[0:06] Spike is hammered down. [0:25] You later. [0:50] It's a frosty Friday evening at Mameidi, [0:54] but you can warm up with us. We'll [0:56] extend an invite to you and we hope [0:59] you'll join us for this edition of high [1:01] school girls basketball on SEC Sports. [1:03] In just a couple of minutes, we'll see a [1:06] Metro East battle unfold between the [1:08] Modi Zephers and the Two Rivers [1:10] Warriors. [1:12] Good evening everyone. I'm Mike Been. [1:14] He's Carl Warner. And Carl, often times [1:17] you and I, we're pretty diligent in our [1:19] prep work during the day. We'll look at [1:22] records, schedules, stats, notes that [1:26] attract our attention. But tonight, we [1:29] pretty much can throw them out the [1:30] window. And that's because both teams [1:32] are playing short-handed due to injury [1:35] and illness. Two Rivers down one of [1:36] their top scorers and Landis Williamson [1:38] Andrews and Mamemidi without Delaney [1:41] Dermabouth who's in concussion protocol [1:43] and Berkeley Blazdale recovering from [1:45] the flu. So a lot of what we expected [1:48] tonight won't be the case. How does that [1:51] add to the strategy knowing that both [1:55] teams are going to send up some players [1:56] we don't normally see? Well, it's great [1:58] to be with you, Mike. And as you [2:00] mentioned, tonight is going to be so [2:01] interesting because of the absence of [2:03] some of the the key players. And not [2:05] just for us as broadcasters, but when it [2:07] comes to these coaches preparing to set [2:10] their players up for success against [2:12] their future opponents, it's like, "Oh, [2:13] we'll throw this out the window, throw [2:15] this player out the window." At a [2:16] certain point, you just got to know your [2:18] players well enough to trust them in the [2:20] big moments and and come in for the [2:22] substitutions and and be there when it [2:24] matters the most. [2:26] >> Well, don't worry, Carl. I have no plans [2:27] to throw you out the window. [2:29] >> Oh, thank you very much. [2:33] >> But there's Sophia Amenson who will be [2:35] available tonight. Two Rivers missing a [2:37] few games from their database, but [2:39] Amenson based on the information we have [2:41] averaging 16 points per game. And the [2:44] Two Rivers Warriors, they're not a team [2:46] that has a headliner like Providence [2:48] Academy and Madden Greenway or Crosby [2:50] Iron and Tory Orline. But when Two [2:52] Rivers plays well, they have that [2:54] scrappy defense, a strong team dynamic, [2:57] and I think they'll have to rely on that [2:59] a little more knowing one of their key [3:01] pieces is out with the Bone Bruise. [3:03] That's Landon Williamson, Landis [3:05] Williamson Andrews. [3:06] >> And Two Rivers has been absolutely so [3:08] powerful. And as we get here to Mameidi, [3:11] we talk about Grace Pros. And in the 14 [3:14] reported games statistically, [3:16] she's got quite the resume herself. In [3:19] 14 games, she's got 286 points. She's [3:21] averaging almost 21 points a game and [3:24] her game high was 33 in a 20point [3:26] victory at Similey on December 12th. [3:29] This should be an excellent matchup [3:30] tonight. Absolutely. When pros does [3:32] well, Mameidi does well. [3:36] >> They're five and 10. [3:40] >> Two Rivers 11 and four. There's that's [3:43] not Nia Holly. [3:46] She's at the end of the line. But we'll [3:47] talk more after the Star Spangle Banner. [4:39] Don't know. [5:04] Heat. Heat. [5:14] Few [5:35] members of the pep band serinating us [5:37] with the star spangled banner. That [5:40] >> was a unique but amazing rendition, I [5:42] got to say. [5:45] And some followup on Two Rivers as we [5:48] announced the starters. Carl, you and I [5:50] talked about this before the game. Two [5:52] Rivers, what's impressive about their [5:55] 11-4 mark is not just the record itself, [5:58] but entering the season, they had some [6:00] uncertainties about their team dynamic, [6:03] their cohesiveness when one of their top [6:04] scorers, Ana Gorman, transferred to [6:06] Minneapolis North. And while her [6:08] presence would certainly be useful for [6:11] Two Rivers, the fact that they've [6:13] managed to put together a strong season [6:16] so far, 11 and four, tells you there's a [6:18] lot of talent and there's a lot of buyin [6:20] with the players that are here. [6:21] >> Absolutely. And that is something you [6:23] can't put a price on is the team buy in [6:26] to each other as teammates and the [6:28] culture and the willingness to work even [6:31] when even when members of the team you [6:33] thought were going to be here are no [6:34] longer in the building. And for Mameidi, [6:38] no Dumber, no Blazedell. So here's a [6:41] look at what the scoring breakdown is [6:43] like. Grace pros, you saw in the open [6:44] 20.4 a game. Lucy Pier is next at three [6:48] and a half. Mir Nelson 3.3. [6:51] Reena Becker 2.9. [6:54] So Mamemidi will have to do a little bit [6:56] of searching to find offense. A lot of [6:59] youth in that starting five, Carl. So [7:03] Eidi could run into some headwinds, but [7:05] when I spoke with Anisha Fischer [7:06] beforehand, she said it could also be a [7:08] good learning tool for the youngsters as [7:11] they get accustomed to varsity ball. [7:13] >> And hey, there is some people are [7:16] students at the school of there's no [7:18] there's no better way of learning than [7:19] being thrown in the deep end. And for a [7:21] few of these starters tonight, they're [7:23] either going to sink or they're going to [7:24] swim. That's how I started my broadcast [7:27] career 20 years ago. I just threw myself [7:29] into the fire. Fortunately, I have yet [7:31] to suffer any burns. [7:33] >> And we've had enough life jackets along [7:35] the way as well. [7:37] >> Certainly more than the Titanic. [7:39] >> Oh, yes. [7:41] Well, thankfully things have changed in [7:43] the last 114 years. [7:46] >> I have a question for you, Carl. Will [7:48] you need any proverbial life jackets [7:50] with the Bills playoff game tomorrow? [7:52] >> Um, at least a couple depending on how [7:55] deadly that Broncos defense is. [7:57] >> And that's going to be a fun game. This [7:58] should be a lot of fun, too. The [7:59] starters for the two sides for Two [8:02] Rivers, it's Isabelle Vanett, Katie [8:04] Divine, Claire Spangenberg, Sophia [8:07] Amenson, and Tegan Lyles. Mabidai will [8:10] start Reena Becker, [8:13] Mera Nelson, the seventh grader, Lucy [8:16] Pier, the eighth grader, McKenna Fusl, [8:19] the freshman, and Grace Pros, the [8:21] junior. Of course, Grace the daughter of [8:24] former head coach Eric Pros. [8:26] Eric told me a couple years ago he plans [8:29] to get back into coaching, but he's [8:31] going to wait till after his daughter [8:32] makes his way through because he wanted [8:34] to be just a fan. And I can certainly [8:36] respect that because it's one thing to [8:38] be a coach, it's another when your kid [8:40] is one of the players out there. [8:41] >> I have nothing but respect for that [8:42] decision. It is so hard to to make that [8:46] transition of coach and parent and well, [8:49] obviously I'm not a parent. I would know [8:50] nothing about that. But what I'm saying [8:52] is like it can it it it can put a lot of [8:54] pressure on on the kid and honestly it's [8:56] really nice to just focus. But away we [8:58] go. Away we go indeed. [9:01] And another family tie Anisha Fiser the [9:04] Mamemidi head coach last year got to [9:06] coach against her youngest sister or I [9:09] believe youngest sister Taylor Starks. [9:12] Taylor now at Hamlin but last year she [9:14] was at Dasal where Anisha played her [9:16] high school ball. So we have a doover on [9:19] the jump ball. That's a rare sight as [9:22] we're underway here at Madameai. Zephris [9:25] with the first possession. There is [9:26] Grace Pros again. If she shoots well, [9:28] Mameidi has a good chance of getting a [9:30] victory tonight. Reena Becker collecting [9:32] it at the high post. Wide open down low. [9:35] A little more finesse is what Mameidi [9:37] needed. Carl, I say this a lot, those [9:40] are the buckets you really want to cash [9:41] in on. [9:42] >> And you talk about the streaks as we get [9:43] going tonight. Mameidi, they they've won [9:46] they've won one game um as their streak, [9:49] but they've lost three of their last [9:50] five as we already have a timeout here. [9:55] >> 26 seconds into the game. That might be [9:58] a state record. [9:59] >> That is a fascinating thing. I feel like [10:01] the only time we've ever seen a timeout [10:03] this early in the game is if there's [10:04] something wrong with the building or [10:05] with the ball, [10:07] >> like if the lights went out or [10:09] something, but [10:09] >> or maybe a milestone if it gets hit [10:11] early. [10:11] >> Oh, sure. Right. But nonetheless, I [10:14] don't see anybody celebrating too hard [10:15] right now. So, I don't think anybody [10:16] just hit their their uh 10,000th point. [10:19] >> No, Two Rivers called it. There's Anisha [10:21] Fischer, the head coach for Monamidi. [10:23] Two Rivers called it. And I think it had [10:25] to do with the blown coverage down low. [10:28] >> And so, just resetting the expectation [10:30] before they get too far into this game. [10:32] And uh Two Rivers, they've won four [10:34] games in a row. They've won six of their [10:36] last seven games. Mameidi, on the other [10:38] hand, they've lost three of their last [10:40] five. So when it comes down to it, [10:42] Mameidi has defeated Two Rivers 11 games [10:46] in a row and Two Rivers looking to break [10:48] that streak tonight. [10:50] You saw Nia Holly a moment ago and Nia [10:53] is not afraid to get on you. She is a [10:56] part of the Hopkins pipeline. Won a [10:58] couple of state titles, Miss Basketball [11:00] 2016, but she had Brian Cosgriff as her [11:02] head coach and he was known for [11:05] accountability. Mia, if you do something [11:08] she doesn't approve of, she will let you [11:10] know. Eight on the shot clock for the [11:13] Zephers. [11:16] This is Pros pulls up offline. Deacon [11:19] Lyles collects the rebound. Lyles the [11:22] senior. [11:25] Here comes Isabelle Vanett. Draws a [11:27] foul. She'll shoot