Wahpeton vs. Hillsboro/Central Valley

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was New Year's Eve and we had basketball, it doesn't get much better!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PHD checked out a Class A basketball game on 12/31/2024. We had a Region 1 vs. Region 2 showdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Wahpeton Huskies traveled north to Burro country to take on Hillsboro/Central Valley. The Huskies were on the prowl for a victory, they took control early, never looked back, and went back south with a victory. It was a clean sweep for Wahp, they won C, JV, and Varsity. Coach Jeff Ralph and the Huskies took care of business on New Year's!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>See below for scores, stats, and Player Notes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1735684,"width":"237px","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:237px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"25px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:25px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">SCORES &amp; STATS</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">1st Q</span>:</strong> Wahp 18 HCV 5</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">HALF</span>:</strong> Wahp 33 HCV 21</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">3rd Q</span>:</strong> Wahp 49 HCV 32</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>FINAL:</strong> <strong>Wahp</strong> 65 <strong>HCV</strong> 42</span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Free Throws</span>:</strong> Wahp 12/15 HCV 2/5 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">3-Pointers</span>:</strong> Wahp 7 HCV 2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2302277,"width":"236px","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:236px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Wahpeton</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1184569' first='Treyton' last='Mauch'] (2025) |5'10 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-19 points, 4/4 FT's, 3 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-DYNAMIC athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shifty, quick, fast</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Has a hair-trigger on his pull-up J, gets his shot off quickly </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Money shooter from the FT-line</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive on-ball steal, quick as a cat</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-pointer from the left corner, cash money</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed O-board, jumps &amp; elevates well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Super impressive pull-up 3-ball, cash</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Elusive slasher &amp; acrobatic finisher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board tip-in bucket early 3rd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Three-pointer to start the 3rd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sprint-out transition score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal-n-breakaway score in the 4th, sprinters speed </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798696' first='Brayden' last='Steffens'] (2026) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-17 points, 3/4 FT's, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sneaky steal early in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy speed &amp; quickness</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Pull-up J from the FT-line, broke down the D with double moves</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic blocked shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sharp ball skills</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cashed a triple early in the 1st quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic offensive rebound</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Creative &amp; dynamic slasher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a quick &amp; effective crossover move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-No problem beating ball pressure, always seemed to be in control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Twitchy athlete, impressive body control</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nailed a three-pointer to end the 1st quarter, half-court heave &amp; buzzer beater</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deep penetration, drew help, kicked to teammates</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showcased an impressive up-n-under</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough inside score in the 3rd with multiple defenders around him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Deadly pull-up J, he can get hit shot off any time that he wants</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another athletic O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sick fadeaway score in the 4th quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1531966' first='Bjorn' last='Kubela'] (2025) |6'3 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-7 rebounds, and multiple impressive assists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked tough on defense</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Tough on the boards</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1798698' first='Landon' last='Ralph'] (2027) |6'3 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3 points, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cleaned up the glass!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-9 rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Aggressive &amp; impressive steal when playing post D</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Rebounded in traffic, has a nose for the ball</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2339217' first='Jack' last='Gilbertson'] (2028) |6'0 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12 points, 3/4 FT's, 1 triple</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-8 boards, GREAT rebounder for only a 9th grader</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-He does not look/play or carry himself like a frosh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive ball skills &amp; handles, threw accurate 1-handed left passes off the dribble</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a triple from the corner, 1st score for Wahp</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up a sneaky steal early in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked off a passion the backside of the zone, good reactions</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive score at the rack in the 3rd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Behind-the-back-dime to Mauch </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Athletic score at the rim in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Confident &amp; skilled youngster, bright future</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2630828' first='Jackson' last='DeVries'] (2025) |6'2 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-10 points, 2/3 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive steal in the Huskie press</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Soft kiss off the glass for a score in the 3rd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 score in the 4th quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Shooters touch roll in the 4th quarter from mid-paint</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Noteworthy cut-n-score, Kubela with the sweet assist</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Hillsboro/Central Valley</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2335334' first='Chase' last='Haffely'] (2026) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Unselfish &amp; accurate pass in PNR action</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed an effective hesi-move</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Sweet assist to Miller into a tight window</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Gave up his body &amp; took a charge in the 2nd quarter</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good hustle led to multiple offensive rebounds</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Dime to Dufner in the 3rd, great find</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2347911' first='Bryce' last='Miller'] (2027) |6'3 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-6 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good-sized guard/athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made plays as a downhill slasher going left &amp; right</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Got to the rim early for a slash &amp; score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Picked up a loose ball steal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Impressive pass to a cutting Haffely, good vision</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut across the paint, catch with the D on his hip, contested score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Quality move in the 4th, inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Ben McRitchie (2025) |6'4 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 points, 0/1 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board for an extra Burro possession</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy point-blank score after HCV broke the press</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-AND1 bucket in the 4th</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2713096' first='Keithan' last='Muller'] (2025) |6'5 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-12 points, 2/2 FT's, 2 triples</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Runs the floor like a moose</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Lonk &amp; lank player</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed multiple rebounds on both ends</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Nice pass to Dufner for a score while breaking the press</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a 3-ball from the right wing, the BIG kid can shoot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Crafty ball fakes, head fakes, passes, and footwork</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Mid-paint catch, maneuvered his way to the rim, bank shot for 2 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Slashed &amp; attacked with his right &amp; left</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Showed a nice crossover move for a BIG man</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed a steal, went coast-to-coast, fouled going up, went to the charity stripe 2/2</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Made a 1-handed short jumper in front of the rim, nice soft shot</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Hit a 3-ball to end the 3rd quarter from the left wing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Tyson Leshuk (2026) |6'1 G|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-4 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Threw multiple accurate passes to the open man, didn't force shots</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Good timing for a long O-board</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Cut-n-score in the 3rd</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looks like a mobile athlete</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-O-board putback in the 4th Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2713094' first='Alexander' last='Dufner'] (2026) |6'5 F|</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-14 points, 0/2 FT's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Had a big second half, went for 11 points</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Looked good attacking the hoop in transition early in the game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another inside score in the 2nd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Grabbed an O-board over a Huskies head</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Fancy footwork &amp; a scoop-shot finish</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Easy score at the hoop when the Burros broke the press, Muller gets the assist </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Another inside score in the 3rd Q</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Interior bucket, the dime came from Haffely</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Steal in the 4th that led to an inside score</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-3-ball from the left wing in the 4th, I did not know Dufner had that sort of range</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2713048,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/ClassABasketball.jpg"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/12/ClassABasketball.jpg?w=865" alt="" class="wp-image-2713048" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->