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Relentless defense leads Columbia Heights past St. Thomas Academy

By DAVID LA VAQUE, Star Tribune, 03/21/18, 1:15PM CDT

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The Hylanders used a 25-14 advantage in points off turnovers en route to a 75-62 victory.


Columbia Heights' leading scorer Deundra Roberson(10) celebrates after a basket against St. Thomas Academy Wednesday at Williams Arena. Photo: Richard Tsong * Taatarii•rtsong-taatarii@startribune.com

Modern sport utility vehicles lack the cameras and safety features necessary for protection from the Columbia Heights defense.

Relentless as it is unpredictable, the Hylanders' defense flustered St. Thomas Academy throughout a 75-62 victory. No. 4 seed Columbia Heights (21-6) scored 25 points off 16 turnovers by No. 5 seed St. Thomas Academy (20-10).

 “Everybody watches our film and says that we’re fast but that they can keep up with us,” senior guard Quentin Hardict said. “It’s different when you’re on the court with us.”

First report

Columbia Heights forces opponents to have eyes in back of their head.

The Hylanders' defense, relentless as it is unpredictable, flustered St. Thomas Academy throughout a 75-62 victory Wednesday in the Class 3A quarterfinal played at Williams Arena.

No. 4 seed Columbia Heights (21-6) used a 25-14 advantage in points off turnovers to defeatt No. 5 seed St. Thomas Academy (20-10).

Hylanders senior guard Deundra Roberson scored a game-high 24 points.

Check back later for more on the game.

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