Wayzata Boys Basketball Rolls In State Tournament Opener

The Wayzata boys basketball cruised to another post-season win Tuesday, routing Moorhead 71-28 in the state Class AAAA tournament quarterfinals.

It’s the second post-season game in which the Trojans have held their opponent to under 30 points.

Myles Barnette came off the bench to score 13 points and lead a balanced Wayzata offensive attack. Spencer Hall added 11 while Carter Bjerke and Ryan Harvey scored nine apiece.

The Trojans raced to a 37-11 halftime lead and forced Moorhead into 18 turnovers. Wayzata also dominated near the basket, outscoring the Spuds 44-18 in the paint.

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Wayzata (26-4) now faces Cretin-Derham Hall (20-10) in the AAAA semifinals Thursday night at approximately 8:00 pm at Williams Arena. The Trojans beat the Raiders earlier this season and in last year’s state tournament championship game.

Top-ranked Park Center Boys Basketball meets Eastview in the first semifinal Thursday at 6:00 pm.