TNL TOOK OUT THE SIZZLE FROM THE START

TNL took on the Minnesota Sizzle. TNL came out on fire as they were able to get out to a 29-9 lead to start the game off. Everyone was able get there shot going early on. At the end of the first quarter the score was 33-10. The Sizzle didn’t sizzle in the start of the game. TNL really was able to take it to them.

In the first half TNL came out on a tear and they really were able to put the Sizzle to sleep from the get go.
TNL played half court zone defense in the first half. Everyone from TNL was able to hit their shots.

At half time the score was TNL 64 and the Sizzle 24.

As the second half got underway TNL continued where they left off in the first half as they were able to hit almost any shot they wanted to.

At the end of the third quarter the score was TNL 89 and the Sizzzle 28.

This by far was a total team effort TNL was able to come away with the commanding 103-45 victory over the Sizzle.

TNL TOOK ON THE MINNESOTA COMETS

In the second game of the day it was TNL going up against the Minnesota Comets. TNL opened the game playing tough man to man full court defense.

TNL was able to get a jump on the Comets in the early going. Devon Knope was able to come out strong and make some shots in the early going. He also played tough defense.

The Comets were able to go on a mini run in the first quarter. At the end of the first half the score was TNL 23 and Minnesota Comets 22.

Jasper Duberry played well throughout the first half as he was able find his shot and was able to make a few good shots in the first half. Jauson Sewer was also able to find his shot in the early goings.

Jauson Sewer and Devon Knope have really done a nice job so far in the first half of complementing each other’s style of play. Both of these guys know the court so well and they know where they are supposed to be on the court. TNL was able to go on a little run at the end of the second quarter.

At half time the score was TNL 46 and Minnesota Comets 39.

As the second half got underway both of these teams came out ready to play. Devon Knope continued to show how aggressively he could play by going out and diving on the ground for loose balls and driving to the basket no matter how many people are there he knew that he wanted to get the ball and shooting the ball. He did a good job of making shots.

Both of these teams went at each other in the third quarter. TNL was able to continue to shine in the third quarter as they had a lead of 61-47 at the end of the third quarter.

Both of these teams continued to go hard after each other in the fourth quarter. Near the middle of the fourth quarter the Minnesota Comets were able to go on a run. They got the score within 10 points 66-76 with 2:30 left to go in regulation.

Even though the Minnesota Comets tried to make a comeback toward the end of the game they were unsuccessful as TNL was able to come away with the 81-71 victory.

MINNESOTA SHARKS TOOK ON TEAM CANNON

As this game got started both of these teams got off to a fast start at they both got there shots going early. The Sharks looked to push the ball up the court from the start of the game. Both of these teams were able to really shoot the ball in the first quarter as they both were able to find the basket early and often.

At the end of the first quarter the score was Sharks 20 Team Cannon 21.

Team Cannon came out and started playing zone defense in the second quarter. The Sharks were able to counter that by being able to play tough defense throughout the first half.

Both of these teams were able to run a little bit in the second quarter. Both of these teams went at it in the first half. Neither of these gave up in the first half.

As the first half winded down the score at half time was Sharks 49 and Team Cannon 43.


Both of these teams came out ready to play in the second half. Team Cannon continued to play zone defense in the second half.

For the Sharks Cooper Johnson has really played well. He has been able to find his shot early in the game. He has been able to make some good defensive stops.


At the end of the third quarter the Sharks had a 69-62 lead over Team Cannon.

Both of these teams really went at it in the fourth quarter. Neither of these teams was going to let the other team get in there way. The Sharks kept looking to get the ball up and down the court.

Both teams continued to go after loose balls and they were to get there shots going. Team Cannon came close in the end but they were not able to hold on. The Sharks got the 94-81victory.

TNL EXPRESS HOST THE AAU SUPER REGIONAL

The TNL Express AAU program hosted the AAU Boys super regional at Champlin Park. In the first game of the tournament it was the Minnesota Sharks taking on the Triple Threat.

The Sharks came out and started playing in a zone defense. They were not able to stop many shots in the early goings as Triple Threat was able to knock down shots in the opening goings.

Triple Threat looked to push the ball in the first half. They were able to get out and get a jump on the Sharks from the jump.

At the end of the first quarter the score was the Sharks 20 and Triple Threat 9.

Brandon Schaust from Triple Threat really went to work in the low post he had some good post up moves and was able to find his shot in the low post. He usually was double teamed then he got the ball in the block.

