Here's some updates on Nevada signee Steve Bjornstad

Here's a couple of short tidbits on Nevada recruit Steven Bjornstad, followed by a full length feature article.

(Bjornstad blocking a shot photo courtesy of Dean Rutz - Seattle Times)

River sends home crowd home happy
Paul Valencia
The Columbian
December 9, 2008

The upper bleachers at Columbia River High School were open Tuesday night, possibly for the only time this season.

After all, the Skyview Storm took the short trip to River for a non-league-but-still-intense boys basketball rivalry game.

“A win over Skyview is a little sweeter than most wins,” Columbia River senior Steven Bjornstad said.

So even if he were feeling a little under the weather, his 15-point, 13-rebound, 5-block performance made him feel better. Oh, and so did River’s 43-28 victory...

and

The Columbian
December 16, 2008

...Another tight contest was at Columbia River, where the Chieftains led most of the way against visiting Mountain View, and escaped wth the win when Joseph Vance's shot over Steven Bjornstad missed as time ran out.

Vance took the ball end to end for a shot at the tie after River's Connar Oberst made one of two foul shots with six seconds left. The Chieftains (4-0) won 58-56.
Bjornstad did not get a piece of Vance's shot at the end of the game, but did force Vance to shoot over him. The 6-10 senior blocked five shots in the win...

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Filling a Big Frame
Paul Danzer
The Columbian
December 16, 2008

Steven Bjornstad arrived at Columbia River with a sweet stroke.

As a freshman, he tied for 10th place in the state golf tournament.

On the ride back from that tournament, the golf coach suggested Bjornstad give up the sport.

Strange as that sounds, it was the right choice for both player and coach.

Three years later, Bjornstad has locked down a college basketball scholarship and grown into a 6-foot-10 tower of strength who helped the Chieftains to the 3A state basketball tournament last season and intends to do his part to secure a return trip.

Actually, Bjornstad is not the same player who shot 82 percent from the floor, made 48 dunks, blocked 135 shots and grabbed 263 rebounds in 27 games as a junior...

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