Before we know it basketball practices will start and we will be in full swing. It is time to do some predicting and speculating. In this article, we will predict a “DARK HORSE” from each region in class B North…
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Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log inBefore we know it basketball practices will start and we will be in full swing. It is time to do some predicting and speculating. In this article, we will predict a “DARK HORSE” from each region in class B North Dakota.
Region 1
Favorite- Enderlin & Kindred
Dark Horse – Central Cass
The Squirrels have a heavy load of talent coming back with
Sam Kobbervig
Sam
Kobbervig
6'3" | SG
Central Cass | 2023
State
ND
,
Cole Holzer
Cole
Holzer
6'7" | PF
Central Cass | 2024
State
ND
,
Carter Vrchota
Carter
Vrchota
6'0" | SG
Central Cass | 2024
State
ND
, and
Jake Deutsch
Jake
Deutsch
6'1" | SG
Central Cass | 2022
State
ND
.
Region 2
Favorite- North Border & Hillsboro/Central Valley
Dark Horse- Thompson
The Tommies are athletic and full of talent. The top two guys for Thompson will be
Kyle Odenbach
Kyle
Odenbach
6'3" | SF
Thompson | 2022
State
ND
,
Jake Starcevic
Jake
Starcevic
6'2" | SG
Thompson | 2025
State
ND
.
Region 3
Favorite- LaMoure/Litchville-Marion
Dark Horse- Ellendale
The Cards will lean heavily on
Scott Wagner
Scott
Wagner
6'8" | C
Ellendale | 2022
State
ND
. He will be the anchor and force for this squad.
Region 4
Favorite- Four Winds-Minneaukan
Dark Horse- Dunseith
Ethan Morin
Ethan
Morin
6'2" | SG
Dunseith | 2022
State
ND
will be one of the best offensive threats in ND.
Jalen Poitra
Jalen
Poitra
6'2" | SG
Dunseith | 2022
State
ND
is another great scoring option for Dunseith. Can the Dragons give the Indians a run for their money?
Region 5
Favorite- Shiloh Christian
Dark Horse- Garrison & Flasher
Garrison-
Connor Kerzmann
Connor
Kerzmann
6'1" | SG
Garrison | 2023
State
ND
will be one of the most serious scoring threat in the region. He can put up big points in the blink of an eye.
Flasher-
Jace Friesz
Jace
Friesz
6'3" | SF
Flasher | 2022
State
ND
will be the work horse for Flasher. His younger brother will also put up points,
Javin Friesz
Javin
Friesz
6'2" | CG
Flasher | 2024
State
ND
.
Region 6
Favorite- Minot Bishop Ryan
Dark Horse- Rugby
Erik Foster
Erik
Foster
6'5" | PF
Rugby | 2023
State
ND
will be the player to make note of. He can do it all from anywhere on the court Foster is a great rebounder and a tenacious defender. Brody Schneibel will also be a big factor for Rugby.
Region 7
Favorite- Beulah & Dickinson Trinity
Dark Horse- Bowman County
Gavin Scott Gavin Scott 5'11" | CG Bowman County | 2022 State ND will be the #1 threat for the Bulldogs. Bohden Duffield Bohden Duffield 6'1" | SG Bowman County | 2024 State ND and Bishop Duffield Bishop Duffield 6'1" | SG Bowman County | 2024 State ND will also provide a scoring punch for Bowman.
Region 8
Favorite- Powers Lake
Dark Horse- White Shield
Jase Dickens Jase Dickens 6'4" | SG White Shield | 2023 State ND will be a top offensive player for White Shield and a deadly 3-point shooter. Oscar Felix Oscar Felix 6'4" | SF White Shield | 2024 State ND is another nice player for White Shield that is long, athletic, and an excellent rebounder.