ND Class A: Week 2 Power Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first weekend of games is in the books! Friday was a fantastic night of hoops and we had a couple of exciting games on Saturday as well. Not every class A team played this weekend, but enough squads played that we had movement in our Power Rankings! We have some exciting matchups this week as EDC and WDA league play begins. See below for the PHD updated Power Rankings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"width":212,"height":132,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" width="212" height="132"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">POWER RANKINGS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#1 Minot (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>This weekend:</strong> WIN 94-60 over Devils Lake</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Next game:</strong> Dec 6th at Williston</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Comments:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1050246' first='Darik' last='Dissette'] looked like Superman on Friday and he put up great stats with 36 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. [player_tooltip player_id='1177134' first='Aric' last='Winczewski'] also put up impressive numbers with 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists. It was a dominant performance on Friday night for the Magi. I am interested to see how Minot performs on the road at Williston. For this early in the year, the Magi are looking like a complete team and it's early December. Imagine what they will look like in March!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#2 Bismarck Century (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>This weekend: </strong>WIN over Moorhead 89-56</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Next game:</strong> Dec 6th home vs. Dickinson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Comments:</strong> On Friday night, the Patriots headed east across North Dakota for a border battle matchup. Moorhead is a AAAA team that went to State last season and they returned some nice players. I thought it would be a tightly contested game, instead, the Pats stomped the Spuds. The "Fab 4" for Century ([player_tooltip player_id='1048689' first='Anthony' last='Doppler'], [player_tooltip player_id='1050245' first='Ryan' last='Erikson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1050255' first='William' last='Ware'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1111175' first='Isaiah' last='Schafer']) showed up and showed out at Moorhead. The Pats proved that they are an offensive juggernaut and that everyone should be scared of the Red, White, and Blue. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#3 Fargo Davies</strong> <strong>(0-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>This weekend:</strong> No game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Next game:</strong> Dec 6th at Grand Forks Central</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Comments: </strong>The Eagles might have the best offensive-minded coach in North Dakota with <strong><em>Bart Manson</em></strong>. They also have the most dynamic backcourt in North Dakota with [player_tooltip player_id='1169136' first='Mason' last='Klabo'], [player_tooltip player_id='1050247' first='Raymond' last='Brown'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1161524' first='Daniel' last='Yorke']. Davies will be playing a fast-paced and electric style of hoops. I have heard that the Eagles may have some possible lingering injuries from the football season. Nothing is official and we will have to wait until Tuesday night to see who gets on the floor for Davies.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#4 Grand Forks Red River (0-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>This weekend:</strong> No game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Next game:</strong> Dec 6th at Shanley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Comments:</strong> They have one of the best starting 5 in the state. [player_tooltip player_id='1115649' first='Zach' last='Kraft'] aka <em>The Red River Rifle</em> is an elite shooter, super skilled, smooth, and an all-around stud on the court. I really like the flow, pace, and feel that Kraft plays with. [player_tooltip player_id='1138811' first='Reis' last='Rowekamp'] is a powder keg waiting to explode for points. Reis spreads the floor, can shoot over small defenders, and he can get hot in a hurry. [player_tooltip player_id='1169135' first='Pearce' last='Parks'] is the 3rd piece of this potent backcourt for RR. He is a "super soph" that is majestically athletic and he produces on both ends of the court. The Roughriders are going to be one of the best offensive teams in ND, expect them to put on a show this Tuesday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>#5 Bismarck Legacy (1-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>This weekend: </strong>WIN 78-66 over Fargo North</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Next game:</strong> Dec 9th home vs. Watford City</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Comments:</strong> Legacy took down #4 ranked Fargo North on Saturday and the Sabers led the entire game! [player_tooltip player_id='1647760' first='Brayden' last='Weidner'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1169148' first='Parker' last='Falcon'] had standout games in the upset win over the EDC foe. Weidner showed off his shooting with 4 triples. He looks to have a high IQ, was good in the P&amp;R game, and reads the defense well. [player_tooltip player_id='1169148' first='Parker' last='Falcon'] showed off his shooting stroke with 5 three-balls and he finished with 17 points. Talk about a welcomed addition to the varsity squad! Everyone would love to have a 6'5 sophomore that can shoot the lights out. The Sabers look scary! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><p class="has-medium-font-size"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1682117,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-20-at-2.54.05-PM-crop-1222x803-1670177314.png"><img src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/ph/uploads/2022/11/Screen-Shot-2022-11-20-at-2.54.05-PM-crop-1222x803-1670177314.png" alt="" class="wp-image-1682117"/></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->