Tonight was the first game in my career that I had to call solo; amazing considering I have six friends and co-workers who have announcing experience and none of them were available because they were out of town, working, or for something else.
Fortunately, they didn't miss out on a good game; Minneapolis South methodically put Benilde-St. Margaret's away Friday night with a 56-34 win. However, BSM did expose a weakness in the South offense. You'll have to watch the game to find out. The broadcast will air soon.
Calling a game alone was a learning experience, to look at it positively. It emphasizes the value of getting interviews with coaches and players to break up the monotony of one announcer. Going solo also requires you to become a student of the game and make your own observations; there are no commercials at the bottom of the ladder to bail you out.
Next TV game: Bloomington-Kennedy vs. Minneapolis South
South High School - January 19th @ 3:00 p.m.
Will be televised on SPNN channel 15 and streamed to YouTube.
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