Dakotas Games To Watch 2/8/24

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you are not sure what game to watch tonight, PHD has suggestions!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for info on 3 games from ND and 3 games from SD, these six games are all intriguing!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD included team records, reasons to watch the game, and we asked a few questions about the players &amp; matchups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800","fontSize":"18px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px;font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck to everyone tonight!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2298937,"width":"291px","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:291px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">North Dakota</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Fargo Davies (11-4) @ Fargo South (11-5)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rivalry game in South Fargo, this one is for bragging rights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-EDC standings &amp; playoff seeding are on the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-High-octane athletes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who scores more points, [player_tooltip player_id='1169136' first='Mason' last='Klabo'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1317710' first='James' last='Hamilton']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does South stick w/ the upperclassmen who recently came back from injuries or do they go back to the younger rotation?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do the Bruins have an answer for [player_tooltip player_id='1557677' first='Alpha' last='Camara']? He is on a terror as of late? How many triples does [player_tooltip player_id='2104385' first='Justin' last='Zulu'] hit?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Hillcrest Academy (16-2) @ Kindred (16-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Vikings are undefeated and #1 in A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both teams have length and talented scorers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Diaper dandy, [player_tooltip player_id='1484338' first='Brooks' last='Bakko']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Noah Brumfield</strong> is a talented scorer for the Comets, can the Vikings slow him down?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who wins the battle between <strong>Luke Christensen</strong> &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse']? Both players are extremely long.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do the Comets have an answer for super athlete [player_tooltip player_id='1169146' first='Presley' last='Peraza']? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>LaMoure-Litchville-Marion (9-7) @ Linton-HMB (13-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Important District 2 mathcup, playoff seeding on the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two young, up-n-coming coaches, <em>Tyler Thielges </em>&amp; <em>Alex Jangula</em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The court will be loaded with hardworking athletes that love to compete </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who puts up the most points, [player_tooltip player_id='1145406' first='Max' last='Musland'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1146180' first='Jace' last='Jochim']? Both have the talent to be All-State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both teams are tough on the defensive side of the ball, is this game in the 50's or 60's?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the X-factor? [player_tooltip player_id='2279911' first='Blase' last='Isaacson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1859912' first='Gunner' last='Thielges'], [player_tooltip player_id='1168342' first='Riley' last='Richter'], or [player_tooltip player_id='2264862' first='Justin' last='Tschosik']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">South Dakota</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Canton (9-5) @ Baltic (11-5)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both squads have SoDak 16 and State Tournament aspirations</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive talent, shooters, and athletes will be on display</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Bulldogs are looking to get their win streak up to 4 &amp; C-Hawks are looking to bounce back after the L to Tea</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Which star is better tonight, [player_tooltip player_id='1656547' first='Jack' last='Erickson'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1625210' first='Matthew' last='Anderson']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who shoots it better from 3, [player_tooltip player_id='1840960' first='Mark' last='Ditter'] or [player_tooltip player_id='2231791' first='Dagim' last='Mesfin']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1656547' first='Jack' last='Erickson'] was recently Midco Sports Game Ball Winner, will he have another splashy performance? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Western Christian, IA (17-2) @ Sioux Falls Christian (15-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-#1 in 2A from Iowa vs. #1 in A from South Dakota</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both squads are loaded with talent &amp; athletes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Chargers are looking to defend their perfect undefeated record </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Karsten Moret</strong> &amp; <strong>Kaden Van Regenmorter</strong> are studs for the Wolfpack, how do they look tonight?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How do the Goodbary's perform? [player_tooltip player_id='1545638' first='Cooper' last='Goodbary'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1503883' first='Griffen' last='Goodbary']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1390319' first='Britton' last='Mulder'] back playing? How does [player_tooltip player_id='1390318' first='Cole' last='Snyder'] look? He is gaining steam in football recruiting lately. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong>Wolsey-Wessington (13-3) @ De Smet (14-3)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two of the best in B ball, a combined 6 losses between the two teams, Bulldogs are ranked #3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both squads are looking to make State and they have the talent to get there</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A Region 2 matchup, the schools are separated by 48 miles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will [player_tooltip player_id='2286030' first='Grant' last='Wilkinson'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1725470' first='George' last='Jensen'] own the paint? [player_tooltip player_id='1552592' first='Trace' last='Van Regenmorter'] had 12 boards vs. Flandreau, will he get to double-digits again?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2344553' first='Caleb' last='Richmond'] is a talented &amp; quick lefty PG for the Warbirds, can the Bulldogs bottle him up?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>How do [player_tooltip player_id='2344564' first='Moshe' last='Richmond'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2344563' first='Tate' last='French'] play? Richmond is a nice athelte and French can score in &amp; out.</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 -->