two. Isabelle part of [11:29] a lengthy lineage [11:32] of siblings who play basketball. Her [11:34] oldest Michaela was a 2000 point score [11:37] at Como Park. Shaniah playing division [11:39] one at Kennesaw State. [11:45] Think about Two Rivers and the mentality [11:47] that's going into this game. We talked [11:49] about how long it's been since they've [11:51] beat Mameidi. The the the day they last [11:54] beat them was February 4th, 2020. I was [11:57] a junior in high school. That was 2,173 [12:01] days ago. When you get into the [12:03] thousands when it comes to these [12:04] streaks, especially 2,000, that can [12:06] really put a burden on you, a conference [12:10] rival like this. [12:12] I know you enjoy that kind of calendar [12:14] math, Carl. And that is Yeah, one way to [12:17] put that in perspective. [12:20] That was in the co year. No, right [12:21] before the pandemic, actually. [12:23] >> That was a month before the pandemic [12:25] started. [12:28] >> Want to feel old? [12:30] Um, I'm ready for it. [12:33] >> That was more for the viewers out there. [12:35] >> Oh, okay. I thought you were going to [12:36] say what you were doing in uh in uh as [12:39] your junior year of high school. [12:40] >> Well, I could tell you, but I wasn't [12:42] doing that. Getting a turnaround post up [12:44] like Deacon Lyles just did. Three [12:46] nothing. Two Rivers over Mabidai. [12:51] Two Rivers looking to press. [12:53] That's fustal. [12:56] >> Got it across to pros after Ly was [12:58] applying pressure. [13:01] Pros. [13:03] Pros putting the moves on and she'll [13:05] shoot two. She went down hard, but she's [13:08] getting right back up. [13:12] Couple of fun facts about Grace Pros. [13:14] After school, she will shoot for 30 to [13:17] 45 minutes. [13:20] And she also is an afficionado of [13:22] mangoes. [13:25] >> Really? That is a [13:28] that is a uh interesting [13:32] >> thing to be an afficionado of [13:36] 20.4 game. There's a 30point game tour [13:41] credit. [13:42] Knocks down the freebies and it's 3-2. [13:49] Pros's first and second points of the [13:51] night respectively. We'll see how many [13:52] she's able to knock down as Two Rivers [13:56] sets the momentum right back. Katie [13:58] Divine gets the Plinko bounce for her [14:00] first field goal. [14:03] This is Mera Nelson, the seventh grader. [14:06] Of course, seventh graders no stranger [14:08] to varsity basketball, especially on the [14:10] girls side. Modai having all sorts of [14:13] trouble. And Carl, I say this a lot, [14:17] >> as play by play or color, one little [14:19] slip up can mess up an entire play as we [14:20] just saw. [14:22] >> And just not being able to get in rhythm [14:24] of what they wanted to do with that [14:25] play. When the first thing goes goes [14:27] arai, then that's going to hit the [14:29] second domino and the third one. And [14:31] just like that, you lost a possession. [14:36] Two Rivers looking for the dump down, [14:38] but reading the pass was number 24. I'll [14:40] get her name in a minute. I believe [14:42] that's Caitlyn O' Conor. She's not on [14:44] varsity, but as we've said with Mameidi [14:47] down a few players, they are having to [14:49] move up some figures on the depth shard. [14:51] Two Rivers will take over. [14:52] >> Okconor, a ninth grader, definitely not [14:56] the first underassman or middle schooler [14:58] we'll see in this game. [15:02] >> But that just goes to show the amount of [15:03] trust that both of these coaches have in [15:05] some of their younger players. [15:07] Banette [15:10] >> 3 second call on Amenson. [15:14] >> That's always an interesting topic of [15:16] conversation when it comes to 3 seconds, [15:19] the 3se secondond violation is at what [15:21] point in youth basketball, and I know [15:23] this isn't necessarily youth basketball. [15:25] It's varsity, so they deserve varsity [15:27] standards. But at what point do you [15:29] really start heavily enforcing the 3 [15:31] seconds rule? Two Rivers enforcing a [15:34] press. They've got Mameidi trapped in [15:36] the corner. They're not going to get it [15:37] across in time. [15:40] >> It looked like they had a chance, but I [15:42] mean, Two Rivers did an amazing job of [15:44] pinning Mameidi down in this corner, the [15:47] corner nearest us. [15:51] >> And that is how you respond to a miscu. [15:53] And to your point about the 3-second [15:55] call, another [15:57] element to it, Carl, that I often wonder [15:59] about, as I understand it, 3 seconds is [16:02] based on being within arms length of an [16:05] assignment. And how does that factor for [16:08] a lengthier player like Sophia Amenson, [16:10] a taller player? Do they take wingspan [16:12] into consideration or is it just [16:13] averages? [16:16] >> You wonder. I mean, it's just like the [16:17] strike zone thing. I mean, like Jose [16:19] Altuve and Aaron Judge, do they have the [16:21] same strike zone or [16:23] >> You're not suggesting an ABS for a [16:25] 3second violation, are you? [16:27] >> No, absolutely not. The the last thing [16:29] we need is more robots on Piran [16:32] Sports. But here's a deep three for [16:35] Vanette. Burries it. My goodness. [16:39] >> That is part of the Vanett secret sauce. [16:42] Michaela was an extraordinaire from [16:44] three-point range and then gets the [16:45] steal off the inbound. Now Amenson [16:47] looking to post up. Can't get the [16:49] bounce. Vanett has four points on the [16:51] night. Now less than four minutes into [16:54] this game. Madame still being a little [16:57] bit loose with their passes here as [16:59] Pearl pulls up. Three-pointer short. [17:02] Rebound secured by Pier. Pros. Vanett's [17:06] honor. Finds the open player. That's [17:09] Reena Becker. But it comes up long high. [17:10] Karen bounces right back to her. And now [17:13] Pros looking to slice her way inside. [17:15] Draws the foul on Lyanna Windy. [17:20] >> It is interesting. Mameida coming into [17:22] this game tonight a losing record. I [17:24] mean double over. They're 5-10. But in [17:26] the Metro East they are right at the [17:28] top. They're 4-1 right now in third [17:31] place this game between two 4-1 Metro [17:33] East teams. Whoever wins this will be in [17:36] second place at the end of the night. [17:38] Hill Murray of course in first. That's [17:40] who everyone is chasing. They've got [17:42] quite the team over there. Pros are [17:44] three offline. Yeah, Hill Murray. They [17:46] are 5-0 in conference play to start the [17:48] season. It [17:49] >> looks like it's going to be an uphill [17:51] battle for everybody else. [17:53] >> Vanett steps into the three. Comes up [17:55] short. Amenson there for the rebound and [17:57] the put back. [18:03] 10-2 Two Rivers after a sluggish start [18:05] finding their rhythm as they build an [18:08] early lead. Madame needs some juice here [18:12] and that'll help. Some three-point juice [18:15] squeezed by Grace Bros. Maybe it was [18:18] three-point mango juice. [18:21] >> I'll show myself out. I wonder I wonder [18:23] if there's variations of mangoes and if [18:25] she has a a favorite variation, but [18:28] we're going to get the travel call here. [18:31] >> That's rare to see Isabelle Vanett [18:34] saying, "What in the world?" [18:37] I didn't catch it from here, but I'm [18:38] guessing she shuffled her feet as she [18:40] was going to pass from right to left. [18:42] So, at this point in this 5 to 10 game, [18:46] Grace Pros has all five points for [18:48] Mameidi. And although she's a fantastic [18:51] player, they're not going to be able to [18:52] have her do everything to carry her to [18:54] carry Mameidi to a win. [18:56] >> It's reminiscent of St. Croy Lutheran. I [18:58] saw them in a game on Monday where they [19:01] beat Marinatha Cali Oakland single game [19:03] school record 40 points. But kind of [19:06] like Mamemidi, they don't have a whole [19:08] lot of depth outside their top players. [19:09] And Mameidi, [19:12] like you said, Carl, will have to find [19:14] other sources of offense. That was a [19:16] near travel. [19:19] >> Making a move. Ava Shep making lemonade [19:22] out of lemons. And now just like that, [19:24] the Zephers have closed the gap down to [19:27] three. It looked like a broken play [19:30] until sheep was able to make something [19:31] of it. Here's Divine. She had a big roll [19:35] off the bench last year in a win over [19:37] Southwest. [19:39] Liles recovers the rebound. [19:45] Vanett for three. Yes, [19:52] Vanette putting on a show. She already [19:54] has seven. Couple of threes in the early [19:57] going. Mameidi gets down low in [19:59] transition. But a little too much [20:01] mustard for Stella Sufort. Now Mameidi [20:05] there are looking to tie their longest [20:07] winning streak of the year tonight which [20:09] is two. They got that back in December [20:11] with a win at Simley and versus Hastings [20:13] on the 12th and 16th. And then you take [20:16] a look there on the screen, the record [20:18] versus teams below and above 500. And [20:20] you take a look at Two Rivers and they [20:23] have taken care of business when they're [20:25] facing in theory inferior opponents. [20:32] High low. Amenson [20:35] draws the push foul. Carl, they had her [20:38] covered up until the last moment. That [20:40] was almost a bailout foul. [20:45] >> We go back to that stat we just talked [20:47] about how Two Rivers is perfect this [20:50] season when they play opponents with a [20:52] losing record. And that's going to be so [20:54] important for them because of their [20:57] ability to take care of business when it [20:59] matters. Now, you got to win those those [21:01] big games against the teams with the [21:02] good records, too, but equally important [21:04] to not sleep on any opponents. [21:07] Pier with the steel or I should say [21:09] rebound. [21:11] It looked like a steal from here when [21:13] you get a loose ball ricocheting like [21:15] that. Pros really shifty. [21:23] >> So was Caitlyn Okconor who will go to [21:25] the line for two. You spoke of the [21:28] relatively brief winning streak Samidi. [21:31] Let's not forget it took them a while to [21:33] pick up their first win. They dropped [21:34] their first five games in a row. [21:37] That is not the way you want to start a [21:39] season by losing your first [21:41] >> your first five games. [21:44] >> And like Two Rivers, Madameidi had to [21:47] soldier ahead without one of their top [21:49] contributors from a year ago, Sarah [21:50] Popar, transferred to Hill Murray. [21:54] Caitlyn Okconor blinks at the line. [21:58] Rebound. Okconor throws it up and puts [22:01] it in. [22:02] They still got points out of that [22:04] possession. They did it the hard way, [22:06] but it's still good for two. And now [22:07] they're spreading the rock around. [22:10] >> But like you were saying, Carl, getting [22:12] other players involved. We're not saying [22:15] Reena or Meera or Caitlyn have to put up [22:17] 20 tonight, but just enough to make the [22:20] defense a little more honest about [22:23] approaching Grace Bros. [22:26] >> Because if you get more players involved [22:28] in the scoring, then that's going to get [22:30] Grace even more open. [22:32] Here's Amenson on the dribble drive. [22:34] Pulls up. Got it. [22:37] >> Amenson with a couple of buckets. 