Minneapolis North found itself in a familiar spot Friday.
The Polars gathered on the floor to take a team photo and cut down the net as the Class 2A, Section 5 champions, which was their fourth consecutive — excluding the pandemic-canceled season.
But for 18 minutes, Maranatha (23-7) made them work. Minneapolis North only led by three points, 39-36, as it headed into the locker room at Augsburg University.
But a few second-half adjustments, including stopping its full-court defense, made a big difference. Minneapolis North (25-6) went on a 22-4 run over the next 10 minutes to pull away in an 80-52 victory.
A few adjustments paid off for Minneapolis North in an 80-52 win against Maranatha in the Class 2A, Section 5 championship game.
The Polars went to the locker room at Augsburg University leading by just three points, 39-36. But a decision to pull back from their full-court pressure paid off, as Minneapolis North (25-6) went on a 22-4 run over the next 10 minutes to pull away in an 80-52 victory.
Willie Wilson led Minneapolis North with 18 points, including 11 in the second half. Jacob Butler was next on the scoresheet with 15 points.
Jeremiah LaVelle paced the Maranatha (23-7) offense with 14 points.
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