Preseason Preview: Enderlin Eagles

<p><strong>Enderlin, ND</strong> - The Eagles will be #1 in the PHD Class-B Preseason Power Rankings. One would assume that they will also be ranked in the top 3 in the NDAPSSA Preseason Poll as well. Head coach and athletic director Calvin Kraft has put together a ridiculous schedule for the Eagles this season. They will be playing the toughest Class B schedule in North Dakota. Enderlin will head to showcases and classics in Minnesota and South Dakota where they will play against marvelous competition. Enderlin will also play great non-region 1 North Dakota teams. The Eagles will be playing many Top 10 teams this season. When you look at Region 1 the Eagles will have plenty of stiff competition. Kindred will be the Eagles toughest opponent and it just so happens that they play each other in the last regular-season game of the year. We likely will not know who the top seed in Region 1 is until Enderlin and Kindred meet in late February. The Eagles will also have tough matchups in Region 1 with Central Cass, Oak Grove, Wyndmere/Lidgerwood, and Sargent County. Obviously [player_tooltip player_id="787658" first="Joe" last="Hurlburt"] is the biggest name for the Eagles as he was a highly sought-after recruit from many high profile colleges from across the country. However, the Eagles have plenty of more firepower with [player_tooltip player_id="812220" first="Gus" last="Hurlburt"], [player_tooltip player_id="1129974" first="Alijah" last="Dixson"], and [player_tooltip player_id="1050248" first="Carson" last="Bartholomay"]. Add in [player_tooltip player_id="1138813" first="Trey" last="Wall"] who will add backcourt depth and some ball-handling responsibilities. Coming off the bench they will get frontcourt depth from two tough players with [player_tooltip player_id="1180191" first="Caden" last="Amerman"] and [player_tooltip player_id="1180190" first="Sadrais" last="Alcox"]. It is going to be a wild ride for Enderlin and they will tested every night. How far can they go? Only time will tell. I can’t wait for it to get started! </p> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>PROJECTED STARTING LINEUP</strong></span></h3> <p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1298362" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/04/dixson-1-crop-1200x788-1633057080-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></p> <p><strong>1 - [player_tooltip player_id="1129974" first="Alijah" last="Dixson"] (2022) |5-11 PG|</strong></p> <ul> <li>One of the best PG’s in Class B</li> <li>Very quick</li> <li>Legit 3-point shooter</li> <li>Eagles best perimeter defender</li> <li>Playmaker</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/treywall-1-crop-1125x739-1626748083.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1240564" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/treywall-1-crop-1125x739-1626748083-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a></p> <p><strong>2 - [player_tooltip player_id="1138813" first="Trey" last="Wall"] (2023) |5-10 SG|</strong></p> <ul> <li>Gaining confidence from being QB in football</li> <li>Good handles</li> <li>Gamer</li> <li>Plays hard</li> <li>Facilitator </li> </ul> <p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1298364" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/07/carsonB-crop-1200x788-1633057152-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></p> <p><strong>3 - [player_tooltip player_id="1050248" first="Carson" last="Bartholomay"] 2023 |6-6 SF|</strong></p> <ul> <li>Long and athletic</li> <li>Mismatch problem</li> <li>Posts up and he can hit the 3-ball</li> <li>Versatile defender</li> <li>X-Factor</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/gushurlburt-crop-1200x788-1616200786.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1153156" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/03/gushurlburt-crop-1200x788-1616200786-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a></p> <p><strong>4 - [player_tooltip player_id="812220" first="Gus" last="Hurlburt"] (2022) |6-8 F|</strong></p> <ul> <li>Highly intelligent</li> <li>Improved shooting over summer</li> <li>Physical in the post</li> <li>Resourceful cutter</li> <li>Rim protector/productive on boards</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/12/joeH-e1608836604896.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1098689" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2020/12/joeH-e1608836604896-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a></p> <p><strong>5- [player_tooltip player_id="787658" first="Joe" last="Hurlburt"] (2022) |6-10 PF| </strong></p> <ul> <li>Colorado commit</li> <li>Will break ND Rebounding Record</li> <li>Likely Mr. Basketball candidate </li> <li>Excels in all facets of the game</li> <li>Gifted passer</li> </ul> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>KEY RESERVES</strong></span></h3> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1180191" first="Caden" last="Amerman"] (2023) |6-4 F|</strong></p> <ul> <li>Hard-working/strong kid/provides toughness</li> </ul> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1180190" first="Sadrais" last="Alcox"] (2022) |6-3 F|</strong></p> <ul> <li>Very athletic/physical/strong/will provide vital frontcourt depth</li> </ul> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>ENDERLIN SCHEDULE</strong></span></h3> <p>December 13 home vs. <strong>Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></p> <p>December 17 home vs. <strong>Lisbon</strong></p> <p>December 18 at Totino Grace (MN) "Breakdown Big 12 Classic" vs. <strong>Byron </strong>(MN)</p> <p>December 21 home vs. <strong>Sargent County</strong></p> <p>December 29 at Minot State Dome "Dale Brown Classic" vs.<strong> Beulah</strong></p> <p>December 30 at Sandford Pentagon "Hoops City Classic" vs. <strong>Canton</strong> (SD)</p> <p>January 4 at<strong> Hankinson</strong></p> <p>January 7 at <strong>Maple Valley</strong></p> <p>January 11 at Valley City State "Barnes County Tournament" vs. <strong>Hillsboro </strong></p> <p>January 13 at Valley City State "Barnes County Tournament" vs. <strong>Dunseith </strong></p> <p>January 14 at Valley City State "Barnes County Tournament" vs. <strong>Hillsboro/Central Valley</strong></p> <p>January 15 at Anoka Ramsey Community College (MN) "Breakdown Big 12 Classic" vs. <strong>Morris Area </strong>(MN)</p> <p>January 18 home <strong>Wyndmere/Lidgerwood</strong></p> <p>January 21 at <strong>Northern Cass </strong></p> <p>January 24 at <strong>Central Cass</strong></p> <p>January 29 at <strong>LLM</strong></p> <p>February 3 at <strong>Oak Grove</strong></p> <p>February 8 at <strong>Richland </strong></p> <p>February 18 at <strong>Tri-State</strong></p> <p><strong>***</strong>February 25 home <strong>Kindred                                   <em> **biggest game of the season, major playoff implications</em></strong></p> <p>March 7 at NDSCS "Region 1 Tournement"</p> <p>March 8 at NDSCS "Region 1 Tournement" </p> <p>March 10 at NDSCS "Region 1 Tournement" </p> <p><strong>STATE TOURNEY</strong></p> <p> March 17 at Minot State Dome</p> <p>March 18 at Minot State Dome</p> <p>March 19 at Minot State Dome</p>