159 [22:40] two Rivers over Mameidi. [22:48] Two Rivers [22:50] looking for their first win [22:53] in 10 meetings in this series. Pros had [22:56] the ball knocked away as Carl pointed [22:58] out over 2,000 days. 2020 is the last [23:02] time. I think they were still known as [23:04] Henry Sibi back then. [23:06] >> That's how long it's been, Mike. [23:14] >> 11-11 left in the first half. Live [23:17] coverage on SEC. [23:21] Vanett [23:24] finds a teammate. [23:27] Scoring on the runner is Tia Scott, the [23:30] sophomore. [23:37] Modi. Oh, they had the press broken. [23:42] Stella Suford with an unforced error. [23:45] Just bobbled the pass and another easy [23:47] two points. [23:48] >> I think calls timeout now. [23:52] >> 10:46 to go. [23:55] Carl, I think we're seeing a little more [23:56] of that polished poise you were talking [23:58] about with Two Rivers and how they've [24:00] handled teams under 500. That's starting [24:03] to show up a little more as we approach [24:05] the midway point of this first half. [24:06] >> Now, at one at one point in this and the [24:10] earlier stage of the first half, it was [24:11] 10-2 in favor of Two Rivers and ever [24:15] since the Zephers have been able to step [24:17] on the gas a little bit more. So, we'll [24:20] see how this the rest of that plays out [24:21] in the first half here. The last thing [24:24] that Madameai wants to see, especially [24:26] with another game tomorrow against [24:28] Delano at Wakonia High School, is a is a [24:32] loss like this tonight. Take a look at [24:33] the Metro the Metro East Conference here [24:35] and these two teams bunched up at two [24:37] and three. Everybody chasing Hill Murray [24:39] like we were talking about earlier and [24:41] it's going to be a competitive [24:42] conference. [24:44] >> Tartan getting a win over Mamedai. [24:49] >> Two Rivers will get their second try at [24:51] Hill Murray next Thursday. [24:55] again. Landis Williamson Andrews should [24:57] be back for that one. And two Rivers [25:00] won't play again until next Tuesday. [25:04] And to follow up on the schedule, Carl, [25:06] hold up. Isabelle Vanett [25:09] snatching another steal. [25:11] Like we said, two Rivers, they are [25:13] scrappy defensively. [25:16] Vanett had that pass nearly go ary. [25:20] Another O board and a three-point play [25:23] chance for Katie Divine. I think there [25:25] were three offensive rebounds in that [25:27] possession. [25:35] >> Now, Two Rivers, their next game will be [25:38] next Tuesday against a not great North [25:41] St. Paul team. Currently a record of 1 [25:43] and 11. [25:44] >> Katie Dine completes the three-point [25:46] play. also plays flag football and at [25:49] her residence owns a few chickens and [25:52] ducks. [25:55] Midi hoping to [25:58] duck up a few more points. Grace pros [26:01] can certainly do that. A basket when [26:03] Mameidi needed it. [26:04] >> And we don't do chuck a duck at at [26:07] basketball games. That's more reserved [26:08] for hockey. But P definitely just [26:10] chucked up that three. [26:13] Divine for the answer off the rim. [26:16] Amidai with the box out. [26:19] >> And at this point, PL leads all scorers [26:23] across both teams in this game. She has [26:24] eight points. [26:28] The difference is in support. Mameidi [26:33] only four points outside of Grace Pros [26:37] as Lucy Pier comes up short trying to go [26:39] across. Two Rivers getting a little more [26:42] distribution. Divine tried to thread it [26:45] to Amenson, but not a lot of space down [26:48] there. Reena Becker picks up the loose [26:50] ball. [26:52] Stopped in her tracks. Three. That's [26:54] off. That was Stella Seouford. [27:00] Bros again. [27:03] Long [27:05] jump ball [27:08] making the grab [27:10] was Stella Seford. [27:12] We've seen a lot of players hit the [27:14] hardwood here in the last few minutes. [27:18] Vanett, the most recent [27:21] accompanyer of the the Wood. [27:25] That's not an uncommon sight in girls [27:28] and women's basketball. [27:33] Oh, Vanette. [27:35] >> That would have been And now we're going [27:37] to get the rebounding foul there going [27:40] th going against Amenson. [27:42] That would have been gross if Vanett [27:46] basically faked the pass into the corner [27:48] to shake off the defender and hit that [27:50] three. [27:50] >> You saw exactly the same thing I did. [27:52] And then a tough break. That's the [27:54] second foul on Amenson. And there wasn't [27:56] a whole lot of contact. I'm not saying [27:57] it wasn't a foul, but if you're going to [27:59] pick one up, Carl, that's probably not [28:01] the best place for one. [28:02] >> No. Yeah. [28:04] >> Got to be careful here, especially in [28:05] the early stages of the game. [28:10] >> Kick ball. It will stay with Mameidi. [28:12] 839 left in the first. And now this [28:15] Mameidi team, they are used to scoring. [28:17] I mean, on average, they score 49 points [28:19] per game. And right now, with only a [28:22] handful of minutes to go, they've only [28:24] got 12 so far in the first half. [28:27] Aaron inbound pass. Whoa. [28:30] Two Rivers open on the other end, but [28:34] Spangenberg was too strong. [28:37] You love to see that effort there from [28:40] Reena Becker. [28:42] Slid right into the bench. But two [28:44] Rivers can't convert on the other end. [28:48] They had a great chance at some points. [28:50] So Mammina gets a reprieve. Only an [28:53] eight-point game. Another [28:57] three or two and lot of eyes back in [29:00] business. The dribble drive a little [29:02] short. Mira Nelson didn't look like she [29:04] was fully set. Dead ball rebound to Two [29:06] Rivers. [29:15] >> Two Rivers located in Menota Heights. [29:23] Three on the way short and there's an [29:26] over the back foul on Lyanna Wingy. [29:30] >> Yeah, they'll get Wingy for that one. [29:33] >> That was pretty clear. I think Carl, you [29:35] and I, we have the same vantage point. [29:38] When you reach over and make contact [29:39] like that, [29:42] they're going to get you. [29:47] Two Rivers. They have not reached a [29:49] state tournament in this century. [29:51] Mameidi has never been to the big dance. [29:53] >> They had some years of this close, [29:55] >> which is curious because Mameidi excels [29:58] in so many other sports. Like just this [30:01] year, I was able to call them winning [30:03] the the class 2A girls state soccer [30:06] championship. They're regularly in the [30:09] the hockey state championship or state [30:12] tournament at least. It is mysterious [30:14] the lack of basketball success. And they [30:17] had some seasons where it looked like [30:19] they would break through. I remember [30:21] Emma Gro House from several years ago. [30:23] She was a 6-3 division one [30:27] caliber player, big post player. [30:31] Just sometimes you run into that [30:33] Achilles heel, but you were right on. [30:36] Soccer back-to-back state championships [30:38] in 2A. [30:41] Boys basketball, they've done well. [30:44] Here's Spankenberg for three. [30:46] That's short. [30:48] Becker with the rebound. [30:53] Loose ball now. Vanette gives it a try. [30:55] That bounces out. Carl, I feel this is a [30:58] critical junction in the game. That's a [31:00] walk. Ava Shepic took a couple of lunges [31:04] there. But both teams haven't scored in [31:06] a while, so I feel like whoever can get [31:08] on a run would have an edge. What about [31:10] you? [31:10] >> Especially going into halftime. That [31:13] positive momentum going into locker [31:14] room. And oh, what do we see there? It's [31:17] going to stay with Two Rivers, but a [31:19] miscommunication there with Vanett. [31:23] So, this time, Vanett will be the one [31:24] doing the inbounding. [31:26] >> Communication always key. [31:30] >> And Troll broke that up and she's going [31:32] to get rewarded. Well, looked like she [31:35] was. [31:37] And that's at least the second [31:41] maybe third [31:43] missed opportunity from Mamedi. [31:45] >> That was a great effort play by by Grace [31:47] Pros. [31:56] >> Grace doing wonders for the Zephers. Two [31:59] Rivers doing wonders to stay with Becker [32:01] on the slash. I think Spangenberg will [32:04] get credit for the block. Here's Amenson [32:06] one-on-one. She'll shoot two. [32:18] >> Sophia Amenson, a volleyball and [32:21] basketball athlete. [32:25] Her final year of varsity play. [32:30] Take a look at this replay here [32:33] and everything that followed. Didn't [32:36] didn't really see much right there. [32:41] Amenson 16 points. Solid free throw [32:45] shooter. 