ND Class A: Week 4 Power Rankings
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We are back for another rendition of the Class A Power Rankings. Last week was goofy with the Mother Nature flexing her muscles on the state of North Dakota. I think everyone knows about all the cancellations and postponements. What’s…
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Continue ReadingWe are back for another rendition of the Class A Power Rankings. Last week was goofy with the Mother Nature flexing her muscles on the state of North Dakota. I think everyone knows about all the cancellations and postponements. What’s new in week 4? We have a team dropping from the Top 5 and a new team jumping in. Dickinson took down Bismarck Legacy last night to knock out the Sabers. Enough chatter…Let’s check out the Top 5 squads in Class A.
#1 Minot (5-0)
Last Night: WIN @ Watford City 103-29
Next Game: 12/22 vs. Jamestown
Information: It is early but Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State #300 Nation ND has been spectacular. Dissette is the clear frontrunner for Mr. Basketball at this point. Stat leaders from the WC game: Logan Conklin Logan Conklin 6'5" | SF Minot | 2024 ND 20 pts, 17 reb, 1 ast, 4 stl. Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State #300 Nation ND 19 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl. Landon Bedell 17 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast. Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'2" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND 15 pts, 6 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl. Morgan Nygaard Morgan Nygaard 5'11" | PG Minot | 2023 State ND 15 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast, 3 stl.
#2 Bismarck Century (3-0)
Last Night: Idle
Next Game: 12/22 vs. Mandan
Information: The Patriots have some impressive team stats with PPG: 95.3, OPPG: 59.3, FG%: 59.3, 3FG%: 34.4, APG: 17.3, SPG: 10.3, and opponents are averaging 19.3 TO’s per game. Century has the deadliest starting 5 in North Dakota. After 3 games: Anthony Doppler Anthony Doppler 6'4" | SG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND 18 ppg, Ryan Erikson Ryan Erikson 6'10" | C Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND 17.7 ppg, Isaiah Schafer Isaiah Schafer 6'1" | CG Bismarck Century | 2024 State ND 17 ppg, William Ware William Ware 6'7" | SF Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND 12.3 ppg, Tyler Birst Tyler Birst 6'0" | PG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND 7.7 ppg.
#3 Fargo Davies (4-0)
Last Night: WIN Shanley 77-57
Next Game: 12/22 vs. Moorhead
Information: Mason Klabo Mason Klabo 6'2" | PG Fargo Davies | 2025 State #240 Nation ND is back from his injury and he made his season debut last night. Davies has been looking good, now they are just flat-out scary with Klabo back in the lineup. Stat leaders from the Shanley game: Cole Callies 20 pts, 2 ast, 5 stl. Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND 9 reb, 6 ast, 4 stl. Mason Klabo Mason Klabo 6'2" | PG Fargo Davies | 2025 State #240 Nation ND 14 pts, 2 reb, 5 ast. Zach Livingood Zach Livingood 6'0" | SG Fargo Davies | 2023 ND 9 pts, 1 stl.
#4 Grand Forks Red River (4-0)
Last Night: WIN Horace 77-61
Next Game: 12/29 vs. Davies
Information: I have said this a few times now, Reis Rowekamp Reis Rowekamp 6'4" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND has to be the favorite for EDC Senior Athlete of the Year. He has been phenomenal! Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND has also had a great start to the season. When it comes to backcourt duos, Rowkamp and Kraft are on the A+list. Stat leaders from the Horace game: Reis Rowekamp Reis Rowekamp 6'4" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND 25 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast, 2 stl. Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND 19 pts, 9 reb, 1 ast, 1 steal. Pearce Parks Pearce Parks 6'2" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2025 State ND 14 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl.
#5 Mandan (2-0)
Last Night: Idle
Next Game: 12/22 @ Century
Information: We will see how salty the Braves are tomorrow when they travel across the river for a rivalry game vs. the Patriots. Their legs should be fresh, let’s hope they are still in game shape after the long break. Mandan is only two games into the season but has nice team stats with PPG: 89.5, OPPG: 68, FG%: 50, APG: 15, SPG: 18.5, and opponents are averaging 29.5 TO’s per game. Scoring Leaders: Tahrye Frank Tahrye Frank 6'0" | SG Mandan | 2023 State ND 15.5 ppg, Hudsen Sheldon Hudsen Sheldon 6'2" | SG Mandan | 2025 State ND 15.5 ppg, Karsyn Jablonski Karsyn Jablonski 6'2" | SG Mandan | 2023 State ND 15 ppg, TJ Brownotter TJ Brownotter 6'0" | SG Mandan | 2025 State ND 14.5 ppg, Mat Mudingay Mat Mudingay 6'1" | SF Mandan | 2023 State ND 13 ppg, Ruin Medenwald Ruin Medenwald 6'2" | SF Mandan | 2024 ND 10.5 ppg.