ND Class A: Week 5 Power Rankings
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Christmas is in the books and the competition should really pick up if the weather cooperates. We have multiple games postponed once again last week. PHD’s rankings remain the same in week 5. The big game to watch this week…
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Continue ReadingChristmas is in the books and the competition should really pick up if the weather cooperates. We have multiple games postponed once again last week. PHD’s rankings remain the same in week 5. The big game to watch this week is Davies vs. Red River on Thursday. Depending on how that one goes we could have a shakeup in the rankings next week. See below for more info on the Week 5 Power Rankings for Class A in ND.
#1 Minot (5-0)
Last Game: WIN @ Watford City 103-29
Next Game: 12/31 @ Bismarck Legacy
Comments: The Magi were supposed to host Jamestown last Thursday but it was postponed because of more nasty weather. Darik Dissette Darik Dissette 6'4" | SG Minot | 2023 State #300 Nation ND is off to a crazy productive senior season. DD is averaging 30.2 ppg, 9.8 rpg, 4 apg, and is shooting 55.4% from the field. Minot has 3 other players averaging double-digit points with Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'2" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND 13.6 ppg, Morgan Nygaard Morgan Nygaard 5'11" | PG Minot | 2023 State ND 13.2 ppg, and Jaeger Gunville Jaeger Gunville 6'0" | SG Minot | 2023 State ND with 10.2 ppg. Saturday’s matchup with the Sabers should be a good test for the Magi.
#2 Bismarck Century (3-0)
Last Game: WIN vs. TMCHS 103-64
Next Game: 12/29 vs. Jamestown
Comments: The Pats were supposed to host Mandan last Thursday but it was postponed because of Mother Nature. The Patriots are an offensive juggernaut and I am not sure that anyone in the state can slow them down. 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, and Tyler Birst Tyler Birst 6'0" | PG Bismarck Century | 2023 State ND 7.7 ppg.
#3 Fargo Davies (4-1)
Last Game: LOST vs. Moorhead 81-75
Next Game: 12/29 @ Grand Forks Red River
Comments: The Eagles are still undefeated in North Dakota so we will keep them at #3 for the time being. In two days they have a big faceoff with the Roughriders from Red River. This will be a battle to establish supremacy in the EDC. Stat leaders from the Moorhead game: Mason Klabo Mason Klabo 6'2" | PG Fargo Davies | 2025 State #240 Nation ND 28 pts, 8 reb, 1 ast, 6 stl, Raymond Brown Raymond Brown 5'11" | PG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND 15 pts, 9 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl, Cole Callies Cole Callies 5'11" | SG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND , 14 pts, 5 reb, 5 stl, Daniel Yorke Daniel Yorke 6'1" | SG Fargo Davies | 2024 State ND , 9 pts, 7 reb, 1 stl. Cole Callies Cole Callies 5'11" | SG Fargo Davies | 2023 State ND has emerged as a serious 3-point shooter for the Eagles. Teams in the EDC need to be aware of this shooter and this will only open up space for the other Eagles. Callies has been a bright spot for the Eagles. The Moorhead game was Klabo’s second game back and late in the second half he looked like his old self. Davies does not have much for size or a low post presence, but they are certainly a scary team with their athleticism and shooters.
#4 Grand Forks Red River (4-0)
Last Game: WIN @ Horace 77-61
Next Game: 12/29 vs. Davies
Comments: The Roughriders have a heavyweight bout vs. the high-flying Eagles on Thursday. The varsity game is listed as a 3:00 stat and this will be a must-watch game for basketball fans. #3 vs. #4, it does not get much better than that! Reis Rowekamp Reis Rowekamp 6'4" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND and Zach Kraft Zach Kraft 6'2" | PG Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND and the big scoring options and 2 of the best guards in Class A. Pearce Parks Pearce Parks 6'2" | SG Grand Forks Red River | 2025 State ND is a strong and athletic wing that is mature beyond his year. Carter Byron Carter Byron 6'7" | PF Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND and Logan Arason Logan Arason 6'4" | PF Grand Forks Red River | 2023 State ND are the BIG boys for Red River and they could give the Eagles some problems inside. Davies struggled with Jenkins inside vs. Moorhead. It will be interesting to see if Red River feeds the ball inside and plays inside-out basketball.
#5 Mandan (2-0)
Last Game: WIN vs. Bismarck 88-69
Next Game: 1/3 vs. Minot
Comments: The Braves had their Missouri River matchup vs. Century postponed last Thursday because of the horrible winter weather. Mandan only has 2 games on the season and it will be very interesting how they look in their next game. The Braves have a high-powered offensive with many scoring options. 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.