78%. [32:49] And I jinx her. [32:51] How dare you? [32:55] Mani. They'll have a tough game coming [32:57] up. [33:00] Bros looking for the tough bucket. [33:07] Vanett long outlet. [33:08] >> Absolutely fired [33:11] >> across the entire court. Now Vanett [33:14] picking up the pieces. Three on the way. [33:17] Divine missing. Rebound pros. And now [33:20] the the gym is making some serious noise [33:22] now. [33:25] 2112. [33:28] Both teams still in a rut. It's been a [33:31] while since either have put up a field [33:33] goal. Pros on the give and go. Tries to [33:36] squeeze underneath. Katy Divine [33:40] making the play. Zephers with the [33:43] possession arrow on the tie up. But [33:46] again, Carl, two Rivers. I think they've [33:49] locked in on defense. Remember that [33:50] early timeout 26 seconds into the game [33:52] after they have blown coverage down low. [33:55] It didn't result in a layup, but [34:00] >> Holly got on them and now they're [34:01] adapting. [34:02] >> I was worried for a second. It looked [34:04] like pros went down hard on that last [34:06] layup and it looks like she was going [34:08] back down again, but she just had to tie [34:09] her shoe [34:11] and I I haven't seen it perfectly so [34:15] far, but I think there's a lot of [34:16] players who have not left the floor. [34:19] >> Two Rivers, they've only played seven. [34:22] Mameidi. They've tapped into their bench [34:24] a little more. And Pros drew the foul [34:28] with Mameidi in the bonus. Grace will [34:30] get a chance to score some points at the [34:31] line. [34:35] And now she can make it a 10-point [34:38] outing already [34:40] in the first as we take another look at [34:42] her getting fouled there. [34:50] Bros, a perfect four of four from the [34:52] line so far. 2114. [34:55] And when you're not hitting your shot, [34:57] Carl, getting free throws is a good way [34:58] to keep momentum in your favor. [35:04] Down to the baseline. And that will work [35:07] for Katie Divine. [35:11] >> Two Rivers attempting to press again. [35:14] >> Divine goes up to seven. [35:30] Nelson [35:32] Vanette makes the read. Can she take it [35:34] all the way? No. [35:36] Rose was there to disrupt. [35:39] >> The two top performers in this game thus [35:42] far right there next to each other. [35:45] Vameidi once again, [35:48] Stella Super draws a foul. She'll shoot [35:50] two. But Carl, I'm noticing Vameidi [35:53] maybe needs a little more English when [35:54] they get down low. They've been open on [35:56] some of those dump downs. [36:00] >> And now pros will not take a trip to the [36:04] bench, but she'll get a hydration break [36:06] there. I I I have got a good feeling [36:08] she's not going to be on the bench the [36:10] entire night. [36:14] Super missing the front end. I've seen [36:16] that from top players like Addy Mack and [36:20] Madden Greenway and Tory Orline. One [36:22] reason they're able to tabulate so many [36:25] points, assists, and rebounds, but [36:29] it also comes down to the value they [36:31] bring. [36:33] Amenson recovers and scores to convert [36:36] the high low play. And [36:37] >> and their conditioning being able to [36:39] withstand 36 minutes of play like that. [36:44] >> And now Amenson will shoot two drawing [36:46] the foul. [36:48] How about this for balance Carl? Right [36:50] now for two Rivers Vanette seven points, [36:52] Divine seven points seven points with a [36:55] chance to add more at the line. [37:01] Never a bad idea to spread the rock [37:02] around and make sure that everybody's [37:04] ready to score. [37:06] >> Makes me want to hit up the slot [37:08] machine. [37:10] >> These two teams will meet again in 32 [37:13] days on February 17th, [37:16] of course, at Two Rivers in Menota [37:18] Heights [37:21] at night. Take a look at the replay [37:24] here. Just another hard collision. It [37:27] feels like we've been watching those for [37:29] at least the last 15 minutes. [37:35] >> I know Devine is a flight football [37:36] player, but maybe everyone else should [37:39] try out next spring. Nowhere to go for [37:42] Mameidi. [37:44] Caitlyn O' Conor pinched in the corner [37:46] again. [37:55] Nisha Fisher looking on. [38:05] Divine was looking for the touch three. [38:08] Pier closed in and Mameidi prized the [38:11] ball away. Here's Pier. [38:14] She stumbles. Two Rivers with the arrow [38:16] this time. [38:19] That sense of composure, that's [38:21] something Lucy Pier as an eighth grader [38:23] and Nelson as I'm watching Mamemi, this [38:26] is my second time seeing them this [38:27] season. I think that's going to be their [38:29] key, getting that composure, that poise [38:33] to turn a steal into a big play. [38:41] Amenson. [38:44] Another tie up. [38:47] Now we go the other way. [38:50] And that is not the first time this half [38:52] that Amenson has gone to the ground. [38:59] Dia [39:02] not afraid to flex her vocals as head [39:05] coach. Got her start as part of the [39:07] Durham Hall staff. Mameidi trying [39:09] to do the give and go again. [39:15] Foul called on to Rivers. [39:22] >> And more free throws. No, it's on [39:24] Mameidi. The way they were motioning, I [39:26] thought it was on two Rivers, but that [39:29] makes a little more sense. [39:32] >> I don't know if that's happened to you, [39:33] Carl, where the officials signal one way [39:35] and you think it's the opposite [39:36] direction. [39:40] Yeah, it's just the possession arrow is [39:42] one of those things that has never [39:43] failed to make me do a discount double [39:45] check. [39:46] >> Sorry, I shouldn't say that again before [39:48] State Farm lawyers up against us. But [39:52] >> well, they'll need a new pitch man if [39:54] Aaron Rogers retires. Katie Divine. [39:56] There's a look at the foul and Dine [39:59] knocking down the free throws. Two [40:00] Rivers seven of nine. It'll be [40:02] interesting if he really is done when [40:04] they will retire his jersey at Lambo. if [40:07] it'll be a couple years from now, [40:09] handful of years down the lane the road [40:10] or if they'll do it immediately. But [40:12] nonetheless here, 14 points is the [40:15] difference in favor of the away team. [40:19] And I don't think Mamemidi has hit a [40:21] field goal for the last four or five [40:24] minutes. Pros trying to slash double [40:28] dribble. and Pros is doing all she can [40:31] do out there, but at a certain point, [40:33] she's running out of teammate gas to [40:36] fuel her. [40:38] And that's what's difficult sometimes at [40:41] this level when you don't have players [40:43] that can anticipate [40:45] your moves and your reactions. [40:50] Here's Divine looking to drive in from [40:52] the wing. Now she is pinched off. [40:56] Another jump ball. [40:58] We've had a lot of those in this first [41:00] half. [41:04] >> And Carl, I'm guessing you've seen your [41:06] share of basketball at the high school [41:07] and college level when you cover some of [41:10] the higher level teams. Here's a three [41:12] from Amenson. [41:16] Divine was there for the rebound. Vanett [41:18] fakes [41:20] looking for help. Amenson after the [41:23] crosscourt pass moves in and gets the [41:26] friendly bound. She's up to 11. [41:29] Well, we're seeing it play out in this [41:30] game. Two Rivers, they're down one of [41:32] their top players, but you still have [41:34] enough in Abinson and Vanett to [41:36] >> come up with some ingenuity. [41:39] And that's what the great teams do. I [41:41] mean, completely different levels, what [41:43] we saw it at the NBA level the other [41:44] night. No Anthony Edwards or Rudy Goar [41:47] for the Timberwolves versus the Bucks. [41:49] Guess what happened? Julius Randle put [41:50] on a show and they still won against a [41:53] full strength Bucks team. Two Rivers [41:55] putting on a show right now. Loose or [41:57] Katie Divine scoring in transition. [42:04] 33-15 [42:11] appears. [42:15] Three is offline. Pros has been [42:17] neutralized these last few minutes. [42:20] Mike, were you aware that there are [42:23] three different teams in the Western [42:24] Conference who have better records than [42:26] every single team in the Eastern [42:28] Conference other than the Detroit [42:29] Pistons? It's crazy the differences [42:33] between the conferences this year. And [42:35] to follow up on your point about Julius [42:37] Randall, like you said, the great teams, [42:41] they have that depth. Well, Oklahoma [42:43] City comes to mind. They have a high [42:46] level starting unit. And even if they're [42:48] missing Jaylen Williams or or even if [42:51] they're missing Shay, like they're [42:53] capable of winning these games with [42:55] their other pieces. [42:58] A fast break layup and a chance for [43:00] three. Claire Spangenberg the [43:02] beneficiary. Lyanna Wingy set her up [43:06] >> and that brought all the Two Rivers fans [43:08] to their feet. [43:11] They're making themselves hurt here on [43:12] this Friday night. [43:15] They have completely shut down Grace [43:17] Bros and Mameidi over the last several [43:19] minutes. [43:20] >> The lead is now 20 21. [43:25] >> Spangenberg on the board. Two Rivers [43:27] eight of 10. I talked to one of the [43:30] Monidi parents who thought this could be [43:33] a tough showing for the Zephers tonight [43:35] with them playing short-handed. [43:39] pros [43:41] the step back. [43:43] At this point though, I think this is [43:45] another if you're a coach, you don't [43:46] hate to see this, even if you're on the [43:48] losing side, because in this moment, [43:50] you're going to you're going to find the [43:52] real characters on your team. And when [43:55] you're most uncomfortable, when you're [43:56] getting beat by this this many points, [43:59] you're going to find out who are the [44:00] players on your team that are going to [44:01] keep fighting no matter what the score [44:03] is. Who's going to be there for their [44:05] teammate when they're down? Isabelle [44:08] Vanett steaming after getting called for [44:10] the foul. [44:12] That [44:14] will be her second. And we're in the [44:17] double bonus. [44:19] And what you said, Carl, parallels the [44:22] vibes I got from Anisha Fischer when I [44:24] spoke to her pregame. [44:27] >> She told her players, "This is part of [44:29] the learning process. You're going to [44:30] figure out a lot about yourselves even [44:33] if the wins don't come. [44:38] Still one and one. So an empty [44:40] possession for Mera Nelson and Mameidi. [44:47] Mia Holly will have to use a timeout to [44:50] get Amenson out of a jam. 3615. [44:54] Two Rivers though completely taking over [44:56] this game since that eight or nine [44:59] minute mark. [45:01] >> Taking over is an understatement at this [45:04] point. a 21point lead. And now I mean I [45:09] don't know how much of an asterisk you [45:10] how big the asterisk is going to be if [45:13] it's going to be size 12 or if it's [45:14] going to be size 36 but you do think [45:17] about all the the absent players in this [45:20] game. Uh but Two Rivers it looks like [45:23] barring some minor miracle they are well [45:25] on their way to closing away that that [45:28] streak of not beating Mameidi. [45:31] You mentioned Delano, that's tomorrow. [45:34] Delano, a sleeper in section 63A. Of [45:38] course, that's where Benel St. [45:39] Margaret's and Orno lie. And then Hill [45:41] Murray after that. So, the Zephers are [45:43] going to have a couple of huge tests in [45:46] the next few days. And then they'll wrap [45:48] up the regular season hosting Hill [45:51] Murray. [45:53] 155 left in the first half. 3615 our [45:56] score. [45:57] >> Both teams still in the double bonus, [46:00] >> right? both at nine. [46:04] I go back to that last two Rivers [46:06] victory over Mabameidi. [46:09] This seems [46:12] strange, but that was a one-point win. [46:16] Two Rivers looking to do more than one [46:19] better. [46:23] Runner is long. Divine trails her own [46:26] miss. [46:29] Amenson [46:31] two defenders. She shrugs it off and [46:33] scores again. [46:36] It's now 3815 130 left. We're having a [46:39] little bit of trouble with the score [46:40] bug. So we'll keep you up to date on [46:42] time and score. [46:47] And I said it a few minutes ago. I mean [46:49] at this point Mameidi, they've only [46:51] scored 15 points with a minute to go in [46:54] the first half. Madame averages 49 [46:56] points a game. [47:00] The more I think about this game and how [47:02] it's progressed so far, Carl, as Lanna [47:05] Wingy will shoot a couple with both [47:07] teams in the double bonus, [47:10] >> I think after the first few minutes once [47:12] Two Rivers got settled in, [47:15] that's where the momentum, the tempo [47:17] shifted in their favor. I'm sorry to to [47:20] interrupt your point here, Mike, but [47:21] just so you are aware, if this free [47:23] throw is successful, that will match the [47:25] average points per game for Two Rivers. [47:28] And yeah, I did just jinx her even, [47:31] >> but I think they're going to hit it [47:33] before the end of the first half. Two [47:34] Rivers, they averaged 40 points a game. [47:37] They are one point away from matching [47:40] that in the first half. [47:44] >> That is useful math to bring up. I know [47:46] averages can fluctuate depending on who [47:48] your opponent is, especially in [47:49] conference play, but that does paint a [47:53] picture of how dominant this half has [47:55] been for the Warriors. [47:57] Eight on the shot clock. Runner blocked [47:59] by Amenson. Madame still has it with [48:01] five on the clock. This is Beer. Does [48:03] she recognize it? I don't think she [48:05] does. It's going to be a shot clock [48:07] violation for Two Rivers. And Nia Holly [48:10] thrilled at her team's defensive output. [48:13] It is nothing but a party over there on [48:16] the red and Vegas gold bench. [48:20] >> I wonder if we're invited. [48:23] >> I think that would take away our uh [48:25] neutrality as broadcasters. You're [48:27] probably right. [48:30] But Two Rivers doing some fantastic [48:31] defense. And that's a double whammy of [48:34] sorts, Carl. The shot clock violation. [48:36] Pros hit with a foul, her second. And [48:38] Two Rivers gets to shoot two more with [48:39] 36.8 on the clock. I wonder what Nia [48:42] Holly is going to say in the locker room [48:44] at halftime. I mean, there's I'm sure [48:47] there's some things to clean up here, [48:50] but at this point, there's a lot of [48:52] celebrating going on. There's some [48:53] celebrating, but knowing Nia, she will [48:56] probably emphasize some of the areas of [48:58] improvement. [49:00] She is not afraid to speak her mind on a [49:02] lot of things. And there it is, the 40th [49:05] point on the night. Currently 40 to 15. [49:08] 36 seconds to go in the first half. [49:11] Spangenberg [49:15] >> knocks down Bold. Her form looks sharp [49:17] there. Two Rivers 11 to 14. 35 seconds. [49:20] 4115. [49:24] Pros [49:27] to Pier. [49:29] Can Mameidi get a field goal? Get [49:32] something. [49:34] That three is long and two Rivers can [49:36] put an exclamation point [49:38] to an overall strong first half. It's [49:42] Lyles one-on-one blocked by Pier. Now [49:46] Amenson muscles through gets the Blinko [49:49] bounce. I can't give her $10,000, but [49:52] that's two big ones for the Warriors. [49:54] Pros the heave. [49:56] >> Not there. 4315. [49:59] >> That's just about a summary of what this [50:00] first half was from. [50:04] Two Rivers [50:06] scoring the last it seems like 15 points [50:10] unanswered if not more. [50:13] >> They have turned this into their own [50:14] personal playground [50:17] and look well on their way to ending [50:19] that lengthy losing streak to Mameidi. [50:22] Carl and I will be back for first half [50:24] stats and analysis. 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Two Rivers even without [56:26] Landis Williamson Andrews, they still [56:27] have enough in the tank and enough [56:29] defensive hustle to assert themselves. [56:32] Mameidi at times they just look rattled. [56:34] They look extremely rattled. They look [56:36] very uncomfortable on offense and on [56:39] defense. Two Rivers has been able to use [56:41] their physicality to their advantage and [56:43] just an absolute show by Isabelle Vanett [56:46] tonight. And I don't see any sign of it [56:50] stopping in the second half. Once Two [56:52] Rivers got past those early jitters [56:55] again, that was that blown coverage play [56:57] to start that led to the timeout 26 [57:00] seconds in. Over time, they just got [57:02] stronger. And we've seen Amenson flex [57:04] her muscle down low. A couple of threes [57:07] from the affforementioned Isabelle [57:08] Vanett. [57:11] There's one of them. And Katie Divine [57:17] chipping in a few points as the half [57:19] progressed. There's one of the rare [57:21] field goals. But this is mostly a Two [57:24] Rivers show. And for any of you who will [57:26] watch this on Town Square TV down in [57:29] Dakota County, you're probably loving [57:31] this. [57:34] But as we said at the start, Mamemidai [57:36] down a couple of players, [57:40] one to concussion protocol, one to [57:42] illness. [57:44] And when you take out two top scorers [57:47] like that and the rest of your unit just [57:50] doesn't have the experience, [57:53] it can lead to matchups like that. As we [57:55] get through the first half highlights, [57:57] again, a lot on the Two River side. [57:58] Mamedi will try to add a few more on [58:00] their side. Second half will start in [58:02] just 2 minutes right here on SEC Sports. [58:25] Some people judge a book by its cover. [58:28] And if you're not what people are [58:30] looking for, you're kind of like a [58:32] reject. 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[59:41] >> The Health Class Film Guy isn't the best [59:43] person to talk to your kid about vaping. [59:45] >> Got a few minutes? [59:46] >> You are. Start the conversation with [59:48] your child about vaping today. [60:01] Mike Been and Carl Warner back with you [60:03] for the second half live on SEC Sports. [60:07] Middle of January, MLK weekend upon us. [60:11] Here's a quick look at the halftime [60:12] stats. [60:15] The three-pointers [60:18] haven't gone down all that much for [60:19] either side. Isabelle Vanett has the [60:21] only two for Two Rivers. Mamedi's Grace [60:24] Pros the only two [60:27] three-pointers converted. [60:31] And that score I don't think tells the [60:33] whole story when you think about the [60:34] turnovers and it's hard to keep up [60:36] without a statistician. But the [60:37] turnovers and the field goal shooting [60:39] playing a big part as well. And again, [60:42] Madameai had that lengthy scoring [60:44] drought to end the first half. [60:45] >> Yeah, they did. And lengthy is an [60:47] understatement. They've been stuck at 15 [60:50] for a long time. [60:53] >> It is also mental health awareness night [60:56] at Mamemidi. There is a display as you [60:59] enter the gym highlighting mental [61:02] health. I know that's been a subject a [61:03] lot of athletes have discussed more [61:06] frequently in recent years. Foul drawn [61:08] by two Rivers [61:11] and Wingy [61:13] after they collect the rebound. 1748 [61:16] left in the second half [61:23] >> and we've got our score bug back online. [61:28] We gave it a talking to at halftime. [61:31] >> Isabelle Vanett on the drive. Strong. [61:33] Grace pros there for the rebound. [61:37] >> As you said, Carl, she is Oh, [61:41] another tackle. [61:44] >> But Pros doing whatever she can. It's [61:47] just tough when you don't have someone [61:48] who can help you out, give you a spell. [61:51] And Raina Becker that time [61:54] hitting the hitting the hardwood as [61:58] Grace Pros tries her hardest. And [62:01] finally a sign of life for Mameidi. [62:05] That's Caitlyn O' Conor. [62:10] A foul on pros [62:14] and head coach Anisha Fischer not too [62:17] happy about that one. [62:19] I stand corrected on the last score. [62:21] That was McKenna Fucal. [62:28] >> Pros with their third foul. That's the [62:31] last player you want to see in foul [62:32] trouble given Mabameidi's [62:34] roster situation. [62:40] >> You do love to see your star player [62:42] playing their heart out despite the [62:44] obvious handicap tonight. [62:48] Katie Divine [62:50] with the hook shot. She's up to 13. And [62:54] at this point, Almondson's up to 15. [63:00] Tie up. And two Rivers with the arrow. [63:04] Again, the Warriors without Landis [63:06] Williamson Andrews still getting quite a [63:08] bit of production, but it goes back to [63:10] an extension of this season. They didn't [63:12] have an Ira Gorman to look upon, but [63:16] they have enough pieces elsewhere to [63:18] make it work. [63:20] Where they've struggled are matchups [63:22] against the higher level opponents, Hill [63:24] Murray, Providence Academy. [63:26] Although Providence Academy has [63:29] steamrolled a lot of opponents this [63:31] year. [63:38] 4517. We have a foul [63:41] on [63:43] Two Rivers. [63:46] It's on Amenson, her third. And while [63:49] Two Rivers