Questions about the State AA

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"200"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">In this article, we are previewing &amp; highlighting the upcoming <strong>SD Class AA State Tournament</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD will look at each matchup and ask a series of questions. This will be a fun way to think about the Tournament as the anticipation builds throughout the week.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>What:</strong> Class AA State Tournament</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp;March 14-16</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Where:</strong> Sioux Falls</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Venue:</strong> Denny Sanford Premier Center</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUARTERFINAL MATCHUPS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">12:00 - #1 Mitchell vs. #8 Sioux Falls Jefferson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">1:45 - #4 Sioux Falls Roosevelt vs. #5 Sioux Falls Washington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">6:00 - #2 Harrisburg vs. #7 Watertown</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">7:45 - #3 Brandon Valley vs. #6 Huron</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}}} --> <p style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck to all the coaches/players/ teams at State!<a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"></a><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"width":"387px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" style="width:387px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Questions about State AA</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#1 Mitchell (20-1) vs. #8 Sioux Falls Jefferson (12-9)</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Kernel PPG:</strong>&nbsp;61&nbsp;<strong>OPPG:</strong>&nbsp;49&nbsp;<strong>Cavalier PPG:</strong>&nbsp;59&nbsp;<strong>OPPG:</strong>&nbsp;56</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Regular Season:</strong>&nbsp;Mitchell won 71-58</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Cavs handle the Kernels on the interior? [player_tooltip player_id='1466940' first='Colton' last='Smith'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2310403' first='Gavin' last='Hinker'] present a tough matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does [player_tooltip player_id='2338428' first='Braylon' last='Bear'] have another clutch and magical game in him?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1297809' first='Markus' last='Talley'] the best guard on the floor and is he lights out from deep?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If JHS wants an upset, they will need X-factors to step up. Will [player_tooltip player_id='2338431' first='Damaris' last='Fields'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1489686' first='Dawson' last='Sechser'] perform well in the opening round?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#4 Sioux Falls Roosevelt (15-6) vs. Sioux Falls Washington (14-7)</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Rough Rider PPG:</strong>&nbsp;57&nbsp;<strong>OPPG:</strong>&nbsp;51&nbsp;<strong>Warrior</strong>&nbsp;<strong>PPG:&nbsp;</strong>55&nbsp;<strong>OPPG:</strong>&nbsp;54</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Regular Season: </strong>Roosevelt won 71-49 &amp; Washington won 56-52</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There will be a ton of athleticism on the court, is [player_tooltip player_id='1641566' first='Jhace' last='Woods'] the top athlete in this matchup?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1266274' first='Jackson' last='Brouwer'] will be back playing at the State Tournamnet, how much does he play &amp; how does he perform?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1489682' first='Hayden' last='Goff'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1851364' first='Naser' last='Ismail'] make for a talented backcourt, will they step up and push the Riders to the semifinals? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1503882' first='Tommy' last='Hoffman'], [player_tooltip player_id='1958459' first='Lucas' last='Johnson'], and [player_tooltip player_id='1625211' first='Samuel' last='Baskin'] have all had breakout seasons, will that impressive play continue at State? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#2 Harrisburg (18-3) vs. #7 Watertown (13-8)</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Tigers PPG:</strong>&nbsp;64&nbsp;<strong>OPPG:</strong>&nbsp;47&nbsp;<strong>Arrows PPG:</strong>&nbsp;56&nbsp;<strong>OPPG:</strong>&nbsp;55</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Regular Season:</strong> Harrisburg won 53-37</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Arrows slow this one down and win in a low-scoring dogfight?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1270335' first='Jacoby' last='Mehrman'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1266265' first='Braeden' last='VanBockern'] are a dangerous &amp; dominant 1-2 punch. Will they take care of business in the opening round?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the X-factor for the Arrows? These guys can change the game: [player_tooltip player_id='2091797' first='Dylon' last='Rawdon'], [player_tooltip player_id='2091798' first='Jake' last='Olson'], [player_tooltip player_id='2139471' first='Marcus' last='Rabine'], [player_tooltip player_id='1266267' first='Kohen' last='Kranz'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2091678' first='Caden' last='Beauchamp'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It seems like Harrisburg &amp; Mitchell are destined to meet in the State Championship, the first step for the maroon &amp; gold is winning on Thursday. Will the Tigers live up to those expectations? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#3 Brandon Valley (16-5) vs. #6 Huron (13-8)</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Lynx PPG:</strong>&nbsp;61&nbsp;<strong>OPPG:</strong>&nbsp;49&nbsp;<strong>Tigers PPG:&nbsp;</strong>55&nbsp;<strong>OPPG:</strong>&nbsp;54</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>Regular Season:</strong> BV won 64-43</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will we see [player_tooltip player_id='1401657' first='Josh' last='Olthoff'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1467166' first='Blake' last='Ellwein'] go after each other?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Is [player_tooltip player_id='1761714' first='Landon' last='Dulaney'] the best athlete on the floor and what role does [player_tooltip player_id='1641563' first='Briggs' last='Knutson'] play?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Will the youngster [player_tooltip player_id='2128932' first='Anderson' last='Porisch'] go off and pull the upset?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This matchup is between two top-notch coaches, <em>Craig Nelson</em> &amp; <em>Tim Buddenhagen</em>. Do either have a trick up their sleeve, who controls the tempo, and who executes late in the game?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/SD-1.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1399487" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->