News Summary

The 2025 MSHSL high school boys basketball state tournament is underway in Minneapolis, featuring thrilling games at Target Center and Williams Arena. As teams compete, standout performances are highlighted, including CDH’s victory in the Class 4A semifinals and Mankato East’s narrow win in Class 3A. Fans eagerly await more action, including upcoming championship games this Saturday.

Excitement Builds in Minneapolis as High School Basketball Tournament Unfolds

Minneapolis is buzzing with excitement as the 2025 MSHSL high school boys basketball state tournament kicks off! This year’s tournament is a big deal, and it all started with the Class 1A quarterfinals at the iconic Target Center, while the Class 3A and Class 4A semifinals took over the historic Williams Arena. After a bit of a breather on Wednesday, the action is in full swing with nail-biting games scheduled throughout Thursday.

Highlighting the Class 4A Semifinals

Let’s start with some of the big news from the Class 4A semifinals! The top-seeded team, CDH, made a remarkable stride by defeating fourth-seeded Maple Grove by a solid 14 points. This game was a true rollercoaster as Maple Grove held a slim lead of 22-15 at halftime. However, CDH turned the tables in the second half, outscoring their opponents 48-27. The standout player, Tommy Ahneman, who is already committed to Notre Dame, was on fire with an impressive tally of 28 points and gobbling up 15 rebounds.

Fans can look forward to the Class 4A title game, which is set for 8 p.m. this Saturday at Williams Arena. It’s sure to be a showdown you won’t want to miss!

Class 3A Highlights: Close Calls and Upsets

Over in the Class 3A semifinals, it was a nail-biter as Mankato East, ranked first, managed to sneak past Orono with an edge of just two points. With talent on both sides, the game showcased performances from two Mr. Basketball finalists. Brogan Madson from Mankato East put up 12 points, while Orono’s Nolan Groves led with an astounding 31 points and earned the title of Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year.

In a surprising turn, Alexandria Area took down the defending champs, Totino-Grace, with a score of 73-65, thanks to a phenomenal performance led by Chase Thompson, who scored 33 points. Mankato East and Alexandria will now face off for the Class 3A state title at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Anticipating the Class 2A Action

Meanwhile, the Class 2A title game is also generating buzz, scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday. Prior to that, semifinals are lined up for Friday at noon and 2 p.m. Cherry, the top seed in this class, advanced confidently with several players scoring in double figures, notably led by Noah Sundquist with an impressive 24 points.

Class 1A Quarterfinals: The Underdogs Rise

Class 1A quarterfinals at Target Center, drama filled the air as Nevis pulled off a victory against Henning with a score of 70-64, featuring a standout performance from Alex Lester who contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds. In another thrilling match, Dawson-Boyd made an assertive win, led by Brayson Boike who netted an impressive 31 points.

The tournament continues to showcase fierce competition, with Heritage Christian Academy’s Abu Tarawallie leading his team with 13 points in their quarterfinal matchup, while Red Lake County shone as they improved their record to 29-2, propelled by star players Connor Duden and Luke Peterson, both scoring 14 points each.

Future Developments: Brooklyn Center and Basketball Coach Search

As if the basketball excitement wasn’t enough, let’s touch base on some community news! The much-anticipated Brooklyn Center location is on track to open on March 25, featuring a mix of apartments and commercial space. Additionally, in college basketball news, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are on the hunt for a new head coach after parting ways with Ben Johnson, following a season that saw just one win out of four years.

This tournament is already shaping up to be one for the ages, and with more games ahead, stay tuned for more thrilling highlights as high school basketball reaches its climax in Minneapolis!

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