ND Class B: Week 10 Power Rankings

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are another week deeper into the season and that means that the playoffs are right around the corner. We have some huge matchups coming up in the next few weeks. Let's hope everything everyone is healthy as we get to the home stretch. With that said, check out the Power Rankings for Week 10. See below, we have a tie at the 10 spot. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"x-large"} --> <p class="has-x-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Class B Power Rankings</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#1 Four Winds-Minnewaukan (13-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Games</span>:</strong> <em>WIN 82-39</em> @ <strong>St. John</strong>, <em>WIN 71-38</em> vs. <strong>Langdon-Edmore-Munich</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>:</strong> 2/6 vs. <strong>Rugby</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Info</span>:</strong> The Indians picked up two more wins this week and remain undefeated. They have an interesting game coming up tomorrow with Rugby. The Panthers have length and some good athletes, so they should match up okay with 4Winds. Scoring leaders from the Landgon win: [player_tooltip player_id='1144580' first='Deng' last='Deng'] 25 pts, [player_tooltip player_id='1144581' first='Dalen' last='Leftbear'] 14 pts, [player_tooltip player_id='1138899' first='Kelson' last='Keja'] 11 pts, [player_tooltip player_id='1185124' first='Wade' last='Nestell'] 9 pts. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#2 Central Cass (15-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Game</span></strong>: <em>WIN 58-53</em> vs. #9 <strong>Grafton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>:</strong> 2/7 @ <strong>Kindred</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Info</span>:</strong> The Squirrels had a Top 10 battle on Friday night! It was a tightly contested game and CC took care of business. This was a high-quality win for the Squirrels. Stats leaders from the Spoiler win: [player_tooltip player_id='1617813' first='Cole' last='Holzer'] 24 pts, 13 reb, 2 ast, [player_tooltip player_id='1111886' first='Sam' last='Kobbervig'] 14 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast, [player_tooltip player_id='1176197' first='Mason' last='Bosse'] 10 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, [player_tooltip player_id='1144577' first='Carter' last='Vrchota'] 6 pts, 5 reb, 5 ast. Tuesday's game is a heavyweight Region 2 matchup! Expect the game to be packed for this rivalry game, it should be a great atmosphere and an entertaining matchup. Squirrels vs. Vikings!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#3 Beulah (12-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Games</span>:</strong> <em>WIN 55-45</em> @ <strong>Glen Ullin-Hebron</strong>, <em>WIN 45-37</em> @ <strong>Heart River</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>:</strong> 2/7 @ <strong>Our Redeemer's</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Info</span>:</strong> The Miners were once again, very well-balanced with their scoring this past week. Against Glen Ullin-Hebron, [player_tooltip player_id='1144979' first='Champ' last='Hettich'] led the Miners with 14 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast. Against Heart River, [player_tooltip player_id='1144977' first='Trace' last='Beauchamp'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1355919' first='Bennett' last='Larson'] led the Miners with 12 points each. Beulah has a huge week ahead with Our Redeemer's, Dickinson Trinity, and Bowman County. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#4 Sargent County (15-0) </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Games</span>:</strong> <em>WIN 59-53</em> vs. <strong>Wyndmere-Lidgerwood</strong>, <em>WIN 59-42</em> @ <strong>Carrington</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>: </strong>2/7 @ <strong>Tri-State</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Info</span>:</strong> The Bulldogs are still perfect this season. The game with W/L was closer than expected, but they found a way to win. Leading scorers in the Carrington win: [player_tooltip player_id='1551168' first='Fletcher' last='Willprecht'] 16 pts, [player_tooltip player_id='1145108' first='Luke' last='Martinson'] 15 pts, and [player_tooltip player_id='1693907' first='Gaven' last='Christianson'] 10 pts. Expect the Bulldogs to pick up an easy win on Tuesday vs. the Tigers and then on Friday, they head up to Fargo for a tough game against the Grovers. That will be a fun one to watch! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#5 Ellendale (15-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Game</span>:</strong> <em>WIN 74-70</em> vs. <strong>Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>:</strong> 2/7 @ <strong>Linton-HMB</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Info</span>:</strong> The Cards have been impressive, all they do is win! [player_tooltip player_id='1135860' first='Riley' last='Thorpe'], [player_tooltip player_id='1749953' first='Anton' last='Geller'], and <strong>Levi Reise</strong> are the top players for the Cards. Ellendale can flat-out get after it. They play fast and fearless. They play a 5-out read-and-react offense. The Cards can get to the rim and they are great at kicking out to shooters. Coach Vance has his team playing hard and very unselfishly. Ellendale is a scary team!