By Staff
December 6, 2006
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Boys' basketball team roundup

• Cole Aldrich turned in a dominating season opener. The senior center scored 28 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in Bloomington Jefferson's 59-53 victory over Lakeville North.

• Sophomore Mike Fitzgerald sank five of St. Thomas Academy's eight three-pointers as the Cadets beat defending Class 3A champion DeLaSalle 70-59. Fitzgerald finished with 21 points. Jeremy Randle led the Islanders with 25 points.

• Nate Krosschell had 21 points and Edina held on late to beat Benilde-St. Margaret's 72-67. Red Knights junior Jordan Taylor scored 37 points.

• Eric Carlson picked up right where he left off last year. The senior forward scored 31 points, leading Shakopee past St. Louis Park 70-54.

• Senior guard Alex Rubin scored 17 of his 30 points in the second half when Armstrong rallied from an eight-point deficit to defeat Elk River 57-48.

• Max Hintz scored 31 points, and Woodbury broke open a close game in the second half to beat St. Paul Johnson 70-52. Woodbury outscored the Governors 42-26 in the second half.