Coon Rapids-Bayard fell to St. Albert in the Regional Final on Wednesday night. The Crusaders lost by 20 but the score was deceptive as they were in the game all the way until the 4th. St. Albert scored to open up the game, but it was back and forth the whole first quarter, with CRB taking a timeout down 11-6 in the first. The Saintes would lead 20-13 after one. The Crusaders battled in the second and even got a timeout from St. Albert after some momentum with a 28-23 deficit with 3:50 to go. It would be 34-29 St. Albert at the half, but this was the way CRB wanted it, and that was them having a chance. The Crusaders came out of the break good with a three to cut it to 34-32, but an 8-0 run prompted a CRB timeout as they trailed 42-32. CRB came out of the timeout with their own 8-0 run, and that got a St. Albert timeout at 42-40. It was a 3-point game heading into the fourth at 47-44. The Crusaders struggled in the fourth and fell 68-48. Anna Hart led the Crusaders with 16, as she leads one of the greatest basketball groups CRB has had, with 8 seniors on the team.
| Teams | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Albert | 20 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 68 |
| CRB | 13 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 48 |
Coon Rapids-Bayard Stats
Anna Hart — 16 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals
Lauren Cook — 2 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals
Aubrey Hofbauer — 13 points, 2 assists
Malia Clayburg — 14 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals
Ella Heithoff — 2 points, 2 assists
Ashtyn Klocke — 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
Amelia Eddy — 1 point
Mya Dowing — 2 rebounds
All 21 clips from the Regional Final, with title cards and captions. CRB trailed by just 3 heading into the fourth quarter before falling 68-48.
First quarter action — Malia Clayburg picks up her first foul of the game.
Malia Clayburg finds Aubrey Hofbauer open beyond the arc for a big three-pointer in the first quarter.
Contact on Malia in the first quarter — no foul called.
Malia is called for her second foul on what looks like a very questionable charging call in the first quarter.
Malia takes contact with no foul call — then answers with a three-pointer anyway.
Anna Hart feeds Malia Clayburg down in the post for an inside bucket.
Aubrey Hofbauer drills a three and forces a St. Albert timeout as CRB applies pressure.
Hart to Clayburg for another post score — CRB keeps working the paint.
Malia is tagged with her third foul in another questionable call, putting her in serious foul trouble heading into the half.
Aubrey Hofbauer hits a three to open the third quarter and cut the deficit to just two. The Crusaders are right in it.
Malia gets hit down low with no foul called — a recurring theme on the night.
Malia Clayburg knocks down a three from the top of the key to cut into the St. Albert lead, 42-35.
Malia draws the charge call under the basket — a gutsy defensive play while already in foul trouble.
Anna Hart drives and kicks to Malia in the corner for a three. The Crusaders are within two and St. Albert is forced to call a timeout at 42-40.
Malia picks up her fourth foul in a call that's hard to justify. She's now on the bench in serious foul trouble heading into the fourth quarter.
Anna Hart drills a three at the end of the third quarter. CRB trails by just three heading into the fourth — this game is far from over.
Anna Hart drives through traffic for two, cutting the deficit to three. Hart is absolutely fearless in this moment.
Malia attacks and absorbs contact again with nothing called. The Crusaders are scrapping but the refs aren't helping.
Anna Hart passes to Malia who takes an obvious block with no call. St. Albert leads 56-46 and the non-calls are piling up.
Ella Heithoff is whistled for a travel on a loose ball scramble — a baffling call late in the game.
Malia Clayburg fouls out on a call that defies explanation. St. Albert's Brooklynn Rutledge (#24) shows some real poor sportsmanship in the process.