ND 2/22/24 Games To Watch

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is late February and we are almost to the postseason, it is a great time of year to be a basketball fan!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">PHD is looking a day ahead at the games in North Dakota on Thursday (2/22/24).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Who should you watch on Thursday</span>?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We have recommendations!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD is looking at a mix of SIX games in this article. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below, we will give you <strong>three reasons to watch</strong> the game and <strong>ask three questions</strong> about the players/matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1606306,"width":"316px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/09/NorthDakota.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1606306" style="width:316px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Games To Watch 2/22/24</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Central Cass (8-11) @ Kindred (19-0)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong> CC 63 Kindred 66</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OPPG:</strong> CC 64 Kindred 44</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two quality coaches, they each have a State Title, <em>Brad Woehl</em> &amp; <em>Matteson Norman</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-You never know what [player_tooltip player_id='1144578' first='Cole' last='Holzer'] will do, he recently scored 59 points in a single game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rivalry game, these two teams know each other well, and both towns are playing for bragging rights</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Vikings keep the perfect season intact?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who puts on the best show tomorrow night, [player_tooltip player_id='1484338' first='Brooks' last='Bakko'], [player_tooltip player_id='1169146' first='Presley' last='Peraza'], or [player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1144577' first='Carter' last='Vrchota'], [player_tooltip player_id='1176208' first='Eli' last='Buhr'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1273709' first='Carter' last='Maasjo'] have to step up in a big way, can they take down the BIG BAD Vikings?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Northern Cass (14-5) @ Lisbon (8-11)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong> NCass 63 Lisbon 57</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OPPG:</strong> NCass 56 Lisbon 60</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This game has playoff seeding on the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lisbon wants this win badly, they might be able to move up a spot in the seeding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1145107' first='Landon' last='Moser'] is having an excellent season, he could be an All-Stater come March</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can [player_tooltip player_id='1541300' first='Cameron' last='Cordero'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1144569' first='Jayden' last='Bittner'] lead the Broncos to the upset victory?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does [player_tooltip player_id='1145107' first='Landon' last='Moser'] go off, can Lisbon contain the sharpshooter? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What type of game does frosh [player_tooltip player_id='1547230' first='Hudson' last='Rietschel'] have, is he an X-Facotor? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Fargo North (13-7) @ WF Sheyenne (15-5)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong> North 79 Sheyenne 83</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OPPG:</strong> North 76 Sheyenne 72</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two talented teams with size, athletes, and shooters</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1310206' first='Tommy' last='Ahneman'] vs [player_tooltip player_id='1144600' first='Carter' last='Zeller'], two All-State caliber ballers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both teams want to end the regular season with another W, they should both should make State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who wins the interior battle, [player_tooltip player_id='1144600' first='Carter' last='Zeller'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1310206' first='Tommy' last='Ahneman']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who scores more points, [player_tooltip player_id='1144475' first='Jeremiah' last='Sem'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1179065' first='John' last='Angau']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do the former State Champions look like they are primed for another magical postseason run?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Horace (4-16) @ Fargo Davies (16-4)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong> Horace 67 Davies 76</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OPPG:</strong> Horace 74 Davies 64</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Eagles are soaring as of late &amp; are on a 6-game win streak</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1169136' first='Mason' last='Klabo'], enough said......</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-We are a week away from the playoffs, coach <em>Manson</em> should have the Eagles running like a Swiss watch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who makes more triples, [player_tooltip player_id='1169136' first='Mason' last='Klabo'] or Easy Money [player_tooltip player_id='1327797' first='Carter' last='Evanson']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can [player_tooltip player_id='1322499' first='Moose' last='Diomande'] hold [player_tooltip player_id='1557677' first='Alpha' last='Camara'] under a Double-Double?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do [player_tooltip player_id='1867243' first='Nick' last='Hasbargen'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1480612' first='Jaxon' last='Beiswenger'] get loose and show off their offensive skills?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>Shanley (5-15) @ GF Central (11-8)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong> Shanley 60 GFC 74</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OPPG:</strong> Shanley 69 GFC 69</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Knights won the first matchup by 13, it will be interesting to see if Shanley can pull the upset</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Each team would like to get a W heading into the playoffs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive athletes on the court with [player_tooltip player_id='1401336' first='Erick' last='Paye'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1207499' first='Kaden' last='Christmann']</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='1207499' first='Kaden' last='Christmann'] lock anyone up, who does he defend, [player_tooltip player_id='1643834' first='Ross' last='Wilber'], [player_tooltip player_id='1643836' first='Leo' last='Strandell'], [player_tooltip player_id='1643835' first='Jack' last='Simmers']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does [player_tooltip player_id='1401336' first='Erick' last='Paye'] go for a Double-Double and how many dunks does he have?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1497485' first='Cole' last='Wilber'] the best PG on the floor, does he control the tempo &amp; shoot well, does GFC look ready for a playoff run?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong>West Fargo (7-13) @ Fargo South (12-8)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong> WF 76 South 79</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OPPG:</strong> WF 82 South 76</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1164786' first='Tony' last='Leal'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1317710' first='James' last='Hamilton'] will likely both be All-State players</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Packers have scored in the 80's recently &amp; 100, this could be a high-scoring game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-EDC Rivalry game, both teams want to end the regular season with a win</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='1317710' first='James' last='Hamilton'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1164786' first='Tony' last='Leal'] guard each other, who wins the battle?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who makes more triples, [player_tooltip player_id='2104385' first='Justin' last='Zulu'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1327795' first='Beckett' last='Pfau']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the best lefty on the floor, [player_tooltip player_id='1327800' first='Sam' last='Glandt'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1632627' first='Abakar' last='Miganoudji']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2298937,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a 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