The dynasty continues for the DeLaSalle Islanders as Goamar Mar scored 28 points and 11 rebounds to lead them to a 72-44 win over the Austin Packers in the Class AAA boys basketball championship game Saturday night at Target Center in Minneapolis.
It was the sixth consecutive state title for the Minneapolis school on the banks of the Mississippi River in their 22nd state tournament appearance.
The Islanders broke out of the starting gate with a 9-0 run that included four straight points from Mar and a shot from Hennepin Ave. from Gabe Kalscheur. The Packers, playing in their 30th state tournament didn't erase the zero off the gigantic Target Center scoreboard until Both Gach hit a jumper with 13:24 left in the half. DeLaSalle would then go on 5-0 run with Dominic Bledsoe hitting a three pointer and a basket from Mar, The Gach Twins would factor in Austin's next basket as Both made a great pass to Duoth and he made a dunk. The Packers would go on a 5-0 run until Mar, who will play next season at George Mason University in Virginia scored seven straight points. Mar would also shine on defense,playing tight in the post that forced a Packer turnover. The Islanders led at halftime 31-23.
Kalscheur would hit a pair of free throws to open the second half scoring for DeLaSalle. The Islanders would widen their lead with a 10-0 run that included a one handed jam by Mar. Both Gach would score for Austin to end the run. The Packers would go on an 8-0 run but it wouldn't be enough to catch up to the quick and athletic Islanders as both coaches let the reserves get some playing time in the Class AAA final.
Other DeLaSalle players in double figures were Kalscheur with 20 points. He went 1-13 from the free throw line. Tyrell Terry added 11 points. Both Gach led Austin with 14 points and Duoth Gach added 10.
In the third place game at Ganglehoff Center on the Concordia University campus in St. Paul, the Marshall Tigers toppled the Columbia Heights Hylanders 83-37. In the consolation championship game on Friday, the Fergus Falls Otters ousted the St. Thomas Academy Cadets 71-42.
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