Class B Action: #8 North Border vs. #9 Grafton

We had a huge Top 10 matchup last night. It was also an important Region 2 contest. This one was all spoilers! Grafton put on a shooting display and 3-point barrage. The Eagles kept battling but Grafton had too much firepower in this one. I hope these two meet up again in the playoffs, I know that North Border would love another chance at the Spoilers.   See below for scores, stats, and player comments....   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/grafton-scoreboard.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/grafton-scoreboard.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1769993" /></a></figure>   SCORES   1Q: North Border 9 Grafton 19   2Q: North Border 24 Graton 45   3Q: North Border 35 Grafton 68   4Q: North Border 84 Grafton 53   Eagle Team Stats   FG%: 40.7 3FG%: 33.3 3's Made: 5 FT's: 4/9 Reb: 22 Ast: 7 TO: 6 Blk: 4 Stl: 4   Spoilers Team Stats   FG%: 58.7 3FG%: 60.9 3's Made: 14 FT's: 2/3 Reb: 34 Ast: 26 TO: 6 Blk: 4 Stl: 2   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1735684" /></a></figure>   Impressive Eagles   [player_tooltip player_id='1050261' first='TJ' last='Cosley'] (2023) |6'0 PG|   32 pts, 2 triples, 1 ast, 2 stl. It was a quiet 32 it seemed like, I knew he scored well but I did not realize that Cosley was in the 30's until I saw the stats. TJ scored from every level last night. He scored in fast break situations, beyond the arc, at the rim, AND1's, and with mid-range pull-ups. Cosley showed impressive court vision when delivering passes. TJ has an amazingly quick first step, and he has sprinter speed. Cosley is having a fantastic senior season and is playing like one of the best guards in North Dakota. The Eagles took a hard loss but TJ showed that he is a DUDE.   [player_tooltip player_id='1165355' first='Grant' last='Cosley'] (2025) |5'11|   4 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast. He showed a quick first step. I liked his aggressiveness when slashing to the rim. I like how the young Cosley went up to contest a shot at the basket without fouling. He did not have huge numbers, but Grant has potential.   [player_tooltip player_id='1126978' first='Ayden' last='Stainbrook'] (2023) |6'5 SF|   15 pts, 3 triples, 8 reb, 4 blocks. As always, his perimeter jump shot looked great. Stainbrook is deadly off the bounce and the catch. I liked that he was posting up in hopes of getting high-percentage shots. Stainbrook scored with nice moves around the rim and with an O-board putback. Ayden showed impressive hustle when saving a loose ball and when blocking multiple shots.   Impressive Spoilers   [player_tooltip player_id='1481873' first='Juan' last='Villarreal'] (2024) |5'11 SG|   16 pts, 4 triples, 9 reb, 6 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk. He was sensational from beyond the arc, he went 4/5 from deep! Villarreal is also a fantastic rebounder. He is quick, skilled, and a fierce competitor. Villarreal scored with a backdoor cut, his deadly jumper, and in transition. He moves well without the ball and is an opportunistic player. Villarreal was a rock star on Friday night. I was super impressed with this junior.   [player_tooltip player_id='1168246' first='Braylon' last='Baldwin'] (2024) |5'11 PG|   20 pts, 4 triples, 3 reb, 13 ast, 1 blk. He is a quick guard that is a master at changing speeds. Baldwin has great vision, skill, and timing. 13 assists in 1 game is beyond impressive. Baldwin can make all the passes and he delivers them with accuracy. Braylon looked like a maestro with the basketball last night. He was lights out from beyond the arc, scored with blow-by drives, and he knows how to use a screen. Baldwin moves his feet extremely well and he is a hard-working on-ball defender.   [player_tooltip player_id='1168256' first='Ryan' last='Hanson'] (2024) |6'2 SG|   13 pts, 3 triples, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk. He is a shooter! Hanson has excellent form and I love how quickly he sets his feet. Ryan hit all of his triples when catching and shooting. Ryan looks to be a great in-rhythm shooter. Hanson also scored around the basket. Ryan was posting up, the D fronted, and Hanson received a lob pass for an easy bucket. The Spoilers have a super nice stable of backcourt players. Villarreal, Baldwin, and Hanson make up one of the best groups of guards in Class B. They sure shot it hot last night!   [player_tooltip player_id='1770389' first='Kyler' last='Droog'] (2025) |6'5 F|   10 pts, 9 reb, 1 blk. He is a long youngster that can score with both hands around the basket. I liked his anticipation on the glass. He finished smoothly around the rim and he has a nose for the ball. Droog has length and natural basketball instincts.   [player_tooltip player_id='1770392' first='Abram' last='Sevigny'] (2024) |6'1 F|   7 pts, 1 triples, 6 reb, 2 ast. He scored off dribble penetration, a short 1-handed pull-up, and a triple from the left wing. Sevigny looks like a solid role player.   [player_tooltip player_id='1632619' first='Reggie' last='Rice'] (2026) |6'4 SF|   16 pts, 2 triples, 4 reb, 1 ast. This kid has a bright future in hoops! Rice is very long and I like his skill set. He moves well for a 6'4" 9th-grader. He also has an expansive wingspan. Reggie scored around the basket and he cashed in from the outside. He showed an effective jab step, good eyes when slashing, and a nice overall feel for the game. This kid is a stock riser!

We had a huge Top 10 matchup last night. It was also an important Region 2 contest. This one was all spoilers! Grafton put on a shooting display and 3-point barrage. The Eagles kept battling but Grafton had too much firepower in this one. I hope these two meet up again in the playoffs, I know that North Border would love another chance at the Spoilers.