Games To Watch This Week

<!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"18px","fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-weight:100">The high school hoops season is cruising right along, there are only 12 days left in January.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we are previewing the week ahead by picking 1 game to watch from each state on each day. We will give you reasons to watch and ask a couple of questions about the matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"13px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:13px"><span style="text-decoration: underline">Best of luck to all the players, coaches, and fans this week</span>!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2298937,"width":"351px","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/GamestoWatch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2298937" style="width:351px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">MONDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Platte-Geddes (5-4) @ Gregory (5-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Frank Cutler vs. Jeff Determan, two veteran coaches, both have State Tourney experience, great coaching matchup </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Gorillas are a talented team, they went to State last year and have a good shot to do it again, it will be a good test vs. the Black Panthers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who wins the battle between stud lead guards? [player_tooltip player_id='1421531' first='Hayden' last='Sprik'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1263160' first='Cruz' last='Klundt']? Both playmakers, skilled, and smart.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who shines as an X-Factor? [player_tooltip player_id='2737091' first='Tommy' last='Nelson'] the 9th grade shooter from Platte-Geddes or junior [player_tooltip player_id='2370747' first='Colt' last='Keiser'] the 6'6" athlete from Gregory?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">#2 Bishop Ryan (10-0) @ #5 Our Redeemer's (9-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both squads made the State Tournament last season &amp; have a very good chance again this season</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cross town rivals, Region 3 District 6 rivalry game, two of the best squads in B, the gym should be packed</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Can the Knights bottle up [player_tooltip player_id='1189452' first='Ramsey' last='Walz'], what type of impact does [player_tooltip player_id='1657450' first='Izaac' last='Strandlien'] have on the game, does [player_tooltip player_id='1376819' first='Jett' last='Lundeen'] look like an All-State player?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does [player_tooltip player_id='1632697' first='Payten' last='Lindbo'] stay hot from 3, is [player_tooltip player_id='2376728' first='Andrew' last='Eby'] healthy/playing, what type of production do brothers [player_tooltip player_id='2248504' first='Jace' last='Weekley'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2237753' first='Wyatt' last='Weekley'] have?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">TUESDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Hanson (6-2) @ #5 Howard (6-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Class A vs. Class B, always fun to see if the small schools can compete with the bigger programs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-There are multiple talented BIGs and some serious shooters to keep eyes on, the 3-point shot will be important in this game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Do the Wilber brothers go off from 3-point land? [player_tooltip player_id='2706091' first='Ben' last='Wilber'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1830442' first='AJ' last='Wilber'] are flamethrowers!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Where does BIG lefty [player_tooltip player_id='1503843' first='Luke' last='Koepsell'] do his damage &amp; how effective is [player_tooltip player_id='2631288' first='Lucas' last='Feldhaus'] shooting from 3?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">#3 Minot (9-1) @ #2 Minot (8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Chance to see two elite AA squad with multiple next-level athletes, it will be a fast-paced &amp; highly flying game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Magicians have lost two in a row, I am interested to see if they can bounce back against a tough Mandan squad</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the more successful attacker, [player_tooltip player_id='1177134' first='Aric' last='Winczewski'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1219797' first='Hudsen' last='Sheldon']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD's X-factors are [player_tooltip player_id='1177138' first='Grayson' last='Schaeffer'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1327796' first='Brylee' last='Bears Tail'], who shines in this epic matchup? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">THURSDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">#2 Mitchell (7-2) @ Tea Area (6-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two of the best teams in AA with two quality coaches, Titans are proving that they belong with the big boys</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-They should both make State, [player_tooltip player_id='1297809' first='Markus' last='Talley'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1466940' first='Colton' last='Smith'] are both studs, interested to see how the Titans defend </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1548942' first='Marshall' last='Smythe'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2250284' first='Grifin' last='Wiebenga'] are having fantastic seasons, can they pull the upset on the Kernels?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Kernels have lost a couple of unexpected games, can they righten the ship and take down the Titans?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Edgeley-Kulm-Montpelier (6-3) @ Linton-HMB (5-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two of the better Class B programs in ND, this is a Region 1 District 2 rivalry game, playoff seeding on the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-It should be a fun atmosphere, top teams in Region 1, both teams play hard, there will be some legit talent on the floor</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2114976' first='Brogan' last='Young'] is coming off a 27 point game with 7 triples, will he stay hot this week &amp; will [player_tooltip player_id='1144603' first='Gentry' last='Richter'] play with killer instincts?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>EKM has Hankinson on Tuesday, will that game affect their performance on Thursday?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>FRIDAY</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Madison (5-4) @ #1 Sioux Falls Christian (7-0)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Any time the Crusaders are playing, it is worth the watch, they are loaded</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1263162' first='Ben' last='Brooks'] has had some huge games this season, I am interested to see how SFC defends him and if BIG Ben can get loose</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who wins the battle of the BIGs, [player_tooltip player_id='1263162' first='Ben' last='Brooks'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1503883' first='Griffen' last='Goodbary']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who shoots it the hottest for the Crusaders, [player_tooltip player_id='1545638' first='Cooper' last='Goodbary'], [player_tooltip player_id='1390319' first='Britton' last='Mulder'], [player_tooltip player_id='2128940' first='Brant' last='Wassenaar'], or [player_tooltip player_id='1467167' first='Carson' last='Nickles']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">#5 Horace (10-2) @ #4 Fargo Davies (8-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both are top 5 teams in AA, battling for supremacy in the EDC</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-[player_tooltip player_id='1169136' first='Mason' last='Klabo'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='1327797' first='Carter' last='Evanson'], it does not get much better for basketball fans</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>My X-factors are [player_tooltip player_id='1327798' first='Collin' last='Williams'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1651918' first='Brett' last='Livingston'], which forward prevails?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Does Cummings play much zone D? [player_tooltip player_id='1169136' first='Mason' last='Klabo'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2322174' first='Kade' last='Ohlhauser'] will be spotting up around the arc with itchy trigger fingers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"large"} --> <p class="has-large-font-size"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SATURDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Clark-Willow Lake (5-2) vs. #5 Lennox (7-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This game is played at the Corn Palace, it's part of the Hanson Classic, there will be many good games that day in Mitchell</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two of the best teams in A, both have a legit shot at making State, and are seriously talented</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1655914' first='Sully' last='Felberg'] is a dude, how does he perform against [player_tooltip player_id='1467165' first='Tate' last='Gerdes'],[player_tooltip player_id='1641163' first='Teegan' last='Musser'], and [player_tooltip player_id='2054983' first='Drake' last='Mikkelsen']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who has better production? [player_tooltip player_id='1563151' first='Emmerson' last='Larson'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1655908' first='Bo' last='Begeman'] or [player_tooltip player_id='1746021' first='Aiden' last='Hanson'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1273112' first='Boston' last='Katzer']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">#3 Killdeer (9-1) vs. Wahpeton (4-3)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">WHY?</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-We will have two old-school coaches on the sideline who know a thing or two about basketball, Pruitt vs. Ralph!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Cowboys will have a big size advantage, I am interested to see how Wahp defends &amp; if Killdeer can handle the pressure</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Killdeer has a tough road trip, Thursday at DLB, Friday at VC, Sat at Wahp, do they have the legs to perform well on Saturday?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2625146' first='Cooper' last='Bang'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='2625147' first='Kale' last='Hansen'] are playing well for the Cowboys, will they take care of business against [player_tooltip player_id='1184569' first='Treyton' last='Mauch'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1798696' first='Brayden' last='Steffens']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2298937,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/12/GamestoWatch.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2298937" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->