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<p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:200">Prep Hoops put on a blockbuster event this past weekend, Battle At The Lakes! All three days were full of excitement with impressive players & teams.</p>
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<p>PHD was at Maple Grove Middle School on Sunday.</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Who looked good</span>? See below for <strong>Player Notes</strong> on <strong>10 Standouts</strong>!</p>
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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SUNDAY</span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1615834' first='Aiden' last='Westgard'] (2025) |6'2 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 2025-2</strong></p>
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<p>-Led the team in scoring on Sunday AM, poured in 20 points</p>
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<p>-Knocked down 4 triples in that morning contest</p>
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<p>-Hit two timely 3's to get the win over Foundation Athletics South</p>
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<p>-3-1 record in the Tourney, another nice showing on the PH Circuit</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2420092' first='Austin' last='Rusling'] (2025) |6'3 G| Red River Valley Elites '25</strong></p>
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<p>-Great size for a guard</p>
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<p>-Good understanding of how to use his size & mobility to his advantage</p>
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<p>-Scored at the rim throughout the weekend</p>
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<p>-Had a nice acrobatic finish in traffic in a close game on Sunday</p>
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<p>-Showed off his athleticism with a dunk</p>
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<p>-Flashed a sweet pull-up J & hit from three-point</p>
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<p>-Threw the pass to Droog for the Game Winner! </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1842419' first='Braylon' last='Little'] (2026) |6'1 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 2026 White</strong></p>
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<p>-Skilled player with a good feel for the game</p>
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<p>-Cashed in multiple triples, smooth stroke</p>
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<p>-Hand in his face, he can still hit the shot</p>
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<p>-Looked good slashing, got to the rim for points</p>
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<p>-I like his pull-up game</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911436' first='Carson' last='Hoines'] (2026) |6'4 F| [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 2026 White</strong></p>
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<p>-Impressed with his communication on defense, he really talked his game</p>
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<p>-Battled for rebounds, refused to be boxed out</p>
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<p>-Productive on the glass</p>
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<p>-Creates space, moves people out of the way, sealed & scored</p>
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<p>-Good feet in PNR & around the rim</p>
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<p>-Executed on a BLOB, got a nice score</p>
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<p>-I like how he rim runs with a high hand </p>
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<p>-Plays hard, looks to be efficient around the cup</p>
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<p>-I like his game, team player</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2420045' first='Carson' last='McDonald'] (2026) |6'0 G| Red River Valley Elites '25</strong></p>
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<p>-He can absolutely fill it up from anywhere</p>
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<p>-When he has enough room for his shot, he rarely misses </p>
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<p>-Long arms & smooth finisher at the rim</p>
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<p>-Sneaky defender </p>
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<p>-Had big shooting games from 3pt land, hit 6 in one game & 8 in another</p>
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<p>-Great shooter</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1959414' first='Cooper' last='Rasmussen'] (2026) |6'1 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 2026 White</strong></p>
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<p>-Lefty hustler, plays hard, gets up the court in a hurry</p>
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<p>-Dove on the floor for loose balls</p>
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<p>-Looks to be a good passer</p>
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<p>-Made some impressive passes in the PNR game</p>
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<p>-Can also space the floor & hit the 3-ball</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632649' first='Hayden' last='Seay'] (2026) |5'9 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 2025-2</strong></p>
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<p>-Got to the rim offensively </p>
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<p>-Created for others, drew fouls, got the FT-line</p>
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<p>-Hit two triples in the Sunday AM game</p>
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<p>-His presence was known on D because of his pressure</p>
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<p>-Forced TO's with his pesky defense </p>
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<p>-3-1 record in the Tourney, another nice showing on the PH Circuit</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1911443' first='Hayden' last='Schilling'] (2026) |6'1 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2222672' first='Sanford' last='Sports Academy'] 2026 White</strong></p>
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<p>-Lefty with good mobility </p>
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<p>-Plays hard, gives great effort</p>
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<p>-Showed the ability to hit the 3-ball</p>
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<p>-Drew contact when attacking the cup, went to the FT-line & hit both</p>
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<p>-Got after it on defense </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1770389' first='Kyler' last='Droog'] (2025) |6'7 PF| Red River Valley Elites '25</strong></p>
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<p>-Droog & 6'5" <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2109876' first='Ty' last='Vig']</strong> dominated on the inside</p>
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<p>-Ultimate competitor with a motor that never stops</p>
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<p>-Inside/out game was prevalent</p>
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<p>-Great understanding of how to play defense</p>
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<p>-Showed up in a BIG way during crunch time</p>
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<p>-Contested & changed shots</p>
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<p>-Physical on the block</p>
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<p>-Talented/unselfish passer out of the post</p>
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<p>-Soft scoring touch</p>
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<p>-Made the game-winning buzzer beater on Sunday morning, CLUTCH</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1376827' first='Ross' last='Fischer'] (2025) |6'0 G| [program_tooltip program_id='2075741' first='ND' last='Phenom'] 2025-2</strong></p>
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<p>-Did an excellent job of setting up the offense</p>
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<p>-He got downhill and found open teammates for good looks</p>
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<p>-Drilled 4 triples in the Sunday AM game</p>
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<p>-Gifted shooter </p>
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<p>-3-1 record in the Tourney, another nice showing on the PH Circuit</p>
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Prep Hoops put on a blockbuster event this past weekend, Battle At The Lakes! All three days were full of excitement with impressive players & teams.
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