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#6 Bishop Ryan (13-2</strong>)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Games</span>:</strong> <em>WIN 68-52</em> vs. <strong>Our Redeemer's</strong>, <em>WIN 77-42</em> @ <strong>Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood</strong>, <em>LOST 68-64</em> vs. <strong>Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>:</strong> 2/7 vs. <strong>Westhope-Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Info</span>:</strong> The Lions went 2-1 this past week. They lost to a very solid Trinity team. In Saturday's loss, the Lions were led by [player_tooltip player_id='1138815' first='Brady' last='Feller'] 26 pts (6 triples), [player_tooltip player_id='1189452' first='Ramsey' last='Walz'] 15 pts, and <strong>Conner Thompsen</strong> with 8 pts. Bishop Ryan only has one game this week. They have a Region 6 matchup against the Sioux. Their primary focus should be slowing down [player_tooltip player_id='1169145' first='Walker' last='Braaten'] and the rest should fall in place. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#7 Thompson (11-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Games</span>:</strong> <em>WIN 73-19</em> vs. <strong>Drayton-Walley-Edinburg</strong>, <em>WIN 50-45</em> @ <strong>Rugby</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>:</strong> 2/6 @ <strong>May-Port CG</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Info</span>:</strong> The Tommies had a nice week, they picked up a Region 2 win and a quality road win at Rugby. This week they will be busy with two Region 2 games against May-Port CG and against Midway-Minto. The Tommies will host Four Winds-Minnewaukan on Saturday. Tommies vs. Indians will be a marquee matchup that basketball fans from across the State will have to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#8 Shiloh Christian (12-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Games</span>:</strong> <em>WIN 87-33</em> vs. <strong>Max</strong>, <em>WIN 89-34</em> vs. <strong>Central McLean</strong>, <em>WIN 59-22</em> vs. <strong>New Salem-Almont</strong>, <em>WIN 85-47</em> vs. <strong>Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>:</strong> 2/6 vs. <strong>Center-Stanton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Info</span>:</strong> The Skyhawks were very busy last week and they dominated! Shiloh is looking like a well-oiled machine at this point in the season. Shiloh has two games coming up this week and they should not have a whole lot of trouble picking up two more victories. On Friday, they will have to deal with [player_tooltip player_id='1144986' first='Javin' last='Friesz'] and the Bulldogs. Flasher is never an easy game because of the high-scoring Friesz. The Skyhawks should overwhelm the Sioux with their talent and depth. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#9 North Prairie (14-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Games</span>:</strong> <em>WIN 69-35</em> vs. <strong>Dakota Prairie</strong>, <em>WIN 59-22</em> @ <strong>Benson County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>:</strong> 2/6 @ <strong>Westhope-Newburg</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Info</span>:</strong> The Cougars continued their winning ways this past week. Tonight they play the Sioux from Westhope-Newburg. This will be a fun matchup with two high-scoring guards that can score in the 30s in the blink of an eye. [player_tooltip player_id='1138794' first='Mitchell' last='Leas'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='1169145' first='Walker' last='Braaten'] should put on a show tonight and I recommend that you tune in to this game! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#10 (Tie) Grafton (9-4)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Games</span>:</strong> <em>WIN 70-60</em> @ <strong>May-Port CG</strong>, <em>LOST 58-53 </em>@ <strong>Central Cass</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>:</strong> 2/6 @ Hillsboro-Central Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong>#10 (Tie) Bowman County (13-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Games</span>:</strong> W</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Recent Games</span>:</strong> <em>WIN 57-46</em> vs. <strong>Dickinson Trinity</strong>, <em>WIN 101-60</em> @ <strong>Richardton-Taylor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Next Game</span>:</strong> 2/7 vs. <strong>Flasher</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1676515,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/PowerRankings.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/11/PowerRankings.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1676515" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->