Winner Warriors: Season Review

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD is back for another Season Review article. We are looking at one of the better Class A programs in South Dakota, the Winner Warriors!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">See below for player comments, Warrior stats, and an&nbsp;<strong>informational Q&amp;A session</strong>&nbsp;with coach&nbsp;<em>Gardner</em>.</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2405771,"width":"287px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/winnerwarriors-crop-1169x768-1712585123.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/winnerwarriors-crop-1169x768-1712585123.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2405771" style="width:287px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Team:</strong>&nbsp;Winner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Mascot:&nbsp;</strong>Warriors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Head Coach:</strong>&nbsp;<em>Brett Gardner</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Class:</strong>&nbsp;A</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Region:</strong>&nbsp;7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Record:</strong>&nbsp;17-5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1842251,"width":"271px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/03/SeaonReview-.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1842251" style="width:271px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Player Comments from coach <em>Brett Gardner</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1876892' first='Aiden' last='Barfuss'] (2024) |6'0 G|</strong> - "<em>Our heart and soul.&nbsp;COMPETITOR</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263163' first='Shawn' last='Hammerbeck'] (2025) |6'7 C|</strong> - "<em>Strong post-player.&nbsp;Can jump out of the gym. So strong</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1675908' first='Ryder' last='Halligan'] (2025) |5'11 G|</strong> - "<em>A great shooter</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249367' first='Zac' last='Olson'] (2026) |5'7 PG| </strong>- "<em>Sophomore point guard at the Class A level. Handled the ball for 32 minutes a game</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249344' first='Carter' last='Craven'] (2027) |6'3 F| </strong>- "<em>Averaged 10 rebounds a game as a freshman. Defended well, and will be a big-time player for the next 3 years</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aiden Schroeder (2025) |6'0 G|</strong> - "<em>Nice role player, can shoot it</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Landon Calhoon (2025) |5'11 G|</strong> - "<em>A great&nbsp;energy guy. Great defender.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Team Stats</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PPG:</strong> 53.3 <strong>OPPG:</strong> 41 <strong>FGM:</strong> 399 <strong>FG%:</strong> 43 <strong>2FG%:</strong> 50 <strong>3FGM:</strong> 95 <strong>3FG%:</strong> 28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>FTM:</strong> 173 <strong>FT%: </strong>63 <strong>RPG: </strong>33.5 <strong>APG:</strong> 12.2 <strong>SPG: </strong>6.9 <strong>Charges Taken: </strong>13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Stat Leaders</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1263163' first='Shawn' last='Hammerbeck']</strong> - 15.9 ppg, 10.8 rpg, 1.6 apg, 62 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1876892' first='Aiden' last='Barfuss']</strong> - 12 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 5 apg, 44 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249344' first='Carter' last='Craven']</strong> - 10.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 39 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1675908' first='Ryder' last='Halligan'] - 9.3 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.2 apg, 35 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249367' first='Zac' last='Olson']</strong> - 37. ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.5 apg, 36 FG%</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Q&amp;A with coach <em>Gardner</em></span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How would you sum up the season for your squad?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We felt that our defense was the strength of our team and really kept us in all of our games. Anytime you are able to win 17 games, you are pretty pleased with the year.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Do you have any fun memories to share with us from the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We got a nice win on Senior Night on our home floor.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: How did your team overcome adversity?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Our guys stepped up and filled their roles nicely this year. We had to replace 3 starters and 6 of our top 8 from a year ago. We had some young players step into their spots and did a great job.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: What are a few things your&nbsp;team improved on throughout the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>Playing off of each other.&nbsp;Our guys had not played many minutes together. So they learned throughout the year to trust when to cut, and when to shoot, etc. Very proud of that.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some role players that stood out to you?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249367' first='Zac' last='Olson']</strong>, <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1675908' first='Ryder' last='Halligan']</strong>, <strong>Landon Calhoon</strong>, and <strong>Aiden Schroeder</strong> were players who didn't get talked about much, but did their role to the fullest.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Can you talk about your seniors and what will be missed?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We lose <strong>Noah Best</strong> and <strong>Payton Fisher</strong> who were great practice guys.&nbsp;They brought it every day in practice and cheered on our guys from the bench during games.&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1876892' first='Aiden' last='Barfuss']</strong> is the ultimate competitor. He guarded the other team's best player, he played point guard, shooting guard, or center.&nbsp;He is the toughest guy we have ever coached.&nbsp;We will miss his DRIVE.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who are some up-and-comers to look out for in the future?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249367' first='Zac' last='Olson']</strong> will have a year under his belt as a point guard.&nbsp;<strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2249344' first='Carter' last='Craven']</strong> started all 22 games for us as a freshman, and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2405782' first='Jalen' last='Tideman']</strong> will try to make an impact next year in his first year in high school.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Who was your best defensive player?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We feel we have a nice defensive team.&nbsp;All our guys buy into the defensive side of the ball and we rotate and pick each other up.</em>"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">PHD: Any last comments/thoughts on the season?</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>"<em>We are excited about the future, and will need a big summer of working on our skills. We will miss our 3 seniors, but can't wait for the 2024-25 basketball season.</em>"</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"><strong>Best of luck this offseason to the Warriors!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2405771,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/winnerwarriors-crop-1169x768-1712585123.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/04/winnerwarriors-crop-1169x768-1712585123.jpg?w=800" alt="" class="wp-image-2405771" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->