isn't in any danger, Amenson [63:52] is one of the catalysts. You want to [63:54] make sure she doesn't get in foul [63:55] trouble. And I tell you what, if I was [63:59] scheduling, if I if I played for a [64:01] Minnesota State High School League girls [64:03] basketball team, those are the two [64:04] deadliest words I would never want to [64:06] hear right now. Providence Academy. [64:08] That would not be a fun game to play for [64:11] the opposing team. [64:13] >> The only instate team to beat them this [64:15] season is Hopkins and that was in the [64:17] season opener. [64:20] Reena Becker [64:22] to Pros [64:24] guarded by Vanett. Pros [64:28] barreling her way in. Carl Grace, [64:32] she is determined as the ball rolls over [64:35] to us. Just determined to make anything [64:37] work, [64:38] >> which is extremely admirable, especially [64:41] I mean there's no there's no ifs, ands, [64:43] or buts about it. They're down by 28. [64:45] So, at this point in the game, to have [64:47] your star player be showing this much [64:48] effort is something that Monidi really [64:50] has to love to see. [64:53] Reflecting on what you said late in the [64:55] first half in a situation like this as [64:57] we get another look at the foul. [65:02] >> You mentioned the learning experience, [65:04] the perks that come with it, even if the [65:08] score doesn't reflect it. I say this all [65:09] the time, Carl, you never know who's [65:11] watching. College scouts in particular. [65:14] >> Yeah. You never you never know who's [65:16] watching. [65:18] And that is such a that's a big reason [65:20] why integrity is such a a cornerstone of [65:24] almost every single youth association [65:27] and team is understanding from a young [65:30] age that integrity matters a lot. [65:33] >> Vanette to the line shooting 66% [65:36] this season. And for the [65:40] for our viewers at home, we just want to [65:42] remind you that the I I don't know if [65:44] it's necessarily called the mercy rule [65:46] or just the the time rule, uh, but you'd [65:48] be looking for 35 points of a lead in [65:51] the last 9 minutes of the of the second [65:55] half here. So, in a lot of other [65:57] Minnesota State High School League [65:58] sports, the Mercy rule only kicks in in [66:00] the fourth quarter. But if you really [66:02] think about it, the last nine minutes of [66:03] the second half is really the fourth [66:05] quarter of the basketball game. And [66:06] mercy roll is the term. Hockey, it's the [66:09] third period. Lacrosse, it's the fourth [66:11] quarter. I think for boys, girls, it's [66:14] running time anyway. [66:17] >> So, at this point, it's a 28-point lead. [66:19] And Two Rivers looking for a timeout. [66:21] They won't be rewarded. And now they [66:22] will be. [66:27] It looks like uh it looks like Isabelle [66:30] Vanett called the timeout [66:35] >> and it was granted. It's almost [66:39] akin to football games when a coach [66:42] calls a timeout right before a field [66:44] goal attempt. [66:50] There's the foul on Claire Spangenberg. [66:53] 4719 exactly 16 minutes to go in the [66:57] second. You mentioned scheduling. [67:00] Looking at Two Rivers, the teams they [67:01] lost to Wakonia, they could be a sleeper [67:04] in section 24A. They've been up there [67:08] hovering around the top 10 all season. [67:09] Here's a look at their upcoming [67:10] schedule. North St. Paul on Tuesday. [67:14] That one should be winnable. Hill [67:15] Murray. [67:17] They have been the closest team [67:21] against Hill Murray in terms of margin. [67:23] And Nia excited. She's hoping to notch a [67:26] win there. Richfield, [67:31] they've got some work to do, but they [67:32] could be a sleeper in section 6 3A. [67:36] And then they will take on Delano [67:37] February 19th. Rogue game at Delano. So, [67:41] Two Rivers not afraid to face some high [67:44] level opponents. They played Minihaha [67:46] Academy. Now Minihaha's without CA Hill, [67:49] but the Red Hawks still able to get the [67:51] win there. [67:53] But a lot of [67:55] strong teams and St. Corey Lutheran not [67:57] ranked, but they have two highc caliber [68:00] athletes there. Bounce pass [68:03] and the flip for Miran Nelson, the [68:05] seventh grader. 4721. [68:12] Wingy [68:13] the dish to Amenson. [68:16] The scoop and the score. Amenson with [68:18] 17. [68:30] Pier the skip. [68:33] This is Nelson. Backto back buckets. [68:41] Nelson, the seventh grader. [68:44] That can help your confidence. Here's a [68:46] three for the Warriors. Splash. [68:50] Katie Divine. Made it look pretty. [68:54] And she's got a pretty solid 16 points [68:57] to her name. [69:00] >> 29point lead for Mameidi. [69:03] Under 15 minutes to play. [69:05] >> Bros used up the dribble in a heap of [69:07] trouble. Traveling call. [69:12] some good sportsmanship being shown on [69:14] both sides. You always love to always [69:16] love to see that. [69:18] >> That's one of the interesting [69:21] mental facets. Sometimes I'll see [69:24] players wait for a teammate to help them [69:25] up. Others [69:28] will graciously accept the hand offered [69:30] by an opponent. [69:43] Amenson looking for the dribble drive. [69:45] Didn't see a lane. Pulls up from the [69:46] elbow. Reena Becker collecting the [69:49] rebound. [69:53] Becker bounce pass over to Stella [69:56] Seouford. [69:58] Here Nelson the lob inside to Seford and [70:02] a wedgie. [70:05] Is anyone going to jump up to get it or [70:07] are we going to [70:08] >> I think the officials might have to go [70:10] get it. [70:13] >> We going to get a broom here. [70:15] >> Or another ball. [70:18] >> Most of the time when I cover girls and [70:20] women's basketball, they don't have the [70:22] vertical. [70:23] >> Oh, here comes another ball. [70:24] >> Yep. They don't have the vertical that [70:28] the boys and men's players do. [70:30] >> It's not a knock. It's just one of those [70:33] >> mechanical things. And the official [70:35] >> It's more wedgie in there. [70:39] >> That's three wedgies. Four. This could [70:42] be an alltime wedgie record. [70:44] >> Someone get a ladder. [70:46] Where's the ladder at? Oh, finally. [70:48] >> After four tries. Well, we've got a [70:50] ladder. Goodness. If that was stuck, I [70:52] know the truck has a ladder. We had to [70:54] use it to mic up the backboard. So, I'm [70:56] pretty sure Clayton and Joe and the crew [70:58] would be more than happy to bring out [70:59] the ladder to fetch the ball. Actually, [71:01] it's right. [71:02] >> I feel bad. Our our friendly green [71:04] ladder was here the whole time. [71:06] >> Oh, man. Okay. Wow. That's going on the [71:09] demo reel. [71:13] >> Well, I definitely heard a rose. Such a [71:14] clatter. [71:21] And Two Rivers draws the foul on the [71:23] other end. Obviously, when there is a [71:25] wedged ball, it's treated as a jump [71:27] ball, in case you didn't know. [71:31] So, Two Rivers had the arrow and Amenson [71:32] will get shoot a couple. [71:37] I had to joke with one of my camera [71:39] operators at Farmington the other night [71:40] when I told him, well, we had a wedgie [71:42] in the game, and I he couldn't believe [71:44] me when I told him that it was the first [71:45] wedgie of my entire play-by-play career. [71:49] >> I'm guessing it won't be the last. Well, [71:51] we know it isn't the last. We just had [71:52] one. Mhm. [71:56] >> Amenson splits at the line. 53-23 as we [72:00] approach 14 minutes to go. [72:08] Nelson to the line. [72:11] Carl, that is not the craziest side I've [72:13] seen with the cylinder. Several years [72:15] ago, I did a game Holy Angels and Becker [72:17] when the two were at the top of the pack [72:20] in class 3A. Grace Masakoy got an [72:23] offensive rebound, went back up and had [72:26] the ball rest perfectly on the back of [72:28] the cylinder. [72:32] >> It'll happen, especially if it's [72:34] spinning at that right angle and the [72:36] right speed. [72:38] >> There's the foul that Nelson drew. [72:41] Another time at St. Cloud Tech when NSPM [72:44] was involved with the breakdown [72:46] coverage. I was there for Granite City. [72:48] Offensive rebound. nothing doing for the [72:50] Zephers. And [72:53] >> the ball was [72:54] >> They're going to get a foul call. [72:55] >> Yes. And the ball was wedged [72:59] >> in between the top of the backboard and [73:01] the shot clock. They ended up having to [73:02] get another ball. [73:06] Memories of the most unique places that [73:09] can get stuck. [73:22] How many jump balls have we witnessed in [73:25] this matchup? More than what I'm [73:28] accustomed to. [73:32] More substitutions with 1341 left. Two [73:35] Rivers up by 30 [73:44] as they seemingly have this game [73:47] locked up again. [73:50] Two Rivers [73:52] had not defeated Mameidi since February [73:54] of 2020. I think that streak will end in [73:58] a short while. Grace pros her three goes [74:01] out. Rebound Ly Wingy I should say. [74:08] Divine [74:09] bumped on the way up. Back to the line [74:12] she goes. [74:22] >> And remember, Two Rivers is doing this [74:24] without one of their top scorers in [74:26] Landis Williamson Andrews. As we stated [74:28] in the open, Mameidi without two of [74:30] their top players as well, but [74:34] It says something when you can get [74:36] production [74:38] from some [74:40] unsung heroes like Katie Divine who has [74:43] a new season high we should add her [74:45] previous mark was 13. [74:50] It's always great to see a [74:53] at this point, I mean, when you have a [74:54] blowout at the halftime, you got to go [74:56] into the halftime thinking, what are the [74:58] what are the milestones maybe that we [75:00] could see in the second half? And even [75:02] if you don't get them, seeing a [75:04] performance like this out of Devon as [75:05] Grace Bros, [75:08] takes it all the way in on the coast to [75:11] coast play 53-25. [75:14] When you get that kind of production out [75:16] of someone like Divine, she averages [75:18] just about eight. Here she is on the [75:20] three. Oh yes, [75:23] on Q. [75:25] But that's what can help a team that is [75:27] short-handed. What do they say? Next [75:30] man, woman up. [75:36] >> Katie Divine rocking the gym with that [75:38] three. Pros. [75:41] Count