Leola-Frederick: Team Deep Dive
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We are back for another team preview. In this piece, we are heading to South Dakota, Class B Region 1. We are checking out the Titans from Leola-Frederick. Brock Pashen is the head coach of the Titans. Last year, the…
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Continue ReadingWe are back for another team preview. In this piece, we are heading to South Dakota, Class B Region 1. We are checking out the Titans from Leola-Frederick. Brock Pashen is the head coach of the Titans.
Last year, the Titans went 8-12. Waubay-Summit (State Tournament team) ended the Titans season. Leola-Frederick’s 2021-2022 season was highlighted by nice wins over Northwestern, Herreid-Selby, and Ipswich. The Titans lost four seniors to graduation.
OFF-SEASON
Leola-Frederick was very busy this offseason and it was a productive time for the Titans. They competed and participated in multiple team camps. Leola-Frederick hosted a team camp, went east to Alexandria (MN) for a camp, and attended Northern State’s team camp. The Titans played very well at times and they started to figure things out about the future of their program. The coaches learned about players and they now have a clear idea of where to put everyone so they can have a productive season after the loss of those four seniors to graduation. It was a successful off-season for the Titans!
Players To Watch
Hans Lapka (senior) & Brayden Sumption (junior)
These are two of the quickest kids the Titans have had in their program. They both attack the rim really well and will be looked upon to be leaders for the Titans.
Noah Kippley Noah Kippley 6'3" | SG Leola-Frederick Area | 2025 State SD (sophomore)
A returner and an accomplished scorer. Kippley will garner much attention from the defense because of his sharpshooting ability.
Up-and-Comers
Milo Sumption Milo Sumption 6'2" | PF Leola-Frederick | 2026 State SD (freshman) & Ethan Petrich Ethan Petrich 6'2" | C Leola-Frederick | 2026 State SD (freshman)
These two youngsters both had quality summers for the Titans. Milo and Ethan will be needed in the low post and for defensive rebounding.
Connor Spitzer Connor Spitzer 6'2" | PF Leola-Frederick | 2024 State SD (junior)
He will be needed for quality post-defense. Spitzer will also be needed to handle the ball as he is good at beating his guy of the bounce. Connor will give the Titans great versatility/flexibilty.
Coach Brock Pashen comments on the Titans style of basketball
“With Hans and Brayden’s quickness we would really like to get out in the open floor. We feel we have quality ballhandlers 1-5 to get out and run, but know that we have to be able to execute in the half-court offense and defense to have a successful season.“
Coach Pashen talks about the top teams in Region 1
“Aberdeen Christian, Warner, and Northwestern all return many quality basketball players. Hitchcock-Tulare is new in the region and they have a quality squad as well. We are hoping to get better throughout the season and be in a good spot come tournament time.“
Good luck to the Titans this season!