Saturday Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}},"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">Prep Hoops Dakotas took in the Border Battle in Watford City. The games were played at the palatial Rough Rider Center. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">We watched <span style="text-decoration: underline">Dickinson Trinity vs. Lemmon</span> and <span style="text-decoration: underline">Ray vs. Bainville (MT)</span>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who looked good? See below for <strong>Saturday Standouts </strong>and <strong>Player Notes</strong>. We have seventeen players included in the notes below.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Dickinson Trinity 64 Lemmon 35</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ray 90 Bainville 36</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"276px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/PlayerNotes.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2302277" style="width:276px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Blake Peters (2024) |6' F| Dickinson Trinity </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Backed down D, strong post-up on the block, kiss off the glass for 2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pickpocket steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Floater off the window, soft touch score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut off the screen, curled it, catch &amp; finished on the block, smart play </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1751436' first='Blair' last='Ham'] (2025) |6'2 G/SF| Lemmon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-15 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-11 of his points came in the 2nd half, had a nice 3rd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Well-built player with a nice perimeter shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple from the top of the key, catch-n-shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has deep range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used his body well to finish from the left block, point-blank bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score in an odd-man-rush</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3ball from the left ing, showing off the extended range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Right baseline fallaway J, got it to drop with a shooters touch roll</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 in 2nd half, hit the FT for the 3point play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417313' first='Blake' last='Bergstrom'] (2028) |5'8 G| Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-18 points, 2/4 FT's, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I am guessing he had 10 or more assists </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-he racked up a ton of steals</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A cat burglar on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball skills, passing and handles are beyond impressive</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Used double moves to beat the D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hesi-move into a crossover, dirty move to get by his defender &amp; score at the basket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty slasher with crazy skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a free throw for the first points of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quick &amp; effective first step</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Run out transition layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his 1-handed passes off the dribble with both hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish passer, quick to pass up shots to set up teammates, he could shoot more</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Beautiful passes, multiple no-look dimes</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet underhand dish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slippery &amp; elusive slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several steals in the press</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored with a sweet runner, looked like he copied Steve Nash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another no-look dime, this one to his cousin Becker</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I-handed bullet pass to a sprinting teammate, looked like a QB, perfect touch &amp; an accurate delivery</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another stealthy steal that led to a transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in his first triple in the 3rd quarter, high arcing &amp; soft shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another triple shortly after, this one came offa BLOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blake is going to have a marvelous season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2475773' first='Blake' last='Drayton'] (2025) |6'0 G| Lemmon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-5 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Middle penetration, pull-up J, banked it off the window</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed admirable hustle when grabbing a loose ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rejected a shot into the bleachers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strip steal, sneaky good hands</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1951556' first='Brody' last='Ceynar'] (2026) |6'1 G| Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-14 points, 4/4 FT's, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knockdown from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal, attack in transition, fouled &amp; hit both FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great complimentary player to Bergstrom, Becker, and Barman</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline attack, 2-foot finish under the hoop, lefty score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic score in a fastbreak</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spaced the floor &amp; hit the three</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-In-rhythm triple, moves well without the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2625162' first='Camden' last='Kubas'] (2025) |5'11 G| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Attacked the hoop, scored at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive effort going after a missed shot, tip-in bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch on the block, easy score, Simnioniw with the assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Team player, didn't force, took what the D gave him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cameron Bentley (2026) |5'11 G| Lemmon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3on2 break, pushed tempo, D stepped up, dropped the dime, perfect execution on the fast break</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2673258' first='Colton' last='Grove'] (2026) |6'2 F| Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 rebounds, excellent on the glass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish pass across the paint to Becker for 2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694569' first='Emmerson' last='Simnioniw'] (2027) |6'0 G| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pushed the tempo, 2on1 dime assist to Knote</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a 3ball from the right corner in the 1st quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 3, this one from the top of the key, nothing but the bottom of the net</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a great 1st half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash to beat the D, dish assist, good vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his handles</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interior score, point-blank bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks to be an unselfish passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a sweet spin-move on the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drive, jump stop, 2-foot finish, love it!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414701' first='Jace' last='Becker'] (2028) |6'0 SF| Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-17 points, 1/3 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Force &amp; created many TO's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3/4 court dime, 2-handed overhead pass, STRONG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post-up, attack middle, fake spin away, sweet baby hook score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score after contact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pass out of post, inside-out dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another 3/4 court accurate pass, crisp &amp; on a rope</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Strong finish at the hoop, D in his way, no problem</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive moves in the paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet spin &amp; score, great feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Score with the spin multiple times</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Awesome at creating space</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal in the press, effortless score going the other way</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score, caught the rock in stride at full speed, easy peasy score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2475775' first='Jacob' last='Sonsalla'] (2025) |6'4 PF| Lemmon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lanky player, BIG, long arms</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple from the right wing, soft shot, relaxed shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored the first points of the game for the Cowboys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice stepback move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Blocked multiple shots, good patience &amp; timing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Versatile player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Post D, reach around steal, saved the ball from going OOB, threw it off a Titan to keep the possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drove to the rim, shielded the ball with his body, impressive finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694433' first='Jaxon' last='Dirk'] (2028) |6'1 F| Lemmon</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not look like a frosh out there on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Offensive rebound in traffic, fouled on the putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast break score in the 4th quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Played hard despite being down big</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cruised down the floor, inside-hand finger-roll finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2625161' first='Kaden' last='Ham'] (2025) |6'2 C| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-scored the first points of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled an elbow jumper to kick off the scoring, looked good catching-n-shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB score from the block</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a nice role player &amp; positive contributor </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2673386' first='Landon' last='Barman'] (2028) |6'0 F| Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked excellent in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I saw at least three different scores in fastbreaks </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694566' first='Landon' last='Knote'] (2027) |6'1 G| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-18 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep three-pointer in the 1st quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Ball fake, slash, mid-paint floater for 2 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice bucket at the hoop to end the 1st quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive give-n-go bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition catch-n-score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic scorer, puts up points in a variety of ways</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple transition scores</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a 3ball from the left wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2694571' first='Nicklaus' last='Sobolik'] (2025) |6'3 F| Dickinson Trinity</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass, breakaway score the other way, good defensive positioning </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did the dirty work &amp; scored with a putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Intercepted a pass like a wily FS</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice follow-through when shooting from the Ft-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored on the block with an easy bunny</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another wide-open layup in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a deep 2-point jump shot just inside the arc, money J</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his game, versatile and has sharp instincts </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2442325' first='Ty' last='Barman'] (2029) |6'2 PF| Ray</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-22 points, 1/2 FT's, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Many many steals in the press/pressure defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Several scores in uptempo action</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dynamic finishing package</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A thief on defense, ball-hawk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-pointer from the left wing, beyond college range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Reacts to the ball like a veteran, not a JH kid</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Great hang time finish, finger-roll score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch when sprinting down the court, looked like a WR, fluid finish at the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Clever about using his body to create space &amp; protect the rock</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fast up the court &amp; efficient finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Caught on the arc, sized up D, too much space, pulled the trigger &amp; hit the 3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-An unreal player for only being an 8th grader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1272514,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/PHD.jpg?w=400" alt="" class="wp-image-1272514" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->