3A: Tough defense helps DeLaSalle roll past Mankato East

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3A: Tough defense helps DeLaSalle roll past Mankato East

By David La Vaque, Star Tribune, 03/12/15, 1:45PM CDT

The three-time champion Islanders applied stifling man-to-man pressure to force shots and create turnovers.

DeLaSalle’s Jarvis Johnson (left) took control of the ball against Mankato East’s CJ Ayers in the first half of the Class 3A semifinal game on Thursday at Target Center. Photo: JIM GEHRZ • james.gehrz@startribune.com

Mankato East vs. DeLaSalle in the Class 3A semifinals at Target Center

Photos by Nick Wosika, MN Basketball Hub - Click to view full-size slide show

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3A: Tough defense helps DeLaSalle roll past Mankato East

The three-time champion Islanders applied stifling man-to-man pressure to force shots and create turnovers.

Mankato East vs. DeLaSalle in the Class 3A semifinals at Target Center

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