ND Friday Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">What game are you going to watch tonight?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you are not sure, we have recommendations for you!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is going to be an action-packed night across the state of North Dakota with a ton of high-quality games to watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below, we are looking at AA, A, and B matchups</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We will give you <strong>3 reasons</strong> to watch the game and ask <strong>3 questions</strong> about the matchup/players. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2298937,"width":"377px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2298937" style="width:377px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>#1 Minot (13-0) at #5 Bismarck (9-5)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Demons are on a hot 5-game win streak</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1219802' first='Andre'' last='Austin'] has been almost unguardable since Christmas</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Minot is undefeated, play tough D, are disciplined, talented, and athletic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who shoots it better from deep? Both squads have talented shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Demons slow down [player_tooltip player_id='1168194' first='Logan' last='Conklin'] &amp; which team takes better care of the ball?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the better lead guard, [player_tooltip player_id='1219802' first='Andre'' last='Austin'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1177134' first='Aric' last='Winczewski']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Sheyenne (9-4) at West Fargo (4-8)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Packers are getting 34% of their scoring from "Super Sophs"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Every EDC win is important, both squads are fighting for points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elite BIGs will be on the floor with [player_tooltip player_id='1310206' first='Tommy' last='Ahneman'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1164786' first='Tony' last='Leal']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How can you not get excited for the West Fargo rivalry game? Huge bragging rights...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who wins the coaching battle <em>Tim Brandt</em> or <em>Adam Palczewski</em>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1327800' first='Sam' last='Glandt'] has boosted his stock this season, how does he perform in the rivalry game? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>#1 Kindred (13-0) at #4 Grafton (10-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Set for a 6:00 tip-off, you can watch this one and catch another later game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elite talent, size, shooters, and playmakers will be on display</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Underclass talent will be showcased, college coaches better be watching </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the best in the paint? [player_tooltip player_id='1770389' first='Kyler' last='Droog'], [player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse'], [player_tooltip player_id='2101349' first='Jack' last='Davis'], [player_tooltip player_id='1218749' first='Riley' last='Sunram'], [player_tooltip player_id='1169146' first='Presley' last='Peraza']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1632619' first='Reggie' last='Rice'] the best sophomore on the court?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1168246' first='Braylon' last='Baldwin'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1484338' first='Brooks' last='Bakko'], who is the best?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Wahpeton (7-3) at #5 Beulah (9-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first-ever matchup between the two basketball programs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both teams are looking for a high-quality Class A win</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There will be some athletic guards on the floor &amp; some serious shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How do the Huskies defend [player_tooltip player_id='1144977' first='Trace' last='Beauchamp'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1355920' first='Braylen' last='Schirado']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Huskies should have the advantage inside w/ [player_tooltip player_id='2246132' first='Cooper' last='Klosterman'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1184547' first='Jayden' last='King'], how do they produce?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can [player_tooltip player_id='1184569' first='Treyton' last='Mauch'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1798696' first='Brayden' last='Steffens'] hang with the talented Miner backcourt? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>#2 North Star (13-0) at Hillsboro-Central Valley (4-6)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is always fun to see the B vs. A matchup and if the small school can compete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1324683' first='Dane' last='Hagler'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1144488' first='Jacob' last='Brandt'], both talented and next-level athletes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See how legit North Star is, if they take down the Burros, they must be the real deal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Bearcats keep the perfect record rolling? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who wins the frontcourt matchup? [player_tooltip player_id='1367009' first='Parker' last='Simon'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1367010' first='Karsen' last='Simon'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='1144488' first='Jacob' last='Brandt'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1168276' first='Landon' last='Olson']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does [player_tooltip player_id='1324683' first='Dane' last='Hagler'] look/play like a Mr. Basketball candidate? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>#8 Sargent County (8-4) at #5 Hankinson (10-1)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is for first place in District 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rivarly game, both teams know each other well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Top 10 Class B game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does [player_tooltip player_id='1551198' first='Josh' last='Wittich'] play? He has been out with an injury</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How do the Pirates handle the Bulldogs size?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1559968' first='Raeshaun' last='Earl'] the best player on the court &amp; how does SC defend him?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Langdon (6-6) vs. #10 North Border (9-2)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Region 2 District 3 rivalry game </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both squads have impressive athletes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1857757' first='Rayce' last='Worley'] is an All-State type talent</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How do [player_tooltip player_id='1165355' first='Grant' last='Cosley'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2237754' first='Weston' last='Cosley'] play? They are nice athletes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2237765' first='Kaden' last='Moore'] looks to be a nice shooter, who makes more, Moore or [player_tooltip player_id='1857757' first='Rayce' last='Worley']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who has the better bench? Whoever does will win....</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2298937,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2298937" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->