2024 Northern Twin Cities Basketball League Girls Playoffs

December 18, 2024

The Northern Twin Cities Basketball League Girls Playoffs delivered a weekend filled with excitement from December 13-15. Teams representing Blaine, Andover, Fridley, DaVinci Academy, and Spring Lake Park battled for top honors across multiple grade levels, with each game highlighting the dedication of these young athletes.

3rd Grade Division

In the 3rd-grade division, Blaine 3 Engelhaupt emerged as the champions.  Andover 3 Larson secured a second-place finish, while Blaine 3 Esselman rounded out the top three with a commendable effort.

• 1st Place: Blaine 3 Engelhaupt

• 2nd Place: Andover 3 Larson

• 3rd Place: Blaine 3 Esselman

4th Grade Division

The 4th-grade division featured great competition, with Andover 4 Peters taking the championship title with a 1 point victory. Spring Lake Park 4 Tokle finished in second place, demonstrating strong effort, and Andover 4 Asuma clinched third place. 

• 1st Place: Andover 4 Peters

• 2nd Place: Spring Lake Park 4 Tokle

• 3rd Place: Andover 4 Asuma

5th/6th Grade Division – Tier 1

In the Tier 1 bracket, Fridley 5/6 Karsten claimed the top spot, while Blaine 5/6 Novak earned second place, and DaVinci Academy 5/6 Kosgei captured third place in a highly competitive group.

• 1st Place: Fridley 5/6 Karsten

• 2nd Place: Blaine 5/6 Novak

• 3rd Place: DaVinci Academy 5/6 Kosgei

5th/6th Grade Division – Tier 2

The Tier 2 bracket saw Spring Lake Park 5/6 Korpela crowned champions. Andover 5/6 Murphy secured second place, followed by Andover 5/6 Roseberg in third.

• 1st Place: Spring Lake Park 5/6 Korpela

• 2nd Place: Andover 5/6 Murphy

• 3rd Place: Andover 5/6 Roseberg

7th/8th Grade Division

The 7th/8th grade division saw both Spring Lake Park teams finish at the top, with Spring Lake Park 7/8 Beck taking home the championship trophy. Their counterparts, Spring Lake Park 7/8 Sheck, earned second place, and Andover 7/8 Ojambo claimed third.

• 1st Place: Spring Lake Park 7/8 Beck

• 2nd Place: Spring Lake Park 7/8 Sheck

• 3rd Place: Andover 7/8 Ojambo

The 2024 Northern Twin Cities Basketball League Girls Playoffs highlighted the hard work and sportsmanship of the players from across the North Metro. Families and fans positively supported their teams, creating a fun atmosphere for all involved.

Congratulations to all the teams for their achievements this season!