ND Friday Games To Watch
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What game are you going to watch tonight? If you are not sure, we have recommendations for you! It is going to be an action-packed night across the state of North Dakota with a ton of high-quality games to watch…
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Continue ReadingWhat game are you going to watch tonight?
If you are not sure, we have recommendations for you!
It is going to be an action-packed night across the state of North Dakota with a ton of high-quality games to watch
See below, we are looking at AA, A, and B matchups
We will give you 3 reasons to watch the game and ask 3 questions about the matchup/players.
#1 Minot (13-0) at #5 Bismarck (9-5)
WHY?
The Demons are on a hot 5-game win streak
Andre’ Austin Andre’ Austin 6'3" | CG Bismarck | 2025 State #388 Nation ND has been almost unguardable since Christmas
Minot is undefeated, play tough D, are disciplined, talented, and athletic
QUESTIONS
Who shoots it better from deep? Both squads have talented shooters
Can the Demons slow down Logan Conklin Logan Conklin 6'5" | SF Minot | 2024 ND & which team takes better care of the ball?
Who is the better lead guard, Andre’ Austin Andre’ Austin 6'3" | CG Bismarck | 2025 State #388 Nation ND or Aric Winczewski Aric Winczewski 6'2" | CG Minot | 2025 State ND ?
Sheyenne (9-4) at West Fargo (4-8)
WHY?
Packers are getting 34% of their scoring from “Super Sophs”
Every EDC win is important, both squads are fighting for points
Elite BIGs will be on the floor with Tommy Ahneman Tommy Ahneman 6'10" | PF West Fargo Sheyenne | 2025 State #315 Nation ND & Tony Leal Tony Leal 6'5" | PF West Fargo | 2024 ND
QUESTIONS
How can you not get excited for the West Fargo rivalry game? Huge bragging rights…
Who wins the coaching battle Tim Brandt or Adam Palczewski?
Sam Glandt Sam Glandt 6'2" | SG West Fargo | 2026 State ND has boosted his stock this season, how does he perform in the rivalry game?
#1 Kindred (13-0) at #4 Grafton (10-1)
WHY?
Set for a 6:00 tip-off, you can watch this one and catch another later game
Elite talent, size, shooters, and playmakers will be on display
Underclass talent will be showcased, college coaches better be watching
QUESTIONS
Who is the best in the paint? Kyler Droog Kyler Droog 6'7" | PF Grafton | 2025 State ND , Karson Ouse Karson Ouse 6'8" | SF Kindred | 2025 State #283 Nation ND , Jack Davis Jack Davis 6'4" | SF Kindred | 2024 State ND , Riley Sunram Riley Sunram 6'5" | PF Kindred | 2024 ND , Presley Peraza Presley Peraza 6'6" | PF Kindred | 2025 State ND
Is Reggie Rice Reggie Rice 6'5" | PF Grafton | 2026 State ND the best sophomore on the court?
Braylon Baldwin Braylon Baldwin 5'11" | PG Grafton | 2024 State ND or Brooks Bakko Brooks Bakko 6'4" | PG Kindred | 2027 State ND , who is the best?
Wahpeton (7-3) at #5 Beulah (9-2)
WHY?
The first-ever matchup between the two basketball programs
Both teams are looking for a high-quality Class A win
There will be some athletic guards on the floor & some serious shooters
QUESTIONS
How do the Huskies defend Trace Beauchamp Trace Beauchamp 6'4" | SG Beulah | 2024 State ND and Braylen Schirado Braylen Schirado 6'0" | CG Beulah | 2026 State ND ?
Huskies should have the advantage inside w/ Cooper Klosterman Cooper Klosterman 6'4" | PF Wahpeton | 2024 State ND & Jayden King Jayden King 6'4" | PF Wahpeton | 2024 State ND , how do they produce?
Can Treyton Mauch Treyton Mauch 5'11" | SG Wahpeton | 2025 State ND & Brayden Steffens Brayden Steffens 5'10" | SG Wahpeton | 2026 State ND hang with the talented Miner backcourt?
#2 North Star (13-0) at Hillsboro-Central Valley (4-6)
WHY?
It is always fun to see the B vs. A matchup and if the small school can compete
Dane Hagler Dane Hagler 6'4" | SG North Star | 2024 ND & Jacob Brandt Jacob Brandt 6'10" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2024 State ND , both talented and next-level athletes
See how legit North Star is, if they take down the Burros, they must be the real deal
QUESTIONS
Can the Bearcats keep the perfect record rolling?
Who wins the frontcourt matchup? Parker Simon Parker Simon 6'4" | SF North Star | 2024 State ND & Karsen Simon Karsen Simon 6'5" | SF North Star | 2024 State ND vs. Jacob Brandt Jacob Brandt 6'10" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2024 State ND & Landon Olson Landon Olson 6'3" | PF Hillsboro/Central Valley | 2024 State ND
Does Dane Hagler Dane Hagler 6'4" | SG North Star | 2024 ND look/play like a Mr. Basketball candidate?
#8 Sargent County (8-4) at #5 Hankinson (10-1)
WHY?
This is for first place in District 1
Rivarly game, both teams know each other well
Top 10 Class B game!
QUESTIONS
Does Josh Wittich Josh Wittich 6'5" | PF Sargent County | 2024 State ND play? He has been out with an injury
How do the Pirates handle the Bulldogs size?
Is Raeshaun Earl Raeshaun Earl 5'11" | SG Hankinson | 2026 State ND the best player on the court & how does SC defend him?
Langdon (6-6) vs. #10 North Border (9-2)
WHY?
Region 2 District 3 rivalry game
Both squads have impressive athletes
Rayce Worley Rayce Worley 6'4" | SF Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich | 2024 State ND is an All-State type talent
QUESTIONS
How do Grant Cosley Grant Cosley 6'0" | SG North Border | 2025 State ND & Weston Cosley Weston Cosley 5'11" | SF North Border | 2027 State ND play? They are nice athletes
Kaden Moore Kaden Moore 5'9" | PG North Border | 2027 State ND looks to be a nice shooter, who makes more, Moore or Rayce Worley Rayce Worley 6'4" | SF Langdon Area/Edmore/Munich | 2024 State ND ?
Who has the better bench? Whoever does will win….