Hamlin Chargers: Scary Squad

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD has another Season Preview for you to feast your eyes on! The Chargers from Hamlin are our subject matter and we are expecting big things once again this season. Hamlin had a magical run in 2022-23 season, they finished the year with an impressive 21-4 record, and they took Third Place at the State Tournament! The wild thing is, the Chargers bring back a boatload of talent. Hamlin has the best passer in SD, an elite playmaking SG, a deep stable of shooters, length/size, athletes, depth, and a top-notch coach. The Chargers are easily a top 5 contender in Class A!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team:</strong> Hamlin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mascot:</strong> Chargers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong> <em>Todd Neuendorf</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class:</strong> A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region:</strong> 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for stats, Q&amp;A with coach <em>Neuendorf</em>, and the Charger schedule.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935589,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/hamlin.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/hamlin.jpg?w=605" alt="" class="wp-image-1935589" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">2022-23 Returning Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1331228' first='Tyson' last='Stevenson'] - 25 GP, 14.3 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.4 spg, 42 FG%, 51.9 eFG%, 57 3FGM, 36.1 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1558204' first='Zac' last='Van Meeteren'] - 25 GP, 6.8 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.5 apg, .6 spg, 52.8 FG%, 62 3FG%, 23 3FGM, 43.4 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1545637' first='Jackson' last='Wadsworth'] - 25 GP, 6.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, .7 spg, 49 FG%, 62 eFG%, 39 3FGM, 50 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1625191' first='Easton' last='Neuendorf'] - 24 GP, 13.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 5.2 apg, 3 spg, 46.1 FG%, 53 eFG%, 35 3FGM, 30 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1331227' first='Dawson' last='Noem'] - 22 GP, 2.6 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, .7 spg, 31.4 FG%, 40 eFG%, 12 3FGM, 22.6 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1414922' first='Evan' last='Stormo'] - 15 GP, 5.6 ppg, 3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 1 spg, 41.1 FG%, 53.4 eFG%, 18 3FGM, 32.7 3FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1503841' first='Turner' last='Stevenson'] - 10 GP, 1.4 ppg, 1.1 rpg, .5 apg, .2 spg, 33.3 FG%, 41.7 eFG%, 2 3FGM, 25 3FG%</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">Q&amp;A with coach <em>Todd Neuendorf</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>PHD: Could you write a couple sentences summing up last season?</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We had a young squad with only two Seniors and grew throughout the year. We qualified for the State Tournament for the first time in 30 years and took home a Third-Place finish, losing to Dakota Valley in the semi-final game. We finished the season with a  21-4 record.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><u>PHD: How did the offseason go for your team/program?</u></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We had a very good offseason as a team and individually. We had 7 of our players play on AAU teams and had great summers. As a team, we played in our 4 team camps and spent considerable time in the gym and weight room working on skills and strength.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a few of your top players to look out for?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We return four starters and 6 of our 8 core players from a year ago.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1331228' first='Tyson' last='Stevenson'] (Sr) - Tyson was our leading scorer a year ago and had a great football season. Tyson can score from anywhere on the floor.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1625191' first='Easton' last='Neuendorf'] (Jr) - Easton was our second-leading scorer and led the team in assists. Easton has the ability to score at all levels, he is the one who makes us go.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1558204' first='Zac' last='Van Meeteren'] (Jr) - Zac is a player who can play both inside and shoot it from the perimeter. Zac is an excellent defender and is very athletic.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1545637' first='Jackson' last='Wadsworth'] (Soph) - Jackson started for us last year as a Freshman. Jackson can really shoot the basketball. Jackson has worked very hard this off-season and has become an excellent defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a couple of up-and-comers to look out for?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>These guys aren't really up-and-comers…they played for us last season but were hurt for part of the season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1414922' first='Evan' last='Stormo'] (Jr) - Was hurt for the first ten games of last season. Evan will be a key to our success. He is a strong athletic player who can really lock down and guard. Offensively Evan is a scorer.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1331227' first='Dawson' last='Noem'] (Jr) - Is a strong athletic player who can defend in the post. Offensively he has the ability to stretch the floor.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>[player_tooltip player_id='1503841' first='Turner' last='Stevenson'] (Jr) - Played on our JV team last season. He had a good summer and will play a big role on this year's team.</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>We want to get up and down the floor. We feel we play our best in transition. We have a number of athletic players and we want to put them in a position to be successful. Defensively we are going to concentrate on mainly our man defense. We think we have the ability to switch four to 5 spots if need be.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are a couple of your team goals this year?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Our number 1 goal is to return to the State Tournament. We want to improve each game and play our best basketball at the end of the year.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some of the top teams in your Class A?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>SF Christian, Lennox, Dakota Valley, Sioux Valley, Vermillion, Hot Springs, Groton</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Charger Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/8/23 - at <strong>Groton Area</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/12/23 - at <strong>Flandreau</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/21/23 - home vs. <strong>Milbank</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12/30/23 - at Corn Palace vs. <strong>Cordova (TN)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/4/24 - home vs. <strong>Tiospa Zina</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/6/24 - home vs. <strong>Sioux Falls Christian</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/9/24 - home vs. <strong>Sioux Valley</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/11/24 - home vs. <strong>Webster</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/16/24 - at <strong>De Smet</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/18/24 - at <strong>Redfield</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/20/24 - at Corn Palace vs. <strong>TBA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/23/24 - home vs. <strong>Aberdeen Roncalli </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/25/24 - at <strong>Sisseton</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/27/24 - Madison vs. <strong>TBA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1/29/24 - at <strong>Castlewood</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/8/24 - home vs. <strong>Deuel</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/10/24 - at Corn Palace vs. <strong>TBA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/13/24 - home vs. <strong>Britton-Hecla</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2/15/24 - at <strong>Clark/Willow Lake</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 Chargers this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1935590,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/hamlinpicc.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/04/hamlinpicc.jpg?w=930" alt="" class="wp-image-1935590" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->