Sweep of Osseo leaves Rebels alone in first; Boys basketball team moves to 20-4 after pair of NWSC wins

By Nick Clark
(Created: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 3:17 PM CST)

In the midst of what's been the best boys basketball season in Champlin Park high school history, and with their most critical game to date about to start, the Rebels warmed up for their Tuesday, Feb. 23 home date against Osseo with arguably their most important player watching on in street clothes.

Turns out it didn't matter much.

Champlin Park, ranked No. 2 in the most recent Class 4A top 10, upended the third-ranked Orioles 69-56 behind a balanced attack that, even without leading scoring Kyle Zimmerman, managed to get four different guys score in double figures.

Josh Pella (pictured) had a game-high 16 points against Osseo - one of four players to go into double figures.

"Without Kyle in the line-up, we all had a challenge, and we all stepped up to the plate and we were able to get it done here at home," said senior guard Jasper Duberry, who dished out five assists and tied teammate Josh Pella with a game-high 16 points.

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