Both teams tried to spread the court in the first half. Both teams were able to go at each other in the first half. In this tournament they were playing 4 8:00 minute quarters.

At half time the score was Minnesota Sharks 38 and Triple Threat 23.

As the second half got underway both teams really came out ready to play. They also were able to get the ball up the court.

Triple Threat came out and played zone defense in the second half. They had a hard time containing the basketball. The Sharks were on fire as they were able to basically run away with the game in the third quarter.
Each of these teams played hard the whole entire game.

At the end of the third quarter the score was The Minnesota Sharks 61 and Triple Threat 41.
Triple Threat played in a half court defense for most of the second half as they didn’t feel the need to use the full court press.

The Sharks really went to town on Triple Threat they were just able to make their shots and they were able to come away with the 76-49 victory.

17U Division - Pool Play ** UPDATED BRACKETS ***

TNL Express Super Regional
May 16-17, 2009
Champlin Park High School

Pool A
Team 1 - TNL Express
Team 2 - MN TC Elite Gym Rats
Team 3 -MN Sizzle
Team 4 - MN Comets

Pool B
Team 5 - MN Redhawks
Team 6 - MN Sharks
Team 7 - MN Triple Threat
Team 8 - MN Team Cannon

Pairings - Day - Time - Court

Pool A

1v4 - SAT - 10:10 AM - 4
2v3 - SAT - 10:10 AM - 3
1v3 - SAT - 12:30 PM - 4
2v4 - SAT - 12:30 PM - 3
1v2 - SAT - 2:50 PM - 4
3v4 - SAT - 2:50 PM - 3

Pool B

5v8 - SAT - 9:00 AM - 3
6v7 - SAT - 9:00 AM - 4
5v7 - SAT - 11:20 AM - 3
6v8 - SAT - 11:20 AM - 4
5v6 - SAT - 1:40 PM - 3
7v8 - SAT - 1:40 PM - 4

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16U Division - Pool Pay ** UPDATED BRACKETS **

TNL Express Super Regional

May 16-17, 2009

Champlin Park High School

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Pool A

Team 1 - TNL Express

Team 2 - MN Old Skool

Team 3 - MN Select

Team 4 - MN Glory

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Pool B

Team 5 - LaCross Warriors

Team 6 - Central Flyers

Team 7 - MN P Town

Pairings Day Time Court

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Pool A

1v4 - SAT - 10:10 AM - 2
2v3 - SAT - 10:10 AM - 1
1v3 - SAT - 1:40 PM - 2
2v4 - SAT - 1:40 PM - 1
1v2 - SAT - 4:00 PM - 4
3v4 - SAT - 4:00 PM - 3

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Pool B

5v6 - SAT - 11:20 PM - 2
5v7 - SAT - 2:50 PM - 2
6v7 - SAT - 5:20 PM - 4

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15U Division - Pool Play ** UPDATED BRACKETS **

TNL Express Super Regional
May 16-17, 2009
Champlin Park High School

Pool A
Team 1 - TNL Express
Team 2 - MN TC Elite Green
Team 3 - MN Triple Threat
Team 4 - MN TC Elite White

Pool B
Team 5 - MN TC Elite Black
Team 6 - MN Fury
Team 7 - MN Select

Pairings - Day - Time - Court#

Pool A

1v4 - SAT- 9:00 AM - 2
2v3 - SAT - 9:00 AM - 1
1v3 - SAT - 12:30 PM - 2
2v4 - SAT - 12:30 PM - 1
1v2 - SAT - 4:00 PM - 2
3v4 - SAT - 4:00 PM - 1

Pool B
5v6 SAT 11:20 PM 1
5v7 SAT 2:50 PM 1
6v7 SAT 5:20 PM 3

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TNL EXPRESS
Presents An
AAU BOYS SUPER REGIONAL
May 16 – 17, 2009

Champlin Park High School
6025 109th Avenue North
Champlin, MN 55316
Cost: $375 Per Team
4 Game Guarantee
Age Divisions: 15u, 16u, 17u

Qualify For Nationals While Playing Against Some Of The Best Teams In The Midwest Region

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A Great Warm Up For Your State Championships!

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ENTRY DEADLINE MAY 4, 2009 Or Until Full

AWARDS: First and Second Place Trophies Plus Medals
FORMAT: 4 Game Minimum. Pool Play Followed by Bracket Play
RULES: Tournament Will Follow Current AAU Rules
• This event is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union of the U. S., Inc.
• All participants must have a current AAU membership.
• AAU membership must be obtained before the competition begins.