Photos by Dave Hill
In the nightcap of the Breakdown Sports Tip Off Classic at Minnetonka High School, the host Skippers had no answer for the offensive game of Lakeville South senior Alex Richter. The big guard poured in a game-high 30 points, including 21 before halftime, to lead the Cougars to a 91-67 victory.
Richter did all of his damage from inside the three-point arc, hitting 13 field goals and 4-of-6 from the free throw line. But he had plenty of help from Christianson (21 points) and Riley West (20). West had 11 in the first half, while Christianson scored 15 after the break.
Senior Nick Latzke led Minnetonka with 20 points, while Tommy McDermott and Andy Jones each chipped in with 11.
Alex Richter, Lakeville South
Richter, a senior guard, blew up for 30 points as the Cougars beat host Minnetonka, 91-67. He poured in 21 first-half points as Lakeville South opened up a 13-point halftime lead. His open looks created space for the Cougars' offense to operate.
Score by half:
Minnetonka 35-32--67
Lakeville South 48-43--91
Minnetonka: Latzke 20, Jones 11, McDermott 11, Risinger 6, Nelson 6, Turnblad 4, Moore 3, Grosz 2, Snyder 2, Zilverberg 2.
Lakeville South: Richter 30, Christianson 21, West 20, Pankonin 8, Barnes 6, Jensen 2, Heller 2, Leidner 2.