ND Games To Watch This Week

<!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">What games are you watching this week? PHD has suggestions!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The high school hoops season has been action-packed and fun but it is going by too fast! We are already in mid-February and the playoffs will be here before we know it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontStyle":"normal","fontWeight":"100"}}} --> <p style="font-style:normal;font-weight:100">In this article, we are previewing the week ahead by picking 1 game from each day. We will give you reasons to watch and ask questions about the matchup.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Best of luck to all the players, coaches, and fans this week!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2770778,"width":"302px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"media"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><a href="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/image_4b5d95.png"><img src="https://prephoops.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/02/image_4b5d95.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2770778" style="width:302px;height:auto" /></a></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">MONDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Mohall-Lansford-Sherwood (13-3) @ #4 Bishop Ryan (16-1)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This is an exciting District 6 matchup, there will be serious talent on the court</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-The Lions lost on Friday to Westhope-Newburg but bounced back with a win over Trinity in a low-scoring game, I am interested to see how they look tonight after very little time off.</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='2237681' first='Eli' last='Undlin'] is a special player &amp; a true scorer, how does Bishop defend him, do Undlin and [player_tooltip player_id='1189452' first='Ramsey' last='Walz'] match up with each other?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1376819' first='Jett' last='Lundeen'], [player_tooltip player_id='1632649' first='Hayden' last='Seay'], [player_tooltip player_id='2740480' first='Jack' last='Passa'] vs. [player_tooltip player_id='2247425' first='Carson' last='Nett'], [player_tooltip player_id='2770790' first='Drayson' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1951581' first='Reid' last='Morlock'], the winner of this backcourt battle should take home the victory. Who rises to the occasion?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">TUESDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">#2 Devils Lake (13-0) @ Four Winds-Minnewaukan (9-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Region 2 rivalry game, the gym will be packed, and it will be a high-intensity game</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Both squads are well coached and there will be loads of athletes &amp; playmakers on the court</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='1177143' first='Parker' last='Brodina'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1363917' first='Marial' last='Deng'] are two top players to watch, hopefully, they get a chance to go at each other. Who has a more productive night?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1746515' first='Oliver' last='Wirth'] is a matchup problem for the Indians, he is long, athletic, and scores from 3-levels. Can 4WM keep him in check? Also, how effective is the Four Winds press/pressure defense? </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">THURSDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">Grafton (8-6) @ #5 Thompson (11-4)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-Region 2 showdown, this is an important game for seeding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-There will be a ton of length &amp; athleticism on the court, this should be a competitive &amp; intense game</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='1770389' first='Kyler' last='Droog'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1165392' first='Karter' last='Peterson'] are two of the best BIGs in Class A, who wins this battle?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3-point shooting will have an impact in this game, can [player_tooltip player_id='1632619' first='Reggie' last='Rice'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1632630' first='Brody' last='Lillemoen'] get hot &amp; steal a win on their home court?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">FRIDAY</span></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">#1 Kindred (13-0) vs. Moorhead (15-5)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This game is part of the Breakdown's Red River Showcase, scheduled for 8:00 at Moorhead's palatial palace </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-ND vs. MN, Kindred is A &amp; Moorhead is AAAA, small vs. big school but the court will be full of high-octane athletes </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>QUESTIONS</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the best lead guard on Friday night, Kindred's [player_tooltip player_id='1484338' first='Brooks' last='Bakko'] or Moorhead's [player_tooltip player_id='2451500' first='David' last='Mack'] &amp; [player_tooltip player_id='1585947' first='Brian' last='ZarazuaJr']?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who is the best athlete on the court, Kindred's [player_tooltip player_id='1169146' first='Presley' last='Peraza'], [player_tooltip player_id='1169144' first='Karson' last='Ouse'], [player_tooltip player_id='1145544' first='Jake' last='Starcevic'] or Moorhead's [player_tooltip player_id='2423573' first='Reign' last='Battle'], [player_tooltip player_id='2436149' first='Edmund' last='Wotoe'], Jett Feeney?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"35px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:35px"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>SATURDAY</strong></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"style":{"typography":{"fontSize":"30px"}}} --> <p style="font-size:30px">#6 Hankinson (14-1) vs. #4 Henning (18-2)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"><em>WHY?</em></span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-This is part of the Breakdown's Red River Shootout, game time is set for 10:00 AM, let's hope it's a good atmosphere and the players bring the energy </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>-ND vs. MN, both top 10 teams in their respective state/class, both squads are having great seasons</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">QUESTIONS</span></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560827' first='Kale' last='Misegades'] was injured in a scrimmage to start the year, is be back on the court and playing Saturday?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1559968' first='RaeShaun' last='Earl'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2349038' first='Andrew' last='Jean'] will need to have big games against the tough Hornets, can they keep it close &amp; compete with the MN class A powerhouse? 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