. Margaret’s
The Benilde-St. Margaret’s Red Knights dominated the Jefferson Jaguars 81-70, showcasing their dominance and proving they are a team to watch as the playoffs approach.
Clutch Block Seals Prior Lake’s Thrilling 76-73 Victory Over Apple Valley
Prior Lake Lakers won the thrilling non-conference showdown against Apple Valley Eagles 76-73, with standout performances from Norbu Jenpa with 22 points and Colten Gunderson with a game-winning block.
Hopkins vs. Wayzata – A Clash of Titans Ends Hopkins’ Winning Streak
Wayzata defeated Hopkins 93-80, snapping the Royals’ 13-game winning streak and extending their own winning streak to 13 games, while Hopkins’ star player Anthony Smith led with 22 points.
DeLaSalle Hands Columbia Heights Another Tough Loss
DeLaSalle Islanders defeated Columbia Heights Hylanders 107-44, marking their sixth straight win and Columbia Heights’ tenth consecutive loss, as the Hylanders struggle to find answers in a challenging season.
Cretin-Derham Hall Stays Perfect with a Thrilling Win Over Totino-Grace
Cretin-Derham Hall defeated Totino-Grace 82-77 in a high-intensity showdown, with Tommy Ahneman scoring 25 points and grabbing 17 rebounds, and JoJo Mitchell adding 21 points and nine assists.
