ND Class B Power Rankings: Week 1

<p>The season is here! Practices are well underway, many teams have had a scrimmage, and the first games will be starting soon. It is time to get the first Power Rankings out there! Good luck to all the teams and players this year, it is going to be great!</p> <p><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/NorthDakota.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1126976" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2021/02/NorthDakota-300x187.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="187" /></a></p> <h3><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Class B Power Rankings</strong></span></h3> <h4><strong>#1 Enderlin </strong></h4> <p>The Eagles will play the toughest schedule in the state, so they will be tested all season long. Enderlin has great size, length, shooters, inside presence, excellent rebounding, rim protectors, ball handlers, and experience. The only thing they are missing is a deep bench. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Players</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="787658" first="Joe" last="Hurlburt"] (2022) |6-10 F|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="812220" first="Gus" last="Hurlburt"] (2022) |6-8 F|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1129974" first="Alijah" last="Dixson"] (2022) |5-11 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1050248" first="Carson" last="Bartholomay"] (2023) |6-6 F|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1138813" first="Trey" last="Wall"] (2023) |5-10 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1180191" first="Caden" last="Amerman"] (2023) |6-4 F|</strong></p> <h4><strong>#2 Four Winds/Minnewaukan</strong></h4> <p>The Indians will be one of the scariest and exciting teams in the state with their pressure defense, precision 3-point shooting, and fast transition play. 4 Winds will be very skilled offensively with long wings and great shooters. They will be missing the big man down low to anchor the defense from last year. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Players</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1046356" first="Jayden" last="Yankton"] (2022) |6-1 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1185116" first="Jacolby" last="Pearson"] (2022) |6-3 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1144580" first="Deng" last="Deng"] (2024) |6-4 F|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1138899" first="Kelson" last="Keja"] (2023) |5-5 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1144581" first="Dalen" last="Leftbear"] (2024) |6-1 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1185123" first="Sheldon" last="Jones"] (2022) |6-0 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1185124" first="Wade" last="Nestell"] (2024) |5-10 G|</strong></p> <h4><strong>#3 Kindred</strong></h4> <p>The returning State Champs are ready for another run! The Vikings will be one of the most athletic and long teams in the State. Kindred has multiple players that can finish above the rim and dominate on the glass. The Vikings should be one of the better defensive teams in Class B again. The only thing they are missing is top-notch 3-point shooting, but that could change this season.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Players</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="812227" first="Paul" last="Olson"] (2022) |6-4 G/F|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1123711" first="Max" last="McQuillan"] (2022) |6-5 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1123710" first="Jaiden" last="Peraza"] (2022) |6-4 F|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1224175" first="Brock" last="Woehl"] (2022) |5-11 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1138814" first="Trey" last="Heinrich"] (2023) |6-1 SG|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1218749" first="Riley" last="Sunram"] (2024) |6-4 PF|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1169146" first="Presley" last="Peraza"] (2025) |6-4 F|</strong></p> <h4><strong>#4 Shiloh Christian</strong></h4> <p>The Skyhawks are the returning Region Champs and the favorite every year in Region-5, it seems like. This year Shiloh will have two stud forwards that will give teams fits. The Skyhawks always seem to reload with talented guards and a deep bench. Shiloh always plays a tough schedule, so they will be battle-tested by tournament time. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Players</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1046366" first="Carter" last="Englund"] (2022) |6-6 F|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1138746" first="Jay" last="Wanzek"] (2023) |6-5 F|</strong></p> <p><strong>Mabahi Baker (2022) |6-0 PG|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1219808" first="Caden" last="Englund"] (2025) |6-0 G/F|</strong></p> <h4><strong>#5 North Border</strong></h4> <p>They won the State Championship in 6-man football, which means they are an athletic group. The Eagles have all the pieces to be a top team. North Border is skilled with unselfish players, they have length and shooters. The Eagles are not very deep and they are a bit banged up from football. Time will tell but the Eagles should be stellar.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Players</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1159584" first="Jaxen" last="Johnson"] (2022) |6-5 PF|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1126980" first="Kyler" last="Moore"] (2022) |6-1 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1180845" first="Logan" last="Peterson"] (2022) |5-9 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1050261" first="TJ" last="Cosley"] (2023) |5-11 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1126978" first="Ayden" last="Stainbrook"] (2023) |6-4 SF|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1165355" first="Grant" last="Cosley"] (2025) |5-8 G|</strong></p> <h4><strong>#6 Beulah</strong></h4> <p>They will have the best point guard in Class B. Brandt can do everything on the court and he is a clutch performer. They will also have a fellow senior, Skalsky who will have a very productive year. The concerns for the Miners are how much size they have and how deep they are.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Players</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="812226" first="Trey" last="Brandt"] (2022) |6-1 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1126983" first="Trapper" last="Skalsky"] (2022) |6-0 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1144977" first="Trace" last="Beauchamp"] (2024) |6-1 G|</strong></p> <h4><strong>#7 Dunseith</strong></h4> <p>They will be a very tough team on the offensive end of the floor that should put up big points on a nightly basis. Their trio of seniors is skilled as it gets. The Dragons will play an up-tempo game that will be very entertaining to watch. Dunseith does not have a ton of height, but they will make up for that with athleticism. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Players</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1046358" first="Ethan" last="Morin"] (2022) |6-1 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1129433" first="Jalen" last="Poitra"] (2022) |6-2 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>Chad Parisien Jr. (2022) |5-10 G|</strong></p> <h4><strong>#8 LaMoure/Litchville-Marion</strong></h4> <p>The Loboes are coming off a State Championship in 9-man football. They should be loaded with confidence. LLM will not have much height but they will have athletes, skill, and discipline. The Loboes will be a tough team and one of the best defenses in Class B. </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Players</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1124143" first="Corban" last="Potts"] (2022) |6-4 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1124144" first="Landon" last="Piehl"] (2022) |6-1 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1224171" first="Colton" last="Ness"] (2023) |6-2 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1269576" first="Tate" last="Mart"] (2023) |5-11 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1145406" first="Max" last="Musland"] (2024) |6-3 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1145407" first="Carter" last="Bowman"] (2024) |6-2 F|</strong></p> <h4><strong>#9 Hillsboro/Central Valley</strong></h4> <p>They had a great second half of the season last year and I would suspect they carry that into this year. The Burros will be very athletic, long, and have some serious shooters. HCV will be a scary team.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Top Players</span></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1130543" first="Gannon" last="Limke"] (2022) |6-6 F|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1130544" first="Parker" last="Gallagher"] (2022) |5-10 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1144488" first="Jacob" last="Brandt"] (2024) |6-8 PF|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1168276" first="Landon" last="Olson"] (2024) |6-2 F|</strong></p> <h4><strong>#10 Ellendale</strong></h4> <p>The Cardinals will have one of the best BIGs in Class B. Ellendale was a Top 10 team last year for much of the season because of the dominant big man [player_tooltip player_id="812224" first="Scott" last="Wagner"]. Look for Scott to own the boards, and to dominate in the paint on both ends of the floor. Ellendale will not be very deep but if they can get some shooting from the perimeter and solid guard play the Cardinals will be a tough squad. </p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="812224" first="Scott" last="Wagner"] (2022) |6-8 C|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1135860" first="Riley" last="Thorpe"] (2023) |5-11 G|</strong></p> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="1135863" first="Levi" last="Reis"] (2023) |6-0 G|</strong></p>