Who is going to State in Class B?

It looks like this year could be the end of the 2-class system in North Dakota High School basketball. All signs are pointing to the new 3-class system being implemented next season by the NDHSAA. If that is the case, this season’s Class B State Tournament will be that much more special if this is the last “True” Class B State Tournament. Every year is a memorable and historic event, this year will just be a notch above that. Everyone will want the bragging rights to say that they went to the last Class B State Tournament in ND history!

With that being said, the regular season is about over and the playoffs are almost here. Who will make State? We are going to look at the favorites, contenders, and a dark horse from each of the 8 Regions.

Who is going to State in B?

Region 1

Favorite: #1 Central Cass (19-0)

Top Squirrels: Sam Kobbervig Sam Kobbervig 6'3" | SG Central Cass | 2023 State ND , Cole Holzer Cole Holzer 6'6" Central Cass | 2024 ND , Carter Vrchota Carter Vrchota 6'0" | SG Central Cass | 2024 State ND , Eli Buhr Eli Buhr 6'2" | SG Central Cass | 2024 State ND , Mason Bosse Mason Bosse 6'0" | SG Central Cass | 2023 State ND , Owen Wiersma, Chase Bachmeier Chase Bachmeier 5'11" | PG Central Cass | 2024 ND , Carter Maasjo Carter Maasjo 6'2" | PF Central Cass | 2024 ND

Contender: #5 Sargent County (18-1)

Top Bulldogs: Gaven Christianson Gaven Christianson 6'0" | PF Sargent County | 2023 State ND , Fletcher Willprecht Fletcher Willprecht 5'9" | PG Sargent County | 2023 State ND , Luke Martinson Luke Martinson 6'4" | PF Sargent County | 2024 State ND , Josh Wittich Josh Wittich 6'5" | PF Sargent County | 2024 State ND , Nick Hansen Nick Hansen 5'11" | CG Sargent County | 2024 ND , Grady Wehlander, Kolten Kadoun

Dark Horse: Kindred (12-7) & Oak Grove (10-8)

Region 2

Favorite: Thompson (13-6)

Top Tommies: Drew Overby Drew Overby 6'1" | CG Thompson | 2024 State ND , Jake Starcevic Jake Starcevic 6'2" | SG Thompson | 2025 State ND , Karter Peterson Karter Peterson 6'6" | PF Thompson | 2025 State ND , Brayden Wolfgram Brayden Wolfgram 5'10" | PG Thompson | 2024 State ND , Gavin Korgstad

Contender: #7 North Border (17-2)

Top Eagles: TJ Cosley TJ Cosley 6'0" | PG North Border | 2023 State ND , Ayden Stainbrook Ayden Stainbrook 6'5" | SF North Border | 2023 State ND , Grant Cosley Grant Cosley 6'0" | SG North Border | 2025 State ND , Grayson Ohmann Grayson Ohmann 5'11" | SG North Border | 2024 ND , Kyle Thomas

Dark Horse: Grafton (12-6) & May-Port-C-G (13-6)

Region 3

Favorite: #8 Ellendale (16-3)

Top Cardinals: Riley Thorpe Riley Thorpe 6'1" | SG Ellendale | 2023 State ND , Levi Reis Levi Reis 6'0" | SG Ellendale | 2023 State ND , Anton Geller Anton Geller 6'1" | SF Ellendale | 2024 State ND , Jake Bommersbach, Cole Snyder Cole Snyder 6'0" | CG Sioux Falls Christian | 2025 State SD , Kade Schimke, Evan Wagner

Contender: Linton (12-7)

Top Lions: Jace Jochim Jace Jochim 6'1" | SG Linton/HMB | 2024 State ND , Trace King Trace King 5'11" | SG Linton/HMB | 2023 State ND , Riley Richter Riley Richter 5'11" | SG Linton/HMB | 2024 State ND , Justin Tschosik, Landon Bosch, Grant Bosch, Gentry Richter Gentry Richter 6'2" | SG Linton/HMB | 2025 State ND

Dark Horse: LaMoure-Litchville/Marion (11-8) & Edgeley/Kulm/Montpelier (9-9)

Region 4

Favorite: #2 Four Winds/Minnewaukan (18-1)

Top Indians: Deng Deng Deng Deng 6'5" | SF Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND , Dalen Leftbear Dalen Leftbear 6'3" | SF FourWinds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND , Kelson Keja Kelson Keja 5'7" | PG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2023 State ND , Wade Nestell Wade Nestell 6'0" | SG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND , Keyshawn St. Pierre Keyshawn St. Pierre 5'8" | SG Four Winds/Minnewaukan | 2024 State ND , Kylon Keja

Contender: #10 North Prairie (18-2)

Top Cougars: Mitchell Leas Mitchell Leas 6'0" | PG Rolla | 2023 State ND , Nate Tastad Nate Tastad 6'5" | PF North Prairie | 2024 State ND , Blake Mattson Blake Mattson 6'2" | SF North Prairie | 2024 State ND , Jeffry Rosinski Jeffry Rosinski 6'4" | SF North Prairie | 2025 State ND , Montgomery Grant

Dark Horse: North Star (14-6) & Harvey/Wells County (16-5) & Dunseith (12-6)

Region 5

Favorite: #4 Shiloh Christian (16-4)

Top Skyhawks: Jay Wanzek Jay Wanzek 6'7" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2023 State ND , Atticus Wilkinson Atticus Wilkinson 6'6" | PF Shiloh Christian | 2024 State ND , Kyler Klein, Isaac Emmel Isaac Emmel 5'11" | CG Shiloh Christian | 2024 State ND , Caden Englund Caden Englund 6'1" | CG Shiloh Christian | 2025 State ND , Wyatt Westin Wyatt Westin 6'2" | SG Shiloh Christian | 2025 State ND , Michael Fagerland, Carter Seifert

Contender: Garrison (16-3)

Top Troopers: Connor Kerzmann Connor Kerzmann 6'1" | SG Garrison | 2023 State ND , Braxton Iglehart Braxton Iglehart 6'1" | PG Garrison | 2024 State ND , Treyson Iglehart Treyson Iglehart 6'1" | SG Garrison | 2025 State ND , Tyler Syvertson, Little Hail Perkins Little Hail Perkins 6'3" | SF Garrison | 2025 State ND , Brady Norenberg Brady Norenberg 6'9" | C Garrison | 2023 State ND

Dark Horse: Standing Rock (17-3) & Wilton-Wing (13-6)

Region 6

Favorite: #3 Bishop Ryan (16-2)

Top Lions: Brady Feller Brady Feller 6'2" | SG Bishop Ryan | 2023 State ND , Ramsey Walz Ramsey Walz 6'7" | PF Bishop Ryan | 2025 State ND , Ian Johnson Ian Johnson 6'4" Bishop Ryan | 2023 ND , Conner Thompson, Carson Merck, Jett Lundeen Jett Lundeen 6'0" | SG Bishop Ryan | 2025 State ND

Contender: DesLacs-Burlington (14-5)

Top Lakers: Carson Yale Carson Yale 6'9" | PF Des Lacs Burlington | 2023 State ND , Rylan Olson Rylan Olson 6'5" | SG Des Lacs Burlington | 2023 State ND , Ty Hughes Ty Hughes 5'11" | SG Des Lacs Burlington | 2024 ND , Paxton Ystaas Paxton Ystaas 5'11" | PG Des Lacs Burlington | 2024 State ND , Kashdyn Officer, Braylon Fisher, Jacob Schaefer

Dark Horse: Rugby (11-8) & Velva (11-8)

Region 7

Favorite: #6 Bowman County (16-2)

Top Bulldogs: Bohden Duffield Bohden Duffield 6'1" | SG Bowman County | 2024 State ND , Bishop Duffield Bishop Duffield 6'1" | SG Bowman County | 2024 State ND , Aidan Thompson, Roman Fossum Roman Fossum 6'0" | SG Bowman County | 2024 ND , Grant Kees, Nate Dix

Contender: #8 Beulah (16-2)

Top Miners: Trace Beauchamp Trace Beauchamp 6'4" | SG Beulah | 2024 State ND , Champ Hettich Champ Hettich 6'3" | SG Beulah | 2024 State ND , Bennett Larson Bennett Larson 6'7" | C Beulah | 2026 State ND , Tarren Larson Tarren Larson 6'3" | SF Beulah | 2023 State ND , Braylen Schirado Braylen Schirado 5'11" | SG Beulah | 2026 State ND , Aidan O’Brien Aidan O’Brien 6'1" | SG Beulah | 2024 ND , Jack Koppelsloen Jack Koppelsloen 5'9" | SG Beulah | 2023 State ND

Dark Horse: Dickinson Trinity (13-7) & Hazen (14-6)

Region 8

Favorite: Stanley (15-4)

Top Blue Jays: Josh Hetzel Josh Hetzel 6'2" | SG Stanley | 2024 State ND , Jackson Hynek Jackson Hynek 6'2" | SF Stanley | 2024 State ND , Drake Schlosser Drake Schlosser 6'2" | SG Stanley | 2025 State ND , Cal Sorenson, Laramie Smith, Tucker Gorder

Contenders: Powers Lake-Burke Central (15-4)

Top Ranchers: Tyson Enget Tyson Enget 5'11" | PG Powers Lake-Burke Central | 2023 State ND , Gracin Schroeder, Kyle Huseby, Beau Kearsley, Jaden Bullinger, Luke Fraunfelter, Joston Grubb

Dark Horse: White Shield (10-5) & Parshall-NSP (13-5)