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2011-2012 Osseo Basketball Video Slideshow
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Osseo wins 2nd State Title!
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For the 2nd time in school history, the Osseo Orioles Boys won the Class AAAA State Championship. The heroes of the run to the championship were many with each of the 10 varsity players having their time in the spotlight throughout the season. This was a team defined by depth. While many of the top teams in the state relied heavily on 1 or 2 scorers the Orioles were balanced and deep which proved to be a winning formula.
In reviewing Lakeville North's roster, it is safe to say they were a mirror image of the Orioles. Big, strong and athletic, Lakeville North came into the title game with a 30-1 record and co-champions of the South Suburban conference. From the opening tip, it was clear the game was going to a war inside and on the perimeter. While both teams struggled to get anything resembling a flow to their offense the Orioles managed to find themselves leading by a score of 23-17 at the break.
The second half saw the Orioles extend their lead to as many as 11 but the senior ladened Lakeville team got back into the game with physical play and by making some timely shots. Fast forward to the last 27 seconds of the game tied at 47 and an Oriole timeout.
Drawn up in the huddle was a play to have DJ Hebert take the shot but a change in defense by Lakeville saw that play scrapped. As the Orioles have done most of the year, somebody made a play. Starting with the dribble penetration into the lane and pass from Bidge Tusler that hit Ian Theisen in rhythm to the shot that swished with .7 seconds left on the clock, the balanced Orioles rocked the city of Osseo and their fan faithful and captured their second state title and first since 2001.
The Orioles saw three players named to the All Tournament team; DJ Hebert, Bridge Tusler and Ian Theisen. A sidenote; DJ Hebert played every minute of every game during the title run.
The Osseo basketball family would like to extend our thanks to a laundry list of people who helped our team achieve this year. They include in no particular order; our managers, cheerleaders, parents, fans and certainly to our coaching staff!
Go Orioles!!!
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2012 Banquet Wrap-up
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Tuesday night saw the Osseo basketball family gather together to honor the 2012 4AAAA Boys Basketball Champions! A great night of recognition, reflecting as well as looking ahead saw the Orioles celebrate together one more time.
Awards for the year;
Oriole Award - Michael Brush
Hustle Award - Tyler Stromback
Most Improved - Benji Subah
MVP Defense - DJ Hebert
Co-MVP Offense - Bridge Tusler and Ian Theisen
All Conference Award - Brush, Hebert, Tusler and Theisen.
All Conference Honorable Mention - Will Johnson
2012-13 Captains - Bridge Tusler and Ian Theisen
And until next year; Go Orioles!!!!
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
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Lakeville North
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47
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Osseo
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49
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
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Hopkins
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86
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Osseo
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87
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
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Duluth East
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51
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Osseo
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62
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