it. [75:44] >> Graceful. She's showing off some flare. [75:47] I mean, it'd be a little bit prettier if [75:49] they weren't down by 29, but [75:51] nonetheless, [75:54] >> a graceful take to the rim, if I say so [75:57] myself. [76:01] Saw the replay. Just squeezed through [76:02] that double and she finishes her [76:05] three-point play [76:08] down to a 28-point lead. And now [76:11] Pros has 17 on the night. [76:19] And players like pros, it's hard to stop [76:22] them completely. Here's Divine on the [76:24] take. And she'll shoot two more. Bameidi [76:28] already in the penalty. [76:32] We can see a lot more free throws. [76:34] Unofficially on my score sheet. I've got [76:37] Mamedi 8 of 14. Two Rivers 14 of 20. [76:40] >> So Dine has a chance for her first [76:42] 20point game of the season. [76:47] There it is. [76:52] >> Great moment for her. Now, let's see if [76:54] she can add on to it. [76:56] >> And that's something two Rivers can take [76:58] with them in their upcoming games. [77:01] Landis Williamson Andrews told me during [77:04] warm-ups she is expected to return next [77:06] week. [77:08] The crutches are just a precaution and [77:10] bone bruise is not something to be [77:11] messed with. Divine with 21. and she's [77:14] currently the leading scoreer. I'm not [77:16] sure if that's happened before for Two [77:17] Rivers. [77:21] Long shot bounces off the back iron. The [77:24] seventh grader Mera Nelson. Well, she's [77:27] got six points this half. [77:31] And for a youngster like Meera, that [77:34] could be one of those building blocks of [77:36] confidence. [77:40] Scott to Spangenberg. [77:43] Vanette the dump down to a cutting [77:46] spangenberg. [77:52] Now timeout for Mameidi. [77:55] 6030 Mameidi [78:00] and getting some momentum but two Rivers [78:02] ready for an answer. [78:10] >> Yeah, they're looking for the answer. [78:13] And I mean honestly this half it feels [78:15] like it has really slowed down and just [78:17] been a back and forth half and not it's [78:20] just it hasn't been two rivers all the [78:22] way. [78:25] And we'll talk about Amenson here and [78:28] the game that she has had tonight. 18 [78:31] points so far and you see all the things [78:34] she's done to just dominate on the [78:36] hardwood. [78:39] getting it done. Rebounding, using her [78:41] power or height advantage, [78:47] just the ability to move through [78:48] defenders. [78:57] She'll check back in after riding the [79:00] bench for a little bit. [79:05] Amenson maybe not the most recognized [79:08] post player in Minnesota girls [79:11] basketball but certainly influential in [79:15] this one and Katie Devine 21 points [79:21] couple of threes this half [79:24] this could be the kind of game [79:27] that spotlights another option 42 Rivers [79:31] as we've got another battle for the [79:32] rebound down [79:34] and another jump ball. 1112 left in the [79:38] second half. [79:39] >> And Shepik was all over that play from [79:41] Adamedi. [79:45] Two Rivers doubling up on the Zephers. [79:52] But a performance like Divine, yes, it's [79:55] coming against a short-handed Manidai [79:56] team, but when they get Landis [79:59] Williamson Andrews back, well, now Nia [80:01] Holly and her crew, that gives them [80:04] another option. I'm sure they're going [80:05] to take notes and [80:08] let Katie know you can step up, too. [80:14] >> Under 11 minutes to play in the second [80:18] half of action. [80:21] Amenson was calling for it on the [80:23] inbound. Now Spangenberg looking for [80:25] Amenson. She's covered. Although there [80:28] is a mismatch in height, but Spangenberg [80:30] says, "I've got this." [80:37] And that dance party over at Two Rivers [80:42] getting more lively by the bucket. [80:44] >> They're going to have a disco ball by [80:45] the end of this game. [80:48] >> Disco ball, roller skates. [80:51] That was a big thing I think in the [80:53] 1970s and 80s. Spankenberg completes the [80:56] three-point play. [80:59] >> Here's Pros dribble drive short this [81:02] time and the rebound. Carums over to [81:06] Divine Amenson left. [81:07] >> Guess who? [81:09] >> And Amenson up to 20. [81:10] >> And now you got that 35point lead. And [81:14] if it stays there for another 90 [81:16] seconds, we'll have the running clock. [81:21] will have a foul on Two Rivers. That's [81:23] their last to give, but [81:27] >> inconsequential [81:29] given the circumstances [81:37] >> and for someone like Grace Pros, Carl, I [81:40] mentioned this a lot. I saw this last [81:42] Saturday as Pros is fouled. will shoot [81:45] two [81:46] with Rochester Lord and Providence [81:49] Academy. [81:52] You had a good game from the likes of [81:53] Lauren Huster. Even last year, Kil [81:55] Murray and Providence when Maya Wilson [81:56] had 34, but Providence won a runaway [81:59] pros. Another example [82:04] where I would say [82:06] it's akin to spending 95 cents after the [82:10] contestant in front of you spends a [82:12] dollar on the big wheel. if you know [82:14] where I'm going with this. [82:19] >> Yeah, it is [82:21] an interesting situation as we watch the [82:25] rest of this game play out. [82:30] Rose with 19 of Mameidi's 32 points. [82:36] Step back three drifts left. [82:40] Everyone takes a spill again. [82:44] We have seen bodies hit the floor all [82:46] night. [82:49] >> Substitution coming in that will be [82:51] Tegan Lyles for Two Rivers. [82:55] >> She'll spell Amenson. [83:06] >> Nia giving Sophia some instruction. [83:12] Pros [83:14] fakes the drive. The three looked good. [83:17] Just didn't go in. [83:22] >> Holding the arrow this time. [83:43] Spangenberg got in there for the [83:45] rejection. [83:47] Another jump ball. [83:54] Whether we get to Mercy World or not, [83:56] Carl, I think this game is setting a [83:57] record for most jump balls called at [83:58] least this season. [84:02] >> Kick to the corner. Spankenberg's three. [84:05] Missed everything. Dead ball rebound to [84:07] Mameidi. [84:10] Yeah, quite a bit of air on that last [84:12] three. [84:17] >> And at this point, Two Rivers is making [84:20] no mistake about it. They are going to [84:22] break this generational [84:25] curse. [84:29] They came close last year. Pros [84:34] looking for the three. comes up with air [84:37] instead. [84:40] >> I mean, I think it at this point it is [84:42] fair to say there are children that are [84:44] about to that are about to enter first [84:46] grade who have never lived to see Two [84:49] Rivers beating Mameidi in girls [84:51] basketball until tonight. [84:59] The illegal screen as Grace Pros hits [85:02] the deck again. Again, we are not at the [85:05] Mercy World threshold. It's 35 or more. [85:08] So, we're still in stoppage time with [85:09] 859 on the clock. [85:10] >> Seems like it seems like a very specific [85:12] amount of points. I feel like that would [85:14] be on like a whole number of some sort. [85:15] Like 30 or they came up with 35. [85:19] >> 35 just feels like they couldn't decide [85:21] between 30 and 40. And they were like, [85:23] you know what, guys? Why don't we just [85:25] let's call it a day. It It's like they [85:27] were arguing for eight hours straight [85:29] and then they finally had to come to a [85:31] to a compromise. I would love it if that [85:34] was the story. [85:37] Pros kicks out three from the wing. [85:42] A Shepik misfires. [85:45] Here comes Divine. [85:47] Bounced it off a Mameidi. Players foot. [85:54] So it will be a side out for the [85:57] Warriors. [85:59] Here's [86:01] Amenson. Got the mismatch again. [86:06] Mameidi will let it go for a dead ball [86:08] rebound. [86:10] >> Carl, I wanted to touch on what you said [86:12] when it comes to these lengthy one-sided [86:14] rivalries. I don't know how much [86:16] emphasis there is at the high school [86:18] level compared to college when you get [86:21] to Big 10 or SEC play or in the pros [86:25] with your divisional opponents, [86:26] especially in the NFL. But [86:27] psychologically, [86:29] even if the circumstances favor Two [86:31] Rivers tonight, what do you think ending [86:34] that win streak can do? You [86:37] >> I mean, I'll be [86:37] >> check off another item on that list. [86:39] >> I'll be honest with you, Mike, there's [86:41] probably a good chance that a handful of [86:42] players on Two Rivers have no idea that [86:44] this streak even exists. I mean, [86:46] however, when when Nia Holly is able to [86:50] tell that to her players in the locker [86:51] room a handful of minutes from now, I [86:53] think it's going to get a pretty big [86:54] pop. [86:57] It's just something morale-wise to think [86:59] about and even if you don't have a state [87:02] championship season, a section season, [87:04] it's one of those things where it is a [87:06] small victory [87:09] and Nia certainly has perspective on [87:11] that. She played at Hopkins in the late [87:13] conference. Of course, the conference [87:15] looked a lot different [87:18] when she was there. [87:20] They've batted St. Michael Aberville, [87:22] Maple Grove, and Buffalo in recent [87:25] years. But [87:28] when you can get past one of those [87:29] teams, you just couldn't seem to beat. [87:33] And I will be curious to see what a [87:35] rematch will be like when these two can [87:37] meet presumably at full strength. Leva [87:40] Shep, she's signed up for 36. [87:43] Pros [87:45] can in the corner. [87:48] And now just like that, [87:51] it's Van Net [87:54] who got the outlet pass. And now [87:55] Madameai is going to get it right back. [88:00] 729 [88:01] still stuck on 33. So still no mercy [88:04] rule. [88:08] By the way, Kalia Benz entering the game [88:11] for Two Rivers for the first time. She [88:13] plays a lot of JV as well, the senior. [88:20] I think the rivalries [88:24] get a little more elevation [88:27] as Pros misses the jumper. [88:30] When you get to a high octane rivalry as [88:34] Bins scores the layup and not only will [88:37] that get the 67, that will get the mercy [88:39] roll. [88:40] >> Yeah, there's the 67 celebration. Good [88:42] eye, Carl. [88:45] I know that was all the rage early in [88:47] the basketball season. Broadcasters were [88:50] joking among themselves. I'm in a couple [88:52] of Facebook groups saying, "Beware of [88:54] 