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By Star Tribune, 03/22/12, 5:00PM CDT

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A 17-2 run in the first half helped the Eagles advances over Fosston.

Fosston wasn’t going to get beat by Southwest Minnesota Christian senior center Zach Huisken. The Eagles were going to have to find an alternative. They have the weapons to do so.

In spite of the 6-9 Huisken constantly being surrounded when he touched the ball, No. 2-rated Southwest Minnesota Christian (27-1) went on a 17-2 run in the first half to overcome an early six-point deficit. The team never looked back in a 59-41 victory over Fosston (24-5).

“We have an inside-outside game,” said Huisken, who only had four points at halftime when the Eagles took a 29-17 lead. He averages 18.9 points per game. “We have a very unselfish team.”

They opened the second half with a 15-2 run, stretching the margin to 44-19. Huisken scored 11 of his team-high 15 points after intermission. The Eagles had six players with at least six points.

“The one thing that never changes for us is our defense,” Huisken said. “It kept getting stronger and stronger.”

-- Ron Haggstrom, Star Tribune

Three Stars

Zach Huisken, Southwest Minnesota Christian
Huisken played a huge role for the Eagles Thursday afternoon as they defeated Fosston.  His 15 points led Southwest Minnesota Christian along with his 14 rebounds. He won the size and strength battle underneath and carried the team as they advance to the Class 1A semifinals. Zach's double-double was accompanied by six blocks Thursday afternoon to cap of his outstanding performance. 

Andrew Top, Southwest Minnesota Christian
Top, who had a nine points at the half, finished with 11 and was 4-for-9 from the field Thursday at Williams Arena. His  nine points in the first half supported a 17-2 run for the Eagle's. Andrew's contribution was key to the Eagle's success as they moved the ball exceptionally well all afternoon with 16 team assists, and three of those his own.  

Keeran Sampson, Southwest Minnesota Christian
Sampson, who played only 17 minutes, was a huge spark of energy for the Eagles in the first half Thursday afternoon. Keeran scored seven of his nine in the first half when the Eagles pulled away. His play noticeably lifted his teammates and those in their seats at Williams Arena.  Overall, a well played role for Keeran.   

-- Ryan Brodd, MN Basketball Hub Staff

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