Questions about the State B

<!-- 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 <span style="text-decoration: underline">SD Class B State Tournament</span>.</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 {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">The State B is the most attended event in South Dakota every year. The atmosphere is 2nd to none! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">State B</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><strong>March 14-15-16 at Barnett Center, Wachs Arena (Northern State, Aberdeen)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12:00 - #1 White River vs. #8 Viborg-Hurley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1:45 - #4 Washington Springs vs. #5 Howard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6:00 #2 De Smet vs. #7 Gregory</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>7:45 #3 Castlewood vs. #6 Leola-Frederick Area</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"italic","fontWeight":"800"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:italic;font-weight:800">Best of luck to all the coaches/players/ teams at State!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1399487,"width":"520px","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:520px;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 B</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#1 White River (21-2) vs. #8 Viborg-Hurley (18-5)</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tigers PPG:</strong> 65.5 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 46.4 <strong>Cougars PPG:</strong> 65.1 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 47.4</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will the legend <em>Eldon Marshall</em> add to his impressive resume with an opening-round win?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who is the best guard on the floor, [player_tooltip player_id='1266275' first='Nic' last='Marshall'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1832812' first='Brady' last='Schroedermeier']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Can the Tigers slow down [player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nick' last='Hanson']? [player_tooltip player_id='1273153' first='Jordan' last='Uhlir'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='1535886' first='Nick' last='Hanson'] sounds like a fun matchup. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who is the better X-factor, [player_tooltip player_id='2258471' first='Bryson' last='Morrison'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1407011' first='Mackenzie' last='Wike']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both teams hold their opponents under 50. Will this be an uptempo game or do the coaches play it conservatively? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#4 Wessington Springs (22-1) vs. #5 Howard (20-3)</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Spartans PPG:</strong> 62.8 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 41.6 <strong>Tigers PPG:</strong> 59.6 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 41.2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2373024' first='Ryder' last='Michalek'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1651328' first='Colby' last='Flowers'] will have their hands full with [player_tooltip player_id='1503843' first='Luke' last='Koepsell'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1318807' first='Kolt' last='Koepsell']. Who wins the battle inside?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1641210' first='Parker' last='Graff'] is a lefty flamethrower, is he the best shooter on the floor in the Quarterfinal matchup? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I imagine the Spartans will have a tough time with Howard's size and monster [player_tooltip player_id='1318807' first='Kolt' last='Koepsell']. Will they zone the Tigers?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Howard gave the Spartans their only loss this season in a low-scoring game 38-33, will Wessington Springs get revenge?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Will this one be low-scoring as well? I imagine that the Spartans would rather play a fast-paced game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#2 De Smet (20-3) vs. #7 Gregory (19-4)</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bulldogs PPG: </strong>58.7 <strong>OPPG: </strong>39.3 <strong>Gorillas PPG:</strong> 61 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 42.3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-<em>Jeff Gruenhagen's</em> squad is the best defensive team in Class B, can they shut down the Gorillas? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1764168' first='Tom' last='Aughenbaugh'] is a major 3pt threat &amp; he came up clutch last March. Will the sharpshooter do it again this year?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Who wins the battle between [player_tooltip player_id='1725470' first='George' last='Jensen'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1266237' first='Daniel' last='Mitchell']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-My X-factors are [player_tooltip player_id='1263160' first='Cruz' last='Klundt'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1552592' first='Trace' last='Van Regenmorter'], who steps up and makes plays in crunch time?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2370747' first='Colt' last='Keiser'] is having a nice season. Colt is a stud athlete, will he make game-changing plays &amp; upset the blue-blood? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">#3 Castlewood (20-3) vs. #6 Leola-Frederick Area (22-1)</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Warriors PPG:</strong> 65.1 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 43.9 <strong>Titans PPG: </strong>65.5 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 45.5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Warriors are veterans at State, they know what it takes to get a W, will the Titans perform under the bright lights on the big stage?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1327459' first='Bryon' last='Laue'] is a DUDE &amp; beast, how will the Titans defend him, can they slow him down?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-With all of the attention that Laue will get, [player_tooltip player_id='1266269' first='Lane' last='Tvedt'] should feast, will the star senior come up big in the quarterfinals?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='2049883' first='Brayden' last='Sumption'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1386801' first='Noah' last='Kippley'] are the big names for the Titans, how will Castlewood attempt to minimize them?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both teams score 65 ppg and play stout defense. This will likely be a low-scoring game. Who controls the tempo and who executes?</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 -->