67." [88:57] >> Grace Pro will shoot, too. Personally, [88:59] Carl, I'm [89:01] don't mind it. I'm just disappointed [89:02] that 67 doesn't really have any meaning [89:05] behind it. It just got thrown into a [89:06] song lyric and people ran with it. It [89:08] does have meaning, but the problem is [89:09] that 99% of the of the people who are [89:12] using it have no idea what the meaning [89:14] is. [89:15] >> Well, I looked it up and on Google or [89:19] Urban Dictionary anyway, it said there [89:21] was no real meaning behind it. [89:23] >> Well, I feel like there is a more like [89:26] dark explanation of it that I don't [89:28] think is suitable for our uh overthe-air [89:31] network. Um, but I feel I feel like a [89:34] Oh, an urban dictionary is a scary place [89:36] to be as well. So, uh, brave of you [89:39] going there. But, uh, yeah. So, we're [89:42] looking at a [89:44] now we're only separated by by 34 points [89:48] now, but the running clock continues. It [89:50] would stop if Mamedai got within 30. [89:55] And I know this because that has [89:57] happened to me in a couple of games I've [89:58] called. That's just another I I need a [90:02] documentary about what it was like when [90:04] they made this mercy rule because it's [90:07] just like where where were they? What [90:11] was the initial topic of conversation? [90:14] I'm just flabbergasted. [90:16] Three-pointer from Vanette was blocked. [90:18] She recovers. Here's Bins again and lays [90:21] it in. [90:22] Well, no 6-7 this time because we're at [90:26] 69-34, [90:29] which coincidentally 69 was the number [90:31] of points Providence Academy scored on [90:32] Rochester Lord in the first half. [90:36] In fact, the score right now was nearly [90:39] identical to that first half score. [90:41] >> Wait, Providence Academy gave up 34 [90:44] points to Rochester Lord. [90:45] >> Yes, but they had 69. Sometimes [90:48] >> I don't know. Sometimes a great offense [90:51] can be a good defense. [90:59] >> So, we'll be out of here in about 5 [91:00] minutes. Free throws for Ruby [91:03] Stembridge. I'll get this in because she [91:05] was listed in the breakdown book. And [91:06] >> I cannot wait to hear this fun fact. [91:08] >> Yes. And I'm trying to cover for time. [91:11] Can you tell? [91:13] She is super musical. She has played the [91:15] piano and guitar for 13 years. Oh [91:18] goodness. [91:18] >> And she's also a soccer, track, and [91:21] field athlete. So, she picked up a state [91:22] championship [91:25] back in the fall and also involved in [91:27] Spanish club, youth, and government, and [91:28] NHS. In other words, what did I do with [91:31] my life? I was nowhere near as [91:33] accomplished as Ruby was [91:36] when I was in school. I teach. It's [91:38] always great to see these student [91:40] athletes being involved in more than one [91:42] sport or activity. [91:45] Being on the road to being a much more [91:47] well-rounded individual under four [91:50] minutes to play as Madameidi tries to [91:53] find some value here. Nearly stolen away [91:55] by Vanet. We've got the backups out [91:58] there for the most part. And I say this [92:00] all the time, Carl. There's more to this [92:02] than records and stats. [92:05] >> Players [92:08] on the floor now. I'm sure they live and [92:12] die with each loss, but Nia Holly and [92:14] Anisha Fischer, they were in that [92:16] position once. [92:19] Bins will sub out. Amen will go in and [92:23] Bins will get a celebratory reception on [92:26] the bench with 320 left. [92:35] By the way, I like that documentary idea [92:37] of yours. I don't know how involved you [92:39] are with NPN. That's one of the stations [92:41] Carl and I do some games for, but we do [92:43] have that weekly show. Maybe you should [92:44] pitch it to our creative team. Or I can [92:48] pitch it on your behalf. [92:50] >> I'd be more than fine with that. [92:51] >> Well, you've seen channels like Secret [92:53] Base and the other sports channels that [92:55] do these deep dives and obscure rules or [92:58] moments in history. I feel like you have [93:00] a gold mine right there. [93:02] >> I'm I'm sorry. One of the Two Rivers [93:04] defenders just got nutmeged and that [93:06] brought the Mameidi bench to their feet [93:08] even though nothing came of it. [93:09] >> So Sophia Amenson will crack a few nuts [93:13] of her own. [93:14] >> But yes, that's the the conversation [93:15] about these these obscure rules and I'm [93:19] sure this this Mercy rule in basketball [93:21] is only scratching the surface of these [93:24] obscure rules as Vanett [93:27] is going to have a solo run [93:30] on for Vanett. [93:35] And what I want to know, was that a [93:37] Minnesota rule or an NFHS rule? Because [93:40] there are some distinctions. [93:42] >> There is a soccer substitution rule that [93:44] came into play a few years ago that was [93:47] put in place by the NFHS, [93:50] for example. [93:53] But I'm doing this story on Miss [93:55] Basketball Winners of this documentary [93:57] series. Clearly, I [93:59] did not understand the assignment as [94:02] Amenson understands what to do after a [94:04] missed free throw. A four-point play for [94:06] the Warriors. A little icing on their [94:09] cake. [94:12] >> I don't know if they're done icing. [94:13] Watch out for this. They want to sweeten [94:15] up the score if they can. They do catch [94:17] up to the loose ball. How about a three? [94:22] Well, I guess Two Rivers is human after [94:24] all. [94:26] and specifically Amanson is human after [94:29] all, but she's been anything other than [94:31] human tonight. She's got 24. [94:35] And you can tell Carl and I are taking [94:37] this a little more loosely than the [94:39] first half, but really the turning point [94:40] I think came at the midway point of the [94:42] first half when Two Rivers went on that [94:44] lengthy run. Mameidi unable to score [94:48] >> and that was the story. [94:58] Going to the line I think. Just making [95:01] sure I have the number right. That's [95:02] Hadley Johnson, number 20. So, she'll [95:04] get on the board. And Grace Pros, she [95:07] did what she could. She'll finish with [95:09] 21. Just not enough support. And again, [95:11] Mamemidi missing a couple of key pieces [95:14] tonight. and Two Rivers [95:16] learning a few things about themselves, [95:18] Carl, that may not be apparent in a [95:20] runaway win like this, but for someone [95:22] like Divine, who has 21 her season high, [95:24] first 20point game of the year, that can [95:27] project a lot of confidence going into [95:28] some of those bigger matchups that start [95:30] next week. [95:31] >> It absolutely can. Now, 12 seconds to [95:34] go, we cap things off on what has been [95:37] an interesting night for both sides. [95:39] >> Can Vanett add one more to the pile? [95:42] Yes. And that will sweeten up Two Rivers [95:46] and their pot to 77. [95:49] Vanette will finish with a baker's [95:51] dozen. And Two Rivers crafting a winning [95:54] recipe 7737. [95:57] Their first win over Mameidi in nearly [96:01] six years. [96:09] What a relief off of the back of [96:13] everybody in Menota Heights. That is a I [96:16] mean, you don't see many streaks like [96:17] that where it is it is entire [96:20] generations and like something that [96:22] lasted before the pandemic, but great [96:25] win tonight for Two Rivers, even if it [96:27] was from a handicapped varsity squad on [96:30] Monidai. Hey, a win is a win. I don't [96:33] think Gopher's fans were complaining the [96:35] first time they knocked off the Badgers [96:36] in football for the first time in 15 [96:38] years. You'll take them where you can [96:40] get them as we look at the highlights [96:41] one more time. [96:43] >> Carl, sometimes the score tells the [96:45] story itself. [96:46] >> And honestly, tonight a lot of it was [96:49] centered around Amenson for for Two [96:52] Rivers as we continue to see the [96:54] highlights here. And from the very [96:56] beginning, Two Rivers just had a third [96:59] and fourth gear and a fifth gear, too, [97:02] that Mameidi just did not possess [97:06] anymore. And I think we would have seen [97:08] a ludicrous speed gear. [97:11] Older fans will pick up on that [97:13] reference, but [97:15] it was a sensational effort after Two [97:18] Rivers overcame their early jitters. [97:20] Robinson will finish with 24 the game [97:22] high. Katie Divine season high 21. Her [97:24] first 20point game of the year. Banette [97:27] 13, Spangenberg 10. Those are your [97:29] notables for the Warriors. Race pros 21 [97:32] for Mameidi. Rest of the team 16. And [97:35] again in a handicap spot, they knew this [97:37] would be a tough matchup. But as Anisha [97:39] Fischer told her players, this is that [97:42] stretch. The younger folks like Mira [97:44] Nelson, who had a few plays in the [97:46] second half, [97:47] and Lucy Pier, this is all part of the [97:50] process. what it's like to make that [97:52] transition from youth ball to varsity [97:54] ball. It may not seem that way now, but [97:57] this will help them get better down the [97:58] road. [97:59] >> It absolutely will. And couple years [98:01] from now, those same players who were [98:03] thrown into the deep end tonight could [98:05] be swimming like Michael Phelps and Katy [98:06] Leiddki. [98:09] >> I would welcome that progression [98:13] if it comes. And every game is a step [98:16] along that journey. Here's a look at the [98:18] final numbers. [98:20] And that only tells a smidgen of the [98:23] one-sided affair for Two Rivers as they [98:26] finally defeat a conference rival and [98:28] they hope to add a few more milestones [98:32] on that checklist. Coaches around the [98:34] metro including Connor get to Providence [98:36] Academy have praised what Nia Holly is [98:38] doing to bring that program back into [98:40] contention and they certainly took a [98:43] huge step with a 40-point victory over [98:45] Mameidi. [98:47] That will do it for a madamei [98:51] as we begin this Martin Luther King [98:52] weekend for Carl Warner and the rest of [98:54] the SEC crew. This is Mike and thanking [98:56] you for watching live coverage of high [98:58] school girls basketball on SEC Sports. [99:01] We'll see you next week. [99:16] Heat. [99:31] Heat.