Player Notes: Oak Grove vs. Central Cass

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We had a wild one on Thursday night in Casselton! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oak Grove played at Central Cass and they came away with a huge Region 1 victory. It was a back-and-forth game with many lead changes and the pace was super fast. The 4th quarter was wildly entertaining basketball with high-scoring action, clutch shots, big-time performances, and competitive play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"small"} --> <p class="has-small-font-size">See below for Player Notes...</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1735684,"width":"248px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1735684" style="width:248px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Quarter</span>:</strong> Oak Grove 17 Central Cass 21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Halftime</span>:</strong> Oak Grove 35 Central Cass 28</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">3rd Quarter</span>:</strong> Oak Grove 52 Central Cass 50</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Final:</strong> Oak Grove 81 Central Cass 76</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Free Throws</span>:</strong> Oak Grove 6/11 Central Cass 7/10</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">3's Made</span>:</strong> Oak Grove 9 Central Cass 13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"238px","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:238px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Oak Grove</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2092234' first='Kai' last='Zabel'] (2027) |5'11 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points, 3/4 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Advanced athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored 1st possession of the game, got the tip-off, attacked &amp; scored athletic lefty finish, D on his hip</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score in the 4th, nice contested finish plus the FT for the 3pt play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored on the block, strong 2-handed finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Loose ball steal, 3/4 court dime to Koenig for the fastbreak finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Huge offensive rebound late to give the Grovers an extra possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1541564' first='Noah' last='Meidinger'] (2026) |6'0 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7 points, 1/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Plays super hard, full effort all game long, his motor does not stop</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hustled for an O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another O-board, sandwiched in between 2 Squirrels </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic blocked shot, led to breakaway points for the Grovers</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Maneuvered his way into the paint, bank shot off the square for 2 points, nice play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spin-move into the lane, fallaway J, bank off the glass for the bucket</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash-n-score, kiss of the backboard, contested shot but it was accurate &amp; went down</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressed with his energy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jack Dietz (2025) |6'3 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-5 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Collected a steal on the first possession on defense </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside score at the hoop early</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a three-pointer in the 4th quarter to tie the game up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave up his body and took a charge, momentous play</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive drop-down pass to Zabel for 2-points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Carter Wendelbo (2025) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-11 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside score in traffic in the 1st quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a pass before halftime, good instincts </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smart cut-n-score in the 3rd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a triple in the 3rd, nice inside-out-pass from a Grover teammate</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Aidan Saunders (2027) |5'9 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-20 points, 3/7 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-A smaller player &amp; skinny, but he is crafty, smart, confident, and skilled</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Inside-hand score in traffic, uptempo score on the second possession of the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky swipe steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deflected a pass, grabbed the steal, sharp reactions &amp; reads</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Acrobatic finish at the hoop, impressive body control, run-out score, sweet finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a 12-foot pull-up J in transition, impressive </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Meidinger with the block, Aidan with the grab-n-go transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-BLOB score, head fake to fool the D, 2 dribble pull-up middy, smart &amp; smooth play </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tipped pass, picked off the pass for a steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed in a triple in the 3rd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-More deflections, always around the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed a sneaky O-board for an extra possession </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a couple FT's late to help put the game on ice</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1404851' first='Karter' last='Koenig'] (2027) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-20 points, 6 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 three-pointers in the first half &amp; 4 three-pointers in the 4th quarter!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Scored his 2-pointer in the 4th in transition</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Big 3 after big 3 in the 4th, Koenig is a CLUTCH shooter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Smooth &amp; in-rhythm deadeye sniper</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Spaced the floor &amp; was money in the catch &amp; shoot game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Greyson Dockter (2025) |6'2 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7 points, 1 triple </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Opportunistic offensive player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Knocked down a pull-up J from mid-paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled a big triple in the 4th to take back the OG lead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Will Olson (2026) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board plus the putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Central Cass</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1651914' first='Easton' last='Holland'] (2027) |6'4 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10 points, 1/2 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did all of his scoring in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Proved that he can space &amp; hit the triple in the 4th when CC needed points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed impressive coordination &amp; boy control when putting in an O-board off his own miss</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slash to the hoop, right-handed finish (Holland is a lefty)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline line penetration into congestion, sneaky move to get under the hoop, righty scoop-score on reverse layup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1267636' first='Brodie' last='Runck'] (2025) |6'5 G/F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10 points, 4/6 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Transition score early, Kash gets the assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed an impressive post move, great footwork, I liked the step-through </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline attack &amp; score with multiple defenders on him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive take to the hoop &amp; finish </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does a good job of drawing contact &amp; getting to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tracked down a tough O-board, quick putback, fouled &amp; went to the line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy assist to Peterson for a 3-pointer in the 3rd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic block, erased a jump shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appears to be a willing passer </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice length &amp; size, quality athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like his potential, matchup problem with his length/skills/mobility </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1925132' first='Kash' last='Lorenz'] (2027) |5'10 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-16 points, 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Kash is cash from beyond the 3-point arc</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He is a shooter through &amp; through </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-I like that his shot looks the same on a miss or make</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Appears to use screens well, has a fluid motion when catching &amp; shooting</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lets it fly with a quick trigger, good feet, no waster movement, good confidence for a youngster</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-ball in the 1st Q, his pull-up J going to the left looks good</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive ball skills, beautiful 1-handed bounce pass in transition, sweet dime</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep penetration, leaning jump shot off the glass for 2pts, soft shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive attack-n-score at the hoop in the 2nd quarter, no problem finishing in traffic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-CC runs some good sets/BLOBS for him, as Norman knows he can light it up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Two huge 3's in the 4th quarter in a tight game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-SCARY potential, but he is not just a shooter, Kash can score inside the arc as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1632691' first='Keagan' last='Peterson'] (2026) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9 points, 2/2 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did all of his scoring damage in the 2nd half</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Baseline attack, selfless kick-out pass</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Passed up good shots for a teammate's great shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board in traffic, crafty reverse layup putback</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Catch-n-shoot three-ball in the 3rd, showed a smooth &amp; clean shot, good feet</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2/2 on FT's to start the 4th quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417308' first='Andrew' last='Ziemer'] (2028) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-14 points, 4 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He was as good as advertised, last night was my first time seeing him live</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mature beyond his years as a PG, ball-on-a-string handles, skilled passer</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw accurate 1-handed passes on the perimeter, I am impressed when seniors can do that</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Does not get sped up, plays under control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He shot it smoking hot from 3!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Amazing handles &amp; shake for a 9th grader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit his first 3 from the right wing in the 1st</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Love his inside-out passing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky slash-n-score to the cup</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Back-to-back three-pointers in the 3rd, cashed them in from both coffin corners </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Drilled an inside-out 3 in the 4th, big shot to take the lead</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a very good first impression </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2414460' first='Jaxson' last='Haug'] (2028) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 points, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both of his 3-balls came in the first quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit his first from the top of the key off of a SLOB</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Multiple unselfish kick-out passes to teammates spotting up for shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-pointer from the left wing, sweet kick-out pass from a teammate </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Floater/runner score later in the 4th quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2417295' first='Zaine' last='Blixt'] (2028) |5'11 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-5 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fastbreak layup, ran the floor hard</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-pointer in the 4th quarter from the left corner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed into traffic, eyes up when in the paint, passed to Holland on the block for a nice find</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1651916' first='Lucas' last='Christiansen'] (2027) |6'3 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Efficient around the basket when he has the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Did has scoring damage on from the interior</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Back-to-back scores, caught on the block and finished </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1735684,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/GameReport.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-1735684" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->