Richfield vs Washburn sections

Washburn (14-10) vs Richfield (15-11)

This game features match of some of the top talent in the 2013 class. This will be one of the first times that Richfield is the higher seed and is the favorite to win. Both these teams are located in south side of Minneapolis and the crowd is hyped for this section opening game.

Richfield wins the tip off

Washburn leads 5-4 early over Richfield with 16:00 left in the first

Nick Anderson is off to a good start 5 fast points, Washburn up 14-11 with 12:00 left in the first half

Washburn up 17-13 on Richfield with 10:00 left in the first half

Jeff Jones and Jawann Ross exchanging big 3s, Washburn up 19-15 with 8:00 left in the first half

Richfield calls T.O. down 23-20 with 5:58 left in the first half

Washburn leads 31-25 with 4:00 left in the first half

Richfield calls T.O. down 36-26 with 2:19 left in the first half

Washburn leads at halftime 41-29

Washburn calls T.O. up 45-38 with 12:47 left in the second

Jawann Ross ties the game at 52 up and takes the lead 54-52 for Richfield on the next possession with 8:30 left in the second

Richfield has the lead up 61-58 with 6:00 left in the second

Richfield holding the lead up 63-58 with 4:00 left in the game

Washburn calls T.O. down 67-60 with 1:14 left in the game

Richfield gets the comeback win 69-63

Game Review 
This game was up for grabs as both teams had a chance to pull the first round section win. Richfield came back and held on for a well earned win. Washburn led most of the game but shots were not falling in the second half and could not hold Richfeild back. Richfield outscored Washburn 40-22 in the second half.  Once Richfield got the lead in the second half they would not let go, they made their free throws and sealed the game.

Richfield This was a complete team win for Richfield as they got big contributions form all their key players. Jawann Ross 21pts really was turned up for this game leading Richfield in scoring with 5 makes from deep and big plays to get the win. Deshawn Jones 14pts and Louis Williams 14pts had a solid performances. Ed Guyton 15pts had big impact getting second chances points and holding Washburn to one shot on the boards. Patrick Dembley 5pts gave Richfield solid time at the point. This was a solid team win for Richfield.. 

Washburn Washburn did not give away this game as they fought to the end. Offensive production became a big problem in the second half and left the Millers short of the win, losing in the first game in sections for the first time since 2005 season. Nick Anderson 17pts could not carry Washburn to the win going out in the first game. Jeff Jones 18pts had great game leaving it all on the floor and making big plays. 
Washburn needed more production from Evan Shepherd as he finishes the game with 3 points. This game was reflective of the season they have had this year.