Kiara Strickland Featured

From Al Frost, Roosevelt A.D.

I am pleased to report that Kiara Strickland was featured in the February 2008 issue of The Minnesota Basketball News . She is the class 2A statistical leader(scoring, rebounding and assists).

As a side bar; During last night’s game Edison player Julianne Mitchell scored her 1000^th point. I publicly announced her accomplishment which is very remarkable since she did this in 2 seasons.

Minneapolis Roosevelt vs. Jordan

This is a match up of 2 section 4AA teams. If you wish to read about this contest please visit the girlsbasketballrecruit web site.


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1st Annual Minnesota Lynx SLAM BASH

1st Annual Minnesota Lynx
SLAM BASH
Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Minnesota Lynx 10th Anniversary Celebration

To kick off the celebration of their 10th Anniversary, and in conjunction with National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Minnesota Lynx will host the inaugural "Slam Bash," an annual event that will honor men and women who have made exceptional contributions to women's sports.

A culmination of unparalleled sophistication and elegance, "Slam Bash" will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 5, from 5:30-9:30 p.m., at International Market Square, located at:

275 Market Street in Minneapolis. The celebration will consist of a cocktail reception, a sit-down dinner, a panel discussion featuring nationally recognized figures in women's sports, an award presentation honoring local men and women who have made exceptional contributions to the community, and a keynote address from

WNBA President Donna Orender.

KARE 11 Chief Meteorologist Belinda Jensen will serve as the emcee of the event, which will also feature Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers and television commentators Cheryl Miller and Nancy Lieberman, Minnesota Lynx point guard Lindsey Harding, and other distinguished guests.

Special Guests include:

Cheryl Miller
Gold Medal Olympian

Belinda Jensen
Kare 11 Chief Meteorologist

Donna Orender
WNBA President & Keynote Speaker

Nancy Lieberman
ESPN Basketball Analyst

Pam Borton
University of Minnesota Head Coach

Lindsey Harding
2007 #1 Draft Pick

…..and more!

MCTC Coach Pivec gets #500

Listen to the play by play as Minneapolis Community & Technical College Coach Jay Pivec leads his team to coaching career victory #500.

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The following was the announcement made at MCTC after the game:

With tonight's victory, MCTC Head Coach Jay Pivec has reached a milestone in his coaching career, recording his 500th career victory. MCTC, and it's students, staff, and faculty wish to congratulate Coach Pivic on this achievement in his career. Over his previous 17 seasons for MCTC, Coach Pivec has won 389 games out of a possible 492, recording a win percentage of nearly 80%. Throughout his 17 years coaching for MCTC, Coach Pivec has never recorded a losing season. Coach Pivec's career accomplishments coaching have not gone unnoticed, as evident by his induction into the Minnesota Community College Conference Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. Pivec has also been named the MCCC Coach of the year a total of 6 times in his 17 year career at MCTC, 1993, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2006. Once again, congratulations Coach Pivec, and good luck in the remainder of the season!

Anoks Ramsey Community & Technical College Women's Coach

Anoka Ramsey CTC women's coach David DeWitt talks for a few minutes with us before his teams victory over MCTC on Jan. 23.

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Minneapolis Roosevelt vs. Minnetonka

Minnetonka Skippers vs. Minneapolis Roosevelt Teddies on January 22, 2008.

This is a late season non-conference match up between 2 teams that are around a .500 winning percentage thus far for the season.


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Minneapolis South vs. Bloomington Kennedy

Bloomington Kennedy Eagles traveled to the Minneapolis South Tigers gymnasium today and we were there to give the fans that did not want to go out in the cold a chance to experience the game.


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University of Minnesota Women's Head Coach Pam Borton

Coach Borton spends a few minutes with us ending up on what advise she has been giving Coach Tubby Smith.

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Ridgewater College Coach Carrie Ogdahl

Coach Ogdahl brought her nationally ranked team to MCTC on Wednesday for a victory. Here is what she had to say afterwards.


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University of Minnesota - Crookston Women's Head Coach Mike Roysland

Coach Roysland was back in the Minneapolis area this week and takes the time to visit with us once again.


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Jam the Gym Night

SW Girls Basketball Lakers Jam the Gym Night at Southwest High School
Friday, January 18 vs North Lady Polars 7:00pm

Please come and cheer on the Southwest Lakers as they take on the Lady Polars of North High School . Invite your friends, neighbors, relatives, etc. to jam that gym. See you there!!

RCTC Interview

Currently ranked #3 in the country, Rochester Community & Technical College head Women's Basketball Coach Steve Hucke spends some time with us before coaching his team to a 72 - 51 victory over Minneapolis Community & Technical College.

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Interview with Mike Terry

Kent State University Assistant Women's Basketball Coach Mike Terry was in town watching a game and we had a chance to visit with him for about 2:30 minutes.

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Shootout Photo's

Brian Ekart was kind enough to share some of his photo's from the 2008 Gatorade Wolves Shootout.

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#2 Long Beach, Ca. vs. St. Paul Central

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THANKS TO ALL THE FANS

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