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BSM at the X
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:01 am
by westsidestory
After fighting through arguably the state's toughest section, BSM is returning to the state high school tournament for the first time since 2001 (Class A team then) and is the sentimental favorite, after enduring an emotionally tough season with the debilitating injury to JJ. After disposing of the "sailor boys" from the Mpls western burbs of Excelsior, Shorewood and Minnetonka in the Section 6 final, the unseeded Red Knights get the hated "cake-eaters" from Edina in the Day One quarter-final finale and feature event. Then they are likely to meet Hounds from the "right side of the tracks" of Duluth (and the recruited, surrounding area) in the semis. Finally, the Red Knights could see the surging, much-despised Pioneers in the final for "all the marbles" (although I think that the long-deprived (by Blaine) Crimson are much more likely). BSM has a great team on its own merits, but, beyond that, who dares beat the Red Knights in this modern-day melodrama?
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:06 am
by gitter
BSM qualified for State in 2008 as a AA school.
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:07 am
by C-dad
Don't worry, they'll have a great game at Mariucci against Lakeville on Friday.
RED OUTq
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:38 am
by Tenoverpar
SPREAD THE WORD...
White out at the X for the Benilde-Edina Game...JABLONSKI T-shirts should be worn by everyone in attendance.
Re: RED OUTq
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:29 am
by EHSHack
Tenoverpar wrote:SPREAD THE WORD...
White out at the X for the Benilde-Edina Game...JABLONSKI T-shirts should be worn by everyone in attendance.
Or Edina fans could wear Edina colors.
Body Paint
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:03 am
by edinahornets10
Everyone should just not wear shirts at all and paint there team colors on there body.
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:33 am
by Zamman
As much as I hate to say it, Edina is my pick to win this game. I dislike BSM more than Edina. My dislike has been around since I was in HS in the 70's.
BSM played a great game at Marriucci because they can skate and the big ice is what helped them. On the regular sheet Edina has the edge to pinch then BSM players to the boards and cut off the passing lanes.
Take nothing away from BSM and their good season, I just feel that Edina wins.
I also like, MG, DE for the rest of the quarters winners. Eagan or Moorhead, flip the coin....
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:03 am
by elliott70
Zamman wrote:As much as I hate to say it, Edina is my pick to win this game. I dislike BSM more than Edina. My dislike has been around since I was in HS in the 70's.
BSM played a great game at Marriucci because they can skate and the big ice is what helped them. On the regular sheet Edina has the edge to pinch then BSM players to the boards and cut off the passing lanes.
Take nothing away from BSM and their good season, I just feel that Edina wins.
I also like, MG, DE for the rest of the quarters winners. Eagan or Moorhead, flip the coin....
THAT WAS ALONG TIME AGO!
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:12 am
by blueliner5
Maple Grove and Duluth East Saturday night is all that matters. BSM will be taking there white out to Mariucci
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:03 pm
by edinahornets10
blueliner5 wrote:Maple Grove and Duluth East Saturday night is all that matters. BSM will be taking there white out to Mariucci
Thursday matters to. The games haven't been played yet.
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:33 am
by muckandgrind
I can't believe I am saying this, but.....
GO HORNETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 12:44 am
by edinahornets10
blueliner5 wrote:Maple Grove and Duluth East Saturday night is all that matters. BSM will be taking there white out to Mariucci
Well I guess it's still possible for the consolation on Saturday.
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:14 am
by CRS
C-dad wrote:Don't worry, they'll have a great game at
the X against Lakeville on Friday.
Close. Just mixed up the venue.
Re: RED OUTq
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:33 am
by PuckU126
Tenoverpar wrote:SPREAD THE WORD...
White out at the X for the Benilde-Edina Game...JABLONSKI T-shirts should be worn by everyone in attendance.
I saw a lot of red...
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:55 am
by Mr.DudeGuy
edinahornets10 wrote:blueliner5 wrote:Maple Grove and Duluth East Saturday night is all that matters. BSM will be taking there white out to Mariucci
Well I guess it's still possible for the consolation on Saturday.
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:45 am
by puck81
C-dad wrote:Don't worry, they'll have a great game at Mariucci against Lakeville on Friday.
Nice call pops!!!
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 10:41 am
by westsidestory
The Red Knights were a team of destiny and, after a dramatic season, they reached their destiny this weekend (the stuff of books/movies). Even though they did not meet the Greyhounds, the Crimson or the Wildcats in the tournament, the Red Knights truly showed that they were the best team at the end of the season, with dominant wins over surprising Lakeville South and surging Hill-Murray. The Justin Kloos-led Cougars were the best team to come out of Section 1 in a long time. The young Pioneers also impressed me and they should be back next year. Finally, the Spuds' Michael Bitzer was amazing. The success of the non-seeded teams in this year's tournament raises the question of whether the seeding process is needed at all. I kind of like the way it was in the past, when there was a rotating schedule that was determined years in advance and there was a chance that the year's top-ranked teams could meet in the first round.