Center-Stanton Wildcats: Season Preview

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wildcats could be an under-the-radar team this year in Class B. They bring back all of their main pieces from last season and they have a DUDE with [player_tooltip player_id='1144985' first='Hunter' last='Hoffman']. Center-Stanton had a quality offseason and I am looking forward to watching them this season. Keep an eye out for the Wildcats!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team:</strong> Center-Stanton</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mascot:</strong> Wildcats</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> <em>Andrew Mondry</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class:</strong> B</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region:</strong> 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>District:</strong> 6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for more info on the Wildcats from Center-Stanton.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1634111,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/TeamPreview.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1634111" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Top Stastical Returners</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1144985' first='Hunter' last='Hoffman'] (2024) |6'4 PF|</strong> - 22 ppg, 7 rebounds (All-Region 5 last season)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2270042' first='Jarret' last='Henke'] (2024) |6'0 G|</strong> - 12 ppg, 6 rpg, 6 apg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lane Huber (2024) |6'3 F|</strong> - 6 ppg, 6 rpg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from coach <em>Mondry</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1144985' first='Hunter' last='Hoffman'] (2024)</strong> - "<em>Scored his 1,000th career point last season. Can score in bunches. He is a very good shooter who also has a nice touch around the rim. He will need to develop as a leader for the Wildcats to be successful next season. (Potential All-Region)</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2270042' first='Jarret' last='Henke'] (2024)</strong> - "<em>Is a good ball handler who has great vision. Henke is shifty and is at his best when attacking the basket. He will need to be more consistent shooting the basketball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Lane Huber (2024)</strong> - "<em>Is a strong kid who is a great defender. Lane is a scrappy player who rebounds hard. He will need to be more consistent on both ends of the floor.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Josh Thies (2024)</strong> - "<em>Is a good shooter. He developed more confidence as the year progressed. We hope to see Josh continue to get better shooting the ball and defending with an edge.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jordan Peterson (2024)</strong> - "<em>Is a smart player who works extremely hard. Jordan is a capable defender that we hope takes big strides this upcoming season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>&nbsp;Ken Albers (2025)</strong> - "<em>Is a basketball junkie who is an extremely smart player. He sees the floor very well and can handle the basketball. We hope to see Ken be more consistent shooting the basketball next season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Q&amp;A with <em>Andrew Mondry</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Can you make some comments on your team from last year?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Last season was up and down for the Wildcats. The team was hit with the injury bug throughout the season giving opportunities for underclassmen to get some varsity experience. The Wildcats went 5-16 and lost a close one to New Salem in the Region Qualifier.</em>"&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Could you make some comments on your 2023-24 team?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>The Wildcats are optimistic as they return their entire roster for the 23-24 season. There are 5 seniors with varsity experience who will need to play together and be consistent for the Wildcats to see success next season. Our team has put in a lot of time this offseason with individual skill camps, team camps, and open gyms. We have seen a lot of growth in our team and are excited for the 23-24 season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What style of basketball will your team play?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>The Wildcats hang their hat on the defensive end that hopefully leads to easy baskets in transition. We want to push the pace a little more this year. The biggest thing for us is playing quality defense, taking care of the basketball on offense, and getting open-rhythm shots.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Do you have any team goals?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Finish about .500 and make the Region Tournament.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who will be some of the top teams in your District?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Wilton-Wing, Washburn, Garrison</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who will be some of the top teams in your Region?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Bowman, Wilton-Wing, Glen-Ullin/Hebron, Washburn</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Center-Stanton Wildcat Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/8/23 - @ Linton vs. <strong>Napoleon-GS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/9/23 - @ Linton vs. <strong>Strasburg-Zeeland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/14/23 - home vs. <strong>Solen</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/15/23 - @ <strong>Drake-Anamoose</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/16/23 - @ <strong>Flasher</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/29/23 - @ Bismarck State vs. <strong>New Town</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/5/24 - home vs. <strong>Richardton-Taylor</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/9/24 - @ <strong>Washburn</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/11/24 - home vs. <strong>Wilton-Wing</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/13/24 - @ <strong>Mott-Regent/Grant County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/16/24 - @ <strong>Garrison</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/23/24 - @ <strong>Central McLean</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/25/24 - home vs. <strong>Kidder County</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/29/25 - @ Bismarck High vs. <strong>Demon Sophomores</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/1/24 - home vs. <strong>New Salem-Almont</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/6/24 - home vs. <strong>White Shield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/8/24 - home vs. <strong>Mandaree</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/15/24 - @ <strong>New England</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/17/24 - home vs. <strong>Tioga</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PLAYOFFS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px","fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck to the Wildcats this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2270019,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/centerSTANTON.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/centerSTANTON.jpg?w=529" alt="" class="wp-image-2270019" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->