Team Preview: Garretson and Sturgis

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD is taking a look at the Blue Dragons and the Scoopers in this Season Preview!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For this article, we shot a series of questions at coach&nbsp;<em>J</em>a<em>cob Heumiller</em>&nbsp;from Garretson and&nbsp;<em>Dan Skinner</em>&nbsp;from Sturgis. They gave us some interesting information that you will want to check out.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team:</strong>&nbsp;Garretson&nbsp;<strong>Class:</strong>&nbsp;A&nbsp;<strong>Region</strong>: 3&nbsp;<strong>Head Coach:</strong>&nbsp;<em>Jacob Heumiller</em>&nbsp;<strong>Mascot:</strong>&nbsp;Blue Dragon</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team:</strong>&nbsp;Sturgis&nbsp;<strong>Class:</strong>&nbsp;AA&nbsp;<strong>Head Coach:</strong>&nbsp;<em>Dan Skinner</em>&nbsp;<strong>Mascot:</strong>&nbsp;Scooper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">See below for info on the Blue Dragons and the Schoopers!</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":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline"><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Q&amp;A with coach <em>Heumiller</em> from Garretson</mark></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What can you tell us about last season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Last year was a tough year! We only had one returning player with significant varsity time, and the inexperience showed at times. However, we have had a GREAT offseason including team camps where we showed success, small group workouts with great turnouts, and full gyms for every open gym. The players are excited to improve and start building toward a successful season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Can you share some stats with us from last season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2FG% =&nbsp; 32.1 %</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3FG% =&nbsp; 22.5 %</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PPG = 37.2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>OPPG = 62.1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A/TO = .46</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are a few players to keep an eye on this year?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1563208' first='Ian' last='Buettner'] (2025) 6'1"</strong> - "<em>Excellent shooter who has put a lot of work in the gym when it comes to handling and playmaking. He has set himself up for an excellent season. He is also a beast on the boards. Being 2^nd on the team in rebounds as a guard.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ramsey Schweitzer (2024) 6'2"</strong> - "<em>Good defender and slasher. He brings intensity and swagger to the team when it is needed. Ramsey is also able to shoot 3's at a high clip, along with being an excellent rebounder.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blaine Trower (2024) 6'0"</strong> - "<em>Guard who is very athletic and crafty in the paint. Looking for Blaine to be a little more aggressive as a scorer this year because he is very difficult to stop when he gets a head of steam. Blaine has also put a ton of work into shooting over the offseason, making him a dual threat coming into the year.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyler Edmundson (2024) 6'0"</strong> - "<em>This will be Tyler's 1^st year with significant varsity time, but he has demonstrated he is a valuable asset, doing the dirty work that helps win games. He is able to guard the post and is a great rebounder.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some up-n-comers we should look out for?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We have a lot of up-and-coming players who can contribute at the varsity level. <strong>Collin Olson</strong> and <strong>Carter Siemonsma</strong> are two freshmen who are going to be exciting to look out for. Excellent scorers and very smart basketball players for their age. <strong>Cole Jessen</strong> and <strong>Josh Gilbert</strong> are looking to contribute as well, putting in a lot of work this summer and showing they can handle this level.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are some thoughts on the coming season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>The team is looking to play fast and loose on offense this year, with the strength of the team being athletic guards. The goal is to be in attack mode from tip to buzzer. This is my first year as head coach, so I am looking to build a foundation of fundamentals and winning team basketball.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Schedule</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2276054,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/IMG_6508.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/11/IMG_6508.jpeg?w=665" alt="" class="wp-image-2276054" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- 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 Blue Dragons this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline"><mark class="has-inline-color has-primary-color">Q&amp;A with coach <em>Dan Skinner</em> from Sturgis</mark></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Could share some stats from last season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Record:</strong> 11-11 <strong>PPG: </strong>44 <strong>RPG: </strong>26.5 <strong>APG: </strong>7 <strong>SPG:</strong> 4.7 <strong>2FG%:</strong> 45 <strong>3FG%:</strong> 24 <strong>3FGM: </strong>89</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Do you have any comments from last season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>In terms of last season, we came up short on our goal, but it provided a great foundation for this year. We will be playing an up-tempo, get-after-you style of basketball</em> <em>this season.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are some of your goals for the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Our team goals for this year are to continue improving every single day and put ourselves in a position for a chance to play in the State Tournament.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some of the top teams out West to watch this year?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>In our area, St. Thomas More, Rapid City Central, and Spearfish are some of the top teams. They play hard and are coached really well.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Could you highlight some players for us?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1342103' first='Ryan' last='Heinert']</strong>: "<em>A scorer, rebounder, and all-around great player.</em>"<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1972180' first='Ty' last='Ferguson']</strong>: "<em>Quick, athletic, and a great distributor.</em>"<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1970467' first='Dalyn' last='Dschaak']</strong>: "<em>A big, physical, and versatile player.</em>"<br><strong>Ty Petracco</strong>: "<em>An ultimate competitor, a coach on the floor, and relentless.</em>"<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1970554' first='Teigen' last='Wormstadt']</strong>: "<em>A slasher and a great on-ball defender.</em>"<br><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1972181' first='Carter' last='Williams']</strong>: "<em>A versatile big, solid, and a locker room guy.</em>"</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 Scoopers this season!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->