Benilde senior forward Armond battle, right, avoids a mid-court foul against Holy Angels guard Willy Balegi in first-half play of the Red Knights Section 6-3A final victory over Holy Angels Tuesday Mar. 18 at Concordia University in St. Paul.

Armstrong junior guard Damarius Cruz, right, battles Hopkins junior guard Moses Sundufu in first-half action Friday at the Section 6-4A Boys Basketball Tournament semifinals at Cooper HS. The Royals defeated Armstrong 71-53.

Armstrong freshman guard Marquel Curtis prepares to spring against Hopkins Friday in the first half of the teams' Section 6-4A Boys Basketball Tournament semifinal at Cooper HS. The Royals beat Armstrong 71-53.