Opening Night Standouts

West Fargo, ND - It was opening night in North Dakota for Class AA. PHD was in the gym at West Frago Sheyenne to take in the action between the Mustangs and the Demons. It was fun to see the WDA vs. EDC matchup to start the season.   We could not have asked for a better way to start the year! Bismarck vs. Sheyenne had a great atmosphere, a super-fast pace, clutch plays/shots, lead changes, and it came down to the wire. In this article, we are looking at the players who stood out in the Demon vs. Mustang opening night matchup.   SCORES   HAFLTIME - Sheyenne 36 Bismarck 36   FINAL - Sheyenne 82 Bismarck 76   3's Made - Sheyenne 5 Bismarck 6   FT's - Sheyenne 14/22 Bismarck 12/20   Sheyenne Scoring - [player_tooltip player_id='1310206' first='Tommy' last='Ahneman'] 27, [player_tooltip player_id='1306390' first='Caleb' last='Duerr'] 16, [player_tooltip player_id='2137637' first='Noah' last='Olson'] 15, [player_tooltip player_id='1179065' first='John' last='Angau'] 7, [player_tooltip player_id='1168180' first='Jaxson' last='Miller'] 6, [player_tooltip player_id='1164105' first='Turo' last='Moni'] 6, [player_tooltip player_id='2060101' first='Barry' last='Kpeenu'] 5   Bismarck Scoring - [player_tooltip player_id='1219802' first='Andre'' last='Austin'] 16, [player_tooltip player_id='1487956' first='Teysean' last='Eaglestaff'] 14, [player_tooltip player_id='1167964' first='Carter' last='Henke'] 13, [player_tooltip player_id='1219806' first='Jack' last='Shaffer'] 8, [player_tooltip player_id='1657449' first='Weston' last='Scott'] 8, [player_tooltip player_id='1376827' first='Ross' last='Fischer'] 5, [player_tooltip player_id='1144489' first='Preston' last='Lemar'] 5, Ty Luetzen 3, [player_tooltip player_id='1542671' first='Carson' last='Henke'] 2, Luke Dockter 2   FRIDAY AA SCORES   Minot 73 West Fargo 40   Sheyenne 82 Bismarck 76   Legacy 63 Shanley 41   North 75 Mandan 74   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/NDSDStandouts-crop-752x494-1656375136.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/06/NDSDStandouts-crop-752x494-1656375136.jpg?w=751" alt="" class="wp-image-1496316" style="width:541px;height:auto" /></a></figure>   Sheyenne   [player_tooltip player_id='2060101' first='Barry' last='Kpeenu'] (2024) |5'10 G|   -Fast, quick, strong guard   -Showed good anticipation by grabbing a long offensive board   -Scored in transition with his breakaway speed   [player_tooltip player_id='2137637' first='Noah' last='Olson'] (2024) |6'2 G|   -13 of his 15 points came in the second half   -2/2 clutch FT's late to put the game on ice   -Nailed monster back-to-back triples late in the game when the Mustangs needed points, turning point in the game that ultimately led to the Sheyenne win, clutch performer   -Played hard and hustled for O-boards   [player_tooltip player_id='1306390' first='Caleb' last='Duerr'] (20245) |6'4 G|   -Crushed it on the offensive glass   -Many putback scores, often in the right place at the right time, great instincts, refused to be boxed out   -Superior athlete, Demons could not hold him off the glass, has a nose for the ball   -Hustled and dove on the court for loose balls   -Many athletic finishes, showed speed in transition for buckets   -Nice assist to Ahneman for an interior score   -Slash, great score late, floater in traffic in a congested lane, huge take & score lake, GAMER   -Did not force shots, shared & moved the ball   [player_tooltip player_id='1179065' first='John' last='Angau'] (2024) |6'4 G|   -Cashed in a triple early from right wing after the Mustangs broke the press   -Excellent shooting stroke   -Awesome transition pass to a sprinting Miller for a transition score   -HUGE rebound at the end of regulation, transition pass to Ahneman for a dunk to put a bow on the win   -Showed that he does not need to score a ton of points to be effective   [player_tooltip player_id='1310206' first='Tommy' last='Ahneman'] (2025) |6'9 PF|   -Amazing start to the season and NDSU assistant coach was in the stands watching   -Post touch & score on first possession of the game, showed good feet & patience   -Many left-handed scores, ambidextrous finisher, VERY impressive, he even put in a lefty floater   -O-board tip rebound out to a shooter, showed keen awareness   -Scored off the bounce, not just a back-to-the-basket player   -Caught, ripped, attacked with 2/3 dribbles, short pull-up, shooters-touch roll for the score   -Multiple slam dunks, 2-handed power slams, 1-handed alley-oop throwdown   -Transition run-out score late, capped it off with a 2-hand wham before the clock expired   -Runs the floor like a deer, great hands catching & finishing   -Impressed with his outlet passes, good vision & sharp passing   -Many blocked shots and changed several others   -Gobbled-up O-boards even when doubled-teamed, could not be stopped   -No problem scoring with defenders on his back or in his face   -Masterful performance for "Ambidextrous Ahneman"   -He might shatter the backboard this season on one of those 2-handed throwdowns!   [player_tooltip player_id='1168180' first='Jaxson' last='Miller'] (2024) |5'9 G|   -Played more than I suspected   -Looked good running the floor and scoring a lefty bucket in transition   -Sparkplug on the court, hustles and gives great effort   [player_tooltip player_id='1164105' first='Turo' last='Moni'] (2024) |6'8 F|   -Cashed in two triples, one in the first and one in the second   -Smooth and soft shot, did not look rushed, and a hand in his face did not bother his concentration   -Passed out of post to find a shooter, unselfish   -[player_tooltip player_id='1167609' first='Sullivan' last='Ihry'] (2024) |5'11 G|   -Threw a beautiful alley-oop lob pass to Ahneman for a slam dunk, great awareness & touch   Bismarck   [player_tooltip player_id='1219802' first='Andre'' last='Austin'] (2025) |6'3 G|   -Impressive size & athleticism   -Slash & score early   -Love his left-handed fake crossover, broke down multiple defenders w/ that move throughout the game   -Got to the line early and often, excels at getting to the rim and drawing contact   -8/12 from the charity stripe   -Impressive eyes/vision when attacking, many dimes when penetrating   -Thrives off deep penetration   -Made plays & assists in the PNR game   -Showed a beautiful floater from mid-paint, used body to shield off the defender   [player_tooltip player_id='1167964' first='Carter' last='Henke'] (2024) |6'1 G|   -Three made triples   -I like his shot, compact, easy release, no wasted movement   -Showed great awareness on an airball shot, caught the ball & scored before the D could react   [player_tooltip player_id='1657449' first='Weston' last='Scott'] (2027) |6'1 G|   -Looked a little shaky early but that is expected as a freshman playing in his first varsity game   -Settled in as the game went on and made some nice plays on the offensive end   -Easy to see that Scott is very skilled and has sharp basketball instincts   [player_tooltip player_id='1219806' first='Jack' last='Shaffer'] (2025) |6'7 C|   -Easy to see why he is a D1 football recruit   -A mountain of a man with strength, plays hard, hustles up and down the court   -Good hands, caught & scored via an Austin dime   -O-board AND1 putback bucket   -Multiple O-board tip-ins   [player_tooltip player_id='1144489' first='Preston' last='Lemar'] (2024) |6'3 G|   -Created turnovers   -Husteld and secured offensive rebounds   -Scored via slash-n-score on a physical take   [player_tooltip player_id='1487956' first='Teysean' last='Eaglestaff'] (2024) |6'6 SF|   -Stole the pass on a post entry, snuck around & picked off the pass   -Sneaky hands that led to multiple steals   -Tip-out steal that led to an impressive tomahawk SLAM in transition   -Multiple dunks, Teysean can get UP!   -Caught, ripped, attacked, WHAM   -Slash & score AND1, impressed with how he used his body to protect the ball   -Scored after contact in a congested paint   -Long arms, soft touch, scores over defenders in the paint   <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_6669.jpeg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/IMG_6669.jpeg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2286907" /></a></figure>

West Fargo, ND - It was opening night in North Dakota for Class AA. PHD was in the gym at West Frago Sheyenne to take in the action between the Mustangs and the Demons. It was fun to see the WDA vs. EDC